After only one short year, one of the most beloved X-Men series is getting axed. Geoffrey Thorne's X-Force has been a massive hit with mutant fans since its launch in July 2024. Now, less than a year later, it seems that it has come to an end.

After being questioned about the series' status in a recent Reddit post, Thorne revealed that the run would conclude after issue #10. The final issue is set to release on April 23 this year, leaving fans of the series disappointed in its surprisingly short run.

This news comes as a major disappointment for fans who had high hopes for X-Force in the From the Ashes relaunch. The sudden cancelation raises questions about whether the series was given enough time to develop or if the sheer volume of X-Men titles led to an inevitable thinning of the ranks.

Losing Geoffrey Thorne's X-Force Is A Major Blow For X-Men Fans

A Disappointing End to A Series That Started With So Much Promise

X-Force introduced a new take on the team, with Forge leading a handpicked squad of mutants on covert, high-stakes missions. The book's premise offered a rotating cast of specialized mutants, starting with Deadpool, to tackle evolving threats that required specialized skills. It was a departure from the traditional X-Force model, making it one of the more unique books in the From the Ashes relaunch.

Despite its strong concept, the series faced challenges. A major character's death in issue #5 left fans divided, with some praising the emotional weight of the story while others felt the book had wasted a promising young hero. Still, the series maintained a dedicated following—one that’s now left wondering what could have been had it lasted longer.

The X-Men Relaunch May Have Been Too Much Too Soon

An Overcrowded Lineup Could Be Hurting Sales

Marvel’s ambitious "From the Ashes" relaunch over a dozen X-Men titles in just a few months, including Uncanny X-Men, Phoenix, Wolverine, Sentinels, Exceptional X-Men, and many more. While exciting for fans, this flood of new books may have stretched the readership too thin. With so many options, some series were bound to struggle, and it appears X-Force was one of them.

Adding to the concern, NYX—another "From the Ashes" title—has also been canceled. Jackson Lanzing, co-writer of NYX, confirmed in a video on X that he had enough notice to give the series a proper ending, but it’s clear that not all books were built to last. With X-Force and NYX being cut, it raises questions about whether the relaunch was too ambitious or if Marvel is simply refining its approach.

Most of the remaining "From the Ashes" books have big names attached to them, making these cuts seem more like strategic realignment rather than complete failure.

The cancelations of X-Force and NYX suggest that Marvel may be making adjustments to avoid oversaturating the market. Most of the remaining "From the Ashes" books have big names attached to them, making these cuts seem more like strategic realignment rather than complete failure. However, it’s unclear if this is just the beginning of a larger contraction in the X-Men lineup. Will Marvel continue trimming the X-Men relaunch, or is this a necessary course correction? With X-Force gone, fans will have to wait and see how the rest of the lineup fares in the months ahead.

X-Force #8 from Marvel Comics is available now.

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  X-Men

  Movie(s)

  X-Men (2000), X2, X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009), X-Men: First Class (2011), The Wolverine (2013), X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), Deadpool (2016), X-Men: Apocalypse (2016), Logan (2017), Deadpool 2 (2018), Dark Phoenix (2019), The New Mutants, Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)

  First Film

  X-Men (2000)

  TV Show(s)

  X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men, X-Men (1992), X-Men: Evolution (2000), Wolverine and the X-Men (2008), Marvel Anime: Wolverine, Marvel Anime: X-Men, Legion (2017), The Gifted (2017), X-Men '97 (2024)

  Character(s)

  Professor X, Cyclops, Iceman, Beast, Angel, Phoenix, Wolverine, Gambit, Rogue, Storm, Jubilee, Morph, Nightcrawler, Havok, Banshee, Colossus, Magneto, Psylocke, Juggernaut, Cable, X-23

  Video Game(s)

  X-Men: Children of the Atom (1994), Marvel Super Heroes (1995), X-Men vs. Street Fighter (1996), Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter (1997), Marvel vs. Capcom (1998), X-Men: Mutant Academy (2000), Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes (2000), X-Men: Mutant Academy 2 (2001), X-Men: Next Dimension (2002), Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds (2011), Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (2011), X-Men Legends (2005), X-Men Legends 2: Rise of Apocalypse (2005), X2: Wolverine's Revenge (2003), X-Men (1993), X-Men 2: Clone Wars (1995), X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse (1994)

  Comic Release Date

  213035,212968

  The X-Men franchise, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, centers on mutants with extraordinary abilities. Led by the powerful telepath Professor Charles Xavier, they battle discrimination and villainous mutants threatening humanity. The series explores themes of diversity and acceptance through a blend of action, drama, and complex characters, spanning comics, animated series, and blockbuster films.

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  X-Force

  Created by

  Rob Liefeld

  Cast

  Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin

  Character(s)

  Cable, Deadpool, Jean Grey, Wolverine, X-23

  X-Force is a superhero franchise that started in 1991 when the team debuted in The New Mutants #100. Since their initial debut, the team has been included in various Marvel story-arcs and the characters have appeared in video games, TV shows, and movies. An X-Force movie was in the works but was canceled in 2019 after Disney purchased 20th Century Fox.

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