Anika Patel
Prepare to be transported back to the 1990s with one of the most memorable X-Men storylines featuring the enigmatic Rogue and her thrilling journey through the Savage Land. Despite the captivating visuals, her adventures in this mysterious lost world were only briefly touched upon. But fear not, Marvel fans! This narrative gap is about to be filled with a brand new miniseries, Rogue: The Savage Land.
This five-issue saga promises to delve deeper into one of the most beloved X-Men’s most exciting escapades. Penned by the talented Tim Seeley, known for his recent contributions to Venom War and Wolverine, and brought to life by the artistic prowess of Zulema Lavina, a Marvel Art Atelier graduate making her Marvel Comics debut, this series is set to be a must-read.
Get a sneak peek of what’s to come with three full covers for Rogue: The Savage Land #1 showcased below.
Unraveling the Significance of the Savage Land to Rogue
Rogue’s journey to the Savage Land occurred during the iconic X-Men era of Chris Claremont and Jim Lee. In the pages of Uncanny X-Men #269, she battled Carol Danvers, then known as Ms. Marvel. The fight ended with Rogue being thrust into the lost world through a portal.
This unexpected detour had a transformative impact on Rogue. Stripped of her powers, she had to rely on her innate abilities and resilience to survive. This experience hardened her and reduced her reliance on her powers. However, the specifics of her survival remained a mystery in the Uncanny X-Men series. Her story was only revisited in Uncanny X-Men #274, where she was mysteriously allied with Magneto and Ka-Zar. Rogue: The Savage Land will delve into the tantalizing hints dropped in the original three-issue arc, including the hinted romance between Rogue and Magneto.
“In these five issues, I get to channel my passion for X-Men, Jim Lee, Chris Claremont, Zabu, scantily clad heroines (and heroes!), and probably most importantly: dinosaurs,” Seeley shared with Polygon. “Together with my collaborator Zulema Lavina, we’re going to deliver something fresh while paying homage to the irresistibly sexy and epic classic tale of a young Rogue and the most unlikely allies a girl from Mississippi could ask for: Magneto and Ka-Zar.”
Mark your calendars! Rogue: The Savage Land #1 hits comic shops everywhere on January 15, 2025.
