“X-Men: The Trial of Magneto” to See the Master of Magnetism Accused of Murder

Marvel Comics have revealed that June’s X-Men event ‘Hellfire Gala’ will end with a murder, leading into August’s five-issue miniseries “The Trial of Magneto,” written by Leah Williams (“X-Factor”) with art by Lucas Werneck (“Empyre: X-Men”). The press releases promises, “A horrific murder. A horrifying revelation. A trial that will divide the new mutant nation. This thrilling saga will threaten the ‘Reign of X’ and upend the world of mutants. And with the very future of Krakoa hanging in the balance, mutantkind’s relationship with the rest of the Marvel Universe may never be the same.”

Williams stated, “When has Magneto ever allowed bureaucracy to get between himself and what’s just? In the island paradise of Krakoa, safe haven and home for mutants — Magneto’s hard-fought, greatest desire of seeing his people at peace and thriving has finally been achieved. But Magneto’s loyalty extends only as far as it is first earned, so after the Hellfire Gala, when he learns that even a paradise could still be filled with lies… the ‘Trial of Magneto’ will begin.”

Werneck said, “I am so looking forward to working with Leah, especially with this project. Leah has incredible sensitivity in her writing and is able to craft stories that are layered and mysterious and fun for readers so I think she is perfect to write this story. Participating in the ‘Hellfire Gala’ and now being invited to be part of this project is really a dream.”

“X-Men: The Trial of Magneto” begins August 18, but it will kick off in “X-Factor” #10, the final issue of the series and ‘Hellfire Gala,’ due out June 30. The final version of the cover by Valerio Schiti, depicting the murder victim, will be revealed by then.