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Leah Williams

    Leah Williams is an American author whose work spans the realms of comics and prose. She has honed her narrative skills through comics for prominent publishers such as Marvel and BOOM! Studios. In her YA fantasy debut, she explored the complexities of adolescence, a theme she continues to develop in her subsequent works. Her essays and non-fiction pieces have graced the pages of esteemed publications like The Atlantic and O, The Oprah Magazine, where she examines a diverse array of subjects with sharp insight.

    Reign of X Vol. 1
    Reign of X Vol. 14
    Trials of X Vol. 1
    X of Swords
    Dawn of X Vol. 12
    Dawn of X Vol. 15
    • Dawn of X Vol. 15

      • 168 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Mystery in the Dawn of X! The Jonathan Hickman-led reimagining of mutantkind continues! The Marauders sail the high seas to protect Krakoan interests! X-Factor investigates mutant deaths - and resurrections! X-Force do whatever it takes to keep Krakoa safe! The Children of the Atom follow in their heroes' footsteps! The all-new Hellions take their cues from Mister Sinister! And the events of Empyre are felt by the X-Men! Collects X-Factor (2020) #3, Wolverine (2020) #5, New Mutants (2019) #12, Marauders (2019) #11-12, Giant-Size X-Men: Fantomex (2020) #1.

      Dawn of X Vol. 15
      4.0
    • Dawn of X Vol. 12

      • 184 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Death and rebirth in the Dawn of X! The resurrection protocols can bring back any fallen mutant. But when a mutant dies, X-Factor is there to investigate how and why...and touphold the rules of reincarnation! Krakoa may be for mutants, but they still need to deal with the human world - and Magneto has a plan for that! Wolverine's risky gamble takes him into the heart of a criminal conspiracy - and puts many lives at risk! The Summers family grew a Krakoan home on the moon...now some new neighbors have moved in. The Marauders, the Hellfi re Trading Company and all of Krakoa reel from an unthinkable loss! And when the Citadel commits an act of war, Excalibur must respond! Collects Hellions (2020) #4, Marauders (2019) #10, X-Factor (2020) #1, Giant-Size X-Men: Magneto (2020) #1, Cable (2020) #2.

      Dawn of X Vol. 12
      3.9
    • X of Swords

      • 720 pages
      • 26 hours of reading

      Epic battles unfold as various factions of mutants from the Dawn of X universe unite for a monumental mission centered around a tower. Key characters including Wolverine, the X-Men, and Cable prepare for an intense confrontation against a formidable enemy, with ten chosen mutants ready to wield powerful weapons. This collection features interconnected stories from multiple series, showcasing the intricate narrative crafted by Jonathan Hickman and his team, culminating in a grand clash that redefines the stakes for Krakoa.

      X of Swords
      3.8
    • Trials of X Vol. 1

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Murder and mayhem in the Reign of X! The Scarlet Witch has been murdered - and as X-Factor investigates the shocking crime, all clues point to Magneto! Meanwhile, the fallout from the Hellfire Gala continues for S.W.O.R.D. as Doctor Doom sticks around for a meeting of monarchs with matters of galactic import to discuss - including the Last Annihilation! The New Mutants are reeling from their own devastating loss as a great evil continues to cast its shadow. And when new problems present themselves in Ireland, the Marauders bring in Banshee for some assistance - and he'll soon be screaming into battle! Collecting X-MEN: THE TRIAL OF MAGNETO #1-2, S.W.O.R.D. (2020) #7, NEW MUTANTS (2019) #20-21 and MARAUDERS (2019) #23.

      Trials of X Vol. 1
      3.8
    • Reign of X Vol. 14

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      After the Dawn comes the Reign! In the wake of X OF SWORDS, it's one giant leap for mutantkind as Krakoa turns its attentions to space--and relaunches S.W.O.R.D.! Back on Krakoa, Cyclops and his allies grapple with the ramifi cations of their recent ordeal and the fateful decisions that were made--setting in motion the X-Men's next evolution! Meanwhile, the resurrection protocols have been thrown into chaos--and as the Five deal with the fallout, it's up to X-Factor to restore order! And as Sinister continues to scheme, the recently reborn Hellions face an urgent mission to retrieve Nanny's ship and build new armor for a transformed--and deadly--Orphan-Maker! --

      Reign of X Vol. 14
      3.8
    • Reign of X Vol. 1

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      After the Dawn comes the Reign! In the wake of X OF SWORDS, it’s one giant leap for mutantkind as Krakoa turns its attentions to space — and relaunches S.W.O.R.D.! Back on Krakoa, Cyclops and his allies grapple with the ramifications of their recent ordeal and the fateful decisions that were made — setting in motion the X-Men’s next evolution! Meanwhile, the resurrection protocols have been thrown into chaos — and as the Five deal with the fallout, it’s up to X-Factor to restore order! And as Sinister continues to scheme, the recently reborn Hellions face an urgent mission to retrieve Nanny’s ship and build new armor for a transformed — and deadly — Orphan-Maker! Collecting S.W.O.R.D. (2020) #1, X-MEN (2019) #16, X-FACTOR (2020) #5 and HELLIONS (2020) #7-8

      Reign of X Vol. 1
      3.8
    • Reign of X Vol. 10

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      New beginnings in the Reign of X! X-Factor's Boneyard HQ is haunted, and the answer to their problem can be found…in the Mojoverse?! Meanwhile, as preparations for the Hellfire Gala come to a head, Ororo's eyes are pointed toward a future that takes her off the seas and over the horizon! Looking after Krakoa's considerable fortunes, Monet St. Croix and Warren Worthington are CXOs of X-Corp. Which of the brightest minds in mutantkind will they recruit? And in the new Eden of Krakoa, Nightcrawler searches for serpents in the garden and fights for the souls of mutantkind! Collecting X-FACTOR (2020) #8-9, X-CORP #1, MARAUDERS #20 and WAY OF X #1.

      Reign of X Vol. 10
      3.8
    • Gwenpool Strikes Back

      • 112 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      That's right! Everyone's favorite comics fan turned comics character is back -and this time, she's playing for keeps! Fresh from her stint as a West Coast Avenger, Gwen Poole is desperate not to disappear into comic book limbo, so she's determined to make an impact on the Marvel Universe! First up: unmask Spider-Man! And heck, maybe see if she can get some real super-powers while she's at it! Buckle up, strap in and get ready -this is officially the greatest sequel with "Strikes Back" in the title that's ever been made! COLLECTING: GWENPOOL STRIKES BACK 1-5

      Gwenpool Strikes Back
      3.8
    • Dawn of X Vol. 14

      • 168 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      "Contains material originally published in magazine form as EMPYRE: X-MEN (2020) #3-4, X-MEN (2019) #11, WOLVERINE (2020) #4 and X-FACTOR (2020) #2."

      Dawn of X Vol. 14
      3.7
    • X-factor By Leah Williams Vol. 1

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      "By the grace of the Five, the resurrection protocols of the island nation of Krakoa can bring any of the X-Men's fallen comrades back to life. And when a mutant dies, X-Factor is there to investigate how and why--in order to uphold the rules of reincarnation. But the team's first case might be its last as they investigate the disappearance of a mutant dancer at a prestigious ballet academy...in the Mojoverse!"--

      X-factor By Leah Williams Vol. 1
      3.6
    • X-factor By Leah Williams Vol. 2

      • 136 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      The fallout from X OF SWORDS continues A dark force is manipulating the lives of X-Factor -- and now Siryn is dead Again. And again. And again... What's going on? X-Factor must follow the screams to unravel a mystery and find out the truth Plus, a striking revelation about one of their own deaths comes to light. Who's that knocking? COLLECTING: X-Factor (2020) 6-10

      X-factor By Leah Williams Vol. 2
      3.6
    • Reign of X Vol. 4

      • 152 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      After the Dawn comes the Reign! In the wake of X OF SWORDS, it's one giant leap for mutantkind as Krakoa turns its attentions to space--and relaunches S.W.O.R.D.! Back on Krakoa, Cyclops and his allies grapple with the ramifi cations of their recent ordeal and the fateful decisions that were made--setting in motion the X-Men's next evolution! Meanwhile, the resurrection protocols have been thrown into chaos--and as the Five deal with the fallout, it's up to X-Factor to restore order! And as Sinister continues to scheme, the recently reborn Hellions face an urgent mission to retrieve Nanny's ship and build new armor for a transformed--and deadly--Orphan-Maker! --

      Reign of X Vol. 4
      3.6
    • X-men: The Trial Of Magneto

      • 152 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      "Magneto, the mutant master of magnetism -- one of the founders of the mutant nation of Krakoa, a former villain who has never stopped fighting for the benefit of mutantkind -- stars in the story that will shake Krakoa to its core! A horrific murder. A shocking revelation. And a trial that will divide the new mutant nation down the middle -- and possibly shatter it forever! Leah Williams and Lucs Werneck bring you an epic mystery that threatens the Reign of X and upends the world that Magneto has worked so hard to build for his fellow mutants. The truth is deeply hidden, the danger is far from over, and the trial has begun..."--Provided by publisher

      X-men: The Trial Of Magneto
      3.4