Tomb of Apocalypse # 1 Pablo Villalobos Variant 2026 BN

Tomb of Apocalypse #1 is the debut issue of a five-issue Marvel Comics limited series that follows Wolverine and Jubilee on a high-stakes relic-hunting mission orchestrated by the ancient mutant Apocalypse. Written by Ashley Allen with artwork by Domenico Carbone, the debut issue releases on August 26, 2026.

Core Plot & Premise

Following the conclusion of the Krakoan Age, Apocalypse finds himself exiled in space on Arakko (Mars). From afar, he shifts his focus away from his traditional "survival of the fittest" ideology toward a mysterious and dangerous new undertaking.

• The Catalyst: An unknown alien device sent from Mars crash-lands right outside the X-Men’s Haven House base in New Orleans.
• The Activation: Seeking to prove her capabilities, Jubilee uses her mutant powers to activate the device.
• The Mission: The device teleports Jubilee and Wolverine to a remote desert outpost in Egypt.
• The Tomb: The duo must infiltrate Apocalypse's ancient tomb—a deadly underground maze packed with traps and puzzle rooms—to retrieve a powerful Celestial artifact before it dooms mutantkind.
• Familiar Faces: While navigating the tomb, they cross paths with heavily armed mercenaries and long-time X-Men allies Rictor and Shatterstar.

Creative Team & Production

The series relies on years of mutant history to set up a new direction for the characters involved.

• Writer: Ashley Allen, known for Magik & Colossus and Moonstar.
• Artist: Domenico Carbone, known for Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu.
• Cover Artists: Main cover art by Rod Reis, with variant covers designed by creators like Pablo Villalobos and Ivan Shavrin.