X-Men '97: Season Two

Setting the stage for the second season of the smash-hit Disney+ animated series!

Extinction day has come and gone, and your favorite X-Men are lost in time! Can they survive? And just where — or when — are they now?! Leading directly from the end of season one to the start of season two, no X-MEN ’97 fan can miss this one! Cable was raised with one purpose: to destroy Apocalypse! But with the X-Men gone, who will he recruit to the cause? And will these new soldiers fall in line with Cable’s lethal methods? The future freedom fighter will need to turn them into an effective team quickly as Pestilence, one of Apocalypse’s Four Horsemen, is loose in Madripoor. When the ensuing the battle culminates to reveal a much deeper threat, can Cable rally his X-Force to face the unimaginable? Or will they fall to Apocalypse’s looming shadow?

COLLECTING: X-Men '97: Season Two (2026) #1-5

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs