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Alex Schlesinger-Author

Alex Schlesinger

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October, 2021
X-Men, Marvel Comics, The Avengers
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Author Details

Alex Schlesinger is a Social Worker and freelance Comics News journalist based out of Seattle, Washington. Alex's time at Screen Rant has quickly made writing a ion, particularly when he gets to write about the X-Men or queer-focused comics from LGBTQIA+ creators. 

Industry Focus

As a Comic News writer for Screen Rant, Alex's main focus is on Marvel Comics news, theories, and analysis, although he will also write about anything DC Black Label. Alex also loves to write about exciting new covers, fanart, and cosplay, inspired by beloved Marvel and DC heroes and villains. 

Favorite Media

In particular, Alex's writing for Screen Rant focuses on the X-Men, after his love for Marvel's Merry Mutants was reignited following 2019s House of X/Powers of X relaunch. After three years writing for Screen Rant, Alex has written over 700 articles about the X-Men, and he has ZERO plans to stop!

Latest

Colossus with his son standing behind him.
Colossus' Son Has 1 Power That Makes Him More Terrifying Than His Father

Nikolai Rasputin, the grown up son of Colossus, is a fierce legacy character who wields his father's metal skin and his aunt's magical sword.

Wolverine Asgard Ryan Stegman
I Didn't Know I Needed Asgardian Wolverine, But Marvel Just Clued Me In

X-Men artist Ryan Stegman revealed an epic pitch for a Wolverine comic, which sees the iconic mutant prove his worth as a resurrected hero of Asgard.

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Richard Rider's Nova in his helmet in Marvel Comics
Marvel Is Ready to Makeover Its Cosmic Heroes, And It Found the Perfect Person to Do It

Acclaimed writer Jonathan Hickman will helm the new Imperial series, as Marvel prepares to completely makeover their Cosmic Universe.

The Face of Jean Grey Phoenix in Comic Art
After 30 Years, Jean Grey's Sister Is Coming Back To Life In A Way No One Imagined

Jean Grey is in for a major shock, as her long-dead sister Sara is resurrected in the pages of Phoenix, a major twist for the X-Men hero.

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Cyclops Finally Beats the 1 Mutant Immune to His Powers, Proving His Tactical Genius

X-Factor #8 sees the intense sibling rivalry between Cyclops and Havok reignited, with Scott using his tactical mind to easily defeat Alex.

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X-Men #13 Xavier vs Quentin with Krakoa Charles
X-Men Elevates an Iconic Hero Above Professor X, Confirming Their Immense Power Level

In a heated psychic battle, Omega-level mutant Quentin Quire proves his superiority over Xavier, defeating him with raw power and strategy.

X-Men Hellfire Gala SDCC D23 Announcement and Phil Noto Cover-1
As X-Men Moves Into Its New Era, It Must Include One of Krakoa's Best Things

The Krakoan Era is sadly over... but Marvel would be absolutely silly to not find a way to bring back the X-Men's iconic Hellfire Gala.

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Marvel's Massive Multiverse: 5 Universes You Absolutely Need to Know

Marvel's vast Multiverse houses countless worlds that make up the 8th Cosmos, but five of these iconic universes are required Marvel knowledge.

Custom image of Sorcerer Supreme Doctor Doom in front of the Fantastic Four
They're Back! Marvel Is Bringing Back One of Its Best Teams to Take On Doctor Doom

Witness the exciting return of Marvel's beloved Runaways, as the young heroes face the wrath of Emperor Doom after refusing to hand over Doombot.

Hulk and the Leader featured image
The Hulk May Be Strong, But One Marvel Villain Knocked Him Out With a Single Punch

The Hulk was once defeated in one punch by the monstrous gamma-villain Man, brother of Bruce Banner's archenemy the Leader.

NYX Hellion Wolverine cover
I Never Thought I Could Care About This X-Men Antihero, But Marvel Is Proving Me Wrong

For years I never gave much thought to the X-Men antihero Hellion, but NYX #8 changed my perspective, finally making me care about the young mutant.

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Doctor Strange and MCU Asgard
It Took Decades, But Marvel Is Ready to Explore Asgard Like We've Always Wanted

Derek Landy, writer of the series Doctor Strange of Asgard, reveals that Strange's exploits will explore the lives of average Asgardians.

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See Cyclops' Greatest Costumes of All Time in the Ultimate Tribute to Scott Summers

The X-Men hero Cyclops is the latest Marvel icon to get the Russell Dauterman treatment, finally honored with his very own Costumes Variant Cover.

reed richards doctor doom mister fantastic four
One Moment Proves Doctor Doom's Pettiness Can Make Him the MCU's Best Villain Yet

Doctor Doom is the terrible tyrant of Latveria but has also hilariously used his vast monarchical power to pettily mock his rival, Reed Richard.

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It Hurts to it, But Storm Has Outgrown the X-Men Whether Marvel Likes It or Not

The fierce X-Men hero Storm is facing her most terrifying enemy yet, the abstract entity Oblivion, proving she has evolved beyond the mortal coil.

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Giant-Size X-Men #1 Kamala Khan featured image
Marvel Is Gearing Up to Revisit X-Men's Most Iconic Moments, Fueling MCU Rumors With Help From Kamala Khan

Marvel is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the beloved Giant-Size X-Men with an epic new limited series exploring the X-Men's iconic history.

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Cyclops with X-Men #16 3K cover
X-Men Unleashes New "3K X-Men" Team In Dark Reflection of Cyclops' Team

After months of speculation, X-Men's newest enemy - the organization 3K - are finally debuting their very own team of superpowered mutant villains.

Sue Storm First Steps with Comic Invisible Woman
Ahead of Her MCU Debut, Invisible Woman's Powers Are Reaching New Heights Thanks to Marvel

Sue Storm is undoubtedly the most dangerous member of The Fantastic Four, but her latest feat has proved just how powerful her abilities truly are.

Charles Xavier Holding Head with Glowing Eyes in Comic Art
What a Creep: You Won't Believe Which X-Men Character Charles Xavier Had an Affair With

Marvel's original Ultimate Universe saw Charles Xavier have an affair with his much younger student, Emma Frost, while he was dating Mystique.

Wolverine's ultimate enemy Romulus
After More Than 10 Years, Wolverine's Most Underrated Nemesis Is Back - This Time, Get Him Right!

One of Wolverine's most horrifying villains, Romulus, is finally back, but can Marvel get the controversial chracter right this time?