Author Details
Alex Schlesinger is a Social Worker, social work trainer, and freelance Comics News journalist based out of Seattle, Washington. While Alex is new to journalism, his time at Screen Rant has quickly made writing a passion, 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 nearly two years writing for Screen Rant, Alex has written over 400 articles about the X-Men, and he has ZERO plans to stop!
X-Men's R-Rated Hero Death Is Bringing Back Its Ultimate Healing Factor - Theory Explained
Marvel just brutally killed off X-Men's Dazzler, but it's likely this is just the precursor to the return of her ability to return from death.
"Avenge Krakoa:" X-Men's Rogue Just Became Marvel's Ultimate Avenger
As Rogue joins the Uncanny Avengers, she brings with her a mission of vengeance for 250,000 mutant deaths, truly living up to the name.
Mystique & Jean Grey Cosplay Showcases Iconic Hellfire Gala Costumes
Talented cosplayers @Graciecosplay and @realamandalynee showed up to SDCC's real life Hellfire Gala in (hell)fire Mystique and Jean Grey looks.
"I Didn't Want This": Professor X Admits He Never Believed In The X-Men's Krakoan Age
Immortal X-Men #13 follows the final dissolution of Krakoa's Quiet Council, beginning with Charles Xavier finally acknowledging his many mistakes.
"Love on Krakoa": Marvel Parodies Cyclops' Iconic Love Triangle in Hilarious Dating Show Animation
Marvel's "Love on Krakoa" is a hilarious satirical stop motion animation putting Cyclops and the X-Men's romantic drama on blast.
X-Men Settles Its Most Vital Superpower - & It's Not a Mutant Ability
A handful of powerful mutants were saved from death or exile at this year's brutal Hellfire Gala by using the Red Triangle protocol against Xavier.
Ms. Marvel Rescues the X-Men's Greatest Enemies in Her First Mutant Mission
A preview for Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant #1 reveals Kamala Khan going undercover with Orchis, showing the hero's dangerous new X-Men mission.
"We're A Sick Country": The X-Men Finally Admit Their "Paradise" Was Always A Lie
Immortal X-Men #13 finally sees Charles Xavier and the Quiet Council admitting to their many failures as leaders of Krakoa, before voting to disband.
"Winter and Then Rebirth:" Marvel Hints X-Men's Fall of X WON'T End Historic Krakoa Era
A new interview with Marvel Editor Jordan D. White hints that the X-Men's upcoming Fall of X precipitates a Rise of X, teasing Krakoa is here to stay.
Wolverine's New Secret Sidekick is Even More Extreme Than Logan
Leinil Francis Yu's New Champions variant cover gives Wolverine a fierce and feral "secret sidekick," a young and even more extreme version of Logan.
X-Men's Kid Cable Finally Returns... & It Was A Huge Mistake
X-Men #24 sees the return of Kid Cable, who foolishly attempts to stop Orchis' attack on the Hellfire Gala alone, underestimating their strength.
X-Men's Diverse History Honored In New Anthology Marvel's Voices: X-Men
Mutant voices, history, and unique identities will be highlighted in Marvel's Voices: X-Men #1, a new anthology from a diverse group of creators.
Spider-Man Killing Kraven Made Him a Monster - Now He's Doing It Again
A Spider-Man What If? story saw the hero murder Kraven, turning him into a murderous monster. Now, it's happening in Marvel's main reality.
"You'll Understand Soon": Cyclops Teases Ms. Marvel's Resurrection as a Mutant
A bewildering "bonus page" to Fallen Friend: Death of Ms. Marvel has been released by Marvel, with Cyclops teasing Kamala's resurrection as a mutant.
X-Men Debuts a Jaw-Dropping New Hellfire Gala Costume for Dazzler
The talented artist Russell Dauterman has unveiled Dazzler's stunning new Hellfire Gala look, a disco-perfect costume for the X-Men Vote contender.
[SPOILER] Is Joining the X-Men - Marvel Accidentally Reveals New Member
In a preview for the upcoming Hellfire Gala, Marvel accidentally leaks the winner of this year's X-Men Vote, revealing the surprise new addition.
Spider-Man's New Sidekick Debuts a Twisted Power No-One Expected
Bailey Briggs, the new Spider-Boy, reveals a terrifying ability in Spider-Man #10, unveiling a sick set of fangs that no-one saw coming.
Marvel Unveils Mary Jane's New Costume & Hero Persona as JACKPOT
Marvel is upping the ante after revealing that the iconic Mary Jane is going to become a legit superhero, using her new powers under the name Jackpot.
Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova Returns as Marvel's White Widow in New Series
Yelena Belova, the iconic Russian spy popularized by Florence Pugh's MCU role, is finally getting her very own solo series as the White Widow.
Who Are the Children of the Vault? - New X-Men Replacements Explained
As the X-Men fall, they're being replaced by the Children of the Vault - wildly powerful new 'heroes' with dark designs on both humanity and mutants.