Mystique: Declan Shalvey Sets the X-Men Villain Up for an Espionage Thriller (Exclusive)
In the Marvel Universe, Mystique is poised to cement her reputation as one of the cruelest villains. Despite her initial attempts at peace on Krakoa, the X-Men’s sovereign island nation, she was instrumental in bringing about its downfall. Now, separated from her wife (Destiny) and children (Rogue and Nightcrawler), with Krakoa gone, Mystique is embarking on an adventure filled with action, intrigue, and espionage in a new series by writer/artist Declan Shalvey. The story will find Mystique traversing different regions within the Marvel Universe, always pursued by Nick Fury, while one of the series’ main questions revolves around what motivates Mystique to act so violently.