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Alex Schlesinger

Comics News Writer

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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!

Latest Articles

Charles Xavier crying with Scarlet Witch House of M cover
"No More Humans": Professor X Is Officially A Worse Villain Than Magneto Ever Was

Xavier, former leader of the X-Men, has revealed a deep betrayal, siding with Nimrod and Orchis in a deal to save mutantkind by ending humanity.

Jean Grey Phoenix with Angel and Archangel
X-Men Is Resurrecting a Founding Member with New Connection to the Phoenix - Theory Explained

A preview for Giant-Size X-Men shows a younger, classic version of Angel coming face-to-face with Phoenix, teasing how Warren could be resurrected.

NYX From the Ashes Main Roster
Ms. Marvel And Wolverine Take Over New York In NYX: Full Roster Explained

X-Men's upcoming NYX series will follow Ms. Marvel, Wolverine, Anole, Prodigy, and Sophie Cuckoo as they navigate a tough new post-Krakoa world.

Moira kissing Apocalypse Wolverine killing assassin
All 11 Lives of Moira X, Explained

The iconic Moira X has become one of the X-Men's greatest enemies, using the knowledge she has from her previous 10 lives to destroy all mutantkind.

Phoenix #1 Yasmin Putri cover featured image
Jean Grey Finally Embraces Her Terrifying Cosmic Potential In New Phoenix Series

Jean Grey stars in a new Phoenix solo series from Stephanie Phillips and Alessandro Miracolo, following the X-Men hero on a bold cosmic adventure.

X-Force From The Ashes X-Men Teaser Cover featured image
New X-Force Roster Finally Gives X-Men's Most Underrated Mutant His Own Team

The newest evolution of X-Force will be led by the mutant inventor Forge, working alongside Betsy Braddock, Rachel Summers, Sage, Surge, and Tank.

Featured Image: close up of a resurrected Magneto
"My Most Respected Foe": Magneto Respects 1 Shocking X-Men Hero Above All Others

The iconic 1993 X-Men storyline "Fatal Attractions" reveals that the harsh mutant Magneto respects one shocking X-Men hero more than any other.

Knull and Carnage Marvel Comics
"All-Blood The Necrospear": Marvel's New Symbiote Weapon is Officially Strong Enough To Kill a God

Carnage's new weapon - the terrifying All-Blood the Necrospear - is able to slaughter a King in Black with ease, a monstrous accomplishment.

Evil Looking Xavier with angry Cyclops blasting eye beam
Professor X Just Betrayed Cyclops in a Way He'll Never Forgive

Professor Xavier, in a desperate bid to save his X-Men and all of Earth, has brutally betrayed Scott and Jean Grey by shooting their daughter Rachel.

The Avengers with Transonic from X-Men
Avengers' New Speedster Puts a Body Horror Twist on Quicksilver's Powers

The Uncanny Avengers of Earth-93068, encountered by the Weapon X-Men in their Multiversal travels, includes the incredible speedster Transonic.

From the Ashes Cyclops with Orchis enemies
Cyclops' New Base Is the Perfect Insult to the X-Men's Enemies

Avengers #12 reveals that Cyclops' new Alaskan base of operations for his X-Men in From the Ashes will be a destroyed Orchis base.

Avengers 12 Main Cover Iron Man fighting Orchis
Iron Man Reveals Why The Avengers Haven't Helped The X-Men During Fall of X

A preview for Avengers #12 reveals that Tony has asked the Avengers to not interfere with the X-Men's war against Orchis, until the time is right.

Avatar Comics Aang Zuko Katara
Enjoy Aang's Full Journey as Avatar: The Last Airbender Hits WEBTOON

Dark Horse Comics announces that their acclaimed official Avatar: The Last Airbender graphic novels are coming to WEBTOON, starting with The Promise.

Magneto Negative Space with classic Fatal Attractions
Magneto Is Officially Reborn in X-Men Canon - How He Died & Why He's Back

After an intense journey, Storm has successfully convinced Magneto to return to life, setting him on a new path as a revitalized leader of mutantkind.

Sad Wolverine Meme with Graveyard
Wolverine's Tribute to His Fallen Friends Shows How Truly Tragic His Life Is

Over more than a century Wolverine has lost countless friends and loved ones, many of whom he tragically has buried in a private Tokyo graveyard.

Captain Britain and Rachel Summers aka Askani Kissing in Marvel Comics
Queer X-Men Icons Captain Britain & Rachel Summers To Star In New Marvel Series

Marvel reveals that Betsy Braddock and Rachel Summers will star in an unrevealed new series as a part of the X-Men's upcoming From the Ashes era.

UXM #4 Surge Mori Nico Designs Featured Image
Iconic Marvel Mutants Get Ultimate X-Men Redesign for New Continuity

The magical Nico Minoru, of Runaways fame, and the fan-favorite Academy X mutant Surge are both joining Momoko's Ultimate X-Men universe!

Juggernaut with New X-Men Design From The Ashes
Juggernaut's New Costume Settles His Purpose in the Marvel Universe

Cain Marko's impressive new suit for the X-Men's "From The Ashes" relaunch cements his role with the mutants as a hero, protector, and trusted ally.

Ultimate Black Panther baby vision
Marvel Confirms Plans to Introduce Black Panther & [SPOILER]'s Child

Ultimate Black Panther #2 teases a romance between King T'Challa and the revolutionary Storm, foreshadowing that the iconic heroes will have a child.

Fall of House of X #4 Felipe Massafera Foreshadow Variant featured image
X-Men Debuts Jean Grey’s New Costume As She Finally Accepts the Power of the Phoenix

A breathtaking "Foreshadow" cover for FoHoX #4 reveals a stunning new Phoenix suit for Jean Grey, teasing her full fusion with the Phoenix Force.

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