Mulder and Scully will continue their search for the truth in a new "X-Files" comic book series. Dynamite Entertainment, in partnership with Disney Publishing Worldwide, has revealed new details about the upcoming "The X-Files" title. The bottom line is that Fox Mulder and Dana Scully are back in action. The comic’s story picks up directly after the Season 11 finale, "My Struggle IV." The agents return to the X-Files division, though they do so having suffered significant losses. A covert alien conspiracy is making itself felt, while a mysterious organization with its own agenda is already pursuing the very same answers the agents are seeking. In short, rest is a luxury they can only dream of—if they even manage to sleep at all. The quest for the truth resumes on December 9.

Marvel’s upcoming dark event, "Midnight," has already racked up a million pre-orders and a second printing.

These grim reinterpretations of Spider-Man, the X-Men, and the Fantastic Four are clearly designed to show up those arrogant bat-loving rivals. The "House of Ideas" certainly has reason to celebrate; a massive, multi-pronged promotional campaign appears to have paid off. The publisher reported that combined pre-orders for the debut issues of "Midnight Spider-Man", "Midnight Fantastic Four", and "Midnight X-Men" have surpassed one million copies. It was also announced that a second printing is scheduled for October 28. While pre-orders are promising, the true verdict will only come once the issues actually hit the shelves. After all, the core titles of the "Absolute" universe from DC only secured their ongoing runs following widespread reader acclaim. We will soon see how Marvel has fared, as all three issues are set to launch on October 7.



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