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!
DEAD X-MEN Officially Resurrects Murdered Heroes to Save Mutantkind
Steve Foxe's new series "Dead X-Men" will spin out of "Fall of X," with resurrected mutant heroes traveling through the past to save Krakoa's future.
Marvel Confirms the 1 Hero as Powerful as Thanos' Family
X-Men: Red #16 proves that the Omega-level mutant Storm, if she let her values and morals go, could be a force as destructive as the genocidal Uranos.
Peach Momoko's Ultimate Vision of the X-Men Is Coming to Marvel Comics
Marvel's "Next Big Thing" panel reveals that the acclaimed Peach Momoko will be the writer and artist behind the bold new Ultimate X-Men series.
"The X-Men's Darkest Chapter": Marvel Teases Major Mutant Tragedies in 'The Fall of The House of X'
Marvel's "New Big Thing" panel reveals more details about the upcoming "Fall of the House of X" series, officially ending the X-Men's Krakoan Age.
A Classic X-Men Villain is Lurking Inside Professor Xavier's Brain
A major twist in Immortal X-Men #16 reveals that the newly murderous Charles Xavier is still corrupted by the genetic tampering of Mister Sinister.
Eight Billion Genies Returns with New Spin-Off WISHWORLD - Coming to NYCC
The universe of Eight Billion Genies is expanding with an exciting new tale of untold wishes from Charles Soule and Ryan Browne titled Wishworld.
10 Grossest Superhero Origins in Marvel History
From acidic vomit to flayed flesh, many heroes have truly stomach-churning origins. Here are some of the grossest the Marvel Universe has manifested.
Fantastic Four Just Settled Its Most Powerful Member
Every member of The Fantastic Four is uniquely empowered, but the iconic Invisible Woman will always be the super family's most powerful hero.
Ms. Marvel's New Mutant Status Just Exposed a Major X-Men Secret
Ms. Marvel's dual identity as a mutant and an Inhuman reveals a major X-Men secret that Charles Xavier wiped from Reed Richards' mind years ago.
BOOK OF BUTCHER Expands SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN Slaughterverse to Dark New Corners
Book of Butcher follows Maxine Slaughter on her journey from White Mask to Black Mask, revealing dark secrets about the mysterious House of Butcher.
Marvel's Manga-Inspired KID VENOM Future Revealed in Upcoming Origin Tale
Marvel reveals that Kid Venom: Origins #1 will collect Taigami's original backup miniseries, while teasing the Kintaro's heroic future at Marvel.
10 Most Powerful X-Men Comics Characters Right Now
The X-Men have some of the most powerful characters around, from reality warping to magical manipulation, making the Fall of X era unlike any other.
Marvel’s Most Dangerous Mercenary is Hunting the New Spider-Man
The antihero Silver Sable has been hired to hunt Nightcrawler's Uncanny Spider-Man, but the dangerous mercenary might just become an unlikely ally.
Naruto's Biggest Tragedies Happened Because Of One Unexpected Ninja
The Third Hokage, through inaction and bad judgment, indirectly caused many of Naruto's worst tragedies by appointing corrupt leaders to his Council.
Iron Man's New Anti-Magic Mutant Armor Could Be His Most Powerful Ever
Tony Stark's marriage to Emma Frost is already paying off, as Iron Man learns of the mutant metal Mysterium, which they will use to defeat Feilong.
Cyclops' New Costume Confirms He's Becoming a Villain
Luciano Vecchio's gorgeous Hellfire Gala costume for Scott Summers hints that the honorable Cyclops may continue on his current path of darkness.
Wolverine's Dark Phoenix Upgrade Makes His Adamantium Claws 10 Times More Deadly
Jean Grey #2 sees Wolverine merging with the Phoenix Force instead of Jean, giving Logan a truly destructive upgrade to his already powerful claws.
Poison Ivy’s Surprise Pregnancy Signals Her Horrific New Future
Jessica Fong's cover for Poison Ivy #18 reveals that Ivy could be pregnant with a monster, hinting at a terrifying new future for the iconic antihero.
Marvel Confirms Spider-Man's Most Evil Villain (& The MCU Is Wasting Him)
Uncanny Spider-Man reveals that Orchis has hired Peter Parker's long-time foe Vulture, whose vile actions prove he is Spider-Man's most evil villain.
Angel's Horrifying New Form Turns the Founding X-Men Hero into Nightmare Fuel
Dark X-Men #2 sees Orchis' deranged variant of Madelyne Pryor forcibly transforming the X-Men's Angel into a twisted and murderous version of Death.