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
X-Men: Every Member of the Magneto Family (And Their Relationship to Its Patriarch)
The iconic X-Men antihero Magneto has a vast network of biological, chosen, and secret family, who all have complex relationships to their patriarch.
Captain America's Evil 'Brother' Debuts New Codename as a Permanent Marvel Villain
Uncanny Avengers #5 ends with the Unity Squad "defeating" evil Hydra Cap, revealing Grant escaped imprisonment and is Marvel's newest Flag-Smasher.
X-Men '97 Prelude Comic Will Prepare Fans For Iconic New Reboot
The beloved X-Men: TAS is getting a series reboot, with Marvel releasing an X-Men '97 prelude comic from the creators of X-Men '92: House of XCII.
Iron Man Debuts His Ultimate Suit - Immune to Magic & Captain Marvel-Level Strength
The cover for Invincible Iron Man #16, from artist Kael Ngu, reveals Tony's much anticipated new mysterium armor, designed by artist Pepe Larraz.
Deadpool's New Era Gives His Mutant Daughter the Spotlight She Deserves
Deadpool's newest era will see his mutant daughter Ellie Camacho taking a central role, as her and Wade try to evade his new villain, Death Grip.
Who is Jane Howlett?: The New Female Wolverine Officially Joins Marvel Canon
Marvel reveals the upcoming Weapon X-Men limited series, showcasing a new Female Wolverine, the dapper and already iconic Jane Howlett of Earth-1281.
Azazel Unleashes the Gory Potential of Nightcrawler's Powers With Nightmare-Fuel Kill
The conclusion to Dark X-Men reveals just how brutal an X-Team can get, with the demonic Azazel using his teleportation powers in the goriest way.
X-Men's Best Friend Duo Reunite For Vengeance in Krakoa's Final Days
Joshua Cassara's cover for X-Men #32 depicts Kate Pryde and Illyana Rasputina fighting Orchis together, finally reuniting X-Men's most beloved ship.
Storm's New Nickname Proves She Needs to Lead the X-Men in 2024 Reboot
X-Men: Red #18, the finale to Ewing's beloved series, sees Genesis name Storm the "Queen of Commoners," a title the mutant hero will wear with pride.
"She Could Be an Heir": Doctor Doom Admits 1 X-Men Villain Is Worthy to Replace Him
X-Men #29 finally unveils Doom's mutant team, the "Seven Daggers of Latveria," revealing that the ruthless Volta may one day inherit his throne.
The Origin of Wolverine's Most Iconic Catchphrase Is Finally Revealed
Predator vs. Wolverine #3 gives an origin to Logan's iconic "I'm the best there is at what I do..." catchphrase for the first time in Marvel history.
Marvel Zombies Are Officially Spreading to Peach Momoko's Beloved Momokoverse
Marvel Zombies: Black, White & Blood #3 will see the titular monsters attacking Peach Momoko's enchanting folktale Momokoverse.
Marvel's Most Iconic Queer Couple Just Made History (Changing X-Men Lore Forever)
The monumental X-Men Blue: Origins has finally revealed that Destiny and Mystique are Nightcrawler's biological parents, changing X-Men lore forever.
X-Men Finally Reveals The Tragic Secret Behind Nightcrawler's Origin
X-Men's major retcon about Nightcrawler's secret birth story is filled with tragedy, but presents a beautiful opportunity for real healing.
'Cementing Ms. Marvel’s Role in X-Men Mythos': Marvels Star To Lead Kamala's Mutant Journey into New Series
The talented Iman Vellani is set to write another Ms. Marvel limited series with Sabir Pirzada, bringing Kamala Khan and the Fall of X to Jersey City.
10 Absolutely Stunning Peach Momoko Variant Covers
The talented artist Peach Momoko began her meteoric rise to fame due to her stunning covers for Marvel Comics, delighting fans with whimsy and terror.
Dead X-Men Confirms "Impossible Team" Will Break the Rules of Marvel's Reality
Dead X-Men will see a group of beloved mutants resurrected, and sent on an "impossible" mission by Xavier, breaking the very rules of time and space.
The Original Super Mario Bros. Movie's Sequel Was Exactly What Fans Wanted
Fans of the cult-favorite live-action adaptation of Super Mario Bros. need to see how the sequel plans finally came to life in a comic years later.
Iron Man Is Recruiting the 1 Mutant Who Can Turn Him into a God
The cover for The Invincible Iron Man #14 reveals that Tony will be teaming up with the powerful mutant innovator Forge to create an epic new armor.
Nightcrawler's New Origin Reveals a Heartbreaking Secret About His Mother, Mystique
A preview for X-Men Blue: Origins reveals a heartbreaking truth about Nightcrawler's birth, that his mother Raven did have genuine love for him.