Warning: Contains potential spoilers forPhoenix #7!
In her space adventure series, thePhoenixhas just brought together some Marvel Comics heavy-hotters to form an all-new superhero team to go up againstThanos. Drafting an eclectic mix of cosmic characters,Jean Greyflexes her friendships and alliances apart from the X-Men by assembling a powerful lineup, which she’ll need todefeat the Mad Titanand his ancient weapon with abilities that even the Phoenix can’t beat alone.
In the preview forPhoenix#7– written by Stephanie Phillips, with art by Marco Renna – Jean and her new team discuss Thanos’ plan to use the Warlock’s Eye to achieve universal domination. ThoughPhoenix could take on Thanos solo, the special mind-controlling weapon with origins pre-dating Asgard itself means she needs some assistance.
Jean Grey’s cosmic super-team officially consists of Captain Marvel, Nova, Rocket Raccoon, and Sif; with a pretty solid group of Marvel heroes, the Phoenix’s new team should have what it takes to go up against Thanos and the Warlock’s Eye, if they can all get along.
Phoenix Recruits Four Uniquely Powerful Marvel Heroes For Her Own “Guardians Of The Galaxy”-Style Team To Fight Against Thanos
Phoenix#7– Written By Stephanie Phillips; Art By Marco Renna; Color By David Curiel; Lettering By VC’s Cory Petit
Going into battle against Thanos, his allies, and his all-powerful new weapon, Jean Grey has brought together her ownversion of the Guardians of the Galaxyto take on the cosmic threats posing a major threat to the universe. In the issue’s first preview, Jean details why she selected each member of the diverse group of heroes. Though Captain Marvel has a long list of extraordinary abilities as one of Earth’s mightiest heroes, including superhuman speed, strength, flight, energy absorption/blasts, and more, Jean tells Carol that she brought her to the team because she’s the greatest tactician she knows.
Marvel Finds a New Guardians of the Galaxy Team Which Includes the “Most Powerful Person In the Universe”
In her war against Thanos, Phoenix has called upon her allies to form a new Guardians of the Galaxy, alongside Sif, Nova, Rocket, and Captain Marvel.
Richard Rider’s Nova possesses some of the same abilities with his connection to the Nova Force, with his own version of super-powered energy pulses and beams included, but Jean wants him on the team for his vast knowledge of the cosmos. Though Rocket Raccoon has his own enhanced strength and agility to a degree, he’s also needed for the knowledge he can provide, but as an expert in technology.Being a powerful Asgardian hero, Sif joins the roster forher understanding of cosmic history, the Warlock’s Eye, and for her own superhuman skills in sword-fighting combat, including strength and durability.
Jean Grey’s Cosmic Team Highlights Her New Status Beyond The Confines Of The X-Men Franchise
The Phoenix Transcends Her Usual Boundaries
Jean has an all-new team of heroes by her side, and with none of her fellow mutants among them,Phoenix’s new team proves that she’s fully graduated to the cosmic corner of the Marvel Universein her ongoing series. AsJean’s alliances outside the X-Menare being fleshed out even further, she becomes even more powerful as a solo hero, not confined to her former team’s brand of adventures, or even their villains.Taking on Thanos and intergalactic threatswith other superheroes of the stars, Jean is finally achieving what her full potential could be without the X-Men’s influence.
With the Phoenix preparing to fight Thanos and the Black Order, Jean Grey has assembled one of the strongest cosmic super-teams the Marvel Universe has ever witnessed.
With some ofMarvel Comics’ most powerful charactersat play in this story, an explosive face-off is guaranteed very soon. However, with the Warlock’s Eye capable of mind control, Jean’s incredible team of Captain Marvel, Nova, Rocket, and Sif could even become a new set of powerful threats for her to face if they’re not careful. With thePhoenixpreparing to fightThanosand the Black Order,Jean Greyhas assembled one of the strongest cosmic super-teams the Marvel Universe has ever witnessed, each with their own specific purpose to aid in the battle.
Phoenix#7will be available August 22, 2025 from Marvel Comics.
Thanos
Hailing from the planet Titan, Thanos is a primary antagonist throughout the canon of Marvel Comics. First appearing in The Invincible Iron Man, Thanos is a powerful and calculating warlord primarily concerned with earning the affection of Death herself. In many of his tales, Thanos seeks to gather the six infinity stones to lay waste to half of all life in the universe.
