X-Men (2021) #34 — “Love-Hate” | Fall of the House of X

THE END IS NIGH!

The Krakoan Age is reaching its final chapter, and the X-Men face one of the most dangerous moments in mutant history.

In X-Men #34, the remaining X-Men regroup as the war against Orchis continues to escalate. With mutantkind under unprecedented threat and the future of Krakoa hanging in the balance, the team prepares for what could be its final battle.

The issue, titled “Love-Hate,” brings together a large group of mutant heroes and allies as the story moves toward the conclusion of the Krakoan era. Professor Charles Xavier's actions and his relationship with the X-Men become increasingly important, while the team must deal with the consequences of the conflict surrounding Orchis and the fall of mutantkind's island nation.

This issue serves as a major bridge between the ongoing X-Men series and the larger Fall of the House of X / Rise of the Powers of X conclusion. Marvel describes it as potentially the final battle for the heroes of Krakoa, with the story setting the stage for the dramatic end of an era.