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Mojoverse Premium: Cyclops (2026) Preview with writer Alex Paknadel

Season 1, Ep. 90.5

Cyclops is one of the books we're most excited for in 2026 so we HAD to have our pal (and more importantly the writer of the comic) Alex Paknadel on to field some questions, build some hype and talk his inspirations for Cyclops (out February 11th!)


Cyclops Vol 4 is written by Alex Paknadel with art by Roge Antonio and covers by Federico Vicentini


If you haven't added it to your pull list you have until January 12th! Do it right now! You don't want to miss out on this one y'all!


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