Uploaded January 2022 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago
Who is Marvel's Destiny (Irene Adler)? What's a good Destiny comics reading order? Find out here!
Comic Book Herald's Destiny reading order: comicbookherald.com/the-essential-destiny-irene-adler-comics-reading-order
Irene Adler, aka Destiny, aka wife of Mystique, became one of the most important players in Marvel's X-Men comics with the Jonathan Hickman written House of X / Powers of X, and she did it by appearing in only one of twelve issues, and while her character was technically dead in the present day! Destiny's relevance has continued to grow heading into 2022, as the X-Men approach a "Destiny of X" era centered around this fascinating character.
I should note up front that much of the discussion of Destiny's history is most interesting given what we now know of the character after House & Powers. So anticipate discussion of the character's current continuity in this analysis.
Today I'll answer:
What is Destiny's comic book history, and what does it tell us about the character's role moving forward?
How does Destiny’s precognition work and how does it compare to other examples across pop culture?
Spoilers for discussed comics may follow!
For the full Krakin' Krakoa X-Men playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbUTT7Ae14QsfMq3Uz8bNnnzpiUwXHgJ-
For all Reign of X videos:
youtube.com/watch?v=v6EnUGTZKIg&list=PLbUTT7Ae14Qt3HSgMSxsgYR3leRTa6OiO
For the full Dawn of X reading order:
comicbookherald.com/the-complete-marvel-reading-order-guide/jonathan-hickman-x-men-reading-order
For the full X-Men comics reading order:
comicbookherald.com/the-complete-x-men-reading-order-guide-modern-marvel-comics-era
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My name's Dave, and Comic Book Herald is a labor of love designed to help new, lapsed, and curious comic book readers explore and enjoy the wonderful world of comics. I've been developing reading orders, chronology guides, and detailed comics recommendations since late 2011. Comics can be confusing and intimidating; I try to help.
Who is Marvel's Destiny (Irene Adler)? What's a good Destiny comics reading order? Find out here!
Comic Book Herald's Destiny reading order: comicbookherald.com/the-essential-destiny-irene-adler-comics-reading-order
Irene Adler, aka Destiny, aka wife of Mystique, became one of the most important players in Marvel's X-Men comics with the Jonathan Hickman written House of X / Powers of X, and she did it by appearing in only one of twelve issues, and while her character was technically dead in the present day! Destiny's relevance has continued to grow heading into 2022, as the X-Men approach a "Destiny of X" era centered around this fascinating character.
I should note up front that much of the discussion of Destiny's history is most interesting given what we now know of the character after House & Powers. So anticipate discussion of the character's current continuity in this analysis.
Today I'll answer:
What is Destiny's comic book history, and what does it tell us about the character's role moving forward?
How does Destiny’s precognition work and how does it compare to other examples across pop culture?
Spoilers for discussed comics may follow!
For the full Krakin' Krakoa X-Men playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbUTT7Ae14QsfMq3Uz8bNnnzpiUwXHgJ-
For all Reign of X videos:
youtube.com/watch?v=v6EnUGTZKIg&list=PLbUTT7Ae14Qt3HSgMSxsgYR3leRTa6OiO
For the full Dawn of X reading order:
comicbookherald.com/the-complete-marvel-reading-order-guide/jonathan-hickman-x-men-reading-order
For the full X-Men comics reading order:
comicbookherald.com/the-complete-x-men-reading-order-guide-modern-marvel-comics-era
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Find more from Comic Book Herald at:
-- comicbookherald.com
-- patreon.com/comicbookherald
-- twitter.com/ComicBookHerald
-- facebook.com/ComicBookHerald
-- instagram.com/ComicBookHerald
-- storenvy.com/stores/1279874-comic-book-herald
Video music by:
bensound.com
Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
About Comic Book Herald:
My name's Dave, and Comic Book Herald is a labor of love designed to help new, lapsed, and curious comic book readers explore and enjoy the wonderful world of comics. I've been developing reading orders, chronology guides, and detailed comics recommendations since late 2011. Comics can be confusing and intimidating; I try to help.
