As part of the writing team for UNCANNY X-MEN, Kelly Thompson brings her own brand of X-perience after writing for both teams (WEST COAST AVENGERS) and individual characters (JESSICA JONES), not to mention a brand new X-couple (MR. AND MRS. X). Now, she's joining Matthew Rosenberg and Ed Brisson on this new spectacular series that is gearing up to be one of the most dangerous situations faced by the mutant population.

Marvel.com asked Thompson about writing with Rosenberg and Brisson, and how they prepared to tackle this massive new series. The short answer? Lots of pre-release planning! Thompson said that she and her fellow writers -- also known as the X-Office -- met back in April and started working on their story. "[Y]ou have to have a lot in the can very early -- nearly everything has to be done before the book even starts releasing or you'll be doomed. We're finishing the script for issue #6 as we speak and we've got a ton of stunning art in the can."

The art, which is being done by Mahmud Asrar (X-MEN RED), R.B. Silva (X-MEN BLUE), Yildiray Cinar (WEAPON X), and Pere Perez (ROGUE AND GAMBIT), is "beautiful stuff," according to Thompson who previously worked with Perez on ROGUE AND GAMBIT. She also shared that she's "a huge fan of Mahmud Asrar and have been wanting to work with him since I got into comics, so this is a dream come true." Thompson added: "That was the professional answer. The fun answer is I look forward to Laura (X-23) fighting dinosaurs."

Cover art for UNCANNY X-MEN will be provided by Leinil Frances Yu and Edgar Delgado.