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Following an outcry by fans on social media, Marvel Comics has responded to controversial artwork released in the pages of X-Men Gold #1.
The artwork in question involves numbers that reference a verse from the Qur'an cited in support of intolerance towards other religions, as well as certain political protest taking place in Indonesia.
Marvel's statement, provided to ComicBook.com, is as follows:
"The mentioned artwork in X-Men Gold #1 was inserted without knowledge behind its reported meanings. These implied references do not reflect the views of the writer, editors or anyone else at Marvel and are in direct opposition of the inclusiveness of Marvel Comics and what the X-Men have stood for since their creation. This artwork will be removed from subsequent printings, digital versions, and trade paperbacks and disciplinary action is being taken."