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X-Universe - Hickman+Silva/Deodato
This is a high concept, worldbuilding (quite literally), flagship book that sets the dynamic and deals with mutant affairs getting global. Not just world wide but galaxy wide if not universe wide. Establishing formal relations with Shi'ar and what that means for the international relations on the Earth. More insight to where Krakoan relationship with Atlantis, Wakanda, Latveria, Lemuria and Olympia stand and why. Personal aspects would mostly materialize in response to the clash of ideals when these larger than life developments will require pragmatism and objectivity over principles and nobility, which is something not everyone can simply accept and live with.
Villains: transhumans with a better design and characterization than what was given; ecofascists more imposing than this bad joke whoretheculture; tensions with governments that will result in SHIELD recognizing Krakoa as borderline rogue state due to political intrigue, not without Orchis' help of course due to the fact that Orchis' operatives may still be active in SHIELD itself. I could see SWORD still sympathizing with mutants tho. And that no ending well for Abigail Brand, exploring the "dual loyalty" them right here.
X-Men - Hickman/Carey+Larraz/Eaton (really wanted Mann here, but IIRC he's DC exclusive now, gotta keep that one "realistic" just because)
A book that will try to explore if being a superhero in its classic sense is still possible in divided and strained by political tensions world. Can they look after the simple man in need, or just deal with a threat only those gifted with power can when this division is taking place? The answer could be not to fight mutant or human villains but simply villains like High Evolutionary, Sauron, Wendigo, Ngarai, Mojo, Children of the Vault and others. But is it feasible to be just superheroes now when they are affiliated with the most controversial state on planet? Can they build bridges between the societies through this selfless and purely well-intentioned endeavor? This is something I think worth exploring.
X-Force - K/Y(or)Bunn+Lashley/Opena
Love the idea of mutant Mossad and its division to analysts/field operatives (but I can't say anything positive about the execution of the book). Instead of the actual attack being the focal point, it should've been the prevention of it. An attack that already happened is just another Genosha all over again. The only reason why these fltascans didn't carry some sort of micro nuclear device or other WMD was just as forced and far-fetched as normies with guns putting the nation of superpeople on its knees. So to me, Krakoans already know they will be attacked. And they already work to prevent it. Telepaths are pulling a Minority Report and provide analysts with the data they gathered from the world's mindscape, and then the analysts decide which "criminal thought" is about to eventuate into a "criminal action" and in accordance to their deduction should be given then to the executors to then commit preemptive measures. Provocative? It's mutant Mossad, it is so a priori. And of course the questions of moral implications must be asked and explored in story.
X-Corp - Gillen+Pachecho/Weaver
Instead of Hellfire Trading Company, I'd rather have X-corp as the Krakoan economic representative and HFC, after the mutants left their spots vacant, now with a newly assembled Inner Circle, becoming its "competitor". Think about Club's non mutant members that are finally relieved from mutant dominance within their ranks yet still want to maintain the same global influence so instead of seeking to simply sabotage Krakoan economic activity they would rather see it claimed for their own distribution since the product has value and demand. Dragging down Frost and Shaw in process will just be a pleasant bonus for some due to several past misdeeds by the duo.
X-Factor - PAD+Benitez/Di Giandomenico
Those that didn't fall for the Krakoan "koolaid" of sorts. Mutant nomads on a road trip to find their own place in the world or/and find out if that's still possible for them.
neXt Generation - Priest+Bachalo/Pichelli
Krakoan Academy X. Exploration of growing up, adolescence and coming to terms with mutant experience and responsibilities... or not.