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The Marvel Swimsuit Special, the iconic annual one-shot that featured breathtaking artwork of Marvel characters in beach attire and swimwear, makes its long-demanded return this July in Marvel Swimsuit Special: Friends, Foes & Rivals #1.

The one-shot will have an overarching story written by Tim Seeley and Tony Fleecs and illustrated by superstar artist Nick Bradshaw.

It stars Earth's Mightiest fashion designer, Janet Van Dyne, aka the Wasp, along with unforgettable, instantly iconic imagery from top artists, including Mirka Andolfo, Mahmud Asrar, Joshua Cassara, Nic Klein, Aaron Kuder, Ron Lim, David Marquez, Marguerite Sauvage, Luciano Vecchio, and Ryusei Yamada.

The issue will also spotlight designs for new costumes coming soon to Marvel Rivals, the hugely popular multiplayer video game from Marvel Games and NetEase Games. It will also come with a bonus digital redeem code for "The Unlimited Thing" skin to use in the game.

Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based...

Thor is the founding member of the MCU’s Avengers, making his solo debut after Iron Man 2. He has been one of the most popular heroes in the franchise, although his last movie was a huge disappointment. Chris Hemsworth is confirmed to appear in Avengers: Doomsday, but his journey is still incomplete.

A fifth solo movie has been in the rumor mill for quite some time now, and though Taika Waititi is not involved, the franchise seems to still be in ruins. Thor certainly deserves a farewell worthy of him, as he has faced quite a lot of events since his debut in Thor. Jason Aaron’s The War of the Realms might be the perfect story to adapt for it.

MCU’s Thor needs a War of the Realms adaptation to close out his story A still from Thor: Love and Thunder | Credits: Marvel Studios

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Warning: Spoilers for Uncanny X-Men #14!The dinosaurs have finally been given a canonical reason for their extinction in the Marvel Universe. Dinosaurs have always been an important staple of Marvel lore, to the point that, in official continuity, Marvel's first superhero was a dinosaur. That being said, Marvel has seldom touched on the actual extinction of these pre-historical creatures.

However, Marvel does offer such a canonical explanation for the dinosaurs' extinction in Uncanny X-Men #14 by Gail Simone and David Marquez. Below, readers can find a preview of the issue set to come out on May 14. The preview also arrives with cover art by Marquez and Matthew Wilson.

The Uncanny X-Men's first opponent, the dragon Sadurang, finds itself in a conversation with Gambit that quickly turns into a violent confrontation with Rogue. Before getting punched in the face, Sadurang reveals that the real reason dinosaurs went extinct is because "dragons found them so succulent.

An epic new cover brings together every costume of the X-Men’s Magik, creating a glorious celebration of Illyana Rasputin. Since her introduction, Magik, the sister of Colossus, has been one of Marvel’s most popular mutants. In her 50 years of existence, Magik has worn many different outfits, and now acclaimed artist Russell Dauterman brings them all together for a special variant cover of Magik #8.

Russell Dauterman shared his forthcoming cover of Magik #8 on X, formerly known as Twitter. Dauterman has become known for variant covers featuring every costume worn by some of comics’ most iconic characters. The cover of Magik #8 is no different, showing the various outfits of Illyana Rasputin. Her classic New Mutants costume is prominent on the cover, as is her current appearance as seen in her ongoing series.

Magik #8 costumes variant cover! Out in August from Marvel, drawn/colored by me 😈 pic.twitter.com...

The Marvel Comics’ title “Rogue: The Savage Land”, now available, is written by Tim Seeley and illustrated by Zulema Scotto Levina, with covers by Adam Hughes, J. Scott Campbell, Nick Bradshaw, Olivier Vatine, Russell Dauterman and Kaare Andrews:

“…the ‘X-Man’ called ‘Rogue’ has always been a survivor…

“…but without her mutant powers…

“…she'll need to prove it like never before!

“As the ‘Savage Land’ turns towards war…

“Rogue will need all her skills to survive dinosaurs, mutates and the ‘Master of Magnetism’ himself…”

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Three decades after being shelved by Marvel Comics, the Marvel Swimsuit Special is returning for modern audiences to tie in with a new Marvel Rivals Summer update.

A parody of Sports Illustrated’s annual Swimsuit Special, the Marvel Swimsuit Special was cancelled back in the mid-90s in the midst of continued criticism for its objectification of characters (though we don't know for certain that this is why the concept was scrapped).

The new comic book will release in July after a “long-demanded return” to tie in with Marvel Rivals, and will feature designs for new costumes coming to the game. Players will be able to purchase new swimsuit skins for popular heroes, such as Storm, Scarlet Witch, The Incredible Hulk and more.

This new take in the Swimsuit Special will also have a story, "so you can pretend you’re reading it for the articles."

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The following contains spoilers for Avengers #25, on sale now from Marvel Comics.

Marvel's current "One World Under Doom" company-wide event has seen Doctor Doom take control of the entire planet, and as a result, he has forced some unusual alliances to be formed between supervillains and superheroes in an attempt to stand up against Doom's control of the world as the Sorcerer Supreme. A sign of that strange new world order shows itself in Avengers #25, as a new Masters of the Evil forms to oppose Doom.

Avengers #25 is from writer Jed MacKay, artist Valerio Schiti, color artist Federico Blee, and letterer Cory Petit, and it brings the Avengers firmly into the "One World Under Doom" event after the World's Greatest Heroes had previously been finishing up an earlier arc that was not yet connected to the world-altering effects of Doom's conquering of the planet. As longtime comic book fans know,...

The next chapter in one of comics' greatest love stories arrives this May. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of their iconic wedding in Giant-Size Avengers #4, Scarlet Witch and Vision are reunited at last in the pages of The Vision & the Scarlet Witch, a five-issue limited series by current Scarlet Witch scribe Steve Orlando and returning artists Lorenzo Tammetta and Jacopo Camagni.

The series serves as the latest evolution of Orlando's ongoing Scarlet Witch run, which has successfully redefined the adventures of Wanda Maximoff. Carving out her own path in the Marvel Universe as a solo hero, Scarlet Witch’s magic has never been more powerful.

However, when it comes to helping Vision, she’ll need more than strength alone. Befitting their decades-spanning romance, Scarlet Witch and Vision team up for a dramatic saga that will test their souls and break their hearts.

Here's the official description for The Vision & the Scarlet Witch #1:

Reunited.

Whether it be Marvel or any other comic publisher, death is frequently treated as an impermanent narrative device meant to compel the plot or characters forward. However, its impermanence threatens to steal the real meaning of death in a story. When a character or their loved one is gone, that’s supposed to be it. The trauma, grief, and sadness can motivate those around them to accomplish impossible feats.

As morbid as it sounds, fortunately, some Marvel characters never come back. Some have been gone for decades. When these characters departed the world of the living, each left behind a shock wave of impact, changing the lives and destinies of other Marvel characters forever. Their deaths mean something because they aren’t coming back. It can be hard and hurtful to see your favorite heroes and villains finally bite the dust, but their deaths often serve a greater storytelling purpose.

This Wednesday, brace yourselves for jungle action, untamed romance, and more in the pages of Marvel Comics' Rogue: The Savage Land #1.

The series, first announced last September, will be written by Tim Seeley (Venom War: Wolverine) and illustrated by new artist sensation and Marvel Art Atelier winner Zulema Lavina in her Marvel Comics debut.

The five-issue limited series promises to take fans back to Chris Claremont and Jim Lee's legendary Uncanny X-Men #269 and #274-275 where Rogue embarked on a wild journey in the Savage Land, began her passionate relationship with Magneto, and sported her now iconic Savage Land look.

However, we're sure you'll recognise that costume from the 1990s pin-ups released by Marvel Comics, with Jim Lee responsible for creating this "Savage Land" look before he left to help found Image.

This story is billed as a pivotal chapter in Rogue’s history, and at long last, it's said...

Marvel Comics’ ongoing “The Scarlet Witch” title, is written by Steve Orlando and illustrated by Jacopo Camagni, Anthony Gambino and Lorenzo Tammetta, with covers by Russell Dauterman and a whole lot more:

“…in the beginning, the ‘Scarlet Witch’ carved out a haven for herself in upstate New York, but it's all about to go up in smoke.

“The newfound peace for ‘Wanda' has drawn the wrath of a primal force unlike anything she's ever faced before…

“…and it won't stop until it razes Wanda's world to the ground.

“It's a clash of titans as Wanda and her allies fight for all she holds dear!

“What happens when an unstoppable force meets the end of all things?

“When pure chaos meets pure destruction?

“Wanda's about to find out…”

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While the MCU has pulled from the original comics in many regards, one key aspect of Captain America's leadership of the Avengers has been left out completely. A huge mark of Caps leadership includes the Star-Spangled Avenger using the team to redeem villains and turn them into heroes.

The membership of the Avengers has been in flux since The Avengers #2 by Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, Paul Reinman, Stan Goldberg, and Artie Simek, when Hulk left the team after their first adventure. The next big shake-up occurred in The Avengers #16 by Kirby, Lee, Dick Ayers, Carl Hubbell, and Simek, in which the entire team (aside from Cap) takes a leave of absence following a harrowing battle with Baron Zemos Masters of Evil.

To take their place, villains Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch try out for the team, becoming the new Avengers line-up by the end of the issue.

The days of waiting for Marvel's Mutants to join the MCU are officially over, with Deadpool & Wolverine just the latest tease of what's to come when the X-Men join the shared movie universe in full force. As a huge fan of the MCU and the X-Men, there is one thing I can't wait to see in action, and can almost guarantee they'll bring with them: the Psychic Rescue.

This power was first introduced in Marvel's 'Nuff Said event, in which all the publisher's writers were challenged to use no, or very little, lettering for the entire month of released comics. Since then, the power has reoccurred in more recent stories, proving their effectiveness is just as potent in Jonathan Hickman's Krakoa, or Jed MacKay's current "From the Ashes" era.

The X-Men's Patented 'Psychic Rescue,' Explained

The 'Psychic Rescue' is a power performed by two telepathic mutants,...

As Scarlet Witch reunites with her superhero children in her solo series, the mysterious new hero shes mentoring will clash with the Young Avengers alums. Before she joins Marvels official New Champions team, the young sorceress is taken under Wandas wing to hone her still unknown power. Though Wandas sons are some of the mightiest heroes of the younger generation, her student Amaranth may be able to challenge their super-abilities.

Russell Dautermans gorgeous cover for the upcoming Scarlet Witch #7 - written by Steve Orlando with art by Lorenzo Tammetta - sees Wanda standing strong in front of her sons Wiccan and Speed, with Amaranth levitating overhead. The colorful cover teases the different kinds of sorcery that will be on display when the three magic-users and the speedster come together.

Scarlet Witch #7 (2024)

Release Date:

December 11, 2025

Writers:

Steve Orlando

Artist:

Lorenzo Tammetta

Cover Artist:

Russell Dauterman

When the Scarlet Witch, Wiccan, Speed...

Emma Frost is one of the few Marvel characters who routinely change her look; being the femme fetale that she is, Emma's outfits are more than just clothes; it's part of her act. Frost dresses in the way she does, not just to be self-expressive, but to lure her allies and enemies, especially men, into believing that she's nothing less than the psychic, business-mogul, secret-society-leading mastermind she truly is.

While Frost is justifiably argued to be nothing more than eye candy for the male gaze, in her case thats exactly the point. She is a defiant self-made woman who, after rejecting her fathers fortune due to his appalling abuse toward her older brother, saw men capitalizing on the unfair advantages society had given them.

Emma emphasizes her sexuality, primarily through her clothing, both for the power of her own expression and to gain leverage over those shell inevitably take advantage of.

This January, brace yourselves for jungle action, untamed romance, and more in the pages of Marvel Comics' Rogue: The Savage Land.

First announced by Polygon, we've learned that the series will be written by Tim Seeley (Venom War: Wolverine) and illustrated by new artist sensation and Marvel Art Atelier winner Zulema Lavina in her Marvel Comics debut.

The five-issue limited series promises to take fans back to Chris Claremont and Jim Lee's legendary Uncanny X-Men #269 and #274-275 where Rogue embarked on a wild journey in the Savage Land, began her passionate relationship with Magneto, and sported her now iconic Savage Land look.

It’s a pivotal chapter in Rogue’s history, and at long last, it's said we'll get to experience the whole story.

Here's the official description for Rogue: The Savage Land #1:

The X-Man called Rogue has always been a survivor, but without her mutant powers she...

Warning: Contains spoilers for Scarlet Witch #4!!Quicksilver is easily Marvel's most recognizable speedster, but he's never necessarily been the fastest. Now, he has pushed past former boundaries for the sake of saving his sister, the Scarlet Witch, and unlocked previously unknown speeds. Pietro Maximoff isn't just fast - he's "scatter a cosmic being's essence across time" fast and at the top of his game.

In Scarlet Witch #4 by Steve Orlando, Jacopo Camagni, Frank William, and Ariana Maher, the Griever meets her end at the hands of Wanda and her family. Pietro has already held his own against the Griever alongside Polaris and other allies, but she becomes the catalyst for accessing previously unfathomable speeds.

At Wanda's urging, Pietro races across the world at speeds that threaten to tear him apart. Even with his arrogance, he isn't sure he'll survive it. When he at last makes contact with the Griever, he...

A year ago, who would've thought that "X-Men '97" would make it all the way to the Emmys? The show overcame a premise that screamed cheap nostalgia (and behind-the-scenes problems) to become a critical darling. "X-Men '97" ultimately came up short for Outstanding Animated Program to "Blue Eye Samurai," but it remains easily one of Marvel Studios' best recent achievements.

Many of the show's cast and crew attended the ceremony, but if there was an award for Best Dressed, it had to go to Lenore Zann, the voice of Rogue. Rather than typical formalwear, Zann chose to cosplay her character. (Take a look at the outfit on Zann's Instagram.)

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Zann, who returned after voicing Rogue in the original 1992 "X-Men" cartoon, has had one of the most illustrious careers among her castmates. From 2009 to 2021, she even served as an...

New York, NY— August 8, 2024 — This November, a young sorceress follows in the footsteps of Marvel’s greatest mystical hero! Amaranth, who was created by superstar artist Jen Bartel for last year’s New Champions variant cover program, will make her in-universe debut in Scarlet Witch #6. Writer Steve Orlando and artist Lorenzo Tammetta will introduce the character as a former protégé of Agatha Harkness who now seeks Wanda’s help to unravel her shadowy past and control her emerging magical gifts. Amaranth is the latest New Champion to have their story told in the pages of a comic, and more will continue to debut in the months ahead!

Today, fans can see Amaranth in four all-new Scarlet Witch #6 covers, including the main cover by Russell Dauterman, which also features Agatha, a foil cover by Meghan Hetrick, a stunning piece by Iván Talavera, and a variant cover by Leirix, which will also...

New York, NY— August 8, 2024 — This November, a young sorceress follows in the footsteps of Marvel’s greatest mystical hero! Amaranth, who was created by superstar artist Jen Bartel for last year’s New Champions variant cover program, will make her in-universe debut in Scarlet Witch #6. Writer Steve Orlando and artist Lorenzo Tammetta will introduce the character as a former protégé of Agatha Harkness who now seeks Wanda’s help to unravel her shadowy past and control her emerging magical gifts. Amaranth is the latest New Champion to have their story told in the pages of a comic, and more will continue to debut in the months ahead!

Today, fans can see Amaranth in four all-new Scarlet Witch #6 covers, including the main cover by Russell Dauterman, which also features Agatha, a foil cover by Meghan Hetrick, a stunning piece by Iván Talavera, and a variant cover by Leirix, which will also...

This November, a powerful new sorceress makes her Marvel Comics Universe debut in the pages of Steve Orlando and Lorenzo Tammetta's Scarlet Witch, and you can get a first look at Amaranth on the covers below.

The character was created by artist Jen Bartel for last year’s New Champions variant cover program, and is set to be introduced as a former protégé of Agatha Harkness who now seeks Wanda Maximoff's help to unravel her shadowy past and control her emerging magical gifts.

Amaranth is the latest New Champion to have their story told on the page, and we will start to see more over the next few months.

In addition to the main cover by Russell Dauterman that also features Agatha, you can check out a foil cover by Meghan Hetrick, a stunning piece by Iván Talavera and a variant cover by Leirix that will also be available as a virgin variant cover.

Marvel introduces a new character named Amaranth in Scarlet Witch #6, as she becomes Wanda's mysterious new protg at Agatha Harkness' request. Amaranth could rival Scarlet Witch's godlike abilities, with connections to Wanda's past and the potential to shake up the Marvel Universe. Created by Jen Bartel for the New Champions series of variant covers, Amaranth's debut hints at her extreme power and tragic past, drawing parallels to Scarlet Witch's own complicated history.

The supernatural side of the Marvel universe expands as the ultra-powerful Scarlet Witch is tasked with training a mysterious young sorceress. When Agatha Harkness is seemingly frightened by the brand-new character, she calls upon Wanda to teach her as a new pupil. With a tragic past and still-unknown origins, Wandas new student may bear a striking resemblance to her in more ways than she could imagine.

Making her comics debut after originally appearing in a New Champions variant cover by Jen Bartel,...

Warning: contains spoilers for Scarlet Witch (2024) #2Wanda Maximoff can never catch a break, but the Scarlet Witch is nothing if not resilient. In her journey to escape the Witches' Underworld, Scarlet Witch #2 sees Wanda fighting against the Cthulhu-like Moridun, who insults her by transforming the iconic hero's costume into her "original" green outfit, depicted on the cover of her first appearance 60 years ago but never seen before in canon.

While battling the cosmic entity known as The Griever At The End Of All Things the Scarlet Witch was killed and sent to the Land of the Dead, saved by the Queen of Nevers, who tasked her with an important mission.

Scarlet Witch #2, from writer Steve Orando with artists Jacopo Camagni and Frank William, is the first time in main Marvel canon that the Scarlet Witch is shown in the green costume from 1964's X-Men #4 - which was colored by...

Scarlet Witch has been possessed by the evil Sorcerer Supreme Mor-i-Dun, becoming the Devourer. Her new costume is clearly inspired by Lovecraft, with dark green coloring and tentacles. Scarlet Witch and Mor-i-Dun's power is merged, turning her into one of Marvel's most terrifying beings yet.

Warning: spoilers ahead for Scarlet Witch #2!Scarlet Witch's new transformation has given her a full-blown Cthulhu makeover. Despite her status as a hero, Scarlet Witch is no stranger to the darker side of magic in the Marvel universe. In fact, her most infamous story, House of M, saw her de-power countless heroes by simply uttering the phrase "No More Mutants." Now, her darkest transformation yet takes her to Lovecraftian heights as she embraces cosmic horror in her latest solo adventure.

In Scarlet Witch #2 by Steve Orlando and Jacopo Camagni, Scarlet Witch traverses the Land of the Dead in an attempt to return home after being killed by the Griever.

Warning: contains spoilers for Scarlet Witch #2The lore of Marvel's vast cosmos - spread across the neverending Multiverse - seems to constantly be changed, retconned, and redefined, and that includes the existence of powerful "Nexus Beings." A preview for Scarlet Witch #2 once again confirms that Wanda Maximoff is the Nexus Being of Earth-616, before expanding on the Scarlet Witch's status as a Nexi, and the incredible power potential she and her brother Quicksilver possess as the Ultimate Nexus.

After the Wizard's assault on Wanda and Pietro in Scarlet Witch & Quicksilver, the debut of the new Scarlet Witch solo series saw the wildly powerful Griever At The End Of All Things attack Lotkill, before seemingly killing the Scarlet Witch.

The preview for Scarlet Witch #2, from writer Steve Orlando with art from Jacopo Camagni and Frank William, sees Wanda Maximoff waking up in the Land of the Dead - specifically the Witches...

Krakoa was a flawed utopia that inspired hope and reflection on complex issues, making the Krakoan Age unforgettable for X-Men fans. The X-Men's era under Hickman was a beloved masterpiece that ended in a bittersweet, but satisfying way in X-Men #35, honoring its legacy. While New Krakoa offers a beacon of hope for mutants, the X-Men's duty to protect Earth's mutants meant they could never abandon their original home.

I really, truly loved the Krakoan Age of the X-Men, and I am devastated that one of the X-Men's most creative, inspiring, and bold eras is now officially over. However, I firmly believe that the ending that the X-Office gave to the Krakoan Age in X-Men #35 was the best possible conclusion to the era given the circumstances, keeping the hope of Krakoa alive while honoring its brilliant legacy.

While I loved the X-Men as a child - particularly the X-Men Evolution animated...

Welcome to World War Orchis: X-Men #34 dives deeper into the global battle that will change mutantkind forever. Laura Kinney dubs the conflict perfectly - World War Orchis - as X-Men and Avengers fight against a dangerous enemy. This isn't just another Marvel "war" - World War Orchis will reshape mutant existence for years to come.

Warning: contains spoilers for X-Men #34As the ultimate fall of Krakoa approaches, the war between the X-Men and Orchis finally has a proper name: World War Orchis. Given this new label by Laura Kinney in X-Men #34, World War Orchis is the perfect moniker for this horrifying reality, as the X-Men and Avengers - and even agents of Orchis - end up battling against Orchis across the entire world.

Over the past several decades Marvel has labeled many events as a "war," like Civil War or World War Hulk, but World War Orchis feels...

Xavier's descent into villainy forces Wolverine to make a heartbreaking decision to assassinate his former mentor. Xavier's betrayal of the X-Men and mutantkind has pushed Wolverine to his limits, testing his loyalty and resolve. The dynamic between Wolverine and Xavier is irrevocably changed as Wolverine faces the hardest choice in his fifty-year story.

Warning: contains spoilers for X-Men #34The berserker Wolverine has a new target... and it's none other than the disgraced X-Men founder Charles Xavier. In a bid to save his precious mutants from annihilation, Xavier has sided with Nimrod and Orchis as their Ultimate Sentinel, betraying his X-Men and his dream in such an egregious way, that Wolverine is now being forced to murder the man he once considered family.

Xavier is desperate, and in his desperation he has become a worse villain than any the X-Men have faced before, using his impressive telepathic abilities to...

Many of Spider-Man's iconic suits are beautifully displayed in a variant cover by Russell Dauterman for The Amazing Spider-Man #53, in an image that celebrates the many classic looks from throughoutthe hero's history. The cover features familiar suits like red-and-blue, the black symbiote, Iron Spider, and more, showcasing the evolution of Spider-Man's design over the years. Spider-Man's vast catalog of suits reflects his growth as a character in the decades since his debut, as some of the Webslinger's most memorable storylines have been accompanied by equally unforgettable costume changes.

Spider-Mans greatest suits are all on display in this beautiful variant cover artwork by artist Russell Dauterman, who first shared his latest work for Marvel on X. The cover pays tribute to some of the Webslinger's most memorable looks, in a celebration of Spider-Man's long, iconic history as a superhero.

Russell Dauterman shared The Amazing Spider-Man #53 variant cover art, featuring Peter Parkers...

Mystique and Destiny have a storied Lgbtqia+ romance renewed with a grand wedding. X-Men: The Wedding Special #1 serves as this year's Marvel's Voices: Pride one-shot anthology. The grand wedding brings the X-Men together and celebrates the couple's complex journey.

Mystique and Destiny have one of the most long-lived and storied romances in X-Men history, and theyre among Marvels most celebrated Lgbtqia+ couples. Now, after years of love and drama, theyre renewing their vows to each other and throwing a wedding worth remembering. Marvel is shining a spotlight on one of its most iconic relationships - and Mystique and Destiny deserve it!

Wedding bells are ringing in the new Marvel's Voices: Pride one-shot, X-Men: The Wedding Special #1, as writer Kieron Gillen and artist Rachael Stott bring Mystique and Destiny together to celebrate in front of friends, family, and probably an enemy or two. Raven and Irene have a whole century behind them,...

Scarlet Witch faces her most personal threat yet, going against an evil variant of herself, Lore, in her upcoming solo title. Lore, a necromancer who can raise the dead, resurfaces after 30 years to terrorize Scarlet Witch, after being the antagonist of Wanda's very first solo series back in 1994. 2024's Scarlet Witch will explore new emotional ground for the character, as she battles her own dark side, personified in the form of the sinister Lore, an unhinged multiversal variant of the character.

Warning: Contains potential spoilers for Scarlet Witch (2024) #3!

Marvels Scarlet Witch will face her most personal threat yet, going up against an evil variant of herself. A demonic version of Wanda Maximoff named Lore debuted in 1994, and is set to make a grand return to Marvel Comics in the imminent Scarlet Witch series. The multiversal villain was a primary antagonist in Scarlet Witchs very first solo series, and is now...

The wedding bells are ringing... and the iconic X-Men antiheroes Mystique and Destiny are finally getting married in the pages of X-Men: The Wedding Special #1. A special edition of this year's Marvel's Voices: Pride, the Wedding Special will be Marvel's first woman-to-woman marriage shown on panel, and a new cover by the talented Luciano Vecchio celebrates the queerness of Marvel while paying homage to a classic Spider-Man story.

Mystique and Destiny have been alive, and in love, for over a century. While the fierce couple has undoubtedly married privately over their long life together, the Wedding Special will finally see their union celebrated by friends and family.

My Homage Variant Cover for X-Men: The Wedding SpecialAfter this cover of Spideys wedding. pic.twitter.com/PvTPB8wtJ3 Luciano Vecchio (@LucianoVecchio) April 23, 2024

Luciano Vecchio's cover for X-Men: The Wedding Special - which is written by beloved queer writers like Kieron Gillen and...

Discover the iconic art of Thor and the X-Men by Russell Dauterman in "The Marvel Art of Russell Dauterman" by Clover Press. Russell Dauterman's stunning artwork brought Jane Foster's Thor to life in a captivating and successful comic series. Don't miss out on exclusive pieces like a Women of Marvel puzzle and Hellfire Gala posters in the Kickstarter campaign.

Russell Dauterman's work for Marvel Comics has helped redefine the looks of iconic characters like Thor and the X-Men, and now his work is being celebrated in a new artbook by Clover Press. The Marvel Art of Russell Dauterman is the latest in Clover Press' series of high-end, boutique books showcasing the artwork of some of Marvel's most talented artists. Screen Rant is proud to present an exclusive look at this amazing new collection.

Clover Press is launching a Kickstarter campaign for the hardcover coffee table book, which will feature...

Marvel Comics latest ‘event’ title is ‘Scarlet Witch” #1, available June 2024, written by Steve Orlando and illustrated by Jacopo Camagni, with covers by Russell Dauterman, P. Craig Russell and Jenny Frison:

“…’Wanda Maximoff” returns to her new base of operations upstate and resumes her duties as hero to the helpless.

“When innocents in desperate need have no place left to turn, they’re magically transported and find themselves under the protection of one of the most powerful beings in the ‘Marvel Universe’.

“But ‘Scarlet Witch’ knows better than anyone that magic always has a price! Expect deadly new threats as Wanda’s newfound peace draws the wrath of a primal force unlike anything she’s ever faced before.

“It’s a clash of titans as the Scarlet Witch performs her greatest feats yet to defend all she holds dear!

“What happens when an unstoppable force meets the end of all things?...

Marvel Comics’ prequel title “X-Men ‘97”, adapting the animated TV series, is written by Steve Foxe and illustrated by Salva Espin, with covers by Todd Nauk, Ben Harvey, Ethan Young and Russell Dauterman:

“…in this official prelude to the new TV series “X-Men ’97’, created in collaboration with the showrunners,…

“…discover what ‘Storm’, ‘Jubilee’, ‘Wolverine’ and the rest of the ’90’s ‘X-Men’ cast have been up to in the time before their return! Startling revelations here lead directly into the cartoon series…”

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Some cliche somewhere said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have wanted to share it with as many people as possible. “Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net” is the outlet for that passion. In this column, I will showcase the kick-ass artwork of some great artists, with the hopes that these artists get the attention they deserve. That’s the aim. If you have any questions or comments, or even suggestions of art or other great artists, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.

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The Krakoan era not only took X-Men storytelling to new heights, it allowed for some breathtaking artistic accomplishments, including some of the franchise's all-time great comic book covers. Artists including Russell Dauterman, R.B. Silva, & Leinil Francis Yu helped to shape the Krakoan era into a truly ascendant period in X-history, in large part thanks to their cover work. Cover artists like Dauterman, Rod Reis, and Ivan Shavrin creatively used color, shape, and contrast to extend the stories of the Krakoan era onto their covers, and to capture the essence of their mutant protagonists.

As much as the Krakoan era has been a high point for X-Men stories, it has also given readers plenty of Omega-level art, including some truly stunning covers. Iconic artists and newly introduced talents alike fully embraced the era's creative freedom, resulting in some of the X-franchise's most memorable images.

The Krakoan era unified mutantkind, allowing for new conflicts to arise,...

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X-Men '97 has fans of Marvel's merry mutants in a tizzy. X-Men: The Animated Series was a beloved part of the '90s, helping cement the team's place with an entire generation of fans. It was the X-Men's first animated series, and it did a marvelous job of adapting classic X-Men stories while also using the team's mythos to create stories all its own. X-Men '97 is a continuation of that storied series and the release of the trailer has fans analyzing it to death. One moment has caught a lot of people's eye - a pregnant Jean Grey with Cyclops.

Viewers met Cable in the original series, who is part of Cyclops's rather large family tree. The show didn't get much into the particulars of Cable's birth,...

Raven and Irene, the iconic antiheroes, will have their wedding ceremony published by Marvel, the first wedding between two women in Marvel history. Marvel's Voices: Pride special will explore Mystique and Destiny's romance, paving the way for other queer Marvel heroes to shine. Nightcrawler, officiating his mothers' vows, brings a touching element to Mystique and Destiny's long-awaited wedding celebration in X-Men: The Wedding Special.

The Krakoan Age of the X-Men saw a flourishing of queer mutant stories, perhaps none more meaningful than Mystique finally being allowed to call Destiny her wife, before Destiny was resurrected and the two iconic antiheroes reunited. Now, in Marvel's Voices: Pride one-shot special, the untold story of Raven and Irene's secret marriage will be told while the fierce couple renews their vows in X-Men: The Wedding Special.

Raven and Irene's wedding will be the first time that Marvel publishes a marriage ceremony between two women,...

Marvel reunites Quicksilver and his nephew Speed as the two speedsters race to stop the Wizard and his Frightful Four. Quicksilver and Speed's similar abilities and fast-thinking make them a formidable duo that can take on the Wizard and save the Scarlet Witch. The reunion between Quicksilver and Speed not only gives Speed a chance to prove himself, but also provides a mentorship opportunity for the young speedster.

Marvel is gearing up to reunite two of its fastest heroes just as Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch are facing off with a cast of eldritch horrors. A major argument leaves the Maximoff twins separated before an attack by the Wizard, but Pietro won't be facing everything on his own. After years of minimal interaction, he's finally reunited with his speedster nephew, Tommy Shepherd, as the two race to stop the Wizard.

The upcoming Scarlet Witch & Quicksilver #3 - by Steve Orlando, Lorenzo Tammetta,...

X-Men '97 star Ray Chase discussed continuing the legacy of the late Norm Spencer as the voice of Cyclops in the upcoming Disney+ animated series.

Chase delved into this topic in a post on X, commenting, "From all the research I could gather from interviews, Norm Spencer was an amazing, humble, deeply funny guy. I'm saddened he couldn't be a part of this amazing continuation, but I am honored to carry the torch in his name. Thank you [head writer Beau DeMayo] and Meredith Layne for trusting me." Fittingly, Chase's post included a picture of Cyclops from the recently released trailer for X-Men '97, which also includes Gambit, Rogue, and parts of Wolverine and Storm.

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The Wizard's anti-gravity pellet removes Quicksilver's greatest asset, his speed, leaving him weightless and unable to touch the ground. The Wizard's ability to track and target Quicksilver while he is running at high speeds makes him a formidable foe. Quicksilver won't fall for the Wizard's trick again, as he will be prepared for the anti-gravity pellet in future encounters.

Warning: Contains spoilers for Scarlet Witch & Quicksilver #1!!

As one of the fastest heroes in the Marvel Universe, few things can slow Quicksilver down, especially when he's already reached high speeds. That's changing thanks to the Wizard introducing the perfect tactic for taking Pietro out of the game - and possibly off-planet. As the speedster runs laps across the sea, venting his frustration at his sister, the Wizard's crew hits him with a powerful new weapon: an anti-gravity pellet.

In Scarlet Witch & Quicksilver #1 - by Steve Orlando, Lorenzo Tammetta, Frank William,...

X-Men '97 might be going old school, but it's acting like no time has passed.

Following the release of the highly anticipated X-Men: The Animated Series sequel's trailer, showrunner Beau DeMayo spoke with Entertainment Weekly on what fans can expect from the classic X-Men, including how their outfits fit into the team's next adventure. "Every design choice is actually a clue to the storylines we're doing. Nothing is arbitrary," he teased, partially labeling these designs a callback to the show's predecessor, Pryde of the X-Men. The other reason, DeMayo added, was to "throw the X-Men back to a time where they're thinking about: What part of this do I want to keep? Was it truly simpler back then, or were we just more naive?"

Related X-Men '97 Steals the Spotlight at Marvel Marvel Comics celebrates the iconic X-Men of the 90s in Russell Dauterman's wraparound variant cover for the...

Russell Dauterman's Marvel Trading Card series features a beautiful cover of Emma Frost, showcasing her iconic costume design for future cosplayers. Dauterman has a talent for creating stunning looks for Emma Frost, exemplified by her official Trading Card and previous illustrations. Emma Frost is a beloved character for cosplay due to her fashionable and fierce nature, and Dauterman's design provides a perfect option for more casual cosplayers.

The talented Russell Dauterman has released another gorgeous piece of art in his Marvel Trading Card series, this time featuring the iconic X-Men hero Emma Frost on the cover for the upcoming X-Men #31. Frost - formerly known as the White Queen - is a beloved former villain known for her fashionable good looks and epic diamond skin, and Dauterman's cover highlights the perfect Emma costume design for an Emma Frost cosplayer to recreate.

Russell Dauterman, the artist behind many of the Hellfire...

Juggernaut returns with a new weapon in the X-Men's final battle against Orchis after being imprisoned and nearly killed. The weapon is stolen from Cable's armory, which includes powerful and exotic weapons that can even kill the godlike Celestials. Juggernaut's powers can further enhance the weapon, making him even more unbeatable and capable of taking on Orchis' formidable forces.

Warning: contains spoilers for The Fall of the House of X #1!As the X-Men's final battle begins, the Juggernaut finally returns to the front lines of the war for mutantkind, now toting a major new weapon. In recent months, Juggernaut has been imprisoned by the anti-mutant extremists Orchis after falling to the Super-Sentinel Nimrod during 2023's Hellfire Gala. Now, the Unstoppable Juggernaut is looking to make up for lost time.

In Fall of the House of X #1, the X-Men's fightback against Orchis begins. As the mutant-hating group subjects Cyclops to...

GennlyCosplay's Mighty Thor costume accurately replicates the character's comic book look, with attention to detail in the armor components and colors featured in the source material. Unlike the McU's interpretation, Gennly Cosplay's cosplay stays true to the source material, including the winged helmet with its golden symbol, making it a faithful portrayal that surpasses the movie adaptation. Gennly Cosplay goes beyond accuracy by sharing behind-the-scenes images and notes about her design process, allowing fans to appreciate the artistry and effort involved in creating her stunning costume.

A dedicated Marvel fan has crafted a Mighty Thor cosplay that surpasses the McU's interpretation of the character in the film Thor: Love and Thunder, particularly emphasizing a helmet design that stays true to the comics. This cosplayer showcases remarkable attention to detail in her portrayal and also goes the extra mile by generously sharing behind-the-scenes images and insightful notes about her design process.

In 2023, the Juggernaut achieved redemption by being officially voted onto the X-Men and killing Thanos, but his victories came with heavy losses and pain. The Juggernaut's victory over Thanos showcased his unstoppable power on a cosmic scale, but it also left him trapped in the cosmos forever. Despite suffering setbacks, such as his head being caved in by Nimrod and being captured by Orchis, the Juggernaut has now reunited with the X-Men and is poised to shape a brighter future in 2024.

2023 was a big year for the Juggernaut in Marvel Comics canon, as he completed his redemption arc by being officially voted onto the X-Men, and he even killed Thanos. However, the bad definitely came with the good this year for the Juggernaut, as it wasn’t all victories and achievements, but also a great deal of loss and pain.

The first truly jaw-dropping thing the Juggernaut...

Urban fantasy comics blend elements of magic and fantasy with modern-day conflicts, exploring the metaphorical meaning humans give to their lives. These comics often feature tensions between the mythic and the scientific, delving into subjective belief and the supernatural in a seemingly objective world. Urban fantasy comics reimagine traditional myths and fables, bringing them into a contemporary context and revealing hidden histories and secrets.

Urban fantasy takes a genre normally associated with ancient and medieval times and incorporates its elements into a modern-day time and place. Pairing magic with contemporary conflicts and struggles draws out the use of magic and fantasy as metaphor, literalizing the meaning humans populate their lives with. It calls back to the original myths and fables that originated the genre and were set during the time period in which they were told.

The comics featuring urban fantasy frequently feature tensions between the mythic and the scientific,...

Marvel Comics "Fall of the House of X" #1 (of 5), available January 2024, is written by Gerry Duggan and illustrated by Lucas Werneck, with covers by Pepe Larraz, Russell Dauterman, Inhyuk Lee, Artgerm and Skottie Young:

"...'mutantkind' has never had a greater fall. From the highs of 'Krakoa' — their own glorious nation, a place where they were safe and happy — to the lowest of lows. Outlawed, hunted, killed, most of their kind missing or dead, and now, one their greatest leaders, 'Cyclops', is on trial facing a death penalty.

"Ready or not, the time has come for the 'X-Men' to make their final stand against the forces that have struck them low. The day is now. The place is here. The tale of the house 'Xavier' built will long be told…and few will forget this darkest chapter..."

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Marvel artist Russell Dauterman unveils a stunning "Costumes Through The Ages" cover for Captain Marvel #5, showcasing the iconic superhero's numerous costumes from her 50-year history. Captain Marvel is currently experiencing a renaissance at Marvel, starring as the leader of the Avengers, wrapping up a solo series, and debuting in a new ongoing series. Regardless of the costume she wears, Captain Marvel remains a symbol of hope, strength, and acceptance in the Marvel Universe. Her latest Hellfire look is epic and stunning as she fights new villain Omen.

Just in time for the McU's The Marvels to release, the talented artist Russell Dauterman has unveiled his "Costumes Through The Ages" cover for Captain Marvel #5, featuring the iconic Captain Marvel. From Carol Danvers' first appearance as Ms. Marvel in 1977's Ms. Marvel #1 to her newest Hellfire Gala costume designed by Jen Bartel, Dauterman's awe-inspiring cover honors the beloved Marvel hero's many eras.