Marvel Rivals
The immensely popular online third-person shooter, Marvel Rivals, continues to captivate comic enthusiasts and gamers alike, celebrating its success with a series of vibrant variant covers. This exciting game, akin to Overwatch, showcases a diverse roster of reimagined Marvel characters, who now make their way onto the comic pages with fresh and remarkable designs.
Recently, AIPT unveiled a stunning collection of upcoming variant covers, featuring the colorful ensemble from Marvel Rivals, crafted by the talented artists at NetEase Games. Set to roll out in March 2025, these captivating covers will grace several Marvel comic issues, highlighting the game’s ongoing success and popularity.
This new series of variant covers follows an initial release in January 2025, with characters such as Doctor Doom and Loki being featured prominently. It’s an exciting time for fans as these releases spotlight much-loved heroes in both the game and the comic universe.
Marvel Rivals: Merging Gaming and Comics
Stunning Artwork Brings Characters to Life
The January variant covers prominently featured fan-favorites like Spider-Man, Storm, Venom, and Magik, with art contributions from renowned artist Peach Momoko showcasing Galacta. The upcoming batch will introduce other characters previously absent, such as those appearing in Doctor Strange of Asgard #1, Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu #6, and One World Under Doom #2. Additionally, Amazing Spider-Man #69 will spotlight Peni Parker alongside her SP//dr mech suit, while Immortal Thor #21 features the dynamic duo of Loki and Hela.
In an exciting announcement, Marvel Comics revealed plans for even more variant covers set to launch in March, although specific artwork details are yet to be disclosed. Characters such as Psylocke and the Hulk are expected to join the fray, indicating that Marvel Rivals’ character roster is set to expand further into comic books.
Broadening Horizons: Beyond Variant Covers
Marvel’s Hit Game Expands with New Comics
While the new variant covers are a major treat for fans who cherish artwork of their favorite characters, they represent just one aspect of the growing connection between Marvel Rivals and its comic book roots. This April, Marvel Rivals Infinity Comic, created by Paul Allor and Luca Claretti, will see a physical release, expanding the universe further. Also on the horizon are stories featuring the game’s rendition of the Fantastic Four, further blending the realms of gaming and comics. As Marvel Rivals carves its niche across various media, it showcases innovative interpretations of established characters, creating an exciting future for fans.
Source: AIPT
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