Summary
- Longtime fan-favorite mutant character Storm receives a brand-new costume upgrade, as she takes center stage in the Marvel Universe in 2024, with both her own solo series, and another stint as a member of the Avengers.
- Designed by Lucas Werneck, the new costume blends classic elements of the character's design with a refreshing new edge, as Marvel continues to elevate to the position of one of Earth's Mightiest Heroes.
- Marvel is finally giving Storm the spotlight she deserves, showcasing her as one of the most popular, and most engaging characters among the company's large rosters, beyond just her role in the X-franchise.
Marvel Comics has given X-Men’s Avengers. Confirmed as Earth’s mightiest mutant, Storm will deservedly be taking center stage across the Marvel universe in 2024. In an electrifying new costume designed by artist Lucas Werneck, Ororo Munroe will the Avengers as one of the strongest characters in their reinvigorated lineup.
Storm’s team re-debut in Avengers.
Luciano Vecchio’s variant cover provides the best first look at Storm’s new costume alongside her new Avengers teammates, including Captain America, Iron Man, Vision, and her ex-husband Black Panther.
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Storm Gets A Fresh New Look, With Nods To Some Classic Features
Avengers #17 – Variant Covers By Sam de la Rosa, Luciano Vecchio, Pablo Villalobos
Avengers #17 (2024) |
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Release Date: |
August 7 |
Writer: |
Jed MacKay |
Artists: |
Valerio Schiti |
Cover Artist: |
Joshua Cassara |
Variant Covers: |
Sam de la Rosa, Luciano Vecchio, Pablo Villalobos |
In the aftermath of BLOOD HUNT and FALL OF THE HOUSE OF X, the Avengers are licking their wounds and reassessing their goals. One member takes the initiative by approaching Storm, hoping to add her strength and perspective to the team’s missions! And the roster won’t be the only thing shaken up when a deadly threat sets its vengeful sights on Earth! |
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Storm’s new costume is instantly iconic, and will feature prominently as the character is highlighted across multiple Marvel Comics titles.
Storm's new costume contains many beloved elements from some of her past looks, while still giving her an update for the X-franchise's new era. Lucas Werneck will be doing art for the Storm solo title debuting in October 2024, but his exciting redesign will first be seen in action during Storm's latest tenure with in Avengers. While the new look remains faithful to Ororo’s original costume created by Dave Cockrum, Werneck’s design has enough original flair to boldly stand out alongside Storm’s most iconic costumes.
The updated costume builds off of Russell Dauterman’s latest redesign and Hellfire Gala look for the character but has more of a superheroic edge, perfect for her crossing over to the Avengers. Storm’s black-and-gold suit pairs strongly with the return of the red gem, along with her famous lightning accessories and glorious cloud-like textured hair. Though she has had a wide variety of costumes and looks since her 1975 debut, Storm’s new costume is instantly iconic, and will feature prominently as the character is highlighted across multiple Marvel Comics titles, as she approaches her 50th anniversary.
Vecchio variant cover is an homage to the cover of Avengers #144; it features the weather goddess’ new black-and-gold costume in all its glory. With her iconic cape, lightning accents, and a gold X across the chest, Ororo’s new costume encapsulates her rich comic history in a brilliant image.
Storm Is Finally Getting a Much Deserved Spotlight in Marvel Comics
Storm #1– Written By Murewa Ayodele, Art By Lucas Werneck
As Storm fights for mutants and the Marvel Universe overall in a fierce new costume, she’ll demonstrate herself as one of the mightiest heroes on any team she chooses.
With a new stint in the Avengers, and her Murewa Ayodele-penned solo series in the pipeline, Marvel Comics is finally making Storm the focal character she has earned the right to be. She’s also been featured prominently in the Ultimate universe, appearing in Ultimate Black Panther and even inspiring a legacy character in Ultimate X-Men. As one of the most iconic mutants and a fan-favorite character overall, her growing status in the publisher’s books beyond the X-Men is well deserved. Following her updated costume and positioning across multiple Marvel books, Storm will further prove herself as a major force to be reckoned with.
Though she’s been on the Avengers previously, and had a solo book before, her doing both as the rise "From the Ashes" is an exciting development for the character. While it would be nice for her to lead an X-team, the gold X across her new costume still lets Ororo be a strong ambassador for mutantkind in her other books. As Storm fights for mutants and the Marvel Universe overall in a fierce new costume, she’ll demonstrate herself as one of the mightiest heroes on any team she chooses.
Source: AIPT Comics
Avengers #17 will be available August 7, 2024 from Marvel Comics.
