Marvel Rivalshas proven to be a massive hit among comic fans and gamers alike, and its success is being celebrated with new variant covers.Marvel Rivalsis an online third-person shooter video game in the same vein asOverwatch, except its extensive roster consists of iconic Marvel characters who have been updated with stunning redesigns. Now, those designs have made their comic debut in the form of covers across multiple Marvel comics.
AIPTjust revealed an upcoming series of variant covers that putMarvel Rivals' colorful cast of characters on full display in artwork by NetEase Games. Readers can look forward to checking out these variants for issues once they are released throughout March 2025 in commemoration ofMarvel Rivals' continued prosperity.
This exciting release of variant covers is following in the footsteps of an initial drop in January 2025, with these additions to that first line hitting shelves this March.From Doctor Doom to Loki, a thrilling selection of beloved heroes is getting a much-needed focus in bothMarvel Rivalsand the comics.
Marvel Rivals Is Bringing Its Eye-Catching Designs to the Comics
Doctor Strange, Moon Knight, And More Get Stunning Cover Artwork
January’s collection ofMarvel Rivalsvariant covers focused on heroes like Spider-Man, Storm, Venom, and Magik, and acclaimed artist Peach Momoko also contributed with art ofGalacta. This next batch will cover those who were excluded from the original round.Doctor Strange of Asgard#1,Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu#6, andOne World Under Doom#2 will feature their titular characters with their video game appearances, whereasAmazing Spider-Man#69 depicts Peni Parker and her SP//dr mech suit on its cover andImmortal Thor#21’s variant stars none other than the divine duo of Loki and Hela.
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The hype around Marvel Rivals is big, and with its Season 1 being reminiscent to a recent Marvel event, the new video game could rope in new readers.
In addition,Marvel Comics has announced later comics that are due to receive variants in March, though the art has yet to be unveiled.Psylockeand the Hulk seem to be among the playable fighters who are slated to get the variant cover treatment in the comics, among characters like Luna Snow, signaling that the entire roster has the potential to make the leap from the screen to the page.Marvel Rivalshas propelled numerous characters to popularity, and this cover artwork takes advantage of that fame by exposing comic readers to the characters' epic new looks.
Marvel Rivals' Comic Expansion Isn’t Limited to Variant Covers
With New Comics on the Horizon, Marvel’s Hit Game Is Making Waves
While these variant covers are certainly exciting for fans ofMarvel Rivalswho want to collect art of their favorite characters, they aren’t the only tie-ins bridging the divide between the game and the comics it draws from. Paul Allor and Luca Claretti’sMarvel Rivals Infinity Comicminiseries is receiving a physical release this April, and Marvel Comics has also announced that thegame’s version of the Fantastic Fourwill soon be getting their own stories told. From variant covers to actual comics,Marvel Rivalsis transcending mediums thanks to its innovative takes on classic characters.
