Marvel Comics is gearing up for the October launch of Storm 1, which they are touting as one of their biggest releases of the year. To build anticipation, they’ve revealed a new variant cover by renowned artist Joëlle Jones, known for her dynamic portrayal of characters and energy. This cover showcases Storm’s powerful weather-manipulating abilities, adding to the excitement surrounding the issue.
Joëlle Jones, who recently worked on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles relaunch for IDW Publishing, is making her return to Marvel with this cover. Her involvement adds another layer of prestige to the Storm 1 launch, drawing in fans of her previous work and highlighting the significance of this new title in Marvel’s lineup.
The series, written by Murewa Ayodele with art by Lucas Werneck, will feature Storm in a fresh setting as she takes up residence in Atlanta and begins her journey as both a solo superhero and the newest member of the Avengers.
This marks a new chapter in Storm’s storied history, emphasizing her evolution from her past roles as a thief, goddess, X-Man, and queen, to her current position on the world stage as a powerful and influential mutant.
Marvel’s synopsis teases that Storm’s journey will begin with a major crisis at a nuclear facility in Oklahoma City, drawing her away from her new headquarters and into a complex moral dilemma. This scenario is set to challenge her abilities and resolve, setting the tone for a series that will explore the limits of her power and her commitment to positive change.
Storm 1 is part of the broader ‘From the Ashes’ era of the X-Men, which includes the launch of new titles like X-Men and Uncanny X-Men. Writer Murewa Ayodele has hinted that the series will introduce challenges that go beyond the typical threats faced by Omega-level mutants, promising an intense and thrilling journey for readers when the issue hits shelves on October 2.
