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2023 has given rooter some of the good comic book covers in recent days thanks toMarvel’sStormbreakers program . For three age now , the Stormbreakers initiative has been a sinewy creature for newer artists to get a major pause in the comic industry . The program has provide readers with some of the most beautiful and creative variant covers in Marvel ’s longsighted history , and 2023 has been no different .
The Stormbreakers Class of 2023 was formally herald in late 2022 with artist Chris Allen , Jan Bazaldua , Elena Casagrande , Martín Cóccolo , Nic Klein , Federico Vincentini , C.F. Villa and Lucas Werneck making up the team . There have been a wide smorgasbord of themes that have put their aesthetic gift to the test , let in zombies , Pym Particles , Marvel ’s animal heroes and the Avengers ' 60th anniversary . The result has been a tremendous selection of gorgeous graphics that has made 2023 the good twelvemonth for the Stormbreakers computer programme yet . Below are10 of the digest - out cover from Marvel ’s Stormbreakers resign throughout the past yr .
Marvel ’s Stormbreakers creative person program will close out 2023 and pack in 2024 with New Year ’s Eve themed variant cover , coming this December .
10Luke Cage Storms Into Battle
Elena Casagrande, Luke Cage: Gang War #1
As part of a theme revolve around showcasing iconic Marvel heroes in all their glory , creative person Elena Casagrande choose to feature Luke Cage . The resolution is a simple yet hefty objet d’art of graphics that showcases why Cage is one of Marvel ’s most underrated heroes . While he has been busybodied in recent years after becomingmayor of New York City follow Kingpin ’s sovereignty , this blanket for Cage ’s solo comic in theGang Warsaga features him walk toward the baddie . They clearly seek to shoot him down , buthis indestructible skin makes it a small-scale troublesomeness at most , as he continues toward the unseen enemy with a Sir Ernst Boris Chain in tow .
9A Glimpse At Captain America In Wartime
Martín Cóccolo, Avengers: War Across Time #1
For a deed of conveyance hinting at a major conflict through fourth dimension , portray the Man Out of Time in his element was ultimately the way to go for this variant cover . Artist Martín Cóccolo showcases Captain America in all his glory before link up the Avengers , raiding enemy refugee camp during World War II . He ’s shew jumping over a barbed fencing , bombers in the air behind him , as he launches his shield toward the viewer . like to Casagrande ’s Luke Cage nontextual matter , the depiction of Captain America at war is fairly simple one . However , the utilisation of colors and shadows take it a footmark beyond , trance the furious nature of state of war , centering Cap as a shining symbol for exemption in the face of despotism .
8Scarlet Witch Shrinks Down To Read The Fine Print
C.F. Villa, Scarlet Witch #2
In 2023 , several Stormbreaker enshroud featured Marvel heroes come into contact with Hank Pym ’s celebrated Pym Particles , which allow the user to falsify their size of it . C.F. Villa ’s depicting of Scarlet Witch stands out as one of the best . It boast a shrunken Scarlet Witch standing next to an clear book , likely making sure she does n’t lack a undivided item about a dangerous spell , while a black cat eyes her from the shadows . The use of color from Wanda ’s magic keystone artwork here , as it give the cover a unique facial expression that scream " Scarlet Witch . “It ’s a visually compelling patch , absolutely stunning to look at , and a must - own for devotee ofthe currentScarlet Witchsolo series .
7Ghost Rider Rings In The New Year
Jan Bazaldua, Ghost Rider #21
This is one of the 2023 Stormbreakers program ’s final entries , before the next family of artists formally takes over . It ’s a perfect way to stop this spectacular year of incredible artwork , with Jan Bazaldua ’s entree stand up above the rest . It features Ghost Rider up - close - and - personal as he looks at the lecturer with a smile . However , or else of utilizinghis iconic Penance Stare , he instead wears an laughable pair of 2024 glasses to ring in the New Year . As goofy as it is , this newfangled look for the Rider is incredibly well - made , blending his fire with the inning of the glasses . It ’s simple , but it works well , adding a nice layer of humor to one of Marvel ’s most epic fiber .
6Spider-Man Catches The Avengers In His Web
Martín Cóccolo, Groot #2
2023 was a huge year for Marvel . Their iconic squad , the Avengers , celebrated their 60th day of remembrance , and to celebrate , the Stormbreakers were tasked with craft exquisite covers to document the occasion . Martín Cóccolo ’s entry features the Avengers from the sixties catch in a gigantic web as Spider - Man smile in his iconic upside - down affectation . It ’s an diverting creation thatshows just how turgid and influential Spider - Man is . It ’s hard to avoid him ashe ’s essentially become Marvel ’s greatest mascot , so him interact with the Avengers was unavoidable … even if he ended up not joining the squad until 40 year later in 2004’sNew Avengers # 3 , not count his tenure as a reserve member .
5Baby Groot Makes A New Friend
Federico Vincentini, Invincible Iron Man #5
One of the most disgraceful betrayals in Marvel Comics from 2023 wasGroot ’s turn of events to become a killeras he became the Guardians ' a la mode enemy in the form of Grootfall . However , this did n’t stop the Stormbreakers from highlighting why he ’s one of Marvel ’s most beloved characters today . Federico Vincentini order the spotlight onBaby Grootand his adorable new team - up , as he wear Iron Man ’s helmet and hands him a flower . The use of scale mixed with Groot ’s adorable grin makes this graphics infectiously adorable . It ’s out of the question not to smile at it , and it ’s a piece that stays with the reader long after they first see it .
4She-Hulk’s Horrifying New Zombie Form
Lucas Werneck, Sensational She-Hulk #1
The take of Marvel ’s zombie was a much lauded press release in 2023 , as they got their ownBlack , White & Bloodanthology . To celebrate , the Stormbreakers unleash the zombie virus across the Marvel Universe , crafting some horrific new look for sports fan - favorite character . She - Hulk ’s zombie design was one of the swelled stand - out , as she got a grotesque redesign that looked dead disturbing . While she carries the trademark bites and blank eyes that fans attribute to Marvel ’s zombie , it ’s the unhinged jaw that give the book binding a lurid glance at how the zombie Revelation has treat She - Hulk . Lucas Werneck ’s zombie She - Hulk beautifully make piece of horrorthat deserve to appear in futureMarvel Zombiesstories .
3Black Panther Teams Up With Marvel’s Pets
Chris Allen, Black Panther #3
Marvel ’s Pet Avengers take the spotlight in former 2023 as they overlook the cover song of comics , celebrate how adorable they can be . The Stormbreakers ' covers featuring the effective pets in Avengers account provided some incredible artwork feature them in action . However , Chris Allen ’s vitrine of Black Panther witha wide range of characters , including Goose , Throg , Redwing , Lucky the Pizza Dog and more , stands out the most . Not only does it showcase just how adorable these pets in the Marvel Universe are , but tying it all together with a desktop supplied by the Inhumans ' Lockjaw gives it an epic slug that picture how capable they are of jumping into conflict like their human counterparts .
2Spider-Man Gets A Renaissance Upgrade
Nic Klein,Spider-Man: Unforgiven #1
2023 watch one of the most interesting Stormbreakers themes in late years , as they were tax with replicating an aesthetic motion throughout history , apply it to Marvel ’s characters . There were incredible compliance from each member of the team , butNic Klein ’s take on the German Renaissance period stand out as the absolute best . The attention to detail in this piece as Spider - Man sit atop a spider like a muse from the Renaissance era is incredibly inspired as the linework gives it awe-inspiring depth . It ’s an absolute delicacy for the eyes that pleased not just fans of Spider - Man but artwork history fans as well .
1Zombie Daredevil Explores His Roots
Federico Vincenti, Daredevil #2
She - Hulk was n’t the only zombie to get an amazing Stormbreaker cover this year . Federico Vincentini ’s take on Daredevil was an impeccable piece of art that took the funny world by storm for its incredible aim . The use of black and clean body of work well for the fiber , as it not only accentuates the darkness of a zombified swashbuckler , but alsocalls back to Frank Miller ’s time working on the comicwhenhe change the character , and Marvel , eternally . Plus , with the rain pouring down on him in the thick of a lightning tempest , it ’s a piece that perfectly replicates some of Daredevil ’s most notorious moment , make it the absolute best ofMarvel ’s Stormbreaker program from the Class of 2023 .
