Marvel Comics is celebrating Chris Claremont’s return to X-Men with variant covers gracing Gambit #1. All in all, Gambit #1 will feature six covers in total by all-star artists Salvador Larroca, Peach Momoko, Scott Williams, and InHyuk Lee.
Don’t miss AIPT’s exclusive X-Men Monday interview with Claremont about Gambit to get the full picture of what we’re in store for.
Wait, what’s Gambit #1 about?
The series will unearth a wide range of previously untold adventures, from a brush with the Shadow King to an array of earthbound and out of this world escapades, that gives Claremont a chance to further explore Gambit’s path to becoming a heroic X-Man as well as reveal new insights into another trademark character of his, Storm, at a pivotal moment in her history. Get your first look at this story of action, intrigue and revenge in new interior artwork and variant covers by all-star artists Salvador Larroca, Peach Momoko, Scott Williams, and InHyuk Lee!
Check out the covers, and an unlettered preview, below!
For more on this news, read the official press release below.
New York, NY— June 23, 2022 — The legend returns! Chris Claremont, the writer who defined the X-Men and crafted the franchise’s most influential stories, is back with a brand-new X-Men saga starring one his most popular co-creations—GAMBIT! Featuring artwork by rising star Sid Kotian, GAMBIT will be a five-issue limited series that invites fans back to the exciting time when Gambit and a de-aged Storm forged an everlasting bond as they thieved their way along the Mississippi River!
The series will unearth a wide range of previously untold adventures, from a brush with the Shadow King to an array of earthbound and out of this world escapades, that gives Claremont a chance to further explore Gambit’s path to becoming a heroic X-Man as well as reveal new insights into another trademark character of his, Storm, at a pivotal moment in her history. Get your first look at this story of action, intrigue and revenge in new interior artwork and variant covers by all-star artists Salvador Larroca, Peach Momoko, Scott Williams, and InHyuk Lee!
When asked why he chose to revisit this specific era, Claremont told AiPT Comics: “Because I considered it somewhere that provided the opportunity for a whole-lotta-fun to be had by all involved. Think about it: who notices kids? The way Remy dresses, not to mention his great body and gorgeous looks, most of the time all eyes turn towards him. [Kid] ‘Ro remains functionally invisible. Target looks to Remy, ‘Ro picks his pocket. But the true reason, frankly, is that the story turned out to be a whole lot more fun this way.”
Get charged up for this long-awaited X-Saga when GAMBIT #1 hits stands on July 27! For more information, visit Marvel.com.
GAMBIT #1 (OF 5)
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT
Art by SID KOTIAN
Colors by ESPEN GRUNDETGERN
Letters by VC’s CLAYTON COWLES
Cover by WHILCE PORTACIO & ALEX SINCLAIR – 75960620175400111
Variant Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA & EDGAR DELGADO – 75960620175400141
Variant Cover by INHYUK LEE – 75960620175400131Variant Cover by PEACH MOMOKO – 75960620175400151
Virgin Variant Cover by PEACH MOMOKO – 75960620175400161
Variant Cover by SCOTT WILLIAMS & SEBASTIAN CHENG – 75960620175400121
On Sale 7/27
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