Marvel Comics is marking Disability Pride Month this July with a new story spotlighting heroes who reflect strength and resilience within the disability community. The story is written by Marieke Nijkamp and illustrated by Andrea Di Vito, and will unfold through backup stories across four titles: Amazing Spider-Man #32, Uncanny X-Men #31, Fantastic Four #14, and Wolverine #24.
Each issue will also feature a Disability Pride variant cover from artists including Jamie McKelvie, David Mack, Aaron Kuder, Leinil Francis Yu, and Stephen Segovia.
The story brings together a lineup of well-known characters, including Daredevil, Misty Knight, Echo, Hawkeye, Silhouette, and Finesse. Together, they join forces to rescue Colleen Wing from a dangerous threat in a story centered on support, connection, and working together.
“It may sound a bit cheesy to say this is a dream project, but for these stories, I got to bring together a roster of spectacular heroes and write an epic adventure that’s all about strength in community. It really is a dream come true.” Nijkamp said.
“Super heroes are meant to inspire us to be better, but sometimes we forget that the greatest inspirations come from real life,” Di Vito shared. “People with disabilities prove to each and every one of us that the true measure of our worth is our spirit and our will, not the limitations of our bodies.”
“I am happy to be working with Marieke Nijkamp,” he added. “Their work speaks with a true voice and shines through every character they write.”
The initiative is part of the Marvel’s Voices line, which focuses on stories that highlight the many perspectives and experiences within the Marvel Universe.
Fans can also look out for the Disability Pride variant covers and check with their local comic shops for preorders.
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #32
Featuring a special backup story celebrating Disability Pride Month by MARIEKE NIJKAMP & ANDREA DI VITO
Disability Pride Promo Cover by JAMIE MCKELVIE
Disability Pride Variant Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
On Sale 7/1
UNCANNY X-MEN #31
Featuring a special backup story celebrating Disability Pride Month by MARIEKE NIJKAMP & ANDREA DI VITO
Disability Pride Variant Cover by DAVID MACK
On Sale 7/8
FANTASTIC FOUR #14
Featuring a special backup story celebrating Disability Pride Month by MARIEKE NIJKAMP & ANDREA DI VITO
Disability Pride Variant Cover by AARON KUDER
On Sale 7/15
WOLVERINE #24
Featuring a special backup story celebrating Disability Pride Month by MARIEKE NIJKAMP & ANDREA DI VITO
Disability Pride Variant Cover by STEPHEN SEGOVIA
On Sale 7/22
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