Jerry Duggan and Danny Kim’s West Coast Avengers will feature Blue Bolt, a former villain seeking redemption!
Regarding the unique role that Blue Bolt plays within the team, Duggan said, “The Avengers have seen a lot of rough customers over the years. Hell, even Deadpool and Wolverine were Avengers at various points. But the Avengers… I’ve never seen a bigger @$!&^% than Blue Bolt. He’s mean, self-centered, and narcissistic, and he’s only joining the West Coast team of Avengers to shorten his sentence. Wait until you find out what you’re in jail for.”
So who is Blue Bolt?
Chad Braxton, aka Blue Bolt, an experienced Marvel henchman with unrefined lightning-based abilities, makes his first appearance in WEST COAST AVENGERS #1 and ends up being loaned to the Avengers through a new prison release program. Masu. Reckless, undisciplined, and downright rude, Blue Bolt may be the biggest annoyance in the entire Marvel Universe. Will the Avengers be able to retrain him, or will Blue Bolt’s aggressive attitude and lack of morals forever stain the team’s legacy?Kim’s original design sheet for the character and Todd Nauck See him for yourself in this promotional image.
Check out the design sheets and covers below.
NEW YORK, NY — September 26, 2024 — This November, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes return to its highest shores in WEST COAST AVENGERS, an all-new series from writer Gerry Duggan and artist Danny Kim . Led by Iron Man, the new roster includes Spider-Woman, War Machine, Firestar, a mysteriously rescued Ultron, and another former villain seeking rescue: Blue Bolt!
Chad Braxton, aka Blue Bolt, an experienced Marvel henchman with unrefined lightning-based abilities, makes his first appearance in WEST COAST AVENGERS #1 and ends up being loaned to the Avengers through a new prison release program. Reckless, undisciplined, and downright rude, Blue Bolt may be the biggest annoyance in the entire Marvel Universe. Will the Avengers be able to whip him and set the tone, or will Blue Bolt’s aggressive attitude and lack of morals forever stain the team’s legacy?Kim’s original design sheet for the character and , see him for yourself in this promotional image by Todd Nauck.
Regarding the unique role that Blue Bolt plays within the team, Duggan said, “The Avengers have seen a lot of rough customers over the years. Hell, even Deadpool and Wolverine were Avengers at various points. But the Avengers… I’ve never seen a bigger @$!&^% than Blue Bolt. He’s mean, self-centered, and narcissistic, and he’s only joining the West Coast team of Avengers to shorten his sentence. Wait until you find out what you’re in jail for.”
Pre-order WEST COAST AVENGERS #1 at your local comic shop now! Visit Marvel.com for more information.
West Coast Avengers #1 – 75960620969900111
Written by Jerry Duggan
Art: Danny Kim
Cover by Ben Harvey
Variant cover designed by DANNY KIM – 75960620969900119
Released on 11/27
