Ah, the Taylor Swift effect. Fans have supported the idea of Taylor Swift playing Dazzler in the MCU for years, and that wish seems to be gaining more and more momentum as Swift’s star continues to rise. Still, Marvel seems to have taken notice, doubling down on Dazzler as a rock star character in recent years. From last year’s collectible DAZZLER Solo Series to the long-awaited CONCERT OF CHAMPIONS launching this April, not since Josie and the Pussycats has there been so much hype for a concert comic or musical performance.
Written by writer Jason Lu and illustrated by artist Rafael Loureiro, this one-take features other popular female Marvel musical artists such as Luna Snow (K-pop idol) and Lyla Chaney (Legendary New Mutants). It will feature stars and superheroes and expand on the musical’s saga. Claremont Rockstar), and of course Spider-Gwen (Mary Janes drummer). To be fair, the artwork is pretty decent in these works, and I think it’s a good attempt to get younger viewers, especially young kids who like singing and dancing, into reading the manga. I think so.
“We are honored to join Marvel’s first annual music festival with a stacked lineup,” said Lu. “Luna Snow was already on my playlist when I was writing the final Dazzler series, so it’s a dream come true for her to share the stage with Dazzler and Lyla Cheney. Get ready for DEEP VOID, a new black metal band made up of 616. One song is RIPS for them!
For more information, check out Marvel’s official press release.
Some superheroes not only save the world, but also know how to command the stage. This April, the heroes of the Marvel Universe, who are also chart-topping music stars, will unite in an epic new one-shot, Concert of Champions, coming this April. Following the success of last year’s Dazzler Solo Series, writer Jason Lu and artist Rafael Loureiro continue to deliver hits, and Dazzler joins singing sensations like Luna Snow, Lyla Chaney and Spider-Gwen. They will join and hold their first concert. . In the midst of the setlist, fans will get backstage passes to explosive action as the villainous band threatens to steal the show!
This is the first-ever Concert of Champions, a festival that brings together the Marvel Universe’s biggest and brightest musical stars. Headliners include Dazzler, a spinout from the limited series that produced recent hits, K-pop sensation Luna Snow, and interdimensional rock star Lyla Cheney. And some amazing fans will be in attendance, including the sensational Spider-Gwen. But who or what are they? ~The mysterious new metal band DEEP VOID~ What are their sinister intentions!?An epic Marvel-style musical mayhem awaits!
Check out the cover by Javier Garon and Jaehyun Lee and pre-order CONCERT OF CHAMPIONS #1 now at your local comic shop.
Champion Concert #1
Written by Jason Lu
Art: Rafael Loureiro
Cover by Javier Garon
Variant cover by JEEHYUNG LEE
Virgin Variant cover by JEEHYUNG LEE
Released on 4/2
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