Marvel Comics recently announced their 2025 Marvel’s Stormbreakers class. This is a well-known artist program that “stripped the spotlight on the next generation of elite artists in the industry.” The Talent Initiative, launched by publishers in 2020, was intended to highlight talented creators around the world, but this year’s class creators are even more established than in the past few years, as they include several artists who have acquired distributors such as artists (e.g. Eisners), distributors such as Gurihiru.
The Marvel’s Stormbreakers program developed from its 2004 predecessor, the Marvel’s Young Guns initiative. Initially, it was branded as a program that recognized the “increasing talent” from around the world. This will provide an exclusive opportunity to contribute to the publisher’s most iconic storyline. Each class of Stormbreakers is usually active for two years.
Selected every two years, these artists follow in the footsteps of the class of 2023. Elena Casa Grande (Running), Nick Klein (The Incredible Hulk), Yanba Zardua (Immortal Thor), Chris Allen (Black Panther), Martin Kokoro (Wolverine (Wolverine), Lucas Wellneck (Storm), CFAS (Smorthis), Morales: Spider-Man) celebrates graduates who continue to ignite the industry!
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Over the past 15 years, Marvel has lit the spotlight on 36 emerging artists. Each describes some of the most important events and iconic series in the Marvel Universe. The roster includes notable talents such as Steve McNiven (Moon Night), Jim Chen (Empire), Sarah Picherry (NYX), Ryan Stegman (X-Men), Peach Momoko (Ultimate X-Men), Jan Bazarudua (Immortal Thor), Russell Dotelman (Scarlet Witt) and Pep Laraz suspects. industry.
“Since founded more than 20 years ago, Marvel’s Stormbreakers program (originally “Young Gun”) has introduced comic fans to the best and best artists around the world,” says CB Severski, editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics. “From six countries and six countries, this year’s class is another group of modern marvels that push the boundaries between style and storytelling. These are creators who will bring our characters back to life and blow the hearts of our fans for years to come!”
This year’s new class was carefully selected for its unique art style, great contribution to the industry, and endless creativity. Some of the talented creators include Alessandro Cappuccio (Moon Knight, Ultimate Wolverine), Nessodias (Daredevil: Black Amor, X-Men), Simone Dieo (Apocalypse X-Men), Juanfrigari (Ultimate, Invincible Iron Man), Grihill (ultimef (ultimate, invincible Iron Man), Jeff, Jeff, Spider-Man: incursion, dark x-men), Geoff Shaw (Red Hulk, Wolverine), and Luciano Vecchio (Spider-Verse vs. Venomverse, Revival of Magneto).
Cebulski will officially present the new class with Di Meo at this weekend’s Marvel Art Atelier, an annual training program dedicated to developing aspiring Marvel artists at Disney Hotel New York.
Marvel Stormbreakers Class 2025
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Alessandro Cappuccio (Moon Knight, Ultimate Wolverine):
Italian illustrator Alessandro Cappuccio made an impressive debut at Moon Night in 2021, redefining the character along with author Jed Mackay and quickly establishing him as an artist to watch. After continuing his acclaimed work in Lunar Legionnaire in the Moon Knight and Moon Knight follow-up series Vengeance: fist of Khonshu, Cappuccio launched the Ultimate Wolverine with author Chris Condon, now one of Marvel’s current bestselling titles.
Netho Diaz (Daredevill: Black Amor, X-Men):
Netho Diaz has been working consistently with Marvel on some issues in Thunderbolts and Legion of X since early 2022. Shortly afterwards, he became a series artist for Predator, Daredevil: Black Armor, and X-Men: Heir of Apocalypse.
Simone Di Meo (Champion, X-Men of the Apocalypse):
Simone Di Meo is a respected talent known throughout the industry, including Batman and Robin, including Batman and Robin from DC Comics in 2022. In 2022, he won the Apple Award for Best Cover Artist. Apocalypse storyline.
Juan Frigeri (Ultimates, Invincible Iron Man):
Juan Frigeri’s Marvel credit growth list includes collaborations with superstar writers such as Ed Brisson of Ghost Rider, Kelly Thompson of Captain Marvel, and Jason Aaron of Avengers. Following the invincible Iron Man run with writer Jerry Duggan, Frigali is one of the foresighters behind the new ultimate universe, working with Dennis Camp to work in the final ultimate on the industry’s most talked about titles.
Grihill (Jeff, Jeff the Land Shark):
Gurihiru is a duo of superstar Japanese illustrators who delighted fans with books such as Unstoppable Wasp and Spider-Man & Venom: Double Trouble, with iconic take on their iconic characters. Following on, they launched the Jeff Infinity Comics with Kelly Thompson, winning the Eisner Award.
Jonas Scharf (Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion, Dark X-Men):
Jonas Scharf has more than 24 issues with creator-owned horror comics under his belt, and has contributed over the years to the darker, gritier corners of the Marvel universe with titles like Avengers of the Wastelands and Dark X-Men. Showing off his incredible versatility, he broke in earlier this week for the Ultimate Spider-Man: Critical Appreciation with authors Dennis Camp and Cody Ziggler.
Geoff Shaw (Red Hulk, Wolverine):
MultiTalented Geoff Shaw is a comic artist, sculptor, concept designer and illustrator. His notable Marvel productions include Thanos and Guardians of the Galaxy, featuring authors Donny Cates, Wolverine and Ben Percy’s Goldians of the Galaxy, and breakout character Helberine, including Ghost Rider/Wolverine: Weapons of Vengeance Crossover. He recently reunited with Percy and had an explosive new run for the Red Hulk.
Luciano Vecchio (Spider-Verse vs. Venomverse, Magneto’s revival):
Luciano Vecchio has become a fan favorite artist thanks to his dynamic style that bridges classics with books like Ironheart and Champions. After leading X-Men’s Krakoan Era to epic closeness in the revival of Magneto and Rise of the Powers of X of X, Vecchio will continue to be a master of Uncanny X-Men’s mutant storytelling, along with Gail Simone and the upcoming X-Men: Hellfire Vigil One-Shot. He also has an interest in the LGBTQIA+ representative of the comics and is working on Marvel’s voice.
For more information about Marvel’s Stormbreakers, visit Marvel.com.
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