‘Moonstar’ Gets Her First Marvel Comics Series In March
by Tony Thornley
She’s one of the greatest heroes to ever wear an X-Men uniform. She’s led the New Mutants and X-Force, taught at the Xavier school, was an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. and even flew as a valkyrie of Asgard. In March, Moonstar finally gets her own series.
Dani is one of Marvel Comics’ greats, and has an incredibly storied past. Frankly, it’s surprising that it’s taken her this long to get a solo series. The five issue limited series will be written by rising star Ashley Allen, who is writing Dani’s longtime teammate Magik’s adventures, and drawn by Edoardo Audino.
When an ancient, soul-sucking weapon is set loose, it’s up to Dani to track it down! But the weapon’s deadly wielder won’t make it easy for her. After recent tragedies, can Dani trust herself to save those closest to her? Or will her self-doubts lead to even more bloodshed?
“I’m so excited to be returning to tell the next chapter of Dani’s story!” Allen said. “She has been such a monumental character in both the Marvel Universe and in people’s lives – exemplifying what it means to be a true leader. I can’t believe this is the character’s first-ever solo series and I can’t wait to show readers what adventure we have in store for Dani!”
“Working on the first-ever Dani Moonstar solo series feels great, especially after reading the Magik run written by Ashley,” Audino shared. “In this story there’s everything I want as a reader—magic, fighting, even a little bit of romance—so getting to draw it is super fun! And on top of that, I got to do one of my favorite things in comics: designing a brand new villain!”
Dani has done a little bit of everything in the Marvel Universe. She’s a hero that could carry years of ongoing stories, and should have a more prominent role in the X-Men and even the Marvel Universe at large. That doesn’t discount the incredibly strange strategy of the current X-Men line though- leaning so heavily on solo series, rather than the team format the franchise has proven for decades.
Check out the first revealed covers from German Peralta, Joshua ‘Sway’ Swaby, Marcos Martin, and Bob McLoed, and a preview of interior art.
Watch for the first issue of Moonstar in March from Marvel Comics.