An explosion of nostalgia and creativity: Marvel teamed up with Disney to bring you the best fan experience in its centennial.
Take note if you are fascinated by the adventures of the Marvel Universe and the magic of Disney. We are talking about a critical combination, a collaboration that makes you speechless. These entertainment giants are coming together to celebrate Disney’s centennial and doing it in a big way: with alternate covers that merge the worlds of Marvel and Disney. Are you ready to see Mickey as Iron Man?
Disney Centennial: A Wonderful Celebration
Since purchasing the original comic book publisher in 2009, the comic book publisher has become an entertainment juggernaut. Now, to celebrate DC’s 100th anniversary, Marvel has released a variety of covers that bring together the best of both worlds. And hey, it’s not just anything. These covers by What if? They are designed in a series style. And they are real creative jewelry.
The key for fans: these covers are the latest in collectibles. Among them are mythological stories taken from the house of ideas, but with more animation and dedicated to your favorite mouse animation fans. Let’s break down some of the highlights so you know what you’re missing.
Covers you can’t miss
Minnie as Captain Marvel: Yes, you read that right. Minnie Mouse dresses up as a cosmic heroine and there’s no better way to close out this stage than with her favorite character. Imagine that combination of strength and sweetness in one cover, a cross between Captain Marvel’s Ultimate and Mini Eternal Beauty.
Secret Wars, but Disney’s kind: One of the most important events in comics history, a fairy tale cover, and Disney and Marvel recreate that merging of worlds. It’s cool, isn’t it? Here you have Mickey and Donald and company center stage in a big event.
THE MOST FAMOUS SPIDER DRESSES UP AS A MOUSE: In a cover that recreates The Amazing Spider-Man #301, Mickey Mouse becomes Spider-Mouse, a fascinating variant of our favorite wall-crawler. This rendition combines the magic of the animated Mouse House with the character of Spider-Man and is a tribute to fans of both franchises. It’s the kind of collaboration that will bring smiles and make you want to create the cover to decorate your geek space.
The Spider-Verse has a new queen: Daisy Duck appears as Ghost-Spider (Gwen Stacy) in Edge of Spider-Verse #1. awesome! This amalgamation of characters is like a geek’s dream, adding an extra layer of charisma and charm to the world of Spider-Man. Daisy has never looked so heroic, and this issue is a must for any comic book collector or anime fan.
Goofy transforms into the Hulk: it’s time to smash things. Goofy appears on the cover of Incredible Hulk #1 as friendlier and more sympathetic. He’s the Emerald Giant like we’ve never seen him, mixing the Hulk’s brutal strength with his goofy storytelling and funny nature. A twist no fan wants to miss.
X-Men #1: Mickey as Cyclops and Donald Duck as Wolverine? This comic celebrates both Disney’s centennial and the X-Men’s 60th anniversary. Plus, it’s like a fantastic crossover that no fan wants to miss. Here, both universes collide in a spectacle full of action and nostalgia. Without a doubt, it’s a version that perfectly captures the essence of two iconic franchises.
The art behind the canvas
If you’re a fan of the style of the 90s animated series that was on our TVs, you’ll definitely love these covers, so we’ll leave you with the names of two artists who worked on them here. Artists such as Lorenzo Pastrovicchio and Giada Perisinotto have created amazing works capturing the essence of those years. The color palette and designs bring us back to our childhood, but with an irresistible modern and new touch.
The good news is that you don’t have to go far. These covers are available on the official Marvel website. Also, if you want a retro touch to your collection, there are black and white versions.
With all this in mind, how can you resist one of these works of art in your collection? Disney’s centennial couldn’t be celebrated in a better way. Run now and get these covers before they sell out, they’re flying!