At the start of the 12 months, a new Scarlet Witch ongoing collection launched from author Steve Orlando, artist Sara Pichelli, and colorist by Matt Wilson. From the get-go, the collection launched a new establishment and solid of supporting characters. It seems that was solely the tip of the iceberg for Wanda Maximoff as a result of Marvel has introduced Contest of Chaos, a new saga this summer that can see the return of Agatha Harkness.
Teased final week in the above promotional picture by Bryan Hitch, Contest of Chaos might be led by author Stephanie Phillips and can unfold in a number of annuals all through the summer by a varied creators. It all begins with a prelude difficulty in Scarlet Witch Annual #1 written by Orlando and illustrated by Carlos Nieto.
Here’s how Marvel describes the storyline:
The CONTEST OF CHAOS annuals will focus on Agatha’s quest to carry Chaos magic to the forefront so she will take her rightful place as one of many universe’s best sorcerers. In order to take action, she’ll orchestrate a mystically-charged problem involving your favourite heroes. Watch as Wolverine, Spider-Man, Venom, Iron Man, Captain Marvel, Cyclops, Storm, Moon Knight, Ghost Rider, Human Torch, Taegukgi, Ghost-Spider, White Fox, and Deadpool are corrupted by chaos and pitted towards eachother in a thunderous event! Each annual will introduce a new matchup with every showdown upping the stakes and constructing towards an explosive closing spherical, all a part of Agatha’s grand scheme to reinvent Marvel magic!
Phillips expressed nice enthusiasm about shepherding the storyline:
“CONTEST OF CHAOS is the kind of story I would absolutely sprint to the comic store to buy as a reader. There’s action, mystery, magic, and my favorite characters from all over the Marvel Universe. To be spearheading the storyline is just incredibly cool for me as a creator. It’s going to be big with ramifications for the larger universe… See you this summer – THWIP!”
Given actress Kathryn Hahn’s breakout portrayal of Agatha Harkness in the Disney+ WandaImaginative and prescient collection and its upcoming spinoff collection, it’s no shock Marvel is placing the highlight on the character with a new look that’s extra aligned along with her depiction in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Check out the Russell Dauterman cowl beneath, and Look for Scarlet Witch Annual #1 to reach in shops and digitally on Wednesday, June twenty first.
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