The superheroes of "A-Force" are ready for a "super smackdown" in this new variant cover for March's issue #3, illustrated by Mark Brooks. CBR has the exclusive first look at the variant, which reimagines the squad as a roller derby team -- with the "Gal-Axies" taking on "The Smash-Hers." Be warned: As made clear by the text, this cover is not for wimps.

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Here's solicitation text for "A-Force" #3 by G. Willow Wilson, Kelly Thompson and Jorge Molina, scheduled for release on March 2:

A-FORCE #3

G. WILLOW WILSON & KELLY THOMPSON (W) • JORGE MOLINA (A/C)

Variant Cover by Mark Brooks

VARIANT COVER BY MICHAEL CHO

• As Antimatter grows increasingly dangerous, SHE-HULK, CAPTAIN MARVEL, MEDUSA, DAZZLER and NICO MINORU must put aside their differences and learn to become a real team - the team Singularity knows they can be - before it's too late.

• When a desperate battle in space with Antimatter goes awry it may be the death of one of them, just as this new team is beginning to find its way.

• Meanwhile Tempest Bell's analysis of Antimatter may not bode well for the future of A-Force.

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