Throughout Pride Month, artist Phil Jimenez will provide a series of variant covers for Marvel's titles centered on the House of Ideas' LGBQTIA+ characters.
Jimenez will illustrate a total of nine covers, beginning with Black Cat #7 and Marauders #21 on June 2. The LGBTQIA+ characters spotlighted on the cover include: America Chavez. Black Cat, Daken, Hulkling & Wiccan, Iceman, Moondragon, Mystique, Northstar and the new Valkyrie who was introduced in King In Black: Return of the Valkyries.
"I’m always blown away at how different things are now in comics when it comes to LGBTQ+ representation than when I started, and Marvel’s dedication to that inclusion," Jimenez said. "As an (ahem!) older gay creator, I’m always thrilled by the opportunity to draw iconic LGBTQ+ characters from Marvel’s past and present, and grateful to contribute to Marvel’s future: one that truly represents the world — and the wonderful diversity of humanity — right outside your window."
Jimenez has illustrated multiple comics in his career, and is best known for his work at DC with Wonder Woman. He illustrated Amazing Spider-Man and New X-Men for Marvel, the latter series being written by Grant Morrison.
In addition to Jimenez's covers, Marvel will release Marvel's Voices: Pride #1 in June. The one-shot features a variety of creators providing stories focused on Marvel's LGBTQIA+ characters, including a new Hulking and Wiccan story by Young Avengers creators Allan Heinberg and Jim Cheung.
Source: Marvel