Marvel Comics will revisit an Avengers Academy teen hero with a new solo series starring Reptil.
The new Reptil series takes place in the wake of Kamala's Law from Outlawed and features Humberto Lopez taking care of his grandfather. When a mysterious assailant ambushes him, Humberto is forced to come to terms with the secrets of his past and how it affects his future. Reptil will be written by Terry Blas (Hotel Dare, Dead Weight: Murder at Camp Bloom) and illustrated by Enid Balám (Omni).
"I'm so excited to be making my Marvel debut with such a fun and complex young character," Blas said in a statement. "He's Mexican-American, like me, and I'm delighted to bring a story with more of that representation to Marvel. Also, he can turn into dinosaurs and isn't that every kid's dream?"
"This comic book series presents us with a great adventure that I know will personally resonate amongst the Latin American community," Balám added. "Yes, heroes are born from all over the world and Marvel’s teams are doing their part to celebrate their amazing stories. Join us in this adventure!"
Reptil first appeared in Avengers: The Initiative and joined Iron Man's team of government-sanctioned heroes after the events of Civil War. He also played a major role in the Avengers Academy and Avengers Arena, as well as The Super Hero Squad animated series. Reptil possesses a crystallized bone medallion that allows him to take on the abilities of different dinosaurs.
Written by Terry Blas and illustrated by Enid Balám, Reptil #1 goes on sale in May from Marvel Comics.
Source: Marvel