Storm Celebrates 50 Years With An Assemblage Of Thunder Gods In ‘Storm’ #7

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Iconic X-Men character Storm is celebrating 50 years of being the best. And in April, the party will hit Storm #7 as an array of Thunder Gods assemble in her honor.

Written by Murewa Ayodele with guest artist Luciano Vecchio, the issue will bring together Thor, Chaac, Sango, Mamaragan and Susanoo — after Storm heads on a mission gone wrong in Brazil.

“Creative giants, Len Wein and Dave Cockrum, changed the Marvel and mutant landscape with Giant-Size X-Men #1. This year, we’ll do the same with STORM #7,” Ayodele said. “Bold words, I know. But that’s because I’ve read the illustrated issue.

“For the past five decades of publication, Storm has been an X-Man, Wakandan, Fantastic Four member, Avenger, and so much more. As she steps into this new phase of her life, her role morphs into becoming one with the Marvel Universe as she faces soul-crushing, cosmic labors to protect all we hold dear. But first, a brutal brawl with thunder deities from powerful pantheons.”

Storm #7 interior

Added Vecchio, “I approached the Thunder Gods designs in a two-steps process. First, by designing each God based on Murewa’s description and inspiration references, and reflecting the culture and real-world iconography each belongs to. But this is the Marvel Universe, so the second stage was injecting some Kirby-like fantasy vibes, and incorporating design elements from the original Thor and Storm designs for a cohesive feel while keeping individuality. The goal is to make sure that, keeping the Marvel tradition, these are versions of the Thunder Gods that can only exist in the Marvel Universe.”

Storm #7 thunder gods designs

The issue will feature covers by Mateus Manhanini, Gerald Parel, and Marguerite Sauvage, and hit stores on April 9. Check out the synopsis and covers below, and click for larger versions.

SERPENTS, SALAMANDERS AND STORM GODS – 50TH ANNIVERSARY ISSUE!

Fifty years ago, Ororo Munroe made her debut in Giant-Size X-Men #1 – thundering her way into our hearts! On this day, in her very own solo series, she will host a mix of debuts, reinventions and guest appearances of FIVE legendary thunder gods: THOR, CHAAC, SANGO, MAMARAGAN and SUSANOO! But first, a mission to Brazil goes horribly wrong. How much more can our hero endure?

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