Official Press Release
The X-Men, one of the world’s most popular super hero
teams, have always been at the forefront of the biggest stories in comic
history, and today is no different as Marvel is proud to announce the wedding
that has everyone talking! Today, fans worldwide learned on ABC’s "The
View" that Jean-Paul Beaubier, aka Northstar, proposes to his boyfriend
Kyle Jinadu in ASTONISHING X-MEN #50, on-sale May 23 in comic stores, on the
Marvel Comics app and at the Marvel Digital Comics Shop. The creative team of
New York Times best-sellers Marjorie Liu and Mike Perkins have put Northstar
and Kyle’s relationship to the test—and now they’re about to take their biggest
step yet. But will their path to wedded matrimony in New York City be smooth or
are there hidden dangers around the corner?
“The Marvel Universe has always reflected the world
outside your window, so we strive to make sure our characters, relationships
and stories are grounded in that reality,” said Axel Alonso, Marvel Editor in
Chief. “We’ve been working on this story for over a year to ensure Northstar
and Kyle's wedding reflects Marvel's 'world outside your window'
tradition."
Then, on June 20, don’t miss the wedding of Northstar and
Kyle in the pages of ASTONISHING X-MEN #51! This unforgettable issue features
covers by Dustin Weaver and Marko Djurdjevic, along with a special “Create Your
Own Wedding” blank variant cover! Select comic book retailers nationwide will
host wedding parties at their stores to celebrate this joyous occasion, with
special items exclusively available at participating stores!
“The story of Northstar and Kyle is universal, and at the
core of everything I write: a powerful love between two people who have to
fight for it against all odds,” said Liu. “This is the quintessential Marvel
story, one that blends the modern world with the fantasy of super heroes in
order to tell an exciting story that begins with a wedding—and continues in
ways you can’t imagine.”
Northstar was first introduced to comic fans in the pages
of 1979’s UNCANNY X-MEN #120, a member of the super hero team Alpha Flight and
antagonist to the popular super heroes. A gold medal winning Olympian and
successful businessman, the French-Canadian super hero quickly became one of
the most popular members of Alpha Flight when its ongoing series launched in
1983. In 1992’s historic ALPHA FLIGHT #106, Northstar became the first openly
gay super hero when he announced his sexual identity through national media.
Since then, Northstar has not only joined the X-Men but become one of their
most popular new members. Northstar and Kyle have been a couple since 2009,
garnering a large fan following since their first appearance together.
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| Create Your Own Wedding Variant #51 |
“As a long-time fan of the X-Men, it’s not only a true
honor to be part of such a historically significant story but also a complete
joy,” explained Perkins.
Don’t miss the proposal everyone’s talking in ASTONISHING
X-MEN #50, available tomorrow in comic stores, on the Marvel Comics app and at
the Marvel Digital Comics Shop. And then save the date for June 20, as
Northstar and Kyle tie the knot in ASTONISHING X-MEN #51!
ASTONISHING X-MEN #50 (MAR120623)
Written by MARJORIE LIU
Art by MIKE PERKINS
Cover by DUSTIN WEAVER
Variant Cover by JOHN CASSADAY
Sketch Variant Cover by JOHN CASSADAY
Rated T+ …$3.99 ON SALE 5/23/12
ASTONISHING X-MEN #51 (APR120665)
Written by MARJORIE LIU
Art by MIKE PERKINS
Cover by DUSTIN WEAVER
Variant Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Create Your Own Wedding Variant also available
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—5/28/12, On-Sale—6/20/12