Marvel is rebooting the New Warriors in their own series this year as a part of the fallout from Outlawed. Writer Daniel Kibblesmith (Loki, War of the Realms: Omega) and artist Luciano Vecchio (Ironheart) will be responsible for crafting a whole new era for these “Heroes for the 90s!” Kibblesmith and Vecchio promise to deliver new twists rooted in some delightful nostalgia to bring the team into the 2020s without losing the core of its origins in the 1990s. And don’t worry, Night Thrasher’s skateboard has survived the transition.

The New Warriors first appeared in the pages of The Mighty Thor #411 in 1989, and proceeded to help define Marvel’s ’90s generation. The turn of the century was not kind to these young heroes, however, as the team was decimated in a brutal event that basically kicked off Civil War. While they have been in and out of Marvel continuity (casually saving the world, etc.) after the events of Civil War, in recent years, the New Warriors seemed to be slowly fading from the Marvel consciousness. Somewhat ironically then, it is a philosophical cousin to the infamous Super-Human Registration Act, a law banning underage superheroes that will give the team a chance not only to reassemble, but also reclaim their superhero legacy. This time around, instead of being the new kids on the block, the New Warriors will be stepping in to guide a new generation through the fallout of Kamala’s Law in the wake of Marvel’s Outlawed.

In an interview with Syfy, writer Daniel Kibblesmith got to the heart of what it means to bring back these characters, saying “The New Warriors clicked, so they’re always going to be part of the fabric of that universe, and you’re always going to notice when they go away — and when they come back.” On Twitter, artist Lucchiano Vecchio doubled down on Kibblesmith’s excitement, rejoicing in almost every aspect of this relaunch from a new take on Silhouette to seeing his character designs in the hands of RB Silva (Incoming, X-Men) for a dazzling cover. (Seems like Silva has similar feelings about creating a cover for the new series as well.)

The New Warriors reunion will see a team of original members mixed with a few characters that Kibblesmith and Vecchio could not resist including. While this reboot will see a lot of familiar faces coming together under the New Warriors banner, Kibblesmith and Vecchio will also be delivering five new super-powered additions to the Marvel Universe. These new recruits offer a modern counterbalance to the history of their mentors. (This team is called the New Warriors after all.) Not much is known thus far about these new heroes – except what can be gleaned from Silva and Vecchio’s stunning covers – but fans should be just as excited to meet them as Kibblesmith and Vecchio were to create them.

Marvel’s Outlawed event is already creating waves (or veritable tsunamis) of excitement. The reintroduction of the New Warriors back into mainstream events celebrates the Marvel’s legacy of young heroes alongside their newer counterparts. Perhaps even more exciting, the New Warriors series will hopefully be creating a legacy of their own with their five new contributions to the Marvel Universe. The mix of innovation and nostalgia woven into this series already shines a light on one of the best aspects of superhero comics and will hopefully do both sides of the equitation justice. Given that Kibblesmith describes himself as a comics fan that was “a ’90s kid on paper, but a ’60s kid in practice,” he seems an excellent choice to bridge the generational divide. As for the New Warriors, how they will fair with the age gap remains to be seen.

Don’t miss New Warriors #1 when it hits stands this April (and of course the entire Outlawed event preceding it in March).

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Source: Syfy