When Disney first bought Marvel, books like Uncle Scrooge and the Infinity Dime were what I’d hoped we’d get. Not just variant covers, but Disney comics in “the mighty Marvel manner.” More than ten years later, we finally have them, and being honest, it’s been 50/50. As in, that Uncle Scrooge book ROCKED, while What If — ? Donald Duck Became Wolverine was odd — a collection of jokes and references to Marvel events through a lens of Disney puns.
But I bought it, and I ordered What If — ? Donald Duck Became Thor, so I’m a Disney sucker. Anyone who knows me already knows that. At least all of these have brought accomplished Disney comics artists into the fold of Marvel. It can’t be stressed enough that the main players of Disney cartoons have been kept alive for decades in European comics, and they’re excellent.
Minnie Mouse as Captain Marvel? I’m on board. At least the press release makes it seem that Carol Danvers’ origin is fusing with an accurate Minnie Mouse story. One other question, which is not for Marvel to solve, can we reach consensus on what we call Pete? He’s listed here as Peg Leg Pete, but I thought that had been dropped. Ah, well — it’s just more delving into Disney comics history, which others are reprinting beautifully under license from the House of Mouse.
From Marvel:
Over the last year, the Marvel mythos has been infused with Disney magic in new What If…? one-shots that put Mickey Mouse and the gang into landmark Marvel comic sagas! Following Donald Duck’s remarkable adventures as Wolverine and Thor, Minnie steps up to take on the mantle of one of Marvel’s most iconic female super heroes this November in MARVEL & DISNEY: WHAT IF…? MINNIE BECAME CAPTAIN MARVEL #1!
Crafted by a team of accomplished Disney comic creators—writers Steve Behling and Luca Barbieri along with artist Giada Perissinotto—MARVEL & DISNEY: WHAT IF…? MINNIE BECAME CAPTAIN MARVEL will put a unique spin on Carol Danvers’ super hero origins, as told in 1977’s Ms. Marvel #1-4 by industry legends Gerry Conway, John Buscema, Chris Claremont, Joe Sinnott, Jim Mooney and David Anthony Kraft. See Minnie tackle the mystery of her mysterious new cosmic powers and take first flight as Ms. Marvel in this thrilling saga that also features Peg Leg Pete as the villainous Scorpion and includes appearances by classic Disney stars like Scrooge McDuck and more!
WHAT IS THE SECRET PAST OF MINNIE MOUSE? Our story finds The Chronicle newspaper reporter Minnie Mouse tasked with an exposé on a new hero on the scene in Duckburg, CAPTAIN MARVEL! But Peg Leg Pete – Scorpion complicates her plans with an attack on the Chronicle building! To make matters worse, John D. Rockerduck and the Beagle Boys attack Scrooge McDuck’s money bin, and when Captain Marvel shows up to stop them, Minnie discovers an incredible secret about her past! What is Minnie’s connection to Duckburg’s sensational new hero, Captain Marvel?
“Steve, Luca and Giada perfectly capture the spirit of Carol Danvers’ origin, a real nostalgic treat with a Disney twist. Guaranteed to be the most fun comic of the month!” Editor Mark Paniccia said.
Check out the covers, including variants by superstar artists Peach Momoko, Elena Casagrande, and Phil Noto, and preorder MARVEL & DISNEY: WHAT IF…? MINNIE BECAME CAPTAIN MARVEL #1 at your local comic shop today. Stay tuned for announcements about future Marvel & Disney: What If…? issues coming soon!
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In addition to running Fanboy Planet, Derek has written for ActionAce, Daily Radar, Once Upon A Dime, and The Wave. He has contributed stories to Arcana Comics (The Greatest American Hero) and Monsterverse Comics (Bela Lugosi's Tales from the Grave). He has performed with ComedySportz and Silicon Valley Shakespeare, though relocated to Hollywood to... work in an office? If you ever played Eric's Ultimate Solitaire on the Macintosh, it was Derek's voice as The Weasel that urged you to play longer. You can buy his book "I Was Flesh Gordon" on the Amazon link at the right. Email him at [email protected].
