Hellfire Gala ’23 features X-MEN ’97 variant cover; Marvel announces Comic Con event

Marvel Comics has released a new X-MEN ’97 variant cover for their upcoming Hellfire Gala 2023 #1 comic, releasing in comic shops and digitally on July 26. Drawn by famed artist Dan Veesenmeyer, the artwork features the main roster of characters in the upcoming Disney+ show from Marvel Studios: Cyclops, Jean Grey, Magneto, Storm, Wolverine, Jubilee, Rogue, Gambit, Beast, Morph, Sunspot, and Bishop.

In related Hellfire news, Marvel and D23 have announced the “first-ever real-life Hellfire Gala,” which will take place July 22 at San Diego Comic Con. Based off the popular event in modern X-Men stories, “attendees will get the chance to strike a pose and enter an extraordinary event filled with fashion, fun, and forces to be reckoned with for one night only.”

Attendees are asked to bring their A-game in mutant-inspired fashion! There will be three sections for guest to journey through, including:

Mutant and human attendees are encouraged to dress up in their best super-powered style and be sure to bring your mutant fashion A-game to the green carpet (certain telepaths can be harsh critics). The event will host three different areas for guests to explore:

• The Green Lagoon features lush greenery inspired by the watering hole Krakoa. Guests will enter here and can sit and watch the fun
• Hellfire Ballroom is an epic dance floor where everyone shows off their looks.
• Lair X is where attendees can take a look back at 60 years of X-Men history, while having a drink at the bar, and dancing like Dazzler on a Friday night on another dance floor.

Visit the official Hellfire Gala D23 website for information on tickets.