Although slated for release after Christmas, Dark Horse Comics will release Marvel Rivals: The Poster Collection for that fan who loves to have nothing but superhero art on their walls. This collection has twenty full-colour, gallery-quality tear-out prints of the supers doing what they do best, engaged in various kinds of activity.
They are not all combat oriented, and what caught my attention is the plate celebrating Chinese New Year. It’s the most beautiful piece in the collection, rich and honouring the day with a correct colour palette, which can only make this piece soar. I believe the two individuals are Iron Fist (Lin Lie) and Psylocke (Kwannon) performing a Lion Dance. Without their signature looks in place, that’s who I think they are.
On another plate is a very stylish rendition of the Fantastic Four, and for another poster, there’s Doctor Strange. The game he’s summoned does not look like Mah-jong. These are the standouts from the collection. A lot of care and attention is put into making them true gallery pieces. I imagine these are proper paintings rather than art overlaid on 3D meshes.
When all the details are in place, they can’t simply be mapped onto a model. While these images don’t rival works found in a cultural museum, they have a quality that’s certain to satisfy the fanbase. In some ways, I’m tempted to play the game again. Suspiciously missing, however, is Magik. She’s been reimagined for the game, and let’s just say that costume makes her not only dangerous, but very punk. I’m only sad there’s no piece including her in this collection. When considering I like the customizable options for her, yes, I’m firing this product up again is in the back of my mind!
In the game, players can select from an ever-growing roster of their favourite Marvel characters to launch into combat through Multiverse-inspired battlefields. There, they fight alongside teammates against foes in PvP matches. Ever since its release last year for the PS5, and a few months ago for the PS4, more people have been gaming online in either tag team or corporate play. Apparently, there are storylines, so in each new season, there are goals.
Although I’m not a devoted player, I’ll gladly watch from the sidelines. NetEase’s hit hero-shooter game will have its accolades, but for myself, who simply loves the art, Art Director Dino Ma has put together a team who certainly loves the product. It shows in the design, and this Dynamic Comic Style may well set a new precedent this team of talents will influence in Marvel’s offices. It’s hard to say, as I don’t read a lot of Marvel Comics these days, but when there’s a cover that catches my attention, I’ll pick it up for display’s sake.
Marvel Rivals Video Game Trailer (Season 5)
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