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Donald Duck takes flight as Marvel’s armored avenger in Marvel & Disney: What If…? Donald Duck Became Iron Man

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From assembling as Earth’s Mightiest Heroes to taking a fateful space voyage as Marvel’s First Family, Mickey Mouse and the gang have been putting their own spin on foundational Marvel stories this past year in hit Disney & Marvel What If…? one-shots. The fun continues this May when Donald Duck soars the sky as the Invincible Iron Man in Marvel & Disney: What If…? Donald Duck Became Iron Man #1.

Inspired by the very first appearance of Iron Man in Tales of Suspense #39 by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Don Heck and Jack Kirby, Marvel & Disney: What If…? Donald Duck Became Iron Man #1 sees a team of acclaimed Disney comic creators—writer Luca Barbieri and Steve Behling and artist Donald Soffritti—deliver a quack-tastic twist on Tony Stark’s groundbreaking origin story. Packed with all the mischief and hijinks fans expect from a Donald Duck adventure, the one-shot spotlights a rare side of the world’s most famous duck as Donald uses his genius intellect to become a high-flying armored avenger!

FROM FOWL TO SHELL-HEAD!

Donald Duck finds himself in the clutches of the Beagle Boys, forced to build a machine designed to crack into his Uncle Scrooge’s Money Bin! Donald has other plans and builds the ultimate suit of armor! Can the fearless fowl foil the plans of the Beagle Boys and make it to his date with Daisy Duck?

See Donald suited up in an assortment of covers including pieces by superstar artists Mark Brooks, Dan Panosian, and Phil Noto. Preorder Marvel & Disney: What If…? Donald Duck Became Iron Man #1 at your local comic shop and stay tuned for more to be announced in the months ahead! 

Mickey Mouse assembles Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in Marvel & Disney: What If…? Mickey & Friends Became The Avengers #1

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Marvel and Disney’s line of mashup comic book one-shots hits a new high point this March as Mickey Mouse and friends assemble to take on threats too big for any one hero to combat in Marvel & Disney: What If…? Mickey & Friends Became The Avengers #1!

The new comic book follows hit WHAT IF…? one-shots that put classic Disney icons into foundational Marvel Comics storytelling like the recent Marvel & Disney: What If…? Minnie Became Captain Marvel and Marvel & Disney: What If…? Mickey & Friends Became the Fantastic Four, on sale next month. Crafted by a trio of acclaimed Disney comic creators—writer Luca Barbieri and Steve Behling along with artist Alessandro Pastrovicchio—Marvel & Disney: What If…? Mickey & Friends Became The Avengers #1 will retell Stan Lee and Jack Kirby’s legendary Avengers #1. Released in 1963, this groundbreaking issue saw Thor, Hulk, Iron Man, Ant-Man, and the Wasp come together for the first time, combining their power and making comic book history in an epic battle with Loki!

AVENGERS, DUCKSGARDIANS & LOKI, OH MY!

DONALD DUCK is THOR! MICKEY MOUSE is IRON MAN! GOOFY is THE HULK! MINNIE MOUSE and PLUTO are THE WASP and ANT-MAN! How did these sensational super heroes become the mighty Avengers, and what part does a “cake monster” and GLADSTONE-LOKI play in their origin? Find out in this hilarious mash-up of Marvel’s and Disney’s greatest characters!

Check out covers, including pieces by acclaimed Marvel artists like Dan Jurgens, Adam Kubert, and Phil Noto, and preorder Marvel & Disney: What If…? Mickey & Friends Became The Avengers #1 at your local comic shop today!

Minnie Mouse goes Higher, Further, Faster as Captain Marvel!

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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?

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!

What If…? Donald Duck Became Wolverine has its amusing moments

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What If…? Donald Duck Became Wolverine

Pete-Skull has turned Duckburg into a super-hero-less Wasteland. Only Old Donald Duck can turn the tide but he’s given up his battling’ days and prefers naps and Grandma’s apple pie over fighting villains. But when Mickey-Hawkeye comes knocking at the door with Goofy-Hulk at his side, Donald-Wolverine has to make a choice! Will a trip down memory lane change his mind to save the world or will the lure of the backyard hammock and a long nap keep him from popping his claws one last time? What If…? Donald Duck Became Wolverine is entertaining at times but feels like it only covers the surface.

Written by Luca Barbieri, What If…? Donald Duck Became Wolverine is a riff on the classic “Old Man Logan” story. Retired and trying to live a quiet life, Donald-Wolverine is forced back into one last mission. The comic is fine enough as far as the story as Donald, Mickey, and Goofy, go on a road trip to stop Pete. For the most part, the comic spends its time reminding us that Donald is grumpy. That’s… about it. For a celebration of 50 years, the comic doesn’t feel like much of a celebration overall.

Part of the issue is what you can see in the description above. Donald-Wolverine? Pete-Skull? Mickey-Hawkeye? Goofy-Hulk? That’s about how creative the comic is. It doesn’t surprise much at all, mine the original material, or really shocks. It couldn’t be Mickeye? Gulk? Donald also known as Duckverine? Make Pete-Skull’s name Pull instead and throw in some jokes with that. The comic feels like a short back-up story stretched out for an entire issue.

The art by Giada Perissinotto with color by Lucio Ruvidotti, and lettering by Laura Tartaglia is good. The character designs are kind of fun, particularly Mickey as Hawkeye. These are all things we’ve seen before though on the Disney/Marvel variant cover mash-ups that have come before. Overall, it looks like a Disney comic with some Marvel-ish designs. Not bad overall but, like the story itself, it doesn’t really use it’s concept well or enough.

What If…? Donald Duck Became Wolverine is a fun but forgettable read. It doesn’t go far enough with its concept, partially because it’s supposed to be all-ages which feels like it might be its limitation. What if…? and What the…? in general deliver an edgier experience than this one-shot. But, it has its moments and fans of Disney and Marvel will likely enjoy it.

Story: Luca Barbieri Art: Giada Perissinotto
Color: Lucio Ruvidotti Letterer: Laura Tartaglia
Story: 7.0 Art: 7.0 Overall: 7.0 Recommendation: Read

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Preview: What If…? Donald Duck Became Wolverine #1

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What If…? Donald Duck Became Wolverine #1

(W) Luca Barbieri (A/CA) Giada Perissinotto
Kids to Adults
In Shops: Jul 31, 2024
SRP: $4.99

CELEBRATING THE 90th ANNIVERSARY OF DONALD DUCK AND THE 50th ANNIVERSARY OF…WOLVERINE?
In the most unexpected mashup of our time, we travel to the near future where chaos rules as PETE-SKULL has turned DUCKBURG into a super-hero-less WASTELAND. Only OLD DUCK DONALD can turn the tide but he’s given up his battling’ days and prefers naps and GRANDMA’s apple pie over fighting villains. But when MICKEY-HAWKEYE comes knocking at the door with GOOFY-HULK at his side, WOLVERINE-DONALD has to make a choice! Will a trip down memory lane change his mind to save the world or will the lure of the backyard hammock and a long nap keep him from popping his claws one last time? Featuring some of DONALD-WOLVERINE’S greatest moments!

What If…? Donald Duck Became Wolverine #1

Get a sneak peek at Marvel & Disney: What If…? Donald Duck Became Wolverine #1

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This year marks the 90th anniversary of Donald Duck’s as well as the 50th anniversary of Wolverine, and in July, fans will be able to see both their sagas collide in a special comic book one-shot, Marvel & Disney: What If…? Donald Duck Became Wolverine #1! Fans can see all the covers for this highly-anticipated issue and check out a sneak peek!

This first-of-its-kind mashup adventure will celebrate everything the world loves about both these pop culture legends from their heart and humor to their epic rage! Crafted by two acclaimed Disney comic creators, writer Luca Barbieri and artist Giada Perissinotto, Marvel & Disney: What If…? Donald Duck Became Wolverine #1 is the latest comic book collaboration between Marvel and Disney following the What If…? Disney Variant Covers of the last few years and the blockbuster hit Uncle Scrooge and the Infinity Dime #1 comic that hit stands earlier this month. Fans can look forward to even more exciting crossovers between Marvel heroes and Disney icons throughout this year and next, including Marvel & Disney: What If…? Donald Duck Became Thor #1 this August!

The comic will introduce Donald-Wolverine along with all sorts of reimagined Disney and Marvel mashups in a wild adventure inspired by one of Wolverine’s most memorable story arcs, Old Man Logan. In addition, the saga will revisit some of the greatest moments in Donald-Wolverine’s history including his time spent with Weapon X and the Uncanny X-Men!  

Travel to the near future where chaos rules as Pete-Skull transforms Duckburg into a super-hero-less wasteland. Only Old Donald Duck can turn the tide, but he’s given up his battling days and prefers naps and his grandma’s apple pie over fighting villains. But when Mickey-Hawkeye comes knocking at the door with Goofy-Hulk at his side, Donald-Wolverine has to make a choice! Will a trip down memory lane change his mind to save the world? Or will the lure of the backyard hammock and a long nap keep him from popping his claws one last time?

Preorder Marvel & Disney: What If…? Donald Duck Became Wolverine #1 at your local comic shop today!

Marvel & Disney: What If…? Donald Duck Became Wolverine #1

Donald Duck and Wolverine collide in What If…? Donald Duck Became Wolverine!

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It’s a milestone year for both Donald Duck and Wolverine, and this July, see their sagas boldy come together in Marvel & Disney: What If…? Donald Duck Became Wolverine #1!

This first-of-its-kind one-shot will celebrate everything the world loves about both these pop culture legends from their heart and humor to their epic rage! Crafted by two acclaimed Disney comic creators, writer Luca Barbieri and artist Giada Perissinotto, Marvel & Disney: What If…? Donald Duck Became Wolverine #1 is the latest comic book collaboration between Marvel and Disney following the What If…? Disney Variant Covers of the last few years and the highly anticipated Uncle Scrooge and the Infinity Dime #1 one-shot comic out this June with more to come!

The comic will introduce Donald-Wolverine along with all sorts of reimagined Disney and Marvel mashups in a wild adventure inspired by one of Wolverine’s most memorable story arcs, Old Man Logan. In addition, the saga will revisit some of the greatest moments in Donald-Wolverine’s history including his time spent with Weapon X and the Uncanny X-Men!  

Travel to the near future where chaos rules as Pete-Skull transforms Duckburg into a super-hero-less wasteland. Only Old Donald Duck can turn the tide, but he’s given up his battling days and prefers naps and his grandma’s apple pie over fighting villains. But when Mickey-Hawkeye comes knocking at the door with Goofy-Hulk at his side, Wolverine-Donald has to make a choice! Will a trip down memory lane change his mind to save the world? Or will the lure of the backyard hammock and a long nap keep him from popping his claws one last time?

Check out covers for Marvel & Disney: What If…? Donald Duck Became Wolverine #1, including pieces by industry visionaries like Ron Lim, Peach Momoko, and Phil Noto and preorder them at your local comic shop today!