This June, MARVEL VOICES: PRIDE will introduce ESCAPADE, Marvel’s newest mutant superhero in a story by Charlie Jane Anders, Ted Brandt, Ro Stein, and Tamra Bonvillain.
Meet Escapade, whose real name is Shela Sexton, a trans mutant who can instantaneously switch physical locations with another person or trade any specific physical or abstract attributes such as possessions, organizational status, skills, superhuman powers, and even situations!
Escapade is only able to maintain the power for a few hours at a time and must be within 7 feet of her target, and the more complex the switch, the higher the chance of a mishap. Luckily for Escapade, she has an invaluable partner at her side, her tech-savvy best friend Morgan Red, along with a tool belt containing an arsenal of stolen tools and devices. Together, Escapade and Morgan tear through the Marvel Universe as professional thieves, stealing from criminal and corrupt organizations…until a meeting with Emma Frost and Destiny changes the course of Escapade’s life forever.
In a press release from Marvel, announcing the character’s pending introduction, writer Charlie Jane Anders said about the new character:
“I have loved the Marvel Universe for as long as I can remember, and may or may not sing the Spider-Man cartoon theme in the shower on a regular basis. So I was so thrilled to be able to introduce a brand-new hero to stand alongside all of my favorites. I hope that Escapade and Morgan Red will inspire trans and non-binary people everywhere to believe that they, too, can fight for justice with the power of creativity and chosen family.”
Visit Marvel.com for an exclusive sneak peek and interview with Charlie Jane Anders!
Artist Ted Brandt explained:
“Now more than ever, we need a hero like Shela Sexton for people to look up to. It was a real honor and a privilege to be a part of her creation process!”
Ro Stein who is also doing art for the story added:
“It’s very exciting to be part of bringing a new character into Marvel comics. Working with Charlie Jane’s script was a lot of fun, and I hope people enjoy reading about Escapade as much as we did putting together her first outing on the page.”
The 20-page adventure in MARVEL’S VOICES: PRIDE #1 will introduce Escapade and reveal her career as a super hero/thief, as well as explore her life as a trans mutant in the Marvel Universe.
MARVEL’S VOICES: PRIDE #1 only marks the beginning of Escapade’s saga as she becomes entangled with the X-Men and a deadly prophecy is unveiled in her future. Fans can look forward to Escapade’s return in the fall in a special story arc of NEW MUTANTS guest-written by Anders.
MARVEL’S VOICES: PRIDE #1
- Written by CHARLIE JANE ANDERS, CHRISTOPHER CANTWELL, ANDREW WHEELER, ALYSSA WONG, GRACE FREUD, IRA MADISON III, & DANNY LORE
- Art by STEPHEN BYRNE, TED BRANDT, RO STEIN, LORENZO SUZI, BRITTNEY WILLIAMS, KEI ZAMA, SCOTT B. HENDERSON & LUCAS WERNECK
- Cover by NICK ROBLES – 75960620405200111
- Variant Cover by AMY REEDER – 75960620405200121
- Variant Cover by JEN BARTEL – 75960620405200141
- Variant Cover by STEPHEN BYRNE – 75960620405200151
- Variant Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL – 7596062040520013
- Variant Covers by LUCIANO VECCHIO & BETSY COLA
Meet Escapade and celebrate Pride Month with Marvel Comics when MARVEL’S VOICES: PRIDE #1 arrives on June 22!
