{"product_id":"marvel-swimsuit-special-friends-foes-rivals-1-2025-brooks-variant-nm","title":"Marvel Swimsuit Special: Friends, Foes \u0026 Rivals # 1 2025 Brooks Variant NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarvel Swimsuit Special: Friends, Foes \u0026amp; Rivals # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, published in July 2025, is a one-shot comic that revives the 1990s tradition of swimsuit pin-ups, featuring a lighthearted story to frame the artwork and tie-ins to the Marvel Rivals video game. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story, written by Tim Seeley and Tony Fleecs, serves as a tongue-in-cheek framing device for the pin-ups. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eRoxxon's Unauthorized Special: The issue begins with Roxxon Comics releasing their own unauthorized swimsuit special featuring AI-generated images of Marvel heroes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWasp on the Case: In response, Wasp (Janet Van Dyne) organizes an official, globe-trotting swimwear fashion shoot for Marvel's heroes across the world, which provides the in-story justification for the featured artwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA \"Story\" for the Articles: The issue uses this meta-narrative to present splash page after splash page of artwork, allowing readers to \"read it for the articles\" while enjoying the pinups. The story also subtly explores real-world anxieties about AI-generated art. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe main draw of the special is the artwork from an all-star lineup of artists, featuring numerous heroes and villains in beach attire and swimwear. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eFeatured Heroes \u0026amp; Villains: The issue includes characters from the Avengers, X-Men, Fantastic Four, and more. Pin-ups include a romantic moment with Rogue and Gambit, Luke Cage and Iron Fist, Spider-Man and Black Cat, and various other fun, character-driven pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtistic Talent: In addition to the main story art by Nick Bradshaw, pin-ups are provided by top industry talents such as Nic Klein, Marguerite Sauvage, Mahmud Asrar, Ron Lim, David Marquez, Mirka Andolfo, and Luciano Vecchio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eVideo Game Tie-In: The issue includes designs for new swimsuit costumes that were later made available in the Marvel Rivals multiplayer video game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48530958614628,"sku":"BT518","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_06_06_15_24_20_611.jpg?v=1780777794","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/marvel-swimsuit-special-friends-foes-rivals-1-2025-brooks-variant-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}