Felicia Hardy and Mary Jane Watson have always had more in common than they think, and next March, they'll combine their wits, expertise, and superpowers to take down an emerging new threat in Jackpot and Black Cat.
The four-issue limited series will be written by Celeste Bronfman, who penned both Mary Jane's first outing as Jackpot earlier this year in Amazing Spider-Man #925 and her first solo issue as Jackpot in a title that hits stands in January. Bronfman will be joined by rising Marvel star Emilio Laiso, the acclaimed artist known for his recent work on Guardians of the Galaxy and X-Men Unlimited.
The series' amazing covers, meanwhile, will head our way from renowned artist Adam Hughes.
After teaming up in Jed MacKay and C.F. Villa’s Eisner-nominated Black Cat & Mary Jane: Beyond one-shot as well as the Mary Jane & Black Cat "Dark Web" tie-in series, Mary Jane and Felicia Hardy have risen to be one of Marvel's most dynamic duos.
Now that Mary Jane is an up-and-coming superhero herself, they'll take their bond to the next level on an action-packed adventure to take down a villain who’s blackmailing everyone, including Black Cat and Mary Jane. Tough choices and daring missions await as Mary Jane and Black Cat become entangled in a plot that’s brought the world to its knees.
Luck be the ladies! When someone blackmails Black Cat into a public and blatant crime spree, Jackpot comes to her aid! What classic Spider-Villain is behind the blackmail?! Someone with history with at least one of our titular heroines!
"MJ’s been a hero since day one, and I’m so excited to continue her journey as Jackpot - this time with Felicia Hardy by her side!" Bronfman says. "Opposites attract, and I’ve always loved the push and pull of their friendship. Expect them to butt heads through heists, betrayals, and the unexpected!"
Marvel Comics has struggled to find a place for Mary Jane in the Marvel Universe in recent years, something that was evident from the time she spent working with Iron Man (she even became a mother in an alternate dimension for a time). Will her stint as a superhero stick? That remains to be seen.
Check out Hughes' cover for Jackpot and Black Cat #1 below and stay tuned for more updates as we have them.
JACKPOT AND BLACK CAT #1 (OF 4)
Written by CELESTE BRONFMAN
Art by EMILIO LAISO
Cover by ADAM HUGHES
On Sale 3/27