MARVEL RIVALS: VANGUARDS
Meet the Vanguards of Marvel Rivals! When the whole world tells them to move, the Vanguards' job is to plant themselves like a tree beside the river of truth and tell the whole world, "No, you move"—at least in the words of Captain America, himself a member of this distinguished class. Discover Hulk, Groot, Venom, Peni Parker, and more in these introductory tales!
Introducing the Vanguards
Captain America
In Captain America (2017) #695
Reflecting on his legacy, Steve Rogers travels the country and ends up in Captain America, Nevada just in time for the town's annual celebration of him, where he learns about his impact on its citizens—and swings into action to stop an attack.
Doctor Strange
In Doctor Strange (2023) #1
Experience a week in the life of Stephen Strange, his wife Clea, and their ghost dog Bats as they diagnose magical maladies, barter for Spider-Man's soul, navigate otherworldly politics with NYC Mayor Luke Cage, and more.
Thor
In Thor: God of Thunder (2012) #1
Witness the past, present, and future of Thor Odinson as he faces Gorr the God Butcher and more in this sprawling epic.
Hulk
In Hulk Annual (2023) #1
With the goal of producing a documentary about Bruce Banner, a film crew travels to the place it all began: Viridian, New Mexico. There, they get more than they bargained for when they end up in the middle of a brawl between the Incredible Hulk and Giganto.
Venom
In Venom: Lethal Protector (2022) #1
Taking place during Eddie Brock and Venom's earliest days together, this Venom tale revisits their origin and unleashes a surprising new villain that threatens their very existence as they navigate what it means to be "we" instead of "me."
Magneto
In Magneto (2023) #1
As he struggles to adapt to his role as mentor to the New Mutants, Magneto reflects on his past as a villain and what it means for his future, all while sharing his perspective from his Marvel Comics debut in 'X-Men' (1963) #1.
Groot
In Groot (2015) #2
After they get separated on their galactic roadtrip, Groot remembers how he met Rocket Raccoon and became his unlikely friend during their stint in prison.
Peni Parker & SP//der
In Edge of Spider-Verse (2014) #5
Following the death of her father, Peni Parker inherits SP//der in this harrowing origin story that also features the Daredevil of her world, as well as other heroes from across the Spider-Verse.