Peach Momoko Unveils Stunning Kimono-Inspired Variants for Iconic Marvel Characters

Peach Momoko is among Marvel’s newest talents, thanks to her acclaimed comic series Ideal X-Males, which recently showcased a link to Momoko’s Demon Days (which also connects to Marvel Rivals). In a similar vein to Demon Days, during which Momoko crafted her own interpretation of the Marvel Universe inspired by Japanese folklore, the writer/illustrator has designed 19 variant covers featuring Marvel heroes clad in their unique kimonos that reflect their iconic costumes.

“When I illustrated the Marvel heroes in kimonos, my intention was to have people simply enjoy the depiction of these heroes in kimonos as a fashion statement,” Momoko stated in a statement. “I aimed to move beyond a strictly traditional portrayal, so I worked to highlight the character of a superhero sporting a kimono in a laid-back manner. The overall aesthetic is minimalist, but I hope each cover conveys a sense of wabi-sabi.”

For those unfamiliar, wabi-sabi is a Japanese concept that embodies a simple, organic beauty that resonates with the natural essence of a subject.

Here is a gallery showcasing all 19 covers, followed by a list denoting which title each variant corresponds to, along with the character portrayed, all arranged by date:

March 5

• Moon Knight: Fist Of Khonshu #6 – Tigra
• Nyx #9 – Ms. Marvel
• Scarlet Witch #10 – Scarlet Witch
• Storm #6 – Storm
• Uncanny X-Males #11 – Rogue

March 12

• All-New Venom #4 – Venom
• Phoenix #9 – Phoenix
• X-Males #13 – Mood

March 19

• Avengers #24 – Captain Marvel
• Unprecedented X-Males #7 – Emma Frost
• Magik #3 – Magik
• New Champions #3 – Ghost-Spider
• Psylocke #5 – Psylocke

March 26

• Amazing Spider-Man #70 – Black Cat
• Daredevil #19 – Daredevil (Elektra)
• Amazing Four #30 – Invisible Woman
• Amazing Hulk #23 – She-Hulk
• Laura Kinney: Wolverine #4 – Wolverine (Laura Kinney)
• Uncanny X-Males #12 – Jubilee

Peach Momoko’s Ideal X-Males has been featured in the top comics of 2024.