Women of Marvel #[1]

Natasha Romanova, back in New York with a striking new look, challenges herself by confronting Spider-Man—only to be bested in battle, despite his clear illness. The fight reveals more than just skill; it hints at a deeper reckoning between two formidable figures.

In the heart of the African jungle, Shanna the She-Devil fights to protect the wild from ruthless hunters slaughtering elephants for their ivory. Flashbacks reveal her origins as Dr. Shanna O'Hara, a zoo environmentalist whose world shatters when she discovers the senseless killing of animals—prompting her to abandon her old life and become a fierce guardian of the untamed. With her two loyal leopard companions by her side, she stands against those who would exploit the wilderness, facing threats from the likes of Patrick McShane, Kula, Mbolo, Vole, and Zarg.

Carol Danvers arrives in New York to start her new role editing a women's magazine for J. Jonah Jameson, but she's soon distracted by unexplained headaches and blackouts. When a vengeful Scorpion targets Jameson, Ms. Marvel steps in to stop the attack—just as Carol struggles to piece together what’s happening to her mind.

Dazzler steps into the spotlight, trading her heroics for a stage as she auditions to launch her music career at a buzzing local disco. But when the Enchantress shows up to steal the spotlight—and the spotlight itself—Dazzler’s dream takes a dangerous turn. With the club owner’s choice hanging in the balance, tempers flare and magic flares, setting off a spark neither star expected.

In "The Hellfire Gambit," Storm and the White Queen trade minds in a high-stakes psychic duel, while the X-Men clash with the Hellfire Club in a battle that tests loyalty and control. As Xavier works to secure Kitty Pryde’s future, the line between ally and enemy blurs in a story where power, identity, and trust are on the line.

In "Madness," Rogue—mistaken for Ms. Marvel—takes a dangerous gamble, rescuing a former lover of Carol Danvers from S.H.I.E.L.D. custody in a bid to relive a past she never lived. With Colonel Nick Fury closing in and the shadow of the Hellfire Club looming, the line between identity and obsession begins to blur.

When the X-Women hit the mall to escape the aftermath of Inferno, their shopping spree takes a wild turn when Mall Security calls in the M Squad to track down a mutant mall rat throwing unauthorized light shows. Jubilee catches a ride back through Gateway’s teleport, but the night’s not over—especially with Lou Marcelli and Billy Sullivan keeping watch, and Billy just trying to get through it all.