Marvel Comics Reveals New Jubilee One-Shot

Just in time for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Marvel Comics revealed a new Marvel’s Voices one-shot. 

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This one stars Jubilee from the X-Men, and it will be written by Gene Luen Yang (Shang-Chi, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) with art by Michael YG (Iron Fist, Power Rangers Prime). This is going to have Jubilee teaming up with her long-lost cousin, and the full description reads: 

“JUBILEE’S X-CELLENT ADVENTURE!

Jubilation Lee always puts her life on the line for those in need – but for family? She’ll do anything! When the cousin she never knew is in sudden need of help, Jubilee tracks him down to save him! But Jubilee may find that her familial bonds aren’t as strong as she hoped! What secrets does her cousin hold? And what dangerous mutant power does he wield?! Join Jubilee as she embarks on a bombastic and life-altering journey of family, heart and heartbreak!” 

Now, Gene Luen Yang did speak to AIPT about the one-shot, and had this to say about it: 

“Many Asian Americans feel a certain amount of separation between ourselves and our cultural heritage. Sometimes, by confronting that gap, we learn something about who we are. That’s exactly what Jubilee is going to do in Deadly Reunion. She’s going to visit San Francisco Chinatown, a place that seems like it ought to be comfortable for her, but isn’t. 

She’s a really positive character. She dresses in bright colors, she’s always friendly, and she loves to joke around. Underneath all that, though, is real tragedy. She suffered unimaginable loss at a young age. That seeming contradiction, the happy exterior and the tragic interior, makes for a deep character.” 

Meanwhile, artist Michael YG mentioned this about Jubilee’s cousin: 

“I’m thrilled to have designed this new character. On the suit, the circular sound wave on his chest is his signature symbol, while the dots around him represent protecting the ones he loves with himself at the center. His resolute, unyielding gaze embodies his never-give-up spirit. I hope everyone will love this young man from Hong Kong, China.” 

Jubilee: Deadly Reunion #1 releases April 29th.