Warning: Spoilers for Imperial #1 and #2!Marvel unveilsStar-Lord’s new costume design, which includes his brand-new rocket boots. In both theGuardians of the Galaxytrilogy and in his Avengers appearances, theMarvel Cinematic Universe has showcased Peter Quillusing his tech to fly. By the thirdGOTGmovie, he trades his signature boots and mask to fly using Rocket Raccoon’s jetpacks he made for the team, but the boots return in the comics.
AIPT Comics offers a first look atImperial#2’s artwork, which includesa glimpse atStar-Lord’s new outfit and use of his high-tech rocket boots. Cover art by Marco Checchetto and variants by Roge Antonio, Gerard Parel, Skottie Young, Javier Garron, and W. Scott Forbes can be found below ahead of the comic’s July 9 release date.
In addition, a preview of the panels to come can be found below:
Finally, the collective pieces of art arrive with a press release statement:
The intergalactic order was fractured forever this week in IMPERIAL #1, the debut issue of the four-part event series that revolutionizes cosmic storytelling in the Marvel Universe! Written by visionary creator Jonathan Hickman, known for his redefining work on the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and the X-Men, and drawn by Iban Coello and Federico Vicentini, two of the industry’s most acclaimed artistic talents, IMPERIAL serves as the foundation for an entire landscape of new galaxy-spanning series and packed with bold developments for characters like Black Panther, Hulk, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Nova, and many more. Today, eager fans can see a never-before-seen preview of the next issue, IMPERIAL #2, on sale July 9, along with all six covers.
In IMPERIAL #1, tension and distrust spread across the cosmos after the startling assassination of various intergalactic leaders. In IMPERIAL #2, the fire of war are lit and there’s no turning back! As Nova and Star-Lord race to discover the truth behind these evil acts, a monumental conflict ignites between the Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda, the Shi’ar and more.
Star-Lord’s Latest Costume Features New Rocket Boots
Imperial #2 by Jonathan Hickman, Iban Coello, Federico Vicentini, and Federico Blee
The first issue ofImperialsaw Star-Lord watch his father, J’Son, murdered in front of the Galactic Council as a political conspiracy began to unfold. Along with J’Son, several leaders (including the Hulk’s son, Hiro-Kala) are assassinated either by mysterious poison or a sniper’s bullet.Star-Lord acquires help from long-time friend Nova to investigate his father’s death, as well as who could be orchestrating all of this turmoil. To best combat these assailants, Star-Lord is adopting a new costume for himself.
Star-Lord’s latest redesign is armored in a predominantly blue and white color scheme. It features gold-plated padding to the shoulder, forearm, and ankle areas, as well as the belt. Peter can also be seen sporting a gold visor for his eyes. Quill trades his signature full-facial helmet for a blue one that covers most of his head, save for the face. As far as accessories, the new suit features rockets beneath his feet that allow him to fly through space, proving all the more practical as he shoots at the opposition with two pistols in hand.
His New Costume Presents a New Change for Star-Lord
Star-Lord Asserts Himself as King to the Spartax Empire
It feels apparent that this new costume is meant to represent a new status quo for Star-Lord.With a sister falling ill and a father now dead, Peter has been appointed the King of his native Spartax Empire. Some have speculated that it could shiftStar-Lord to become a Marvel villain, but alternatively, it could rechristen him to become even more of a hero. Having access to the Spartoi race’s best resources could allowStar-Lordto help guard the galaxy in a new way, and to upgrade his technology better than it’s ever been before.
