New Marvel vs. Capcom covers celebrate Bengus’ iconic video game designs

New variant comic covers themed around Wonder vs. Capcom are celebrating Bengus‘ Iconic video game designs. It’s been a great year for fans of the legend Wonder vs. Capcom Franchise. The Wonder vs. Capcom Fighting CollectionAvailable now from Capcom, it features some of the most popular games in the series, with the potential for new games in the future. Now, to get fans excited for its release, Marvel has teamed up with Bengus to bring their iconic designs to various comic covers.

According to WonderDecember will see the release of 11 new variant covers that will feature the designs of various Marvel characters as they appeared in the original Wonder vs. Capcom Franchise. These variants feature artwork by Bengus, who was the mind behind the character designs in the classic games.

The artwork beautifully recreates what made the translation of the heroes to pixels so appealing to long-time fans, with bright colors and comic-accurate looks with just enough details tweaked to make them feel at home in the Capcom universe.

Bengus’ iconic designs show Marvel’s heroes at their best

What’s exciting about the variant covers is how much detail is packed into each design. Bengus understood the restrictions that would come with translating their artwork to arcade game pixelation, and put as much detail into each one as they could to make sure their vision came through. The result was an impressive range of designs that emphasized the colorful nature of comic book stories while feeling like they belonged in the world of Street Fighter.

Each variant cover beautifully recreates the vision of Bengus with various 90s looks that will be nostalgic for gamers and comic book readers alike.. Some of the most impressive include Wolverine’s appearance with the enlarged wings on his mask to make him stand out more, Rogue’s shortened haircut to prepare her for her next bout, and Spider-Man with his iconic thin spider logo. ;

Each variant will be released throughout December alongside their respective franchises, making a perfect holiday gift for fans of the series.

Wonder needed to dress in the crossover aspect more

While Bengus’ designs make for some pretty cool covers for upcoming Marvel releases, one can’t help but notice that there was a huge missed opportunity when creating the covers. The crossover element between Marvel’s heroes and Capcom’s roster is what makes the franchise not only beloved but also fun. By omitting the Capcom fighters that would interact with the Marvel Universe, these variants only feel half-complete. While it’s understandable that Marvel would want the covers to focus on the designs Bengus made for the characters, including at least one new variant for a Avengers Title featuring the entire line-up on both sides would have gone a long way.

Regardless, the upcoming collection of variant covers is still an exciting release for fans who grew up with the series. It’s a perfect capper to a huge year for the iconic game franchise, as its future remains bright. Bengus‘ Colorful artwork was a major reason the games took off, and having the iconic images on the covers of related comics is a perfect way to showcase their timeless designs for any Wonder vs. Capcom Fan, young and old.

Look for these Wonder vs. Capcom Bengus variant cover collection this December from Marvel Comics!

Source: Wonder