by Paul Scheer
First published 2016
Nightcrawler teleports to a distant planet where he will compete for Earth in their most prestigious interplanetary sword fighting tournament. The blue mutant arrives ready to prove himself worthy against alien warriors from across the galaxy. He advances through the early rounds, his teleportation abilities and acrobatic skills serving him well against exotic opponents. But his confidence wavers when the tournament brackets reveal his semifinal opponent. Standing across from him in the arena will be Gamora, the deadliest woman in the galaxy and master assassin trained by Thanos himself. Nightcrawler must now face not just another competitor, but one of the most skilled fighters in the universe. His mission to represent Earth with honor becomes a test of whether skill and determination can overcome seemingly impossible odds.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, fantasy, action, comics
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, underdog
Setting: Earth
136 pages · Paperback · Marvel Enterprises