a new iteration of the powerful juggernaut has emerged in the marvel comics landscape, specifically within the pages of marvel's voices infinity comic. this new figure, known as "kid juggernaut," is spearheaded by justin jin and presents a stark contrast to his predecessor, cain Marko.
cursed with the formidable strength bestowed by the crimson gem of cyttorak, kid juggernaut faces the daunting task of not only proving himself as a hero but also confronting a villainous legacy.
as justin jin navigates his nascent heroic journey, his path leads him to the newest avengers academy.
within this setting, he begins to understand the true essence of heroism and the internal fortitude required to resist corrupting influences. jin joon-sung, or justin, a korean-canadian teenager introduced in marvel's voices - a creation of writer anthony oliviera and artist minkyu jung - grapples with his destiny as cyttorak's latest chosen vessel.
his origin story, which details his acquisition of a fragment of cyttorak's crimson gem and his distinctive juggernaut attire, is further explored in the forthcoming kid juggernaut: marvel's voices, penned by emily kim with art from minkyu jung and michael wiggam. intriguingly, while the demonic entity cyttorak typically seeks out champions fueled by rage, justin embodies a spirit of kindness and gentleness, leaving his ultimate purpose with the ancient power yet to be fully revealed.
the legacy of the juggernaut: from villainy to heroism
the long-standing juggernaut, cain marko, who is the brother of charles xavier, had previously severed his direct connection to the demonic elder god cyttorak in the 2022 series juggernaut.
however, he managed to retain his extraordinary abilities through the crimson bands of cyttorak. for decades, juggernaut was a prominent adversary of the x-men. remarkably, during the krakoan age, cain underwent a significant transformation, embracing a heroic path and fighting in defense of the mutant nation of krakoa, despite not being a mutant himself.
this heroic evolution stands in stark contrast to cain's past actions.
during his tenure as a villain, cain marko callously murdered justin jin's grandfather, jin taiko, in new excalibur 15, in a bid to seize the juggernaut power for himself. this personal history imbues justin jin with a deep, intimate connection to the juggernaut mantle and a legacy he feels compelled to honor.
justin jin's emergence as juggernaut marks him as a hero from the outset, a direct counterpoint to cain marko's origins, setting the stage for a fascinating exploration of their divergent heroic careers.
kid juggernaut's integration into the marvel heroic ranks
the burgeoning hero, kid juggernaut, has already garnered the attention and admiration of established heroic factions within the marvel universe.
the x-men have reached out to him, expressing pride in his developing heroism. furthermore, prominent figures like miles morales and captain marvel have extended an invitation, recruiting him for the upcoming avengers academy team. the contrasting trajectories of justin and cain's heroic journeys promise to be a compelling narrative thread, highlighting the diverse paths one can take when wielding immense power.
a look at recent marvel comics highlighting queer representation
the "week in gay" segments from november and december 2017 offer a fascinating glimpse into the growing diversity within marvel comics, showcasing numerous characters and storylines featuring queer representation.
these updates highlight new book releases, character appearances, and significant narrative developments.
november 2017 highlights
- november 9, 2017: this week saw the release of 13 new books. notable entries include blood hunters 4, featuring white widow as part of the team, and kahhori: reshaper of worlds 1, a marvel's voices one-shot introducing an alternate version of loki.
the inclusion of an interview with devery jacobs, the non-binary actor voicing kahhori in the what if...? animated series, underscores a commitment to inclusive storytelling. negasonic teenage warhead 1, an infinity comic arc featuring the character meeting her new girlfriend yukio, also stands out, alongside supporting appearances from characters like deadpool, moondragon, phyla-vell, and dr.
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- november 16, 2017: key releases included captain america 15 with a loki appearance, conquest 3 featuring dracula and a version of web-weaver, and deadpool 8 with valentine vuong as a guest star. nyx 5 showcased anole, prodigy, and prodigy's new boyfriend dante.
psylocke 1 marked the beginning of kwannon's new ongoing series, written by alyssa wong, with cameos from viv vision and prodigy. venom 39 featured a past version of loki, while venom war: deadpool 3, naturally starring deadpool, included andi benton.
marvel meow infinity comic 22 also featured deadpool. it's worth noting that the avengers academy and house of harkness infinity comics had a skip week.
- november 23, 2017: this week introduced 19 new books.
avengers assemble 3 saw lightning and lightspeed defending civilian vampires, with a non-speaking cameo from hercules. exceptional x-men 3 centered on kitty pryde, with iceman making an appearance. venom war: it's jeff, a one-shot, starred jeff the land shark and tied into the "venom war" crossover, featuring america chavez, gwenpool, and fuse.
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- november 30, 2017: notable titles included amazing spider-man 62 with black cat as a supporting character, mystique 2 featuring destiny, and dazzler 3 with multiple man in a supporting role, described as at least semi-queer.
west coast avengers 1 included a non-speaking cameo by black cat.
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for digital comics, avengers academy infinity comic 21 spotlighted arnie roth, steve rogers' childhood friend, while avengers academy infinity comic 22 featured aaron fischer, kid juggernaut, and mysteriant defending the arnie roth community center from protesters.
relationship developments between justin and reporter marcus weatherell were also noted. marvel meow infinity comic 23 featured black cat.
avengers academy infinity comic 23 saw aaron fischer, kid juggernaut, and mysteriant defending the community center from hydra, with arnie appearing in flashback. marcus weatherell, escapade, and bloodline also appeared. marvel meow infinity comic 24 featured jackie ilrut from kelly sue deconnick's captain marvel run.
december 2017 highlights
- december 1, 2017: thanks were given to dermie for maintaining the thread.
- december 8, 2017: 16 new books were released.
avengers assemble 4 featured lightning, hercules, and lightspeed in action. conquest 4 included dracula. marvel holiday tales to astonish 1 featured a story spotlighting kitty pryde's early days with the x-men. miles morales: spider-man 27 had guest appearances from beisa, judge, and seua.
nyx 6 offered an unofficial crossover with the dazzler mini, with prodigy's boyfriend dante present, and anole attracting attention. ultimates 7 featured ultimate hawkeye, while x-force 6 included captain britain and askani. avengers academy infinity comic 24 brought back billy and tommy maximoff, with bloodline, escapade, and aaron fischer appearing.
it's jeff infinity comic 38 featured gwenpool.
- december 14, 2017: 16 books were released. amazing spider-man 63 featured black cat. dazzler 4 included guest appearances by anole and prodigy at dazzler's concert, an unofficial crossover with nyx 6, hinting at a future dazzler project.
deadpool team-up 4 featured deadpool and alternate universe versions of shatterstar and hercules. petpool: pool party collected infinity comics featuring dogpool, catpool, and mousepool. scarlet witch 7 had speed and wiccan as guest stars, with the breakup between tommy and david acknowledged.
astonishing x-men infinity comic 2 featured prodigy and anole. avengers academy infinity comic 25 focused on bloodline, escapade, and young billy and tommy, teasing tommy's power potential.
- december 15, 2017: a discussion arose regarding phil coulson becoming the new avatar of death and its implications for marlo chandler, who previously held the role.
the question of whether they would share the responsibility or if coulson's new position would relieve marlo was raised. it was noted that a potential confrontation between them, reminiscent of 60s or 70s narratives, was unlikely to be explored soon given the existing cast of the infinity watch book.
- december 21, 2017: 15 new books were released.
alligator loki holiday special 1 was a physical printing of 'season 2' of the alligator loki infinity comic, including a new christmas story and various cameos. blood hunters 5 featured white widow.
these weekly roundups illustrate a deliberate effort by marvel comics to expand its narrative horizons and incorporate a broader spectrum of identities and relationships, enriching the comic book universe for a diverse readership.