Miles Morales & Nightwing: A Disco-Themed Fashion Bridge Across 40 Years
Get ready to groove, because Spider-Man Miles Morales is sporting a totally rad 70s look, and it's a total flashback to Nightwing's original costume! It's all part of Marvel's big celebration for Dazzler's new solo series, and Miles' new getup is seriously making fans do a double-take.
Miles Morales, along with his fellow web-slinger Spider-Gwen, have traded in their classic costumes for some seriously Disco-fied looks, and Miles' new design is giving fans serious Nightwing vibes. It's a groovy redesign for a groovy time, all thanks to Marvel's mutant popstar Dazzler's upcoming solo series.
Artist Karen Darboe has created a "Disco Dazzler" cover for Miles Morales: Spider-man #23, written by Cody Ziglar and featuring art by Federico Vecentini. The cover shows a suave-looking Miles in a look that's straight out of Nightwing's early days.
After hanging up his Robin mantle, Dick Grayson became Nightwing. He debuted a new costume with a new moniker, marking a fresh start and a new era of independence. Nightwing's first costume was a big deal – it visually set him apart from Batman and represented a crucial step for the character.
Marvel is celebrating Dazzler's return with a slew of groovy variant covers featuring many of their most iconic heroes in dazzling 70s fashion. The covers are dropping in the lead-up to Dazzler #1 hitting shelves later this year.
Dazzler's new solo series, set during the X-Men's "From the Ashes" era, will put the spotlight back on the Disco-loving mutant popstar, Alison Blaire.
Miles Morales' Disco-Themed Costume: More Than Just a Glamorous Look
Nightwing's first costume was all about change – it symbolized Dick Grayson's journey to becoming a hero in his own right. And guess what? Miles Morales can totally relate!
The disco style has been a defining look of its era. Popped collars, exposed chests, and bell-bottoms have been relegated to the fashion graveyard. But Dazzler is bringing the style back, and these variant covers are proving that disco may not be as outdated as we thought.
During the 70s and 80s, other heroes rocked similar looks. Nomad, Steve Rogers' alter ego, sported a blue and yellow chest-baring design, and Black Lightning made his debut in 1977 with a strikingly similar style. But Nightwing's first costume was iconic, and it represented a crucial change for the character – a change that Miles Morales can connect with deeply.
Nightwing wanted to break free from the shadow of Batman and create his own identity. His costume was a symbol of his growth and his newfound confidence. While it may not be fashionable today, Nightwing's first costume was a powerful statement of independence.
Miles Morales has been through something similar. He's often compared to Peter Parker, both in the comics and in the real world. While both share the Spider-man name and powers, Miles' biracial background, spunky attitude, and personal life set him apart. His disco-fied look emphasizes his individuality and his confidence, just like Nightwing's first costume.
So, there you have it – Miles Morales and Nightwing: two heroes who, separated by time and comics universes, share a love for groovy 70s style and a desire to forge their own paths as heroes.
The "Disco Dazzler Variant Cover" Series
- Issue: Avengers #17
- Artist: J. Scott Campbell
- Release Date: August 7
- Issue: Daredevil #12
- Artist: Scott Godlewski
- Release Date: August 7
- Issue: Deadpool #5
- Artist: Annie Wu
- Release Date: August 7
- Issue: Doctor Strange #18
- Artist: Marguerite Sauvage
- Release Date: August 7
- Issue: Fantastic Four #23
- Artist: Ben Su
- Release Date: August 7
- Issue: Incredible Hulk #15
- Artist: Todd Nauck
- Release Date: August 7
- Issue: Uncanny X-Men #1
- Artist: Pablo Villalobos
- Release Date: August 7
- Issue: Amazing Spider-Man #55
- Artist: Luciano Vecchio
- Release Date: August 14
- Issue: Immortal Thor #14
- Artist: Lee Garbett
- Release Date: August 14
- Issue: Miles Morales: Spider-Man #23
- Artist: Karen Darboe
- Release Date: August 14
- Issue: Vengeance of the Moon Knight #8
- Artist: Giuseppe Camuncoli
- Release Date: August 14
- Issue: Venom #36
- Artist: Rickie Yagawa
- Release Date: August 14
- Issue: Werewolf by Night: Red Band #1
- Artist: Jeremy Wilson
- Release Date: August 14
- Issue: X-Factor #1
- Artist: David Lopez
- Release Date: August 14
- Issue: X-Men #2
- Artist: Olivier Vatine
- Release Date: August 14
- Issue: Incredible Hulk #16
- Artist: Edwin Galmon
- Release Date: August 21
- Issue: Scarlet Witch #3
- Artist: Jessica Fong
- Release Date: August 21
- Issue: Amazing Spider-Man #56
- Artist: Joelle Jones
- Release Date: August 28
- Issue: Captain America #12
- Artist: Elizabeth Torque
- Release Date: August 28
- Issue: X-Force #2
- Artist: Phil Noto
- Release Date: August 28
- Issue: Avengers Assemble #1
- Artist: Anand Ramcheron
- Release Date: August 28
