Ultimate X-Men #3 (2024) – Tony Daniel 1:25 Incentive Variant Cover

Ultimate X-Men #3 explores the mysterious origin of Maystorm, the powerful new mutant identity of Mei Igarashi, as the strange and supernatural side of the new Ultimate X-Men universe continues to develop.

The issue reveals how Mei's ordinary life changes after she discovers her unusual abilities, including the transformation of her hair from brown to white. She also develops an admiration for a mysterious freedom fighter in Africa who possesses extraordinary storm-manipulating powers, helping shape Mei's identity as Maystorm.

This Tony Daniel 1:25 incentive variant cover presents a dramatically different visual interpretation of the issue. A determined young heroine charges forward in the foreground while a gigantic armored, skull-faced figure towers behind her. The intense pink, red, orange and blue palette creates a powerful supernatural atmosphere, while the oversized figure gives the composition an ominous, almost mythological feeling.

The cover is especially notable for collectors because it is the Tony Daniel incentive variant, one of several variant covers released for Ultimate X-Men #3. The 00316 UPC is specifically associated with the Tony Daniel cover.