Collecting all the Negasonic comics from Marvel Voices in one solid edition, check out Ellie Phimister’s recent adventures in Negasonic Teenage Warhead #1 by Marvel Comics!

NEGASONIC TEENAGE WARHEAD #1

Writer: Andrew Wheeler
Artists: Eleonora Carlini and Carola Borelli
Colorists: Britany Peer and Ruth Redmond
Letterer: Joe Sabino
Editor: Sarah Brunstad
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Cover Price: $6.99
Release Date: November 6, 2024

Previously in Negasonic Teenage Warhead: Ellie Phimister is a mutant with telepathy and precognition that developed over time. She was once a student of Emma Frost but died during a Sentinel attack on Genosha. After her appearance in the Deadpool films, she was adapted to resemble her movie counterpart with a rebellious attitude and an edgy personality.

A COMPLICATED STORY

Negasonic Teenage Warhead #1 opens with Ellie Phimister teaming up with Deadpool as his paid “friend” to hunt down the “Most Dangerous Game Society,” where they take on a host of Looney Toon-like villains. Later, they find themselves in pursuit of a dangerous pig. Suddenly, Negasonic has a vision that the world will end unless she sees a girl named Yuki and kisses her. She reaches out to Emma Frost for help, and Emma gathers some of the world’s greatest minds to assist.

After escaping the Time Variance Authority, Ellie learns that Yuki is in space. She returns to Genosha to confront her feelings about her past and recovers her mother’s jacket before heading off on her mission. Yuki, a mutant herself, is piloting a mech and battling a planet-devouring entity called Megasonic Endless Godhead. Negasonic realizes that this entity is destined to destroy the world because she cannot reconcile with her powers. She attempts to sacrifice herself but is ultimately prevented by her own abilities.

In the end, Negasonic slows time and takes Yuki aside. With all she’s learned, she finally accepts her powers, and she saves the universe by sharing a kiss with Yuki.

GREAT IDEAS

I went into Negasonic Teenage Warhead #1, knowing very little about the character, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much depth this interpretation of Ellie had. There’s a profound connection with someone afraid of their abilities as an exploration of imposter syndrome paired with unique representation. I love how the comic combines Ellie’s fear of power with her fear of commitment, distinctively developing the character’s depth. There’s also the added layer of her trauma from dying on Genosha and her need for a strong mentor, which she finds in Emma Frost. These elements create a compelling narrative for a character I didn’t initially take seriously. And there is something that really appeals to my sensibilities from the perspective of Emma Frost mentoring a kid who wants to ignore the world. As a college professor, I sometimes see this attitude within my students.

As a ’90s kid who’d scream My Chemical Romance in my room, I loved Negasonic’s character design. She’s visually striking on the page, holding her own next to Scarlet Witch, Deadpool, and Emma Frost. Great work from the artists here!

BOTTOM LINE: GREAT READ

I found this to be a phenomenal read. Initially hesitant to write this review, I was relieved to see the well-crafted comic. While some parts of the story are silly, the character’s depth surprised me. Negasonic Teenage Warhead #1 earns a solid 4.5 out of 5 stars. Excellent work!

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