Marvel has announced eight "Stormbreakers" (think Young Guns from two years ago) of superstar artists they have signed as exclusives for some unknown period of time. These eight artists (presumably) will be at the forefront of their comics over the next year in various ways... so who are they?<br /><br />Coverage on Newsarama:<br />Marvel recognizes its next class of 'elite artists' as Stormbreakers<br /><a href="https://www.gamesradar.com/marvel-recognizes-its-next-class-of-elite-artists-as-stormbreakers/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.gamesradar.com/marvel-recognizes-its-next-class-of-elite-artists-as-stormbreakers/</a><br /><br />For the past 16 years, Marvel Comics has recognized their top up-and-coming comic artists naming them part of their 'Young Guns' program - and now, they have a new class of artists… and a new name.<br /><br />Eight artists have been named as the inaugural class of Marvel's Stormbreakers, spotlighting those who the publisher feels are "the next generation of elite artists in the industry."<br /><br />They are:<br />Pat Gleason, one of the rotating artists on Amazing Spider-Man<br />Josh Cassara, artist on X-Force<br />Peach Momoko, regular cover artist and subject of the 2021 book Marvel Portfolio: Peach Momoko<br />Natacha Bustos, previously drew Spider-Woman and Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur<br />Iban Coello, artist of the upcoming series Dark Ages and a rotating artist on Venom<br />Carmen Carnero, artist of Hellions and rotating on Miles Morales: Spider-Man<br />Juann Cabal, one of the rotating artists on Guardians of the Galaxy<br />R.B. Silva, upcoming artist on Fantastic Four<br />"This year's Stormbreakers embody pure talent and creativity that, time and time again, have shown us all there are no limits to what visual storytelling can do," Marvel Comics' editor-in-chief C.B. Cebulski says with the announcement. "We are continuously blown away by their innovative styles and by the power in how they capture the heart, humor, and humanity of our characters."<br /><br />Marvel has not given a reason for the name change from 'Young Guns' to 'Stormbreakers,' but the new name follows a similar situation in superhero comics. In Walt Simonson's Thor #339, Thor is beaten in fair battle by Beta Ray Bill and the latter attains possession - and the ability to lift - the Norse hammer Mjolnir. Bill feels regret over taking the hammer, and in a compromise, Odin creates another hammer, like Mjolnir, for Beta Ray Bill. Its name: Stormbreaker. <br /><br />This inaugural class of Stormbreakers has a range of experience levels, from a 20+ year veteran like Gleason to Momoko - who debuted relatively recently, back in 2018. <br /><br />"These eight artists have proven their unrivaled talent and passion for storytelling, and much like Beta Ray Bill, they are truly worthy of taking up the mantle as one of Marvel's Stormbreakers, the next generation of elite artists," Cebulski continued. "We can't wait to show you all what's next. And to all our Stormbreakers – take up your hammer!"<br /><br />Ma<br />...<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56Hcw9r5Ojg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56Hcw9r5Ojg</a>