August 7th 2024.
Hustl., a popular retailer, recently made an exciting announcement for fans of Brooklyn hip-hop legend, The Notorious B.I.G. The store revealed that the iconic rapper will be featured on an official variant cover for Marvel's limited edition release of Deadpool & Wolverine: WWIII #3. The cover, which can be purchased at hustl.agency, showcases Biggie alongside the two comic book characters in a unique and eye-catching design.
Limited to only 3,000 books, the comic is a must-have for any fan of The Notorious B.I.G. and the Marvel universe. In addition, there will be a spotlight virgin variant of 1,000 books available for purchase. Elliot Osagie, chief strategy officer of The Notorious B.I.G. Estate and CEO of Benin City, expressed his excitement for the collaboration, stating, "Comic book culture and the storytelling of Biggie go hand in hand. The characters fit, the cultural intersection works, and fans love seeing the two worlds together. That's why we came back with another cover."
This is not the first time The Notorious B.I.G. has graced the pages of a Marvel comic. In fact, this is his second appearance on a variant cover, with his first being on a limited edition cover of DEADPOOL #1. "Biggie and hip-hop turned 50 this year," shared hustl. COO Keri Harris in November 2022, "so we at hustl. were absolutely thrilled to work with his team and Marvel to create this variant as our way of paying tribute to one of the greatest and influential hip-hop icons of all time."
In this special edition issue, Biggie makes an appearance as a peacemaker between Deadpool and Wolverine, seemingly breaking up a fight between the two characters on the streets of Brooklyn where he grew up. While Biggie is not a part of the story or series, his presence on the limited edition variant cover makes it a must-have collectible for fans.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Biggie's first release, "Juicy," from his debut album, Ready to Die. The rapper, known for his lyrical genius, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020 and his album, Ready to Die, was recently added to the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress. With his impact and influence still being felt in the music and now comic book world, it's clear that The Notorious B.I.G.'s legacy will continue to live on for years to come.
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