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New Mutants #25 is a chapter of Vita Ayala's acclaimed run on the series, and the Vogue variant format brings a fashion-editorial aesthetic to Miguel Mercado's Unknown Comics exclusive cover — the virgin version presenting this distinctive treatment in trade-dress-free collector format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003eNew Mutants #25 Miguel Mercado Exclusive Virgin Vogue Variant\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Vogue-format, trade-dress-free Unknown Comics exclusive for this chapter of Vita Ayala's New Mutants run, featuring Mercado's cover artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e📋 Issue Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e✏️ \u003cstrong\u003eWriter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vita Ayala\u003cbr\u003e🎨 \u003cstrong\u003eCover Art:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miguel Mercado (Unknown Comics exclusive, Vogue virgin)\u003cbr\u003e📚 \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marvel Comics\u003cbr\u003e📅 \u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 18, 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e🎨 What Makes This Variant Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Vogue variant format applies a fashion-magazine editorial aesthetic to the cover art, creating a distinctive presentation that stands apart from standard or virgin formats in any collection. 🌟 Miguel Mercado's strong character and figure work translates beautifully to the fashion-forward Vogue format — his ability to render personality and style through character design makes him a natural fit for this aesthetic. 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