The romantic relationship between Betsy and Rachel Summers will continue to grow, writer Tini Howard tells EW.
Betsy Braddock has had a big year.
Betsy didn’t just succeed in that quest;she also finally embraced her romantic feelingsfor Rachel Summers.
The cover of ‘Betsy Braddock: Captain Britain’ #1 by Erica D’Urso.Erica D’Urso for Marvel
“Knights was what I called Betsy’sThe Witcherphase.
She was in her cool leather, she was kicking ass,” Howard says.
Some people don’t want you to wear that title.
Betsy and Rachel fight dinosaurs in ‘Betsy Braddock: Captain Britain’ #1.Vasco Georgiev for Marvel
So if you’re gonna wear it, you have to be here to defend it.'
Luckily, she’s got allies.
“They’re staying together.
Betsy Braddock and Rachel Summers are high-flying girlfriends in ‘Betsy Braddock: Captain Britain’ by Tini Howard and Vasco Georgiev.Vasco Georgiev for Marvel
So it’s really important to balance that stress.
That’s a very Betsy thing, to think ‘maybe I don’t deserve this.'”
Howard continues, “Rachel’s coming from a very different place.
Betsy and Rachel fight dinosaurs in ‘Betsy Braddock: Captain Britain’ #1.Vasco Georgiev for Marvel
“I just simply couldn’t help myself,” Howard says.
That visual of her as Captain Britain is so powerful.
Wouldn’t someone want that?”
Betsy navigates the media in ‘Betsy Braddock: Captain Britain.'.Vasco Georgiev for Marvel
Betsy Braddock: Captain Britain#1 hits stores in February.
Captain Britain and Captain Carter cross paths on the cover of ‘Betsy Braddock: Captain Britain’ #2 by Erica D’Urso.Erica D’Urso for Marvel
