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Get your first look at a Marvel Wedding centuries in the making!

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Marvel’s merry mutants take center stage in this year’s Marvel’s Voices: Pride one-shot! Titled X-Men: The Wedding Special #1, this annual anthology celebrates Pride Month with stories crafted by incredible LGBTQIA+ talent and hits stands on May 29. Fans can preview the drama, action, and romance that awaits in a special preview of each of the five stories!

Join the X-Men as they come together to honor one of the most beloved and longest-lasting queer couples in comic book history—Mystique and Destiny! This landmark comic book special marks Marvel Comics’ first woman-to-woman wedding, and with a pair as complex as these two, you know there will be plenty of drama, secrets, and surprises!

From the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants to the Quiet Council, Mystique and Destiny have been steering the fate of mutantkind for decades. The Krakoan Age saw the long-awaited resurrection of Destiny, and after pivotal roles in the era’s biggest storylines, their love has never been more prominent. Before Krakoa comes to an end, fans and characters alike will celebrate the iconic pair by witnessing the renewal of their marriage vows!

X-Men: The Wedding Special’s spectacular main story will be written by X-Men mastermind Kieron Gillen, who’s penned some of the couple’s recent adventures in Immortal X-Men, and drawn by acclaimed artist Rachael Stott. In addition to new insights into Raven Darkholme and Irene Adler’s breathtaking 100-year romance, fans will get a glimpse at their original and never-before-told wedding and discover the pair’s secret motivations for hosting the event.

In the same tradition as the iconic Hellfire Gala and classic Marvel wedding issues like Fantastic Four Annual #3 and X-Men #30, X-Men: The Wedding Special #1 will be a wedding extravaganza with multiple stories all centered around a single night that will go down in mutant history!

Here are the other tales fans can look forward to:

  • A Betsy Braddock and Rachel Summers adventure by the writer who brought them together—Excalibur scribe Tini Howard! Joined by rising star Phillip Sevy, Howard pits the hot new couple against the Omniversal Majestrix, Opal Luna Saturnyne! Just about everyone in the Marvel Universe is invited to the vow renewal…except for Saturnyne. And she’s not happy. But why is she taking it out on Betsy and Rachel?
  • Writer Tate Bombal and artist Emilio Pilliu make their Marvel Comics debut with a touching and action-packed story starring Wolverine! Logan has a long—and bloody—history with Mystique and tasks Anole, Pixie, Indra, and Bling! with finding her the perfect gift. On a whirlwind journey that takes them from the Savage Land to Limbo, they’ll learn a valuable lesson about the importance of queer representation.
  • It’s her mothers’ big day, and Rogue has entrusted their favorite son-in-law with their wedding bands. But can Gambit stay out of trouble long enough to deliver them? Find out in this story about one of mutantkind’s most complicated families by two Marvel Comics newcomers, writer Wyatt Kennedy and artist Jenn St. Onge. 
  • Mystique and Destiny receive some pre-marriage psychic counseling courtesy of Emma Frost! See how the inspiring love of two former villains holds up against a telepathic onslaught of hard truths in this twisty tale by writer Yoon Ha Lee in his exciting Marvel Comics debut alongside acclaimed artist Stephen Byrne!

Check out all four stunning covers from Jan Bazaldua, Russell Dauterman, Jessica Fong, and Lucian Vecchio along with new preview art and preorder X-Men: The Wedding Special #1 at your local comic shop today!

X-Men: The Wedding Special reveals the secrets behind Mystique and Destiny’s eternal love story!

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Marvel’s merry mutants take center stage in this year’s Marvel’s Voices: Pride one-shot! X-Men: The Wedding Special reveals the secrets behind Mystique and Destiny’s eternal love story! #1, this annual anthology celebrates Pride Month with stories crafted by incredible LGBTQIA+ talent and hits stands on May 29.

Join the X-Men as they come together to honor one of the most beloved and longest-lasting gay couples in comic book history—Mystique and Destiny! This landmark comic book special marks Marvel Comics’ first woman-to-woman wedding, and with a pair as complex as these two, you know there will be plenty of drama, secrets, and surprises!

From the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants to the Quiet Council, Mystique and Destiny have been steering the fate of mutantkind for decades. The Krakoan Age saw the long-awaited resurrection of Destiny, and after pivotal roles in the era’s biggest storylines, their love has never been more prominent. Before Krakoa comes to an end, fans and characters alike will celebrate the iconic pair by witnessing the renewal of their marriage vows!

X-Men: The Wedding Special main story will be written by X-Men mastermind Kieron Gillen, who’s penned some of the couple’s recent adventures in Immortal X-Men, and drawn by acclaimed artist Rachael Stott. In addition to new insights into Raven Darkholme and Irene Adler’s breathtaking 100-year romance, fans will get a glimpse at their original and never-before-told wedding and discover the pair’s secret motivations for hosting the event.

In the same tradition as the iconic Hellfire Gala and classic Marvel wedding issues like Fantastic Four Annual #3 and X-Men #30, X-Men: The Wedding Special #1 will be a wedding extravaganza with multiple stories all centered around a single night that will go down in mutant history!

Here are the other tales fans can look forward to:

  • A Betsy Braddock and Rachel Summers adventure by the writer who brought them together—Excalibur scribe Tini Howard! Joined by rising star Phillip Sevy, Howard pits the hot new couple against the Omniversal Majestrix, Opal Luna Saturnyne! Just about everyone in the Marvel Universe is invited to the vow renewal…except for Saturnyne. And she’s not happy. But why is she taking it out on Betsy and Rachel?
  • Writer Tate Bombal and artist Emilio Pilliu make their Marvel Comics debut with a touching and action-packed story starring Wolverine! Logan has a long—and bloody—history with Mystique and tasks Anole, Pixie, Indra, and Bling! with finding her the perfect gift. On a whirlwind journey that takes them from the Savage Land to Limbo, they’ll learn a valuable lesson about the importance of queer representation.
  • It’s her mothers’ big day, and Rogue has entrusted their favorite son-in-law with their wedding bands. But can Gambit stay out of trouble long enough to deliver them? Find out in this story about one of mutantkind’s most complicated families by two Marvel Comics newcomers, writer Wyatt Kennedy and artist Jenn St. Onge. 
  • Mystique and Destiny receive some pre-marriage psychic counseling courtesy of Emma Frost! See how the inspiring love of two former villains holds up against a telepathic onslaught of hard truths in this twisty tale by writer Yoon Ha Lee in his exciting Marvel Comics debut alongside acclaimed artist Stephen Byrne!

Brian Michael Bendis and Stephen Byrne’s Joy Operations returns for a new chapter

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Brian Michael Bendis and Stephen Byrne continue their hit creator-owned series in the upcoming Joy Operations ll. Bendis will write the series with art by Byrne. Issue #1 will also feature a variant cover by Minor Threats artist Scott Hepburn.

The JOY operation is back! That means Joy Corrigan and Hampton are back! They are two of the greatest en vois in the world presented in this fast-paced, fiercely ambitious sci-fi odyssey. They now share the same body and the credit for saving the entire world from the broken trust technology… and the blame.  It’s 55 years from right now. Joy was an en voi–a special agent of the Jonando Trust. Trusts are corporate-owned cities that are the centerpiece of modern society. She rights wrongs for the trust. Because of the joy operation that saved the world, Joy now lives with fellow en voi Hampton inside her head. Joy and Hampton try to embrace their ‘new life’ together. They re-enter society… and Joy’s marriage. They try to re-establish a connection in a new trust, but many people in the world blame Joy for what happened. The joy operation has an enemies list! 

Joy Operations ll #1 (of 4) arrives in comic shops on June 19, 2024. It is now available to preorder at your local comic shop for $4.99.

Preview: Nightwing #109

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Nightwing #109

(W) Tom Taylor (A) Stephen Byrne
In Shops: Dec 19, 2023
SRP: $4.99

THE DRAMATIC CONCLUSION TO NIGHTWING’S PIRATE QUEST! Nightwing learns the truth behind the secret pirate society, and his relationship with Bea Bennett changes forever. Plus, an all-new adventure begins in the backups. What’s going on with Beast Boy, and why is everyone turning into animals? The tie-in to Beast World, the thrilling new event of the season, starts here.

Nightwing #109

Preview: Nightwing #108

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Nightwing #108

(W) Tom Taylor, Michael Conrad (W) Stephen Byrne, Serg Acuña
In Shops: Nov 21, 2023
SRP: $3.99

Amid Nightwing’s investigation of the mystery behind the secret society called the Hold and their connection to the origin of Bludhaven, Dick runs into his old flame Bea Bennett! Is Bea back to confront Nightwing for some closure, or is she somehow related to the secret pirate society?

Nightwing #108

Preview: Nightwing #107

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Nightwing #107

(W) Tom Taylor, Michael Conrad (A) Stephen Byrne, Serg Acuña
In Shops: Oct 17, 2023
SRP: $4.99

JUMP ON BOARD THE EISNER AWARD-NOMINATED SERIES! Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate’s life is not for Nightwing! When Nightwing’s investigation into who left the vault under his name leads him to discover a mysterious group behind the Hold, his past come back to haunt him in the form of the Hold’s leader…

Nightwing #107

Preview: Nightwing #106

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Nightwing #106

(W) Tom Taylor, Michael Conrad (A) Stephen Byrne, Serg Acuña
In Shops: Sep 19, 2023
SRP: $3.99

NIGHTWING GOES NAUTICAL! Sail the high seas with Nightwing and Batgirl as they journey across the ocean in search of the Hold’s secret society that dates back to when Bludhaven was founded. We saw previously in Nightwing #99 that the Hold’s vault held several safes…and here we’ll find out there has always been one left for Nightwing.

Nightwing #106

Get a first look at Marvel’s Voices: Pride #1

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Marvel’s Voices: Pride #1, the annual one-shot that celebrates LGBTQIA+ characters and creators, returns this June!

The groundbreaking anthology will continue its tradition of bringing the spirit of Pride Month to your local comic shop with a dazzling and diverse collection of tales, all brought together by an incredible lineup of new and established talent. Now in its third year, Marvel’s Voices: Pride #1 will once again elevate and spotlight characters from all walks of life and identities in stories ranging from heartfelt and inspiring to action-packed and exhilarating!

In addition to favorites like Black Cat, Hulkling, and Wiccan, this year’s one-shot will up the ante with a multitude of exciting character debuts and lead-in stories to upcoming titles! The 2021 and 2022 Marvel’s Voices: Pride introductions of Somnus and Escapade sent shockwaves through the Marvel Universe before appearing in titles like Marauders and New Mutants. You won’t want to miss who’s next to take their place in the Marvel mythos! Fans from every arc of the rainbow and True Believers everywhere are invited to see the future of Marvel Comics in 2023’s Marvel’s Voices: Pride #1.

Here’s what’s in store:

  • Writer Steve Foxe and artist Rosi Kämpe bring Gimmick, the breakout character from 2020’s Children of the Atom, to the forefront along with more fan-favorite X-Men students for a prelude story to DARK X-MEN, a new series launching during FALL OF X!
  • An all-new hero takes on the classic mantle of “Nightshade” to protect her Chicago community in a rousing story by writer Stephanie Williams and artist Héctor Barros. Fans can see her for the first time on superstar artist Phil Jimenez’s MARVEL’S VOICES: PRIDE #1 variant cover!
  • Join Felicia Hardy at New Orleans Pride where a score for untold riches pits her against the Thieves Guild in a story by writer Sarah Gailey and artist Bailie Rosenlund.
  • Emmy-winning TV writer Shadi Petosky (The Sandman) pens her first Marvel Comics story alongside artist Roberta Ingranata! Wiccan and Hulkling are on a much-needed getaway when the beloved couple finds themselves stranded. Luckily, they befriend an all-new super hero who lends a helping hand! Meet Lacie Lorraine and learn about her fascinating origins in a riveting journey across space and time.
  • The Spider-Verse’s most fabulous super hero is back to slay another day in an all-new Web-Weaver adventure by writer Katherine Locke and artist Joanna Estepand.
  • Author H.E. Edgmon (THE WITCH KING) and artist Lorenzo Susi introduces a wild new symbiote character: MUZZLE! See Spidey learn the hard way that this is one symbiote baddie you don’t want to mess with when he has a run-in with Muzzle and his crew of vigilantes!
  • Jumbo Carnation shows off his latest fashions in a story written and drawn by Stephen Byrne!
  • Writer Marieke Nijkamp and artist Pablo Collar smash the fourth wall with a romance story starring Gwenpool!
  • Plus, an introduction by Star Trek: Discovery actress Mary Chieffo, interviews, and more! 

Check out all the covers now as well as a sneak peek at interior artwork. Marvel’s Voices: Pride #1 hits stands on June 14.

DC reveals its Pride-themed variant covers

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Throughout its line of monthly comic books, DC will highlight Pride-themed variant covers on series that feature queer characters in regular and lead roles. This year, look for DC Pride covers on Steelworks #1 by Joshua “Sway” Swaby, Spirit World #2 from Jessica Fong, Green Arrow #3 by Luciano Vecchio, Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent #4 from Stephen Byrne, Superman #5 from W. Scott Forbes, Batman Incorporated #9 by Rosi Kämpe, Tim Drake: Robin #10 by Travis Moore, Poison Ivy #13 and Harley Quinn #31 are connecting covers by Claire Roe, Nightwing #105 by Yoshi Yoshitani, Wonder Woman #800 from Ted Brandt and Ro Stein, and Detective Comics #1073 by Amy Reeder.

  • Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent #4 by Stephen Byrne
  • Batman Incorporated #9 by Rosi K.
  • Detective Comics #1073 by Amy Reeder
  • Green Arrow #3 by Luciano Vecchio
  • Harley Quinn #31 and Poison Ivy #13 by Claire Roe
  • Nightwing #105 by Yoshi Yoshitani
  • Spirit World #2 by Jessica Fong
  • Superman #5 by W. Scott Forbes
  • Tim Drake: Robin #10 Travis Moore
  • Wonder Woman #800 Ted Brandt and Ro Stein

Devil Dinosaur’s friendsversary celebration gets interrupted in the Devil Dinosaur Infinity Comic

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DEVIL DINOSAUR INFINITY COMIC #1

Writer: Stephen Byrne
Artist: Arianna Florean
Colorist: Pete Pantazis
Editor: Lauren Bisom
4-issue arc launches on Friday, January 27

Devil Dinosaur’s friendsversary celebration with his bestie Moon Girl gets interrupted when Demolisher decides to crash the party. Can Devil save the day and prove he’s more than just a big scary beast, but a hero and a friend to all New Yorkers?

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