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Abrams ComicArts and Marvel announce Thor: Behemoth of the Black Moon by Eric Powell and Marvels: The Novelization by Steve Darnall and Alex Ross

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Abrams ComicArts and Marvel have announced two new publishing projects set for release in May 2026: Thor: Behemoth of the Black Moon, an original graphic novel by Eric Powell, and Marvels: The Novelization by Steve Darnall, with new illustrations by Alex Ross.

Thor: Behemoth of the Black Moon is part of the Marvel Arts line, a publishing initiative curated by Alex Ross and edited by Charles Kochman, editor-in-chief of Abrams ComicArts. Each title is a self-contained work shaped by the voice and style of the creator behind it.

Eric Powell, creator of the Eisner Award–winning series The Goon, brings his distinct blend of myth, mood, and grit to the world of Asgard. In this new story, the God of Thunder must confront the dark legacy of his father, Odin, and face the consequences of a past that refuses to stay buried. Powell’s work has been celebrated for its emotional depth, striking visuals, and storytelling that bridges genre fiction and mythology, making this an ideal entry in the Marvel Arts line.

Marvels: The Novelization is a collaboration between Marvel and Abrams ComicArts. It is the first-ever prose adaptation of the ground breaking, award-winning 1994 comic book series by Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross. Written by Steve Darnall and featuring a new cover, an afterword, and full-color and black-and-white illustrations by Ross, the novelization revisits the story of photojournalist Phil Sheldon as he witnesses the rise of super humans in the Marvel Universe from the streets of New York. This literary adaptation expands on one of Marvel’s most seminal works and offers readers a new way to engage with this iconic, original story.

Alex Ross and Steve Darnall talk Uncle Sam: Special Election Edition

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“Alex Ross’ work is really like outstanding community theater” – Steve Darnall and Alex Ross join me to talk about the rerelease of their groundbreaking policital graphic novel, Uncle Sam as well as Alex’s Fantastic Four: Full Circle. 

“Timed for this year’s election, UNCLE SAM by Steve Darnall and Alex Ross makes its return after nearly a decade of being out of print. It’s a vibrant, hallucinatory tour of modern America—the story of a star–spangled, ragged vagrant named Sam who is guided by the voices in his head and his own fractured memories. Absorbed by history–traveling visions of America’s dark past, Uncle Sam struggles to remember his true identity and piece together the scattered clues of his own experiences in this deep and thoughtful look at America’s checkered past.”

Alex Ross studied illustration at the American Academy of Art, then honed his craft as a storyboard artist before entering the comics field. His miniseries Marvels opened a wider acceptance for painted comics. In 1996 he produced the equally successful Kingdom Come for DC Comics. Ross is the writer/artist of the award winning Fantastic Four: Full Circle.

Steve Darnall first worked with Alex Ross on the Human Torch story that served as the inspiration for the award-winning 1993 series Marvels. Steve served as a consultant on the movie Being the Ricardos and Ken Burns’s documentary Country Music. He is also the editor of Nostalgia Digest magazine, and the host of two weekly radio shows dedicated to the golden age of radio. Nostalgia Digest

Uncle Sam is as amazing and thought provoking now as when it was first released decades ago

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Uncle Sam: Special Election Edition is a vibrant, hallucinatory tour of modern America—the story of a star-spangled, ragged vagrant named Sam who is guided by the voices in his head and his own fractured memories.

Absorbed by history-traveling visions of America’s dark past, Uncle Sam struggles to remember his true identity and piece together the scattered clues of his own experiences in this deep and thoughtful look at America’s checkered past.

Story: Steve Darnall
Art: Alex Ross

Get your copy in comic shops! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

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Alex Ross and Steve Darnall’s Uncle Sam returns after more than a decade with new cover by Ross!

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Abrams ComicArts has announced and revealed the cover of the August 6, 2024, publication of Uncle Sam: Special Election Edition by writer Steve Darnall and legendary international bestselling illustrator Alex Ross. The book features a striking new cover and afterword by Ross and a new afterword and an expanded illustrated essay on the history and iconography of Uncle Sam by Darnall. Out of print for more than a decade, the long-awaited reissue is a celebratory look inside the two-part comic book first published by DC’s Vertigo imprint in 1997.

Uncle Sam: Special Election Edition is a vibrant, hallucinatory tour of modern America—the story of a star-spangled, ragged vagrant named Sam who is guided by the voices in his head and his own fractured memories. Absorbed by history-traveling visions of America’s dark past, Uncle Sam struggles to remember his true identity and piece together the scattered clues of his own experiences in this deep and thoughtful look at America’s checkered past. Scripted by Steve Darnall and fully painted by Alex Ross, Uncle Sam returns in print just when it is needed most—in time for the 2024 presidential election—as a reminder of American ideals, the promise of our nation, and the democracy that is at stake.

Uncle Sam: Special Election Edition

Preview: Marvel #5 (of 6)

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Marvel #5 (of 6)

(W) Alex Ross, More (A) More (A/CA) Alex Ross
Rated T
In Shops: Feb 17, 2021
SRP: $4.99

The spectacular artist showcase of unbelievable illustrators continues! Gene Ha and Zander Cannon reveal an event-filled day in the life of Doctor Strange’s associate, Wong, Adam Hughes depicts Nick Fury’s final soliloquy at the end of the Second World War, and the Hulk and Wolverine do battle thanks to Mark Waid and Lucio Parrillo! All encapsulated in a larger story by Alex Ross, Kurt Busiek & Steve Darnall! No serious art-lover can afford to miss this series!

Marvel #5 (of 6)

Preview: Marvel #4 (of 6)

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Marvel #4 (of 6)

(W) Alex Ross, More (A) More (A/CA) Alex Ross
In Shops: Jan 27, 2021
SRP: $4.99

As Doctor Strange continues to contend with the machinations of Nightmare in the framing story by Alex Ross and Steve Darnall, a bevy of other creators lend their talents to stories from all across the Marvel Universe: Daniel Acuña spins a saga of the Deviants in the world of the future; Doug Rice and Hilary Barta explore the earliest adventures of Doctor Droom during the time of the Marvel monsters; and Mark Waid and Lucio Parillo pit the Hulk against a fighting mad Wolverine in a brutal painted saga!

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Preview: Marvel #3 (of 6)

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Marvel #3 (of 6)

(W) Alex Ross, More (A) More (A/CA) Alex Ross
Rated T
In Shops: Dec 23, 2020
SRP: $4.99

A quartet of visions of life throughout the Marvel Universe, curated by Alex Ross! Alan Weiss presents a lost tale of Namor the Sub-Mariner! The techno-organic Warlock lives again in a story by Bill Sienkiewicz! Scott Gustafson presents a look into the life of Rocket Raccoon! And the Golden Age Black Widow chooses a mate in a story by Ryan Heshka! All wrapped in an epic ongoing adventure by Alex Ross and Steve Darnall!

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Preview: Marvel #2 (of 6)

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Marvel #2 (of 6)

(W) Alex Ross, Steve Darnall, Dan Prereton, Eric Powell, Paolo Rivera (A) More (A/CA) Alex Ross
Rated T
In Shops: Nov 25, 2020
SRP: $4.99

Another artist extravaganza overseen by the master; Alex Ross! In this issue, the X-Men old and new grapple with the swelling of their ranks in a story by Dan Brereton, the Thing, Spider-Man and Doctor Doom contend for the most coveted object on the planet in a tale by Eric Powell, and the Vision pushes himself to the limit in order to save a life in an adventure by Paolo Rivera! All wrapped in a framing sequence painted by Alex and scripted by Steve Darnall!

Marvel #2 (of 6)

Review: Marvel #1

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When “Marvels” was first pitched by Alex Ross, it was an anthology series. Now, 30 years later, his vision is finally happening.

Story: Alex Ross, Steve Darnall, Frank Espinosa, Sajan Saini, Kurt Busiek
Art: Alex Ross, Frank Espinosa, Steve Rude
Color: Steven Legge
Lettering: Josh Johnson, Clayton Cowles, Steve Rude

Get your copy in comic shops now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

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Preview: Marvel #1 (of 6)

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Marvel #1 (of 6)

(W) Alex Ross, More (A) More (A/CA) Alex Ross
Rated T
In Shops: Mar 04, 2020
SRP: $4.99

Thirty years ago, Alex Ross had a vision of a new series showing the Marvel heroes in a way they’d never been seen before. The first realization of that idea became the blockbuster MARVELS – but today Alex finally brings about his original vision: An anthology of stories by unique, exceptional talents, many of whom are doing Marvel characters for the very first time. Over this showcase series you’ll see work by such artists as Adam Hughes, Bill Sienkiewicz, Dan Brereton and more, linked together by an overarching story by Alex and Steve Darnall.

This inaugural issue kicks it all off with superstar artists Frank Espinosa (Rocketo, Looney Tunes) telling an unusual Spider-Man story and Steve Rude (Nexus), teaming up with Kurt Busiek (Marvels, Avengers) for an Avengers story, framed by Alex and Steve Darnall (Uncle Sam, Marvels) presenting a tale of the dread dreamland Nightmare, and his threat to the entire Marvel Universe…and possibly beyond.

A once-in-a-lifetime assemblage of talent – you won’t want to miss a single page!

Marvel #1 (of 6)
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