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DC reveals Alex Ross variant covers for JLA/Avengers #3 and Avengers/JLA #4

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

This summer, DC Comics and Marvel Comics are rereleasing the historic 2003-2004 JLA/Avengers crossover by Kurt Busiek and George Pérez as a series of facsimile edition comics. DC has revealed an Alex Ross variant cover for Avengers/JLA #4, arriving this August.

The new Ross cover art is part of a two-piece connecting image created exclusively for these new facsimile editions and is an homage to George Pérez’s cover of 1983’s Comics Interview Special Edition #6. Marvel will publish the first half of the piece on JLA/Avengers #3 in July, featuring the Avengers, and DC will publish the other half on Avengers/JLA #4, featuring the Justice League. Together, the two covers connect to form a face-off between the iconic teams.

It’s the grandest Marvel and DC comics crossover of them all and an icon-packed event decades in the making! After years of anticipation, JLA/Avengers reunited acclaimed writer Kurt Busiek (Marvels) with his Avengers collaborator George Pérez—an artistic legend for both companies—to assemble every single member of Earth’s Mightiest and the World’s Greatest in one blockbuster book! Universes collide as the Justice League fights the towering Terminus and the Avengers face the awesome menace of Starro! Each team must undertake an epic quest on the other’s world, with the fate of both realities in the balance!

DC and Marvel will faithfully reproduce the original four-issue saga with classic trade dress, original wraparound card stock covers, and the full story as it appeared in 2003 and 2004.

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The Mortal Thor Faces a Trial of the Gods with the Fate of Asgard at Stake

Posted on May 7, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

In a world without a God of Thunder, lightning still strikes! This August, writer Al Ewing and artist Pasqual Ferry celebrate 800 issues of Thor with a special anniversary issue that pits Sigurd Jarlson, the Mortal Thor, up against The Serpent’s most heinous test yet. With the fate of the Ten Realms hanging in the balance and no superpowers or enchanted hammers to wield, Sigurd’s quest to prove himself worthy and restore life to the forgotten god of Asgard will set the stage for the third act of Ewing’s mythos-shaking THOR saga.

At the end of Ewing’s Immortal Thor, the God of Thunder met his fate and died as a sacrifice to power a spell by his sibling Loki. This spell saw Thor forgotten by those who knew him and the rest of the Asgardians seemingly forever severed from the realm of Midgard. But the story continued in Mortal Thor, as a new hero rose on the streets of New York City, a hero with no powers, just a determination to right wrongs—with a hammer. Seeking a normal life but forced to step into the fray, Sigurd Jarlson found himself beset by threats from Thor’s past including the vicious Donald Blake, aka The Serpent, and Mr. Hyde. Sigurd’s encounters with these villains have led him closer to uncovering the mystery tying him to the missing Asgardian God of Thunder, with a pivotal moment set to take place in August’s issue of Mortal Thor.

Mortal Thor #14/LGY #800 will also include anniversary stories from rising star writer Chris Condon and artist Jesse Lonergan, plus the return of fan-favorite Thor and Journey Into Mystery scribe Kieron Gillen.

AN ASGARDIAN MILESTONE: THOR #800!

The Serpent has trapped Sigurd Jarlson in the worst of all possible worlds for his greatest trial. Now, without even a weapon in his hand, he must prove himself worthy to enter the Realms of the Gods. Somewhere in the city, a man without even a hammer begins the ultimate quest…the quest for Thor!

Check out the covers for Mortal Thor #14/LGY #800 including the main image by Alex Ross, variant cover by Ryan Stegman, and interior pages by Pasqual Ferry below.

New Variant Covers Spotlight art from Marvel Dimensions, Alex Ross’ Upcoming Graphic Novel

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

This September, Alex Ross reimagines the Marvel Universe in Marvel Dimensions, an all-new graphic novel from Marvel and Abrams ComicArts as part of their Marvel Arts line, releasing September 1, 2026. Written and illustrated by Ross, the upcoming graphic novel follows the incomparable artist’s acclaimed work on Fantastic Four: Full Circle with an expansive, reality-shattering saga that includes beautifully painted depictions of Marvel heroes’ iconic origins and early stories. Starting in June, eighteen pieces of artwork from Marvel Dimensions will appear as stunning Variant Covers across select Marvel Comics titles.

Like Alex Ross’ hit Timeless Variant Covers, the new Variant Covers from Marvel Dimensions showcase Marvel heroes as the mythic legends they are! The collection includes classic group shots of the Fantastic Four, Avengers, and X-Men, as well as heroic character portraits, each realistically and dramatically captured by Ross’ singular and award-winning talent!

Preorder the Variant Covers from Marvel Dimensions at your local comic shop today and look for Marvel Dimensions in stores this September.

AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #1 VARIANT COVER FROM MARVEL DIMENSIONS BY ALEX ROSS – 75960621563800131
DOCTOR STRANGE #7 VARIANT COVER FROM MARVEL DIMENSIONS BY ALEX ROSS – 75960621125800721
FANTASTIC FOUR #12 VARIANT COVER FROM MARVEL DIMENSIONS BY ALEX ROSS – 75960621122701221
MORTAL THOR #11 VARIANT COVER FROM MARVEL DIMENSIONS BY ALEX ROSS – 75960621284201151
X-MEN #31 VARIANT COVER FROM MARVEL DIMENSIONS BY ALEX ROSS – 75960620920003131
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #31 VARIANT COVER FROM MARVEL DIMENSIONS BY ALEX ROSS – 75960621001503131
X-MEN UNITED #4 VARIANT COVER FROM MARVEL DIMENSIONS BY ALEX ROSS – 75960621443300461
CAPTAIN AMERICA #12 VARIANT COVER FROM MARVEL DIMENSIONS BY ALEX ROSS – 75960621146301221
INFERNAL HULK #8 VARIANT COVER FROM MARVEL DIMENSIONS BY ALEX ROSS – 75960621361000821
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #32 VARIANT COVER FROM MARVEL DIMENSIONS BY ALEX ROSS – 75960621001503231
FANTASTIC FOUR #13 VARIANT COVER FROM MARVEL DIMENSIONS BY ALEX ROSS – 75960621122701321
IRON MAN #7 VARIANT COVER FROM MARVEL DIMENSIONS BY ALEX ROSS – 75960621491400751
AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #2 VARIANT COVER FROM MARVEL DIMENSIONS BY ALEX ROSS – 75960621563800221
CAPTAIN AMERICA #13 VARIANT COVER FROM MARVEL DIMENSIONS BY ALEX ROSS – 75960621146301331
CIVIL WAR: UNMASKED #3 VARIANT COVER FROM MARVEL DIMENSIONS BY ALEX ROSS – 75960621471600331
WOLVERINE #23 VARIANT COVER FROM MARVEL DIMENSIONS BY ALEX ROSS – 75960620841802321
UNCANNY X-MEN #32 VARIANT COVER FROM MARVEL DIMENSIONS BY ALEX ROSS – 75960620917003231
DAREDEVIL #5 VARIANT COVER FROM MARVEL DIMENSIONS BY ALEX ROSS – 75960621282800521

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The 2026 Lake Como Comic Art Festival Announces More Perks including an Exclusive Silver Surfer Fine Art Print by Alex Ross With Every Entry

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

The Lake Como Comic Art Festival is just weeks away. The celebrated event will take place at the historic Villa Erba in Cernobbio, Lake Como, Italy on Saturday, April 25th and Sunday, April 26th with an opening reception overlooking the breathtaking lake and gardens on Friday, April 24th. The festival is a unique and intimate event that brings together elite collectors, industry luminaries, and art lovers for three days of original art, exclusive portfolios, VIP experiences, and cultural programming.

This year the Lake Como Comic Art Festival is excited to announce that all festival attendees will receive an exclusive Silver Surfer 11×17” fine art print by renowned artist Alex Ross and all VIP ticket holders will receive a Silver Surfer print, signed by Alex Ross. The Silver Surfer image will appear in his new book, Marvel Dimensions. Written and illustrated by Ross, Marvel Dimensions twists the Marvel Universe in ways readers have never seen before and will be available this September from Abrams ComicArts.

If you can’t make it to LCCAF this year, there will be a chance to win one of three Silver Surfer fine art prints signed by Alex Ross. Head over to AlexRossArt.com for details and to enter the online giveaway.

Alex Ross will not be in attendance at the Lake Como Comic Art Festival. Guests include: Alan Davis, Alexander Lozano, Alex Maleev, Alvaro Martinez Bueno, Andy Belanger, Brian Bolland, Carmen Carnero, Dani, David Mack, Dike Ruen, Dustin Nguyen, Elsa Charretier, Enrique Breccia, Enrico Marini, Esad Ribic, Frank Cho, Gabriele Dell’Otto, Gary Frank, Geof Darrow, German Peralta, J Scott Campbell, James Stokoe, Joe Chiodo, Jordi Bernet, Joshua Cassara, Juanjo Guarnido, Kevin Maguire, Laurence Cambell, Liam Sharp, Mahmud Asrar, Mark Brooks, Mark Raats, Matteo Scalera, Miki Okazaki, Monte Michael Moore, Olivier Vatine, Paolo Rivera, Patrick McDonnell, Pepe Larraz, Pepe Valencia, Pierangelo Boog, Rachta Lin, Riccardo Federici, Richard Case, Régis Loisel, Rick Leonardi, Sanjulian, Sara Pichelli, Scott Hampton, Simone Bianchi, Stanley Artgerm Lau, Sylvain Repos, Tanya Lehoux, Terry Dodson Warren Louw, and Yannick Corboz.

Tickets for the 2026 festival are available for purchase.

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Abrams Comicarts and Marvel announce Marvel Dimensions by Alex Ross

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Abrams ComicArts and Marvel Comics have announced Marvel Dimensions, an all-new graphic novel written and illustrated by Alex Ross, and lettered by Ariana Maher, that twists the Marvel Universe in ways readers have never seen before. This follows Ross’ award-winning national bestseller, Fantastic Four: Full Circle, and brings an entirely new kind of storytelling to the growing Marvel Arts line. It will be edited by Charles Kochman, editor-in-chief of Abrams ComicArts and Ross’ longtime editor.

Marvel Dimensions opens with a sweeping tour through the classic origins of Marvel’s most iconic characters. Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, Iron Man, Wolverine, and many others appear in dramatic, fully painted spreads that echo their earliest stories. A narrator describes each moment with confidence, guiding the reader through these touchstones of Marvel’s history. But as the story moves forward, the tone begins to shift. The voice behind the narration is not who the readers expect and carries a motive that slowly pushes the narrative somewhere darker and far more unpredictable.

Once this change becomes clear, the book expands into something larger and more surprising. Storylines twist in on themselves, characters behave in unexpected ways, and events ripple across the Marvel Universe with growing tensions. Ross uses the structure of the book to create anticipation and pull the reader deeper into a mystery that keeps widening. Every new sequence reveals another layer, building toward a final act that reframes everything that came before it. A bonus 32-page comic book is included that is pivotal to the storyline.

The Marvel Arts line was created by Abrams ComicArts and Marvel to give creators room to experiment with structure, format, and the visual language of superhero comics.

Marvel Dimensions shows how far that creative space can reach. Ross draws from across the Marvel Universe, including the Human Torch, Captain America, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, Black Panther, Phoenix, Wolverine, and the Avengers, building a story that feels both classic and completely new.

Marvel Dimensions will arrive from Abrams ComicArts in September 2026 and is available for preorder now. A limited quantity of advance copies will be available at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2026.

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Ultraman gets an Omnibus from Marvel in July 2026

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Japan’s mightiest hero rises with the release of the Ultraman Omnibus, publishing from Marvel in July 2026. Featuring the complete adventures of Ultraman from across decades of comic book history, the 800-page collection presents a thrilling vision of the pop-culture phenomenon that is Ultraman!

Discover how a young man named Shin Hayata merged with a mysterious hero from beyond the stars and gained the incredible ability to become the towering Ultraman – for three minutes at a time! Working alongside the United Science Patrol, Ultraman protects the Earth from monstrous creatures known as Kaiju – and is set on a multiversal collision course with Spider-Man, the Avengers…and Galactus! Plus: rare, long out-of-print classic comic-book adventures of Ultraman from the 1990s, a gallery of original Ultraman and Kaiju pinup art by top Marvel artists, and much more. Whether a longtime Ultraman fan or a newcomer looking to dive into the superhero’s incredible journey, this high quality, full color, hardcover omnibus is a perfect addition to comic collections.

The Ultraman Omnibus features stories by renowned comic book writers including Mat Groom, Kyle Higgins, Shigenobu Matsumoto, and others, in addition to an incredible assortment of rare Ultraman materials and artwork. Contents include:

An exclusive Ultraman 60^th Anniversary key visual specially created by Tsuburaya Productions for the book trade edition
Cover by renowned artist Peach Momoko for the direct market edition
An introduction by Starlight Runner Entertainment transmedia producer and Ultraman Connection Fan Hub favorite Jeff Gomez
The Rise of Ultraman #1-5
The Trials of Ultraman #1-5
Ultraman: The Mystery of Ultraseven #1-5
Ultraman x Avengers #1-4
The Fall of Ultraman #1, concluding the Marvel Ultraman storyline
Eight issues from the classic comic book adventures of Ultraman, originally released in the 1990s
Exclusive behind-the-scenes materials from the various Ultraman series from Marvel Comics, including model sheets and guides to the Ultra Heroes, Kaiju, Robots, Weapons & Vehicles
An Ultraman Superstar Gallery drawn from the Ultraman Card Game with spectacular pin-ups by top artists such as Alex Ross, Art Adams, Sean Chen, David Lopez, Davide Tinto, Reilly Brown, EJ Su, Bob Eggleton, Colleen Doran, Ray Lago, and Doug Wheatley.

Ultraman is a legendary giant from a faraway galaxy, who comes to Earth to protect us from giant monsters called Kaiju. He is aided by Japan’s Defense Teams, whose main purpose is to defend the Earth from monsters and aliens. For almost 60 years, Ultraman and his people, the Ultras, have been friends and guardians to humankind. Celebrating its 60^th anniversary next year, the Ultraman Universe first debuted in 1966 with the launch of the television series Ultra Q. Over the last nearly 60 years, the Ultraman franchise has spawned a record number of television series, films, video games, and more.

Retailing for $125, the Ultraman Omnibus will release on July 14, 2026 with the standard edition cover drawn by Ed McGuinness and a direct-to-market exclusive cover drawn by Peach Momoko.

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Preview: Peter Cannon Thunderbolt #3

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Peter Cannon Thunderbolt #3

This is it — the final showdown between Peter Cannon and the usurper who stole his legacy! The two masters of the Lightning Vessel face off in the memory-haunted mansion where young Peter’s childhood ended — and the survivor will claim the mantle of the true Living Thunderbolt, Destroyer of Death!

Warrior monks FRED VAN LENTE and JONATHAN LAU channel all their remaining chi into Peter Cannon Thunderbolt #3, immortalized with calligraphic covers by CAT STAGGS, EMANUELE ERCOLANI, and DANIEL SCALISI, as well as an historic Icon image from ALEX ROSS!

Preview: Peter Cannon Thunderbolt #2

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Graphic Policy Team

Peter Cannon Thunderbolt #2

As the last survivor of the cult of The Awakened, young Peter Cannon remained on the order’s abandoned compound after the mass suicide of its members, where he continued to train his mind and body to surpass their earthly limits.

Now, having mastered all of the Lightning Vessel techniques, he has returned to the world to confront the man who destroyed his life and built a worldwide empire on top of its wreckage — a man who, in a final insult, calls himself “Peter Cannon”!

But when the battle is joined, it’s the imposter with the army of supporters and the global network who has the upper hand — leaving the true Thunderbolt and his sole ally, Tabu, in a desperate race to survive the Destroyer of Death!

Comic book black belts FRED VAN LENTE and JONATHAN LAU continue their highkicking adventure in Peter Cannon Thunderbolt #2, featuring flawlessly executed cover art by REESE HANNIGAN, JONATHAN LAU, and DAVE ACOSTA, as well as a special Icon image from ALEX ROSS!

Preview: Peter Cannon Thunderbolt #1

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Graphic Policy Team

Peter Cannon Thunderbolt #1

Dynamite’s millionaire martial artist returns in this all-new action-packed reimagining from enlightened author FRED VAN LENTE (Die!namite) and ascended artist JONATHAN LAU (Space Ghost)!

As a child, Peter Cannon grew up in the secluded culture of “The Awakened,” a isolated movement blending New Age psychology, Tibetan Buddhism, extreme fitness, and other esoteric disciplines. But when a mass suicide wiped out almost all of the Awakened’s followers, an orphaned and abandoned Peter was left to find his own way in the world.

Now, years later, the last surviving member of a mysterious mystical order arrives in New York City on a mission of revenge. His target? The renegade master who destroyed his clan — Peter Cannon! But taking out the fabled Lightning Vessel of the Awakened is easier said than done — especially considering that Cannon’s mind-and-body-perfected moves can collapse time and defy death itself!

Featuring harmoniously honed cover art by ROBERT QUINN, JONATHAN LAU, and DAVE ACOSTA, each issue of Peter Cannon Thunderbolt will also include a special Icon cover from master painter ALEX ROSS!

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

Posted on September 26, 2025 by Graphic Policy Team

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.

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