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Marvel’s Heroes Crash the Opening Scene of Star Wars in a new Star Wars | Marvel: Hope Assembles #1 Sneak Peek

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The “World Outside Your Window” and the galaxy far, far away collide this January in Star Wars | Marvel: Hope Assembles, a six-issue series by pop culture icon Kevin Smith and acclaimed artist David Marquez that marks the historic first-ever crossover between the Marvel Universe and Star Wars. Marvel has released an all-new preview of the highly anticipated debut issue, which will also be featured in the back of select Marvel titles over the coming months.

Darth Vader’s terrifying entrance. Princess Leia’s bold defiance. C-3PO and R2-D2’s desperate escape. Fans know these iconic opening moments of Star Wars by heart. Now, see what happens when Marvel’s heroes join the action! This new preview offers a first look at this groundbreaking crossover that sees the events of the original Star Wars film unfold on Earth-616, drawing Marvel’s greatest heroes and most daring villains into a story that has captivated generations.

Star Wars | Marvel: Hope Assembles will feature ongoing variant cover programs, with recurring themes across Covers A-F to bring greater clarity and consistency to the cover collecting experience. Additional variants may also be available beyond the ongoing programs. Marvel has also revealed Rafael Albuquerque’s Crossover Cover, featuring Darth Vader wielding the Marvel Universe’s most powerful artifact—the Infinity Gauntlet!

The themes for A-F Covers are:

  • A – MAIN COVER – The main series connecting covers by series artist David Marquez.
  • B – ALLIANCE VARIAN – Marvel heroes and villains join forces with their Star Wars counterparts in action-packed pairings.
  • C – BATTLE VARIANT – Marvel and Star Wars collide in impossible one-on-one showdowns.
  • D – A NEW HOPE VARIANT – Iconic moments from Star Wars: A New Hope are re-created with Marvel characters.
  • E – CROSSOVER VARIANT – Characters wield the legendary weapons, costumes and symbols of the other franchise.
  • F – RETRO VARIANT – New artwork channeling the unmistakable look of Marvel’s original Star Wars comic book run.
  • G – MARVEL HOMAGE – Legendary Marvel covers are re-created with characters from both universes.

Hope Assembles marks a historic milestone in Marvel and Star Wars’ shared legacy, which began with Marvel’s Star Wars #1 in 1977 and launched decades of groundbreaking comic storytelling. Now, as Star Wars celebrates its 50th anniversary, the two universes officially collide in the crossover fans have dreamed of for decades!

Darth Vader holding a glowing gauntlet with colorful gems, set against a dark background with a light streak pattern, featuring 'STAR WARS', 'MARVEL', and 'HOPE ASSEMBLES' text.
A comic strip scene featuring C-3PO expressing concern about the main reactor shutdown, with R2-D2 and stormtroopers in the background. The second panel shows C-3PO fearing destruction, while the third panel depicts chaos as blaster fire erupts near a door. The final panel suggests a sense of doom regarding Princess Leia's escape.
Comic panel featuring Iron Man in a red and gold suit interacting humorously with others, with explosions and energy blasts depicted around him.
A comic panel depicting a Star Destroyer ship moving over a city skyline.
A comic book scene featuring superheroes including Captain America, Thor, Black Widow, the Thing, and the Invisible Woman, running towards a line of stormtroopers. The dialogue includes humorous commentary about the stormtroopers from the Star Wars franchise.

Exclusive: Carnage Finally Takes Control of Jessica Drew! Check Out Alessandro Cappuccio’s Design!

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CARNAGE IS DYING TO LET LOOSE! After a bloody free-for-all against the Hangman and Tombstone’s lackeys, Spider-Woman wants nothing more than to steer clear of violence to prevent the Carnage symbiote from strengthening and taking control. But trouble has a way of finding Jessica Drew, even on the most run-of-the-mill P.I. work, and Carnage is dying to let loose.

We have the exclusive reveal of Alessandro Cappuccio‘s design variant cover of what Jessica Drew will look like when Carnage finally takes control!

Spider-Woman #3 is written by Dan Watters with art by Andrea Broccardo and a main cover by Ito and variant by Cappuccio. Spider-Woman #3 arrives January 27, 2027.

  • Illustration of Spider-Woman with elongated limbs and a unique costume, featuring shades of red and white, set against a light beige background.
  • Artwork of Spider-Woman in a dynamic pose, swinging through a city skyline at night. The background features a vibrant cityscape with a dramatic sky.

Preview: Star Wars: The Fall of Kylo Ren #3

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Star Wars: The Fall of Kylo Ren #3

(W) Charles Soule (A) Will Sliney

KYLO REN VS. THE KNIGHTS OF REN… AND SOMETHING FAR WORSE! SUPREME LEADER KYLO REN takes brutal control of the KNIGHTS OF REN just as a terrifying new threat attacks his flagship and proves impossible to kill!!! What deadly secret connects the KNIGHTS OF REN, a forbidden DARK SIDE ARTIFACT and an ASSASSIN DROID that keeps coming back stronger? Featuring ALLEGIANT GENERAL PRYDE, GENERAL HUX and the most dangerous dark side creation Kylo has faced yet!

Cover of Marvel's Star Wars comic 'The Fall of Kylo Ren' Issue 3, featuring Kylo Ren wielding a red lightsaber, with an intense expression. In the background, there are two additional characters, one wearing a helmet and the other appearing concerned. A crystal-like object is depicted in the foreground.
A scene inside the First Order flagship, Steadfast, featuring Kylo Ren and the Knights of Ren standing with Stormtroopers in a menacing posture. In the foreground, a figure appears to express disappointment.
A comic book panel depicting a tense confrontation in a futuristic setting. Characters include a leader with flowing hair and a woman with red hair, both confronting a group of restrained individuals. The scene illustrates a discussion about a past droid attack and the implications of their actions.
A comic book panel showing a tense conversation between characters, one with dark hair and the other with red hair and green eyes, set in a sci-fi environment. The characters appear to be discussing a threat posed by a robotic entity, with expressions of concern and urgency.

Preview: X-Men: Outback #5

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X-Men: Outback #5

(W) Steve Orlando (A) Stephen Segovia

I WANT MY MURDER TELEVISION! The world believes the X-MEN are dead, but all MOJO knows is that he’s lost his meal ticket! Desperate, Mojo debuts a new ratings smash… the MURDER VIDEO CHANNEL! Can the X-Men stop the murderous mayhem without revealing themselves? And how can LONGSHOT explain that CLIFFHANGER, Mojo’s Murder Video star… is his ex?!

Cover of Marvel's X-Men Outback comic issue 5 featuring a group of superheroes, including Storm, Wolverine, and Rogue, against a colorful background.
A promotional poster for 'X-Men: Outback' by Marvel Comics, featuring a sunset silhouette of Australian landscape with Marvel characters including Storm, Wolverine, Psylocke, Havok, Dazzler, Longshot, Rogue, and Colossus.
Comic panel featuring a superhero character in a yellow armor holding a futuristic weapon, in a chaotic urban setting with police officers and a police vehicle.
A comic book scene depicting a confrontation between characters, featuring a woman with long blonde hair and a black outfit, and two police officers in yellow jackets. The background suggests a dramatic setting with action elements, including a gun being fired.
A comic book page featuring characters in a bar setting, engaged in a tense conversation, with speech bubbles and dramatic expressions. The scene depicts a motorcycle parked outside, a sign for 'The Bar,' and characters debating music and respect.
A comic panel featuring a blonde character dressed in a black leather outfit and a jacket, holding a microphone and performing on stage. The background shows a lively crowd at tables, reacting to the performance. There is dialogue in speech bubbles expressing excitement and humor about the situation.

Preview: X-Men United #8

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X-Men United #8

(W) Evan Narcisse, Eve L. Ewing (A) Tiago Palma

FOLLOW YOUR HUNGER… The daywalker BLADE came calling at Graymatter Lane when his daughter, BLOODLINE, went missing… but as the X-MEN have helped to investigate, her disappearance has gone from suspicious to downright terrifying. Who’s behind a spate of recent deaths in Atlanta? Which mutants are to blame? And even more importantly — what previously unknown mutant conspiracy hangs above it all, pulling the strings?!

Cover of X-Men United #8 featuring two characters kneeling, one with a sword, and a figure standing in the background amidst a destroyed urban setting.
Comic book cover for 'X-Men United', featuring a title at the top and various character descriptions and credits. The background includes a blue grid design with elements related to the X-Men, such as the symbol and imagery indicating psychic abilities and community among mutants.
Comic panel depicting a group of superheroes discussing a plan in a London setting, with characters including Jubilee, Wolverine, and others interacting around a table.
A comic book page featuring characters discussing mutant transformations and security measures. One character, wearing a black jacket, stands with a chain attachment, while another engages cheerfully with fries in hand. Background characters express various emotions in a dynamic setting.

Preview: Uncanny X-Men #37

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Uncanny X-Men #37

(W) Gail Simone (A) Juan Frigeri

SOMBER STEEL VS. ADAMANTIUM! KILLER VS. KILLER!

After the shocking events of WILD RIDE, some of the UNCANNY X-MEN take a much-needed break to recover and lick their wounds, leaving the WOLVERINE to stand watch over them in their vulnerable state!

But the Hag, SARAH GAUNT, has a bone to pick with the survivors (an ADAMANTIUM bone), and will just one X-Man be ENOUGH to stop her bloodthirst for revenge?

Our most brutal story yet, CLAW VS. CLAW!

Cover of The Uncanny X-Men #37 featuring Wolverine facing off against a fierce, monstrous foe with white hair and claws, set against a dramatic background. Text includes 'Soul Deep Part One' and indicates a bonus digital edition.
A comic book panel featuring a conversation among four characters in a dimly lit room. One character with blonde hair and a blue outfit stands in front of three others, who are discussing an organization related to extraterrestrial studies. Dialogue bubbles convey their respective roles and a mission involving dismantling human experiments.
A comic book panel depicting a tense scene in a dimly lit corridor. Characters include armed soldiers confronting a monstrous figure with long hair and a flowing red garment. The soldiers display a mix of fear and determination as they strategize about their next move. Captions convey dialogue expressing urgency and concern over a potential escape.
Four figures suspended in a lab, connected to wires, with facial bindings and unsure expressions. A monitor displays a menacing face and text suggesting sinister intentions.

Preview: Punisher Showdowns: Black Widow #1

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Punisher Showdowns: Black Widow #1

(W) Tom Waltz (A) Greg Land

FRANK CASTLE CROSSES PATHS WITH HEROES OF THE MARVEL U!

In the first of an all-new series, a threat from a terrorist cell puts FRANK CASTLE on a mission to LAS VEGAS, where the BLACK WIDOW’s intel on a WOLF SPIDER operative will set them all on a bullet-riddled collision course! But will PUNISHER and BLACK WIDOW see eye to eye, or is this eye-for-an-eye going to leave bodies in their wake?! The Punisher’s one-man war on the guilty crosses paths with other denizens of the Marvel Universe with explosive and unexpected results in THE PUNISHER SHOWDOWNS!

Comic cover featuring The Punisher and Black Widow in an action pose, with The Punisher aiming a weapon and Black Widow positioned dynamically in a black suit. Background includes casino elements like playing cards and dice.
Comic book cover for 'The Punisher Showdowns: Black Widow' featuring Natasha Romanoff, with details about the story and creators listed.
Comic book scene depicting a tense standoff with two characters engaging in a shootout, one aiming a sniper rifle while the other holds a handgun. Action sound effects are illustrated prominently, emphasizing the violence.
A dynamic comic book panel depicting a fight scene between two characters, one delivering a kick while the other is armed with a gun. Dialogue balloons convey tension and action, featuring phrases like 'Stupid American!' and 'You die now.' The final panel hints at a surprise twist with a character saying 'Hello, Frank...' as another character lies incapacitated.
A comic book illustration of Black Widow (Natasha Romanoff), wearing a black bodysuit with a signature belt, standing in a dynamic pose with a determined expression, set against a nighttime backdrop with tropical plants and water.

Preview: Miles Morales: Spider-Man #3

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Miles Morales: Spider-Man #3

(W) Bryan Hill (A) Valentine De Landro, Nico Leon

SPIDER-MAN made a mistake. He got in the way. Now Jeff Morales’ past isn’t just back to haunt him. Miles’ friends and family could all end up as collateral. Jeff may be complicit in this villain’s rise… but what role did the Kingpin of Crime play? And how can Spidey hope to stop a foe who can mess with Miles’ own uncanny spider-powers?!

Comic book cover featuring Miles Morales as Spider-Man in an action pose, swinging through a city with debris flying around.
Image featuring the cover of 'Miles Morales: Spider-Man' video game, showing characters and a storyline overview. Includes a character select section with images of Spider-Man, Ganke Lee, Jeff Morales, Valentina Liudvenko, and the antagonist Revenant. Lists creators like Bryan Hill and Nico Leon.
A comic book scene depicting a character in a helmet and armor standing over rubble with a defeated figure in the foreground. The character appears menacing, with a speech bubble stating, 'You're not dead. That's inconvenient.'
A comic book panel featuring two characters in an intense confrontation. One character, dressed in a Spider-Man suit, displays a fearful expression, while the other, a muscular figure, threatens him with a glowing hand. The surrounding dialogue hints at a struggle between them.
A conversation between two people in a kitchen setting, one man visibly troubled, while the woman listens attentively. The kitchen is modern with a red patterned wall and a variety of kitchen items visible.

Preview: Marvel Zombies: War Zone #2

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Marvel Zombies: War Zone #2

(W) Tom Waltz (A) Jaime Infante

ENTER THE DRAGON AND DESCEND INTO HELL AS THE HUNGER TAKES HARLEM! As a bruised and beaten PUNISHER makes his way down Manhattan towards the source of the Zombie outbreak, his journey puts him on a collision course with none other than LUKE CAGE and IRON FIST! But when the DAUGHTERS OF THE DRAGON join the fray, Frank Castle discovers that he might have bitten off more than he can chew. As the city continues to descend into chaos and warfare, Frank will have to prove just why his bite is worse than his bark if he’s got any hope of surviving THE HUNGER!

Cover of Marvel Zombies: War Zone #2 featuring The Punisher fighting off zombies in a dark alley.
Cover page of Marvel Zombies: War Zone comic, featuring a dark, gritty design with red and black colors, showcasing the title and information about the creative team including writers, artists, and editorial staff.
Comic panel depicting a dynamic action scene in Harlem, New York City, featuring characters engaged in combat with explosions and weaponry.
A comic book page featuring two characters exchanging dialogue amidst a chaotic scene. One character is armed and appears to be in a tense situation with explosions and gunfire in the background, while the other character reacts with disdain. The artwork is colorful and dynamic, showcasing action and emotion through illustrated panels.
A comic book page featuring a dialogue between characters discussing a violent encounter, with one character showing signs of injury and another preparing to intervene. The scene is tense and action-oriented, highlighting themes of morality and justice.
A comic book scene set in Fisk Tower, Midtown, Manhattan, depicting a well-dressed man with a bald head sitting at a table with a glass of wine and a plate of food, showing tense interactions with another character off-screen.

Preview: Iron Man: Racing Towards Doom #1

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Iron Man: Racing Towards Doom #1

(W) Ethan Sacks (A) Greg Land

FEEL THE NEED FOR SPEED: MARVEL STYLE!

When high-speed tech collides with worldshaking danger, IRON MAN must take the lead! ATLASSIAN WILLIAMS F1 TEAM star drivers CARLOS SAINZ and ALEX ALBON face a LATVERIAN threat on and off the track. But at the finish line, DOCTOR DOOM waits, and he’s playing for keeps!!! Also starring BLACK WIDOW and CAPTAIN AMERICA: SAM WILSON.

Cover of 'Iron Man: Racing Towards Doom' comic featuring Iron Man, Dr. Doom, and a female character in a racing context with two blue race cars.
Promotional poster for 'Iron Man: Racing Towards Doom' featuring the title and credits, including writer Ethan Sacks and cover artist Phil Noto.
A comic page depicting a racing scene with a car speeding past the finish line, celebrating drivers spraying champagne on a podium, and a character in a green cloak observing the event while casting a spell.
A lively social gathering scene featuring a party with people mingling and holding drinks, set against a backdrop with the 'Williams F1 Team' logo. One character, resembling a racer, is seen smiling and interacting with others. A tiger is present beside another character, creating a playful yet edgy atmosphere.
A comic book page featuring a scene at a party with a tiger, a man reacting to the tiger, and a woman with red hair performing a kick. The panel includes speech bubbles with dialogue, showcasing an action-packed moment.
A comic book panel depicting a tense scene where a character with a robotic face and a countdown timer is running, surrounded by surprised onlookers. Iron Man's helmet is seen in a suitcase, with an alarm beeping, indicating urgency. Another character expresses concern, emphasizing the need for immediate action as an explosion occurs in the background.
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