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Queen in Black #1 gets a True Believers 20-Bag Display Box featuring 19 Blind Bags and an Exclusive Cover by Patrick Gleason

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Queen in Black by Al Ewing and Iban Coello is shaping up to be the comic book event of the summer, and the debut issue will hit stands on July 1 with all the excitement of the cosmic conflict contained in its pages thanks to True Believers Blind Bags! The Queen in Black #1 True Believers Blind Bags will be the first True Believers Blind Bags that will only contain exclusive variant covers not available for regular ordering. Marvel has announced that all-new True Believers Display Boxes will also be available, each containing 19 sealed Blind Bags and 1 Display Box Exclusive Variant Cover by artist Patrick Gleason!

The Display Box Exclusive Variant Cover is only available in Queen in Black #1 True Believers Display Boxes and will be sealed in an individual clear polybag. The cover is a special black edition of Gleason’s iconic “webhead” style variant cover that was previously revealed as a Queen in Black #1 True Believers Blind Bags exclusive. In addition, each box is also GUARANTEED to contain both Connecting Variant Covers A and B by artist David Marquez within two of the 19 sealed Blind Bags!

Queen in Black #1 True Believers Display Boxes are a perfect opportunity for hardcore collectors to get their hands on an exclusive cover available nowhere else. Along with the box-exclusive variant, and connecting covers within the blind bags, each box contains 17 additional BLIND BAG EXCLUSIVE COVERS, which may include a super rare hand-drawn, one-of-a-kind sketch cover by surprise contributors.

Queen in Black #1 True Believers Blind Bags will only contain exclusive variant covers not available for regular ordering. The main cover and regular open-to-order variant covers cannot be found in True Believers Blind Bags, making it the most exciting and rewarding True Believers Blind Bag experience yet! See below for a list of the exclusive blind bag variant covers. In addition to those listed, fans can once again look forward to super rare exclusive covers by surprise contributors, including hand-drawn, one-of-a-kind sketch covers.

EACH BLIND BAG CONTAINS ONE OF THESE VARIANT COVERS TO QUEEN IN BLACK #1, EXCLUSIVE TO TRUE BELIEVERS BLIND BAGS:

  • DESIGN VARIANT COVER BY RYAN STEGMAN
  • SWIMSUIT VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA
  • JEFF AND KNULL VARIANT COVER BY GURIHURU
  • ALTERNATE WEBHEAD FOIL VARIANT COVER BY PAT GLEASON
  • VARIANT COVER BY ARTGERM
  • VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY ARTGERM
  • VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY JEEHYUNG LEE
  • VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY PEACH MOMOKO
  • ALTERNATE HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY RYAN STEGMAN
  • MARVEL RIVALS VARIANT COVER BY NETEASE GAMES
  • ALL BLACK BLANK VARIANT COVER
  • CONNECTING VARIANT COVER A BY DAVID MARQUEZ
  • CONNECTING VARIANT COVER B BY DAVID MARQUEZ
  • OR ONE OF SEVERAL RARE, HAND DRAWN SKETCH COVERS BY SURPRISE CONTRIBUTORS!

The Avengers, Fantastic Four, and more Join in the Battle between Light and Dark in Queen in Black #2

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Queen in Black, an upcoming crossover event spinning directly out of Al Ewing and Carlos Gómez’s run of Venom as well as the new Knull limited series by Ewing, Tom Waltz, Juanan Ramirez, kicks off this July. The event will be told across a main five-issue series by Ewing and Iban Coello along with key tie-in limited series and issues. Fans can see the cover of Queen in Black #2, arriving on July 29, and learn about the recently announced tie-ins.

Hela has seized Knull’s throne and commands a legion of deadly symbiotes as the Queen in Black! Meanwhile, Knull has conquered the Lightforce Dimension, claiming a new power and army as the GOD OF THE VOID! Two of the most powerful evils in the galaxy are at war, and Earth is the final prize!

In Queen in Black #2, Tony Stark races against time, assembling powerful twin teams—Defenders of Light and Defenders of Dark—to battle Hela and Knull amidst the cosmic void. As their clash shakes the stars, Hela unleashes her devastating assault on Earth, forcing the Avengers into action for humanity’s survival. But chaos doesn’t end there: the monstrous Symbiote Intelligence descends upon New York City, igniting a fierce confrontation as Venom and the Fantastic Four leap into battle! Will heroes unite and overcome the tide of darkness threatening the universe?

Essential event tie-ins include Queen in Black: Defenders of Light and Dark, a limited series following two groups of heroes specifically assembled by Iron Man and Beta Ray Bill to take down Hela and Knull; Queen in Black: Hela and Queen in Black: Thor, dual one-shots centered around Asgard that reveal how Hela overthrew Knull and bring Thor into the battle; Queen in Black: Venom Unchained, a limited series starring Eddie Brock who must escape prison before joining the fight against Hela; and upcoming issues of Venom, packed with key insights into the developments Venom, Dylan Brock and Mary Jane will undergo in the saga and prepare them for an uncertain future…

QUEEN IN BLACK: DEFENDERS OF LIGHT AND DARK #1 (OF 3)

Written by TOM WALTZ
Art by ZÉ CARLOS
Cover by DAVID MARQUEZ
On Sale 7/8

UNLEASH THE HEROES!

Beta Ray Bill is the only hero in Midgard who remembers Hela, the Goddess of Death…but does that mean he and his team can counter a Queen in Black? Meanwhile, Tony Stark’s all-new Black Metal Armor is the ultimate weapon against Knull, God of the Void…but does he have command of his own defense squad? This all leads to the mission that’ll decide the outcome of the Queen in Black saga!

QUEEN IN BLACK: DEFENDERS OF LIGHT AND DARK #1 (OF 3)

QUEEN IN BLACK: VENOM UNCHAINED #1 (OF 3)

Written by CHARLES SOULE
Art by JUANAN RAMÍREZ
Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
On Sale 7/15

EDDIE BROCK: IMPRISONED!

Eddie Brock is in prison after a failed bond with Carnage, and the Queen in Black is coming! Eddie wants to get back to Venom. But without a symbiote, how will he escape?!

QUEEN IN BLACK: VENOM UNCHAINED #1 (OF 3)

QUEEN IN BLACK: HELA #1

Written by AL EWING
Art by CARLOS MAGNO
Cover by PASQUAL FERRY
On Sale 7/8

THE QUEEN TAKES HER THRONE!

All the secrets of the Queen in Black—revealed! Why were Hela and Tyr in Midgard when the Rainbow Bridge fell? How did she cage Knull, God of the Void? And which Thor tried to stop her? Balder the Brave seeks the answers from Karnilla of the Norns…but will he live to tell anyone else?

QUEEN IN BLACK: HELA #1

QUEEN IN BLACK: THOR #1

Written by AL EWING
Art by SERGIO DAVILA
Cover by PASQUAL FERRY
On Sale 8/5

A TRUE KING RISES

As Beta Ray Bill battles Hela at the edge of space, he considers his role as the heir of Thor’s story… little dreaming that the story continues with Sigurd Jarlson or that the Death-Goddess has plans for the Mortal Thor. Somewhere in the city, a man with a hammer is about to face the ultimate test.

QUEEN IN BLACK: THOR #1

VENOM #260

Written by AL EWING
Art and Cover by CARLOS GÓMEZ
On Sale 7/8

THE LEGACY OF THE LETHAL PROTECTOR REVEALED

Months ago, Dylan Brock was killed by Carnage—and granted an audience with the Eventuality, the ultimate iteration of his father. He asked five questions and he was given five answers – hints at a dark future waiting for him. Now that future is here…

VENOM #260

Get a first look at Star Wars: Rogue One – Cassian Andor, Celebrating 10 Years of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

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Ten years ago, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story introduced the group of unlikely heroes who stole the plans to the original Death Star and set the stage for the Rebellion’s greatest victory. Announced in February, Marvel Comics will celebrate the anniversary of the beloved film by publishing five one-shots spotlighting its key characters, starting in May with Cassian Andor, who went on to headline the film’s Emmy and Peabody Award-winning Disney+ prequel series, Andor. Returning to the grit and glory of a Rebellion on the brink of war, the all-new stories will be set just prior to the events of the film, revealing never-before-told backstories and adventures from this pivotal era. Today, fans can see David Marquez’s covers for all five one-shots and a special sneak peek at Star Wars: Rogue One – Cassian Andor #1 by Benjamin Percy and Luke Ross, hitting stands on May 6.

STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE – CASSIAN ANDOR #1

Written by BENJAMIN PERCY
Art by LUKE ROSS
Cover by DAVID MARQUEZ
Variant Cover by JOSEMARIA CASANOVAS – 75960621533100131
Mandalorian & Grogu Variant Cover by E.M. GIST – 75960621533100121
Photo Variant Cover – 75960621533100141
On Sale 5/6

CASSIAN ANDOR’S FINAL MISSION BEFORE HE MEETS HIS ULTIMATE HEROIC DESTINY!

Before the heist that shook the galaxy, a lone Rebel operative walks into danger. Cassian Andor infiltrates the lawless maze of Kafrene, racing against troopers, bounty hunters and time itself in a tense espionage thriller.

STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE - CASSIAN ANDOR #1

Exclusive Preview: All-New Spider-Gwen: Ghost-Spider #9

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All-New Spider-Gwen: Ghost-Spider #9

(W) Stephanie Phillips (A) Paolo Villanelli
(C) Matt Milla (L) Ariana Maher
(CA) David Marquez, Federico Blee (VCA) Declan Shalvey

WHAT’S AN ITSY-BITSY SPIDER TO DO? Things aren’t looking great for the Ghost Spider! She’s lost her boyfriend, her band and Mysterio’s pulling all the strings. What is left to lose?

All-New Spider-Gwen: Ghost-Spider #9

Marvel reveals more Spider-Man/Superman #1 covers and a First Look at the Lead Story!

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Marvel Comics and DC Comics’ newest crossover comic is only a few months away! DC’s Superman/Spider-Man #1 hits stands in March, followed by Marvel’s Spider-Man/Superman #1 in April. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man, the first-ever Marvel/DC crossover, each one-shot features team-ups of two of the world’s most beloved super heroes, Spider-Man and Superman, along with backup tales with more mind-blowing Marvel/DC character team-ups. Today, fans can check out the final variant covers for Spider-Man/Superman and score a sneak peek at the lead story by New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer and artist Pepe Larraz.

The new variant covers revealed today include:

  • An homage cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli inspired by Civil War #1
  • An homage cover by David Marquez inspired by Power Man and Iron Fist #50
  • An homage cover by Sanford Greene inspired by Infinity Gauntlet #1
  • A cover by Adam Hughes depicting Black Cat busted by Power Girl
  • A cover by Ivan Talavera spotlighting Silk and Supergirl

Following Meltzer and Larraz’s story, fans can look forward to the following bonus tales!

  • In the shadow-laden 1930s, SPIDER-MAN NOIR encounters the original GOLDEN AGE SUPERMAN as told by Dan Slott and Marcos Martin!
  • Industry powerhouse Geoff Johns delivers his first Marvel story in over 20 years, teaming up with frequent collaborator and fellow superstar Gary Frank! A crisis ensues as the hit creative team bring the Super- and Spider-families against each together at the summons of MYSTERIO…but is their true foe an ally out of control?!
  • SYMBIOTE hordes invade Metropolis as a new War of the Realms ignites in Jason Aaron and Russell Dauterman’s epic reunion starring Jane Foster as the Mighty Thor, Wonder Woman and more!
  • Co-creator of STEEL Louise Simonson and artist Todd Nauck hammer out the tale of John Henry Irons’ clash with the HOBGOBLIN.
  • Current Amazing Spider-Man scribe Joe Kelly and artist Humberto Ramos deliver a campus crossover between GWEN STACY and LANA LANG!
  • SPIDER-MAN (MILES MORALES) teams up with SUPERMAN in a tale by Miles’ legendary co-creators, Brian Michael Bendis, who recently made his grand return to Marvel, and Sara Pichelli!
  • GHOST-SPIDER and SUPERGIRL form an unbreakable bond on a high-stakes adventure by current All-New Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider scribe Stephanie Phillips and superstar artist Phil Noto!
  • Masterful super hero storytellers Jeph Loeb and Jim Cheung reunite to put their own spin on a Spider-Man/Superman team-up! 

Check out the new covers and preorder Spider-Man/Superman #1 at your local comic shop today!

Marvel celebrates 10 Years of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story with New Comics

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Ten years ago, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story introduced the group of unlikely heroes who stole the plans to the original Death Star and set the stage for the Rebellion’s greatest victory. Marvel Comics will celebrate the anniversary of the beloved film by publishing five one-shots spotlighting its key characters, starting in May with Cassian Andor, who went on to headline the film’s Emmy and Peabody Award-winning Disney+ prequel series, Andor. Returning to the grit and glory of a Rebellion on the brink of war, the all-new stories will be set just prior to the events of the film, revealing never-before-told back stories and adventures from this pivotal era.

Check out David Marquez’s covers for Star Wars: Rogue One – Cassian Andor #1, Star Wars: Rogue One – Jyn Erso #1, and Star Wars: Rogue One – Saw Gerrera #1, along with variant covers by Josemaria Casanovas and Walt Simsonson.

STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE – CASSIAN ANDOR #1

Written by BENJAMIN PERCY
Art by LUKE ROSS

CASSIAN ANDOR’S FINAL MISSION BEFORE HE MEETS HIS ULTIMATE HEROIC DESTINY!

Before the heist that shook the galaxy, a lone Rebel operative walks into danger. Cassian Andor infiltrates the lawless maze of Kafrene, racing against troopers, bounty hunters and time itself in a tense espionage thriller.

STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE - CASSIAN ANDOR #1

STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE – JYN ERSO #1

Written by ETHAN SACKS
Art by RAMON ROSANAS

A PRISONER OF THE EMPIRE. A CHANCE AT HOPE.

On the toxic Wobani fields, Jyn Erso’s brutal routine shatters when an unlikely crew begs the infamous slicer “Liana Hallik” to help pull off an impossible escape. Can Jyn outwit Imperial security droids, tower cannons, and incinerators long enough to crack the code—and keep a frightened young prisoner alive? Will a leap of faith heal old scars from Galen, Lyra, and Saw… or will Wobani claim Jyn’s future before the Rebellion ever can?

STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE - JYN ERSO #1

STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE – SAW GERRERA #1

Written by MARC BERNARDIN
Art by GABRIEL GUZMAN

WITNESS THE ACT OF REVOLUTION THAT WAS TOO MUCH FOR THE REBELLION!

After proving himself in the Clone Wars, Saw Gerrera was a soldier for the cause of freedom and was willing to do anything to secure it — including leading a mission deep into Imperial territory. At stake: a source of information that would provide a tactical advantage that could shift the balance of power in the Rebels’ favor! But is the price to be paid for that information too high?

STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE - SAW GERRERA #1 

STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE – CHIRRUT & BAZE #1

Written by STEPHANIE PHILLIPS
Art by KIERAN MCKEOWN

A STRIKE AGAINST THE EMPIRE…BUT AT WHAT COST?

Baze Malbus and Chirrut Îmwe attempt a covert mission to sabotage a kyber mine that has been overtaken by Imperial forces. But when something unexpected stands between them and their objective, the mission becomes far more complicated than they expected. To succeed, faith will be tested and an impossible choice must be made!

STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE – DARTH VADER #1

Written by CHRIS CONDON
Art by LUKE ROSS

WHEN NEGOTIATIONS FAIL, THE EMPIRE SENDS IN ITS ATTACK DOG – DARTH VADER!

Director Orson Krennic’s negotiations with the gem-rich planet of Harreld have hit a standstill. Its leader, Harqque, refuses to allow the Empire to mine its rare kyber deposits for use in the Death Star’s deadly super laser. But when the Emperor catches wind of Krennic’s failure, he sends his most trusted acolyte – Darth Vader – to ply the kyber from Harqque by any means necessary.

STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE - DARTH VADER #1

Preorder all five Star Wars: Rogue One one-shots at your local comic shop today!

Preview: Uncanny X-Men #24

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Uncanny X-Men #24

(W) Gail Simone (A) David Marquez

FROM A KISS TO A CURSE! The Uncanny X-Men are the only force standing in front of a murderers’ row of monsters, killers and creatures, and Jubilee may fall off the vampire wagon, just for a start! It’s MONSTERS vs. MUTANTS and they’re BOTH out for blood!

Uncanny X-Men #24

Cadence Comic Art Lawsuit Settlement Revealed

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In August 2025, Becky Cloonan, David Marquez, Wesley Craig, Paolo Villanelli, Leila Leiz, Alessandro Cappuccio, Danai Christina Kilaidoni, Elena Casagrande, Valerio Schiti, Mahmud Anjum Asrar, Joelle Jones, Yildiray Cinar, Rafael Albuquerque, Tyler Crook, Jenny Frison, Pia Guerra, and Jill Thompson filed a lawsuit against Cadence Comic Art and Paolo Belfiore over what the claim of “egregious misconduct.” In early December, attorneys asked for an adjournment until mid-January 2026 as the parties were meeting in an attempt to settle the lawsuit without the need for a trial and in January an agreement was reached. As long as the agreement was followed, no trial would follow.

Now, in a new court filing, we know the details of that settlement:

  • Defendants agree to provide the sum of Five Hundred Fifty Thousand U.S. Dollars ($550,000.00).
  • Payment of the Settlement Consideration shall be in equal monthly payments of Three Hundred and Fifty U.S. Dollars ($350.00) due on the first of each calendar month, in perpetuity, until the entire Settlement Consideration is paid in full. Larger payments may be made, and any amount shall be credited accordingly.
  • As long as the payments are made, there’ll be no interest but if a payment is failed to be made, the Settlement Consideration shall accrue an interest rate of 9% per annum, calculated retroactively from January 1, 2024 until the outstanding amount is paid in full.
  • There’ll be no further expenses for the Defendents as long as they make timely payments.
  • There are no admissions of any kind by the Plaintiffs or Defendents.
  • There’s a Non-Disparagement clause.

You can check out all of the official documents with more details of the settlement below:

Preview: Uncanny X-Men #23

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Uncanny X-Men #23

(W) Gail Simone (A) David Marquez

A forgotten vow from one of the team comes back to haunt them all in the most SHOCKING way imaginable, as ghastly guest stars from Marvel’s past threaten to take one of our most beloved mutants into their number forever! Can the Uncanny X-Men stop their friend from being taken to WHERE MONSTERS DWELL?

Uncanny X-Men #23
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