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Marvel Reveals New Midnight Covers

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The all-new, all-disturbing Midnight Universe begins on October 7, and Marvel Comics has unveiled new variant covers for all three debut issues—Midnight Spider-Man #1 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and ScieTronc, Midnight Fantastic Four #1 by Benjamin Percy and Kev Walker, and Midnight X-Men #1 by Jonathan Hickman and Matteo Della Fonte.

Bringing greater clarity and consistency to the variant cover collecting experience, the Midnight line will debut all-new ongoing variant cover programs. Starting with issue #1, each MIDNIGHT series will feature recurring themes across Covers labeled A-E, along with additional variant covers. Covers revealed today include:

  • MIDNIGHT SPIDER-MAN COVER B BY RYAN STEGMAN, a MIDNIGHT BLOODBATH VARIANT, blood-soaked covers showcasing the terror of the Midnight Universe.
  • MIDNIGHT FANTASTIC FOUR #1 COVER D BY E.M. GIST, a MIDNIGHT HORROR HOMAGE VARIANT, chilling re-creations of iconic horror images.
  • MIDNIGHT FANTASTIC FOUR #1 COVER I BY ROD REIS, an additional variant cover that will also be available as a virgin variant (Cover J).
  • MIDNIGHT X-MEN #1 COVER H BY ALESSANDRO CAPPUCCIO, an additional variant cover spotlighting the Midnight versions of Magneto, Scarlet Witch, and Quicksilver.
  • MIDNIGHT FANTASTIC FOUR #1 AND MIDNIGHT X-MEN #1 COVERS E BY JEEHYUNG LEE, prestige painted covers of the haunting Midnight Universe.

The Galaxy’s Most Legendary Bounty Hunter returns in Star Wars: Book of Boba Fett Comic Series

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After his long-awaited return in The Mandalorian, Boba Fett went on to headline his own Disney+ series, The Book of Boba Fett. The hit show reintroduced the iconic bounty hunter to fans everywhere as he navigated the galaxy’s underworld and claimed control of Tatooine following Jabba the Hutt’s fall. This August, in the long-standing tradition of Marvel Comics epic Star Wars adaptations, Marvel brings this pivotal Star Wars saga to comic stands in Star Wars: Book of Boba Fett, a seven-issue series by Star Wars veterans Rodney Barnes and Will Sliney. The comic series marks the exciting comic book debut of several key characters including Garsa Fwip, Dokk Strassi, Mok Shaiz’s majordomo and more!

BOBA FETT HOLDS COURT AND FACES NEW CHALLENGES ON TATOOINE!

After escaping from the Sarlacc Pit, Boba Fett has taken over Jabba the Hutt’s syndicate—but does he have what it takes to keep Tatooine in order?

Check out Alex Maleev’s main cover, plus variant covers by E.M. Gist, Jerry Ordway, Pete Woods, and a special foil variant cover by Rickie Yagawa.

Exclusive Preview: Captain America #11

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Captain America #11

(W) Chip Zdarsky (A) Valerio Schiti
(C) Romulo Fajardo Jr. (L) Joe Caramagna
(CA) Valerio Schiti and Romulo Fajardo Jr. (VCA) Baldemar Rivas, Chip Zdarsky, E.M. Gist, Leinil Francis Yu and Romulo Fajardo Jr., Dike Ruan and Moreno Dinisio

DOOM’S ULTIMATE WEAPON REVEALED ON THE ROAD TO ARMAGEDDON! Steve puts aside his mission to protect Victor Von Doom’s ultimate weapon from both the U.S. and Latveria, which puts him on a dangerous collision course with Red Hulk’s ALL-NEW, ALL-HULK strike team! But there are some wars not even Captain America can win… Witness the spark that starts the fire of ARMAGEDDON in this can’t-miss issue!

Captain America #11

Preview: Marvel/DC: Spider-Man/Superman #1

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Marvel/DC: Spider-Man/Superman #1

Following last year’s Deadpool/Batman and celebrating the 50th anniversary of Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man, the first-ever Marvel/DC crossover, Marvel and DC unite again this April in Marvel’s Spider-Man/Superman #1! Like last year’s crossover, fans can look forward to a double-dose of history-making comic book storytelling with DC publishing a separate one-shot, Superman/Spider-Man, in March.

The lead story where Spider-Man and Superman join forces will be written by New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer in his first full-length Marvel Comics story, and drawn by one of Marvel’s most acclaimed artists, Pepe Larraz. In addition, the one-shot will feature various bonus stories by a monumental lineup of industry talent, each co-starring Marvel and DC characters, including a few surprises readers will be talking about for the next fifty years!

Here’s what to expect:

  • THWIP, THWIP AND AWAY! Brad Meltzer and Pepe Larraz pit SPIDER-MAN and SUPERMAN against LEX LUTHOR and NORMAN OSBORN as their greatest villains exploit some of their greatest weaknesses!
  • In the shadow-laden 1930s, SPIDER-MAN NOIR encounters the original GOLDEN AGE SUPERMAN as told by Dan Slott and Marcos Martin!
  • 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!
  • And more!

Spider-Man/Superman will include a main cover by Pepe Larraz and an assortment of stunning variant covers by top artists, some of which reflect the one-shot’s bonus stories. Fans can check out variant covers by Sara Pichelli, Walter Simonson, Greg Capullo, Marcos Martin, Ryan Stegman, Peach Momoko, Erik Larsen, Jerome Opeña, Gary Frank, and Russell Dauterman along with a wraparound cover by Kaare Andrews and a Foil Cover by Mark Bagley. A Logo Mash-Up Variant Cover will also be available as well as covers by Ivan Talavera, E.M. Gist, Adam Hughes, Skottie Young, Frank Miller, Humberto Ramos, David Marquez, and Sanford Greene.

Marvel/DC: Spider-Man/Superman #1

Skybound Shares First Look at Skinbreaker Series Finale as the Future of the Tribe Hangs in the Balance

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Skybound and Image Comics have shared the first look at Skinbreaker #8, from the iconic creative team of co-creator/writer Robert Kirkman, co-creator/artist David Finch, colorist Annalisa Leoni, and letterer Rus Wooton. The final issue of this breathtaking action epic hits comic book shelves on April 29, 2026. 

After the explosive events of the last issue… who will lead the tribe now? 

In addition to the main cover by David Finch and Annalisa Leoni, the cover lineup for Skinbreaker #8 includes a portrait variant cover by Finch and Leoni, a painted cover by David Finch and E.M. Gist, and incentive variant covers by all-star artists Lorenzo De Felici, Eric Canete, and Tony Moore.  

Skinbreaker #8 Treasury Edition features an oversized 8.5” x 13.25” presentation of the series to capture the incomparable grandeur of David Finch’s art. Experience all the action, bone-crushing battles, and shocking twists in this commemorative large format, presented on deluxe newsprint.  

Also, this fall Skybound will collect the complete Skinbreaker saga in two stunning deluxe hardcover editions. Arriving in comic shops on October 7, 2026, Skinbreaker Deluxe Edition and Skinbreaker Black & White Deluxe Edition collect all eight issues in Treasury format, designed to showcase every detail of Finch’s breathtaking artwork. 

Skinbreaker #8

The full list of covers is below:  

  • Skinbreaker #8 Cover A by David Finch & Annalisa Leoni (Lunar Code: 0226IM0446)  
  • Skinbreaker #8 Cover B (Portrait Variant) by David Finch & Annalisa Leoni (Lunar Code: 0226IM0447) 
  • Skinbreaker #8 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Tony Moore (Lunar Code: 0226IM0448)  
  • Skinbreaker #8 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Lorenzo De Felici (Lunar Code: 0226IM0449)  
  • Skinbreaker #8 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Eric Canete (Lunar Code: 0226IM0450)  
  • Skinbreaker #8 Cover F by David Finch & E.M. Gist (Lunar Code: 0226IM8006)  

Skinbreaker #8 (of 8) Treasury Edition (Lunar Code: 0226IM0451 | SRP: $14.99) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

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

Marvel spotlights the Artwork of Magic: The Gathering with Variant Covers

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Last year, Marvel Comics entered the world of Magic: The Gathering with Magic: The Gathering – Marvel’s Spider-Man! The all-new crossover set featured original artwork of Spider-Man, iconic Spider-Verse heroes, and legendary Spider-Man supervillains drawn by both superstar comic book artists and renowned Magic: The Gathering artists. To celebrate this exciting collaboration, Marvel will feature the art of Magic: The Gathering – Marvel’s Spider-Man on a new series of variant covers and virgin variant covers this May.

Fans can look forward to more Magic: The Gathering Variant Covers in the near future that spotlight additional Marvel-themed sets, including the highly anticipated Magic: The Gathering – Marvel Super Heroes set launching later this year.

Check out five of the Magic: The Gathering Variant Covers and preorder them at your local comic shop today.

  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #28 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY ROBERTA INGRANATA – 75960621001502841
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #28 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY ROBERTA INGRANATA – 75960621001502818
  • CIVIL WAR: UNMASKED #1 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY PAOLO RIVERA – 75960621471600151
  • CIVIL WAR: UNMASKED #1 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY PAOLO RIVERA – 75960621471600118
  • IRON MAN #5 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY KEVIN GLINT – 75960621491400551
  • IRON MAN #5 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY KEVIN GLINT – 75960621491400517
  • MARC SPECTOR: MOON KNIGHT #4 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY CHRIS BACHALO – 75960621496900431
  • MARC SPECTOR: MOON KNIGHT #4 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY CHRIS BACHALO – 75960621496900417
  • X-MEN #29 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY LIE SETIAWAN – 75960620920002951
  • X-MEN #29 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY LIE SETIAWAN – 75960620920002917
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN/VENOM: DEATH SPIRAL – BODY COUNT #1 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY LUCIO PARRILLO – 75960621648200151
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN/VENOM: DEATH SPIRAL – BODY COUNT #1 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY LUCIO PARRILLO – 75960621648200118
  • BLACK CAT #10 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY ALESSANDRA PISANO – 75960621252101031
  • BLACK CAT #10 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY ALESSANDRA PISANO – 75960621252101016
  • CAPTAIN AMERICA #11 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY E.M. GIST – 75960621146301151
  • CAPTAIN AMERICA #11 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY E.M. GIST – 75960621146301117
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #11 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY JAVIER CHARRO – 75960621122701161
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #11 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY JAVIER CHARRO – 75960621122701117
  • KNULL #5 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY PAOLO RIVERA – 75960621388700531
  • KNULL #5 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY PAOLO RIVERA – 75960621388700516
  • MORTAL THOR #10 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY ZOLTAN BOROS – 75960621284201031
  • MORTAL THOR #10 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY ZOLTAN BOROS – 75960621284201017
  • UNCANNY X-MEN #28 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY JAVIER CHARRO – 75960620917002851
  • UNCANNY X-MEN #28 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY JAVIER CHARRO – 75960620917002818
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #29 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY NEREIDA – 75960620917002818
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #29 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY NEREIDA – 75960621001502918
  • PUNISHER #4 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY XABI GAZTELUA – 75960621516400441
  • PUNISHER #4 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY XABI GAZTELUA – 75960621516400417
  • REBORN: ULTIMATE IMPACT #1 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY INHYUK LEE – 75960621461700118
  • REBORN: ULTIMATE IMPACT #1 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY INHYUK LEE – 75960621461700119
  • VENOM #258 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY DAN DOS SANTOS – 75960621330625831
  • VENOM #258 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY DAN DOS SANTOS – 75960621330625817
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: SPIDER-VERSITY #2 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY JUSTYNA DURA – 75960621577500231
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: SPIDER-VERSITY #2 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY JUSTYNA DURA – 75960621577500218
  • DAREDEVIL #3 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY CARISSA SUSILO – 75960621282800341
  • DAREDEVIL #3 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY CARISSA SUSILO – 75960621282800317
  • INFERNAL HULK #7 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY TONI INFANTE – 75960621361000731
  • INFERNAL HULK #7 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY TONI INFANTE – 75960621361000717
  • X-MEN #30 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY LORDIGAN – 75960620920003000
  • X-MEN #30 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY LORDIGAN – 75960620920003017

Marvel reveals new Spider-Man/Superman #1 Covers and Stories

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Marvel Comics and DC Comics join forces again this year with two new Spider-Man/Superman crossover comics celebrating the 50th anniversary of Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man, the first-ever Marvel/DC crossover. DC’s one-shot, Superman/Spider-Man #1, arrives in March, with Marvel’s Spider-Man/Superman #1 following in April. Each will be packed with ALL-NEW stories starring Marvel’s web-slinging wall-crawler and DC’s Man of Tomorrow along with additional stories featuring more history-making Marvel/DC team-ups, including two stories for Marvel’s Spider-Man/Superman #1 revealed! Writer Stephanie Phillips and artist Phil Noto will pair Ghost-Spider and Supergirl while Jeph Loeb and Jim Cheung will deliver an additional Spider-Man/Superman team-up!

Fans can also see new variant covers for the issue including:

  • A cover by Gary Frank, spotlighting his story with Geoff Johns that pits Spider-Man and Superman—and their families—against Mysterio
  • A cover by Humberto Ramos, teasing the Gwen Stacy and Lana Lang story he’s working on with Joe Kelly
  • A cover by Frank Miller, featuring the comic book legend’s take on the armored Superman, Spider-Man, and Dark Knight
  • A cover by E.M. Gist stunningly depicting the titular stars soaring the skies together
  • A cover by Skottie Young where the artist infuses this historic meeting with his iconic humor
  • And previously revealed covers like a Logo Mash-Up Variant Cover presenting Spider-Man and Superman’s iconic logos on the front and Venom and Bizarro’s logos on the back; a Peach Momoko representing Phillips and Noto’s story; and more!

The lead story starring Spider-Man and Superman will be written by New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer, marking his first full-length Marvel Comics story, and drawn by Pepe Larraz, one of the industry’s most acclaimed talents. The various bonus stories will be brought to the page by a monumental lineup of industry stars, including a few surprises readers will be talking about for the next fifty years!

Here’s what to expect:

  • THWIP, THWIP AND AWAY! Brad Meltzer and Pepe Larraz pit SPIDER-MAN and SUPERMAN against LEX LUTHOR and NORMAN OSBORN as their greatest villains exploit some of their greatest weaknesses!
  • 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! 
  • And more!

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

Marvel’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Echoes of the Empire Sheds Light on the Land’s New Timeline

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Your next visit to Black Spire Outpost may feel different. New updates are coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. Beginning on April 29, the Star Wars-themed land will expand its storytelling timeline to incorporate elements of the original film trilogy including characters like Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker as well as new food and merchandise offerings. Marvel Comics will reveal the official story of the Empire and Rebels’ encounter on Batuu in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Echoes of the Empire, a tie-in comic series launching in April. The five-issue saga will be written by Ethan Sacks, who penned the Galaxy’s Edge tie-in comic series back when the land first opened in 2019, and drawn by artists Jethro Morales and Roi Mercado.

NEW SECRETS OF GALAXY’S EDGE REVEALED!

Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Chewbacca head to Batuu in search of important intel and stumble upon a dangerous relic – one that puts them on a collision course with the Empire!

Check out Phil Noto’s main cover plus the first of Leinil Francis Yu’s character spotlight variant covers that will run on each issue and the first of E.M. Gist’s Mandalorian & Grogu Variant Covers that will be featured on various Star Wars titles this April and May to celebrate the upcoming film.

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