The intergalactic order was fractured forever this week in Imperial #1, the debut issue of the four-part event series that revolutionizes cosmic storytelling in the Marvel Universe! Written by visionary creator Jonathan Hickman, known for his redefining work on the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and the X-Men, and drawn by Iban Coello and Federico Vicentini, two of the industry’s most acclaimed artistic talents, and colors by Federico Blee, Imperial serves as the foundation for an entire landscape of new galaxy-spanning series and packed with bold developments for characters like Black Panther, Hulk, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Nova, and many more. Eager fans can see a never-before-seen preview of the next issue, Imperial #2, on sale July 9, along with all six covers from Marco Checchetto, Roge Antonio, Gerard Parel, Skottie Young, Javier Garron, and W. Scott Forbes.

In Imperial #1, tension and distrust spread across the cosmos after the startling assassination of various intergalactic leaders. In Imperial #2, the fire of war are lit and there’s no turning back! As Nova and Star-Lord race to discover the truth behind these evil acts, a monumental conflict ignites between the Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda, the Shi’ar and more.

Check out the covers along with the advance preview and preorder Imperial #2 at your local comic shop today! It comes to shops July 9.