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Return to Strange Academy and seek the Darkhold in Strange Academy: Blood Hunt!

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Jed MacKay and Pepe Larraz’s Blood Hunt will unleash one of the greatest mystical threats to ever hit the Marvel Universe, and naturally, one of the crossover event’s most daring conquests will take place at the headquarters of Marvel magic—the Strange Academy! That’s right, the kids from one of the decade’s best new series find themselves at center stage of the Marvel event of 2024 in Strange Academy: Blood Hunt, a three-issue tie-in series from writer Daniel José Older and artist Luigi Zagaria! The beloved cast of young sorcerers will take it upon themselves to free Earth from the eternal night by diving into the dark pages of the legendary—and immensely dangerous—Darkhold! 

The vampire onslaught of Blood Hunt knows no bounds, reaching all the way down to New Orleans, Louisiana, home of the Strange Academy! Doyle Dormammu, Zoe Laveau, Shaylee Moonpeddle, Germán Aguilar, and Toth get embroiled in an adventure that will take them around the Marvel Universe and right into the center of the Blood Hunt action! Their mission: find the ancient Darkhold and cast the spell that will destroy all vampires. There’s just one problem… Agatha Harkness boldly transformed the Darkhold into a child in last year’s Contest of Chaos!

Who will bite it? Check out Strange Academy co-creator Humberto Ramos’ Strange Academy: Blood Hunt #1 cover

Strange Academy: Blood Hunt #1

Morbius is the best chance against the vampire invasion in Amazing Spider-Man: Blood Hunt

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Among the Marvel Universe’s blood suckers, one stands out as the most tragic—MORBIUS, THE LIVING VAMPIRE! When vampires legions unite and usher in the eternal night, Morbius’ unique self-inflicted bloodlust may hold the key to reversing it—or strengthening it!

Spider-Man will be tasked to find his iconic vampiric villain in Amazing Spider-Man: Blood Hunt, a new tie-in series spinning out of Jed MacKay and Pepe Larraz’s Blood Hunt crossover event. Written by Justina Ireland and drawn by artist Marcelo Ferreira, Amazing Spider-Man: Blood Hunt will see Spidey team up with Misty Knight and the Lizard to rescue Morbius—who has already fallen into the vampire overlord’s clutches!

Spidey’s mission in Blood Hunt has become clear and, of course, it involves his old friend Michael Morbius. After he discovers the importance of his fanged foe to the vampire’s overall plans, Peter will have to decide if he needs to take him out or save him!

Who will bite it? Check out Ferreira’s dramatic Amazing Spider-Man: Blood Hunt #1 cover and stay tuned later today for more Blood Hunt tie-in announcements! 

Amazing Spider-Man: Blood Hunt #1

Marvel’s Blood Hunt gets gory with special Red Band Editions

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The bloodiest event in Marvel history will be even BLOODIER than you imagined! Blood Hunt, the upcoming event series by Jed MacKay and Pepe Larraz, will be available expanded and unexpurgated in special Red Band Editions. Labeled with a Parental Advisory and polybagged to keep those weak of heart from experiencing its intensity, the Red Band Editions will contain additional pages and more graphic art too explicit for the regular edition. Blood Hunt will mark the first time that a different edition of the same Marvel comic book is produced for more mature readers, fitting for this blood-soaked saga where vampires will viciously sink their teeth into your favorite heroes!

Blood Hunt will unfold across the main five-issue limited series, tie-in issues, and spinoff limited series. Fans have witnessed the thrilling buildup in various titles the past few years, and now it’s time for the vampires of the Marvel Universe to emerge from the shadows and plunge the world into endless darkness. As the streets run red with blood, maestro of mayhem Pepe Larraz will depict the full terror of the vampire’s savagery, offering new vistas of carnage with these unique Red Band Editions.

The skies have gone dark, and the sun is hiding its face from the carnage to come. The children of the night, the vampires, have risen from the dark and hidden places of the world as one to drown the Marvel Universe in blood. Earth’s final night has fallen – can even the heroes of this doomed world stem the tide of blood that is to come? Join the Avengers, Blade, Bloodline, Spider-Man, Hunter’s Moon, Tigra, Doctor Strange and Clea as the dance of death begins.

Stay tuned in the weeks ahead for more Blood Hunt announcements, including tie-in and limited series announcements. Inquire with your local comic shop regarding preordering the regular OR Red Band edition of Blood Hunt #1 today! 

Blood Hunt #1 Red Band Edition

Preview: Vengeance of the Moon Knight #2

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Vengeance of the Moon Knight #2

(W) Jed MacKay (A) Alessandro Cappuccio (CA) David Finch
Rated T+
In Shops: Feb 14, 2024
SRP: $4.99

Khonshu VS. Khonshu! Fist of Khonshu fights Fist of Khonshu as the new Moon Knight brings the fight to the Midnight Mission and Hunter’s Moon – but what could drive brothers to battle? And with the Mission a battleground, what of those who seek aid?

Vengeance of the Moon Knight #2

Vampires close in on the Avengers in Javier Fernandez’s Blood Hunt #1 Foil Cover

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Vampires have lurked and plotted in the shadows of the Marvel Universe for decades. This May, they make their move in Blood Hunt, the upcoming Marvel Comics crossover event that sees the world plunged into eternal darkness!

Blood Hunt will unfold gloriously across a main series by Jed MacKay, Pepe Larraz, and Marte Gracia, as well as various limited series, one-shots, and tie-in issues. Like other classic Marvel crossover events, Blood Hunt has been naturally building over the last few years in various titles, especially MacKay’s hit runs on Moon Knight, Avengers, and Doctor Strange. The stakes are higher than ever as the vampire legions of earth unite for the first time in millennia and launch an invasion that will profoundly affect your favorite heroes. After each twist, turn, and shocking betrayal, readers will be left wondering what—or who—can possibly reverse the Marvel Universe’s terrifying fate…

Blood Hunt #1 promises to be the most monumental issue of the year and it’ll catch eyes on comic stands with a special Foil Variant Cover. The show-stopping piece by acclaimed artist Javier Fernandez shows current Avengers Thor, Scarlet Witch, and Vision, along with Spidey, hopelessly surrounded by an unquenchable army of bloodsuckers!

Check out Fernandez’s cover now and stay tuned next week for a blood bath of Blood Hunt tie-in announcements!

Blood Hunt #1 Javier Fernandez foil cover

Doctor Strange #12 Has Bats the Ghost Dog Investigating a Haunting

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Doctor Strange #12

Bats, the ghost basset hound of Doctor Strange and Clea, senses an unsavory force has invaded the Sanctum Sanctorum. Without the assistance of the sorcerer supreme, Bats must investigate this potential haunting to discover the root of it by himself. With no one believing him, it’s up to Bats to combat the threat potentially. 

Following a similar decompression issue, Doctor Strange #12 by Jed MacKay and Danilo S. Beyruth turns its focus from the titular doctor to his fan-favorite pet Bats for a one-off adventure inside the Sanctum Sanctorum. Even if the issue shifts viewpoints, MacKay still paces substantial character work and relationships at the crux of his writing. Considering how mystical and otherworldly the Sorcerer Supreme’s world can become, his focus on character grounds the emotional arc of the narrative as well. Even if you were not a significant fan of Bats before the issue, he finds the hooks in which you hook yourself to a character. And while you should not need more of a reason to love Bats, he gives you plenty in spades. 

This “smaller adventure” provides another viewpoint in which Strange’s hubris often leads to his recurring problems. Considering how it takes place in the well-guarded magical home of the couple, Bats’s recurring mentioning of a potential problem that Strange willingly ignores creates the conflict of the issue and a reoccurring theme in the run. While the plot may not exceed the most adventurous previous stories, MacKay has never turned Doctor Strange Issue #12 into an inconsequential narrative by tying it to overarching character exploration. Simply put, this first part of a two-part adventure fills a different niche from the previous issues in the run so far. 

Beyrith’s fantastical art suits this more intimate and smaller story while not losing the magical identity of the world. I adore his depiction of the Sanctum Sanctorum, which feels cozy, warm, and mystical so that the characters would call it home. Plus, Beyruth portrays Strange, Clea, and Bats in a more heightened and cartoony style combined with a modern classic Marvel look, which suits MacKay’s story. KJ Díaz steps in as guest colorist for the issue and makes Beyruth’s work a true treat for the eyes. Outside of the popping colors for the Strange and the Vishanti at the beginning, he nails the magical vibes of the world and is never afraid of moving beyond what is considered natural. VC’s Cory Petit provides the lettering and contributes to the visual success of the title. Outside of the unique narration boxes for Bats, I appreciated touches like the sharpened balloon for an icy Clea or reverse text with a flipped color scheme for the “ghost.” 

Doctor Strange continues a solid run with another successful issue as the team shifts the focus from the large-scale action of the previous arc while still exploring the main character. MacKay still strongly focuses on characters and their relationships, as Beyruth’s guest work aligns with the previous artwork. Doctor Strange #12 is the first part of a smaller-scale story filled with excellent writing and great art.

Story: Jed MacKay Art: Danilo S. Beyruth
Color: KJ Díaz Letterer: VC’s Cory Petit
Story: 8.7 Art: 8.7 Overall: 8.7 Recommendation: Read

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Preview: Doctor Strange #12

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Doctor Strange #12

(W) Jed MacKay (A) Danilo Beyruth (CA) Alex Ross
Rated T+
In Shops: Feb 07, 2024
SRP: $3.99

Doctor Strange is a busy man – sometimes, it seems like the busiest man. But that man has a best friend. So when there’s something strange haunting the Sanctum Sanctorum, who can we turn to? Why, BATS THE GHOST DOG, of course! But can Bats solve the mystery on his own, or is this good dog in over his head?

Doctor Strange #12

Preview: Avengers #10

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Avengers #10

(W) Jed MacKay (A) C.F. Villa (CA) Stuart Immonen
Rated T+
In Shops: Feb 07, 2024
SRP: $3.99

As the Avengers battle the Twilight Court, the mysterious Myrddin has his rival within reach. With Kang being the only source of information the Avengers have regarding the Tribulation Events, can the Avengers save him before Myrddin strikes?

Avengers #10

Tigra gets the spotlight with Artgerm’s Blood Hunt #1 variant cover

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WHO WILL BITE IT?That’s the question on every Marvel reader’s mind as they brace themselves for Blood Hunt, the upcoming crossover event where vampires emerge from the shadows to plunge the world into darkness! Blood Hunt will unfold gloriously across a main series by Jed MacKay, Pepe Larraz, and Marte Gracia, as well as various limited series, one-shots, and tie-in issues. United more than ever, the vampire’s meticulously planned invasion will hit your favorite heroes hard, and after each twist, turn, and shocking betrayal, you’ll be left wondering what—or who—can possibly reverse the Marvel Universe’s terrifying fate…

The monumental debut issue of Blood Hunt will have a stunning variant cover by Stanley “Artgerm” Lau. Also available as a virgin variant cover, the best-selling artist’s latest piece depicts fan-favorite Avenger Tigra on the prowl! In MacKay’s hit Moon Knight run, Tigra joined Moon Knight’s Midnight Mission, a safe haven Moon Knight created for outcasts—particularly  of the supernatural communities—and assisted him in battle against a rogue vampire cult. After Marc Spector’s recent demise, she’s continues the vital work of his Midnight Mission in the pages of Vengeance of Moon Knight. When the eternal night washes over Earth in Blood Hunt, Tigra will unleash the Mission’s resources and expertise against the vampire’s overwhelming attacks!

Check out Artgerm’s cover now and stay tuned in the weeks ahead for more Blood Hunt cover reveals as well as a blood bath of tie-in announcements!

Blood Hunt #1 Artgerm Tigra variant cover

The Avengers assemble for Fall of the House of X in April

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By now, fans have experienced the explosive debut issues of Fall of the House of X and Rise of the Powers of X, but these twin series are only the beginning of the dramatic finale to the X-Men’s acclaimed Krakoa era! Across exciting new limited series and tie-in issues of ongoing series, this crucial war for mutantkind’s future will unfold in a grand tapestry of brave missions, shocking revelations, and heartbreaking defeats. With the X-Men embracing a new destiny this summer, fans won’t want to miss single moment of this epic ending to an unforgettable period of their 60-year history.

The most glorious moments of the Krakoan age are still ahead and today, fans can learn about the various X-Men related issues hitting stands in April. A stacked team of powerhouse X-Men join forces against Orchis in X-Men #33, the success of Storm’s divine mission to bring back Magneto is revealed in Resurrection of Magneto #4, a group of fallen X-Men confront death again in Dead X-Men #4, and a threat only mutantkind’s greatest soldiers can handle is unleashed in Cable #3. In addition, the Phoenix Force burns away the remaining mysteries of the Krakoan age in X-Men Forever #2.

The mythos-shattering events of Fall of the House of X and Rise of the Powers of X will also bleed out into the wider Marvel Universe as Earth’s Mightiest Heroes join the fray in Avengers #11 and Avengers #12 while Tony Stark confronts his technology’s own role in Krakoa’s downfall in Invincible Iron Man #17.

Also in April are new pulse-pounding chapters of Sabretooth War!  With last week’s opening chapter, Wolverine #41, fans saw why “Sabretooth War” was billed as the most violent Wolverine story ever told! Wolverine and Sabretooth’s momentous showdown only gets bloodier as this 10-part epic rages on in Wolverine #47 and #48, and it’s all leading up to the milestone Wolverine #50 in May!

AVENGERS #12

Written by JED MACKAY
Art by FRANCESCO MORTARINO
Cover by STUART IMMONEN

THE FALL OF X COMES FOR EARTH’S MIGHTIEST HEROES!

The Avengers have hung in space over the Earth, a sword of Damocles over Orchis, for too long. But knowing they had only one chance to strike, they waited while Iron Man prepared. Now, on his signal, it is time, and the Avengers only know one way to strike: hard!

AVENGERS #12

X-MEN #33

Written by GERRY DUGGAN
Art and Cover by JOSHUA CASSARA

X-MEN X-SSEMBLE!

If there were ever a time to rally the troops and take the fight to the enemy, it’s NOW! Stand side by side with the X-Men as they head for their final stand! They can’t stop all of us!

X-MEN #33

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #17

Written by GERRY DUGGAN
Art by PATCH ZIRCHER
Cover by KAEL NGU

IRON MAN IS MUTANTKIND’S LAST HOPE!

Tony Stark’s greatest accomplishment may have just become the world’s most advanced coffin. Trapped within a deactivated armor, Tony must face down his demons and his legacy. Can Iron Man escape, or will mutantkind’s hopes die along with him?

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #17

RESURRECTION OF MAGNETO #4

Written by AL EWING
Art by LUCIANO VECCHIO
Cover by STEFANO CASELLI

RETURN OF THE KING!

The Master of Magnetism has returned to the world…but it is not the world he left. Nor is Magneto the same man who left it. Has death changed him for the better, or for the worse? And when he sees what ORCHIS has done to mutantkind…will it change him again?

RESURRECTION OF MAGNETO #4


WOLVERINE #47

Written by VICTOR LAVALLE & BENJAMIN PERCY
Art by GEOFF SHAW
Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU

SAVAGE ESCAPE! SABRETOOTH WAR – PART 7!

Laura Kinney must escape the clutches of the Savage Sabretooth! Will Victor Creed’s weapon spell the end for Logan?  A can’t-miss issue! 

WOLVERINE #47

AVENGERS #13

Written by JED MACKAY
Art by FRANCESCO MORTARINO
Cover by JOSHUA CASSARA

THE AVENGERS VERSUS THE STARK SENTINEL PROGRAM!

Orchis’ counterstrike puts the Avengers on the back foot as the true extent of the Stark Sentinel program is revealed. Can Earth’s Mightiest Heroes stand against impossible odds? Or will they fall against the metal onslaught?

AVENGERS #13

DEAD X-MEN #4

Written by STEVE FOXE
Art by BERNARD CHANG, DAVID BALDEÓN & VINCENZO CARRATÙ
Cover by LUCAS WERNECK

EVERYTHING ENDS!

Prodigy, Dazzler, Frenzy, Cannonball and Jubilee have gone farther and have risked more than any X-Men team before. Now, at the end of everything, the final fate of Krakoa rests on these five mutants. Will the Dead X-Men save the seed of the future…or kill it before it can even be planted?

DEAD X-MEN #4

CABLE #3

Written by FABIAN NICIEZA
Art by SCOT EATON
Cover by WHILCE PORTACIO

PROTECT THE FUTURE – NO MATTER THE COST!

Cable and his younger counterpart, Nate, are closer than ever to uncovering the origins of the Neocracy and putting an end to a bloody future before it can come to pass – but each step closer also brings them further into the crosshairs of the mysterious Parvenu! With the walls closing in, there’s no one else they can trust…but with the weight of the world on their shoulders, will Cable and Nate be able to bear the burden together, or will they crumble under the weight?

CABLE #3

WOLVERINE #48

Written by BENJAMIN PERCY & VICTOR LAVALLE
Art by CORY SMITH
Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU

CREED VS. CREED! SABRETOOTH WAR – PART 8!

It’s a family affair as Graydon Creed, the maligned son of Victor Creed, A.K.A. Sabretooth, brings the fight to his father. The winner gets Wolverine – or…what’s left of him…!

WOLVERINE #48

X-MEN: FOREVER #2

Written by KIERON GILLEN
Art by LUCA MARESCA
Cover by MARK BROOKS

IMMORTAL MEANS FOREVER! 

The fight for Krakoa’s future begins here! Since RISE OF THE POWERS OF X began, there have been a few mysteries unrevealed! Now writer Kieron Gillen fills in the gap of what happened between the end of IMMORTAL X-MEN and the beginning of the end of the Krakoan Age!

X-MEN: FOREVER #2
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