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NYCC 2025: Ignition Press Makes its First Appearance with Creator Signings and Limited Edition Comics

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Ignition Press has announced they will be exhibiting at New York Comic Con for the first time ever, hosting an array of creators and selling limited edition comics at Booth HB902 in the heart of the convention’s legendary Artist Alley.

Throughout the weekend, Ignition Press will have a variety of amazing creators signing, including Jeremy Haun (The Beauty, Murder Podcast), Jason A. Hurley (The Beauty), David Baldeón (Voyeur), Inaki Miranda & Roy Miranda (Arcadia), Stephanie Williams (Roots of Madness), Cullen Bunn (Deluge), Tim Seeley (NO Place), and Declan Shalvey (Deluge). Ignition Press’ creator-driven approach will be showcased at their booth in Artist Alley and the publisher encourages fans to stop by and celebrate any of the creators’ various works in the comics industry.

Fans can purchase the Ignition Exclusive variant covers for Murder Podcast #1 by Shawn Martinbrough, Voyeur #1 by Tula Lotay, Roots of Madness #1 by Karen Darboe, and Deluge #1 by Declan Shalvey; the Cold Open introductory issue for NO Place and Deluge; and the Local Comic Shop Day edition of The Beauty: Book One. Fans will also have the opportunity to add limited edition Ignition Press merchandise onto their orders at the show or preorder a copy of Arcadia: The Cold Open and have them shipped to their home address afterwards.

Fans who make a purchase at the booth will receive a coin token for the Ignition Press gachapon machine, which includes prizes ranging from premium vinyl stickers, enamel pins, and even Golden Tickets redeemable for original sketches from Ignition Press artists. Fans can also secure a coin token for free by scanning the QR code displayed on the Javits Center TV Network twice every hour throughout the convention! Coin tokens are available while supplies last.

Ignition Press is a participant in Retailer Day and will give a presentation to comic shop retailers on Wednesday, October 8th. This presentation will include information about current series and breaking news about upcoming series and creators coming on board.

A cavalcade of artists take readers on a rousing journey across Asgard in Immortal Thor #19

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January’s issue of Immortal Thor is destined to go down in Asgardian history as 19 artists come together to deliver an incredible journey across Thor’s kingdom!

While Thor is away gathering resources to deal with the looming threat of Utgard, Immortal Thor #19 spotlights different characters from Thor’s legendary mythos in single-page stories, each drawn by a different artist. The stories will be connected by the mysterious viewpoint of a significant hero from Thor’s past who’s set to return in next week’s Immortal Thor #17.

Immortal Thor #19 marks the return to Asgard for artists Dan Jurgens, Valerio Schiti, CAFU, Lee Garbett, and original Immortal Thor artist Martín Cóccolo. Artist Humberto Ramos and Leonard Kirk’s pages will pick up plot threads introduced in Strange Academy and Avengers Inc., respectively. The issue also reunites Al Ewing with past collaborators like Luciano Vecchio, Juann Cabal, and David Baldeón. Regular series artist Jan Bazaldua will open and close the issue, setting the stage for the title’s startling next arc!

Here’s a full list of artists contributing to this extraordinary issue:

  • David Baldeón
  • Jan Bazaldua
  • Juann Cabal
  • CAFU
  • Martín Cóccolo
  • Karen Darboe
  • Juan Ferreyra
  • Jorge Fornés
  • Lee Garbett
  • Gavin Guidry
  • Dan Jurgens
  • Leonard Kirk
  • Gleb Melnikov
  • Phil Noto
  • Humberto Ramos
  • Rod Reis
  • Valerio Schiti
  • Steve Skroce
  • Luciano Vecchio

This is not the story of the Immortal Thor! The All-Father had a journey to make to a far star – and so, for a time, the Golden Realm was left to rule itself. Yet even in the absence of the King, the story continued – and each Asgardian had their own drama to play out. These are the TALES OF ASGARD… Check out some never-before-seen interior artwork and preorder Immortal Thor #19 at your local comic shop today!

Disco Lives in new Disco Dazzler Variant Covers!

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This August, hit the dancefloor as you prepare for Dazzler’s new solo series with Disco Dazzler Variant Covers!

Across 21 covers, the industry’s leading artists depict the Avengers, X-Men, Spider-Man, and more Marvel super heroes living it up at the Disco! Dripping in style, these pieces feature new looks that blend super hero fashion with ‘70s nightlife attire—platform shoes, polyester suits, and, of course, roller skates! They’re the perfect throwback to Dazzler’s iconic disco origins, just in time for her new era!

Written by Jason Loo and drawn by Rafael Loureiro, Dazzler will be a four-issue limited series set in the X-Men’s new From the Ashes era. Marvel’s glittering mutant songstress has been in and out of the limelight over the years – but now the time has finally come for her to take center stage! Dazzler embarks on a new world tour, the culmination and celebration of her entire musical career. But while Dazzler may be ready to focus on her music, her celebrity-mutant status and a violent attack may sideline the entire endeavor before it’s even begun…

Check out all 21 Disco Dazzler Variant Covers and preorder them along with Dazzler #1 at your local comic shop today!

  • AVENGERS #17 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY J. SCOTT CAMPBELL – 75960620426701731
  • DAREDEVIL #12 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY SCOTT GODLEWSKI – 75960620531801231
  • DEADPOOL #5 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY ANNIE WU – 75960620897500541
  • DOCTOR STRANGE #18 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY MARGUERITE SAUVAGE – 75960620534901831
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #23 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY BEN SU – 75960620289802331
  • INCREDIBLE HULK #15 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY TODD NAUCK – 75960620663601531
  • UNCANNY X-MEN #1 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY PABLO VILLALOBOS – 75960620917000171
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #55 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY LUCIANO VECCHIO – 75960620200305531
  • IMMORTAL THOR #14 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY LEE GARBETT – 75960620664301431
  • MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #23 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY KAREN DARBOE – 75960620483002331
  • VENGEANCE OF THE MOON KNIGHT #8 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI – 75960620807400831
  • VENOM #36 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY RICKIE YAGAWA – 75960620191403621
  • WEREWOLF BY NIGHT: RED BAND #1 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY JEREMY WILSON – 75960620927900161
  • X-FACTOR #1 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY DAVID LOPEZ – 75960620963700161
  • X-MEN #2 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY OLIVIER VATINE – 75960620920000231
  • INCREDIBLE HULK #16 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY EDWIN GALMON – 75960620663601631
  • SCARLET WITCH #3 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY JESSICA FONG – 75960620828900331
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #56 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY JOELLE JONES – 75960620200305631
  • CAPTAIN AMERICA #12 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY ELIZABETH TORQUE – 75960620740401231
  • X-FORCE #2 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY PHIL NOTO – 75960620919400241
  • AVENGERS ASSEMBLE #1 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY ANAND RAMCHERON

Dynamite reveals covers and interior art news for The Powerpuff Girls

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In time for Cartoon Network‘s The Powerpuff Girls‘ 25th anniversary, Dynamite and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products have updates for The Powerpuff Girls fans as the hotly anticipated comic book series approaches its debut, spotlighting two incredible artistic features.

Some eagle-eyed fans may have been able to guess this first bit of news. Karen Darboe‘s jaw-dropping cover for the first issue featured just Bubbles, whereas each other cover for the debut has the complete iconic trio. Dynamite can confirm that not only are Karen’s next two covers for the second and third issues portraying Blossom and Buttercup, but that the set are in fact a single connecting piece for fans to collect and complete for their collections! In addition to the titular trio, the covers also spotlight three of the most iconic villains in the franchise with HIM, Mojo Jojo, and Sedusa.

In addition to her beautiful covers, fans can look forward to even more of Darboe’s artwork in the series thanks to the other big update. Kelly Thompson‘s stories on the series will feature a new unique artist on each and every issue. Darboe herself tags in for the second one, following Paulina Ganucheau kicking off the party. Then Miriana Puglia finishes off the initial salvo for issue #3’s interior artwork.

Darboe’s covers for the second and third issue, alongside her and Puglia’s story artwork, will be joined by more outstanding covers by Ganucheau, Leonardo Romero, and Nicoletta Baldari.

Celebrate icons of a Galaxy Far, Far Away with Star Wars Women’s History Month Variant Covers

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 From Jedi Knights to Rebel leaders, the course of the Star Wars galaxy has been shaped by legendary women heroes! In honor of Women’s History Month, Marvel Comics will spotlight some of these iconic characters in new variant covers.

Featured on all of Marvel’s current Star Wars comic series hitting stands in March, the seven Star Wars Women’s History Month Variant Covers are drawn by the industry’s leading women artists and depict characters from Star Wars storytelling including films, television and streaming series, and comics.

Each brave and inspiring in their own unique way, here are the characters highlighted this year:

  • Ahsoka Tano, former Jedi Knight who served as Anakin Skywalker’s fierce Padawan during the Clone Wars. Ahsoka’s heroic exploits after walking away from the Jedi Order have made her one of the franchise’s most beloved characters and last year, she starred in her own hit live-action series on Disney+ which will be adapted to comic book form this summer!
  • Fennec Shand, feared assassin and elite mercenary whose deadly skills are a highlight of shows like The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett.
  • Mon Mothma, one of the key founders of the Rebel Alliance known for carefully guiding her fellow Rebels in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi and more recently, Andor.
  • Omega, member of the mighty clone crew, Clone Force 99. Armed with her trademark energy bow, she carves out a new life for herself and her brothers in the Star Wars: The Bad Batch animated series.
  • Rey Skywalker, the powerful Jedi hero who saved the galaxy from the re-emerged Sith in the Star Wars sequel trilogy.
  • Rose Tico, an expert Resistance mechanic who found herself on the front lines of the galactic civil war in Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
  • Tynnra Pamlo, a wise galactic senator who boldly opposed Emperor Palpatine alongside the Rebel Alliance in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

Check out all seven Star Wars Women’s History Month Variant Covers now and preorder them at your local comic shop today!

  • STAR WARS #44 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER BY JAN DUURSEMA – 75960609600804441
  • STAR WARS: DARTH VADER #44 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER BY MARGUERITE SAUVAGE – 75960609601504431
  • STAR WARS: MACE WINDU #2 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER BY KAREN DARBOE – 75960620706000221
  • STAR WARS: JANGO FETT #1 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER BY AKA – 75960620883800121
  • STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC #5 [PHASE III] WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER BY BETSY COLA – 75960620708400521
  • STAR WARS: THRAWN ALLIANCES #3 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER BY ANNIE WU – 75960609358800321
  • STAR WARS: OBI-WAN KENOBI #6 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER BY STEPHANIE HANS

Get a first look at Marvel’s Voices: Legends #1

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Marvel honors Black History month with Marvel’s Voices: Legends #1, a special one-shot with four all-new stories starring some of comic book’s most iconic heroes.

All-star creators and rising talents from throughout the industry come together in this triumphant special that brings you the world outside your window. Uniting various cornerstones of the Marvel Universe, Marvel’s Voices: Legends #1 delivers can’t-miss stories including a celebration of Misty Knight’s nearly 50 year legacy, the long-awaited return of Elijah Bradley, aka Patriot; and much more. This year, the one-shot will hit stands on January 31 so fans can celebrate Black History Month at their local shop right at the start of February!

Read on to discover the stories that await:

  • Writer David F. Walker and artist Eder Messias bring Patriot back to the spotlight with a bold tale of corruption, abuse and the hope that springs eternal! Locked in a fierce showdown with Crossbones, Elijah Bradley has to explore his own family’s legacy and remind himself of his heroic destiny in order to save the day!  
  • Writer Justina Ireland and artist Karen Darboe kick off Misty Knight’s milestone year with an action-packed Daughters of the Dragon adventure! See why Misty Knight and Colleen Wing are one of the best duos in the Marvel Universe as they take down crime in style!
  • TV writer Ezra Claytan Daniels makes his Marvel Comics debut alongside artist Sean Damien Hill! Michael Collins has always used his Deathlok abilities to be a force for good. Now, after an epic battle, he lies broken beyond repair. To continue the fight, he’ll be forced to make a game-changing decision!
  • Award-winning writer and poet Sheree Renée Thomas makes her Marvel Comics debut alongside artist Julian Shaw with a glimpse at a bright future for one of Marvel’s most prominent romances—Storm and Black Panther!
  • Plus an introduction by Eisner Award winning and best-selling author John Jennings, creator spotlights, and more!

Throughout the year in both print comics on stands and digital Infinity Comics on Marvel Unlimited, the Marvel’s Voices program highlights the diverse storytelling, characters, and creators that illustrate the richness and breadth of the Marvel Universe. Proudly representing different cultures and backgrounds, these critically acclaimed stories uplift and inspire by showing that fans from all walks of life have a place in the mighty Marvel mythos!

Wakanda bangs the drum of war in the Ultimate Black Panther trailer

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Spinning out of Jonathan Hickman and Bryan Hitch’s Ultimate Invasion, it’s the dawn of a new Ultimate Universe and with it comes an all-new Ultimate Black Panther series from the creative minds of Bryan Hill and Stefano Caselli.

Hitting stands in February, this bold new take on Black Panther sees the legendary nation of Wakanda still isolated and kept secret from the world at large. When Khonshu and Ra – the force known together as Moon Knight – seek to expand their brutal control of the continent of Africa, Black Panther is forced to take his people out of the shadows for the first time! In addition to T’Challa, readers will also meet new Ultimate versions of Okoye, Shuri, Killmonger, Storm, and more in this rousing saga of duty, sacrifice, and love. Fans can get the first glimpse at the cast bracing themselves for war in the all-new Ultimate Black Panther trailer, featuring never-before-seen artwork.

Check out some of the covers of Ultimate Black Panther #1 along with the Ultimate Black Panther #2 cover and preorder the series at your local comic shop!

Marvel celebrates Black History Month by spotlighting Captain America, Luke Cage, and more with Black History Month Variant Covers

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This coming February, Black creators and heroes will take center stage in new Black History Month Variant Covers. Drawn by some of the industry’s most talented artists, these stunning depictions of your favorite Marvel characters will grace select issues throughout the month. This year’s collection spotlights pop culture icons like Captain America, Spider-Man, and Luke Cage along with fan-favorites like Rocket Racer and Night Thrasher. Night Thrasher’s cover will be featured on the debut issue of his all-new ongoing series.

In addition, one of the New Champions returns! Earlier this year, Marvel artists designed potential sidekicks for Marvel heroes in New Champions Variant Covers, including Ernanda Souza’s take on a young partner for Black Panther. Now, this character is back on Dotun Akande’s Black History Month Variant Cover for Black Panther #9. Fans have already seen that Peach Momoko’s New Champion, Maystorm, will have a leading role in her upcoming Ultimate X-Men series. Could this mysterious young Wakandan hero be the next New Champion to make it to the page?    

Check out the first four Black History Month Variant Covers today and keep an eye out for the final two to be revealed next month.

  • CAPTAIN AMERICA #6 BLACK HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER BY MATEUS MANHANINI – 75960620740400631
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #17 BLACK HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER BY ERNANDA SOUZA – 75960620289801731
  • BLACK PANTHER #9 BLACK HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER BY DOTUN AKANDE – 75960620503500921
  • MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #16 BLACK HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER BY TAURIN CLARKE – 75960620483001621
  • NIGHT THRASHER #1 BLACK HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER BY DAVI GO – 75960620831900131
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #44 BLACK HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER BY KAREN DARBOE – 75960620200304441

Relive the 90s with Marvel ’97 Variant Covers

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The ‘90s are back! In celebration of Marvel Studios’ X-Men ’97, a follow-up to the classic nineties X-Men: The Animated Series coming soon to Disney+, Marvel’s hottest artists are showing their love for the decade in Marvel ’97 Variant Covers.

On sale throughout February, these new covers capture the essence of this blockbuster era by depicting your favorite heroes in their iconic ‘90s looks, reuniting ‘90s lineups, and paying homage to memorable ‘90s covers. It’s an stellar journey through the decade that transformed the comic book industry and it’s just the start of a slew of upcoming X-Men ’97 related Marvel Comics announcements!

Check out 20 Marvel ’97 Variant Covers coming in February and stay tuned for more to be revealed.

  • AVENGERS #10 MARVEL ‘97 VARIANT COVER BY JAMIE MCKELVIE
  • CAPTAIN AMERICA #6 MARVEL ‘97 VARIANT COVER BY PETE WOODS
  • DOCTOR STRANGE #12 MARVEL ‘97 VARIANT COVER BY KAREN DARBOE
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #17 MARVEL ‘97 VARIANT COVER BY RON LIM
  • SENSATIONAL SHE-HULK #5 MARVEL ‘97 VARIANT COVER BY MATTEO LOLLI
  • THANOS #3 MARVEL ‘97 VARIANT COVER BY DOALY
  • VENOM #30 MARVEL ‘97 VARIANT COVER BY MIKE HENDERSON
  • BLADE #8 MARVEL ‘97 VARIANT COVER BY LEINIL FRANCIS YU
  • NIGHT THRASHER #1 MARVEL ‘97 VARIANT BY LUCIANO VECCHIO
  • SCARLET WITCH & QUICKSILVER #1 MARVEL ‘97 VARIANT COVER BY PAULO SIQUEIRA
  • SPIDER-BOY #4 MARVEL ‘97 VARIANT COVER BY ETHAN YOUNG
  • THUNDERBOLTS #3 MARVEL ‘97 VARIANT COVER BY SCOTT GODLEWSKI
  • VENGEANCE OF THE MOON KNIGHT #2 MARVEL ‘97 VARIANT COVER BY GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI
  • CAPTAIN MARVEL #5 MARVEL ‘97 VARIANT COVER BY ANNIE WU
  • DAREDEVIL #6 MARVEL ‘97 VARIANT COVER BY BEN SU
  • EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #1 MARVEL ‘97 VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA
  • GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY ANNUAL #1 MARVEL ‘97 VARIANT COVER BY PACO MEDINA
  • INCREDIBLE HULK #9 MARVEL ‘97 VARIANT COVER BY NICK BRADSHAW
  • SPIDER-WOMAN #4 MARVEL ‘97 VARIANT COVER BY TODD NAUCK
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #44 MARVEL ‘97 VARIANT COVER BY CARLOS GOMEZ
  • IMMORTAL THOR #7 MARVEL ‘97 VARIANT COVER BY DAVID BALDEÓN
  • INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #15 MARVEL ‘97 VARIANT COVER BY PHIL NOTO
  • PUNISHER #4 MARVEL ‘97 VARIANT COVER BY DAN JURGENS

Earth’s Mightiest Heroes inspire in Marvel’s Voices: Avengers #1

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The Marvel Universe has always strived to reflect the “world outside your window” with diverse and inclusive storytelling. Throughout the year, the breadth of those stories are highlighted in a special way in a variety of Marvel’s Voices one-shots, and later this December, Marvel’s Voices: Avengers #1 will arrive for the first time! The one-shot will celebrate the Avengers 60th anniversary in a unique way by inviting all-star creators to tell stories centered around the Avengers legacy and mission. Fans can get their first look at these stories today with never-before-seen interior artwork!

In addition to backup stories in some of Marvel’s most popular titles, the ongoing Marvel’s Voices Infinity Comics on Marvel Unlimited, and the Marvel’s Voices podcast, the program has evolved this past year with creators from across the industry bringing their unique perspectives and artistry to specific corners of the Marvel Universe. Following the success of Marvel’s Voices: Wakanda Forever, Marvel’s Voices: Spider-Verse, and Marvel’s Voices: X-Men, its Earth’s Mightiest Heroes’ turn to get the Marvel’s Voices spotlight!

For 60 years, the Avengers have proven time and time again that despite our differences, we’re stronger together than apart. Now, join a team of Marvel’s finest creators, from veterans to new recruits full of potential, for four tremendous tales that explore the richness of the Marvel Universe through the lens of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes!

Here’s what’s in store:

  • Actor Utkarsh Ambudkar and artist Tadam Gyadu come together for a poignant Iron Man tale that sees Tony use his own personal journey to help a struggling supervillain.
  • Two Marvel mainstays, writer Robbie Thompson and artist Sid Kotian, team up to explore the American values that Captain America has always stood for as he has a thrilling showdown with his archenemy, Red Skull!
  • TV writer and podcast host Jason Concepcion and acclaimed comic book artist Moisés Hidalgo both make their joint Marvel Comics debut with the return of Robbie Reyes, Ghost Rider! Following his role in the Avengers Assemble crossover, Robbie must rev up the Hell Charger to battle a band of demons that are preying on his community.
  • Rising Marvel talents Justina Ireland and artist Karen Darboe bring readers to the stars where Monica Rambeau, AKA Photon, has to use her one-of-a-kind expertise and training to fend off a new cosmic threat.
  • And exclusive bonus material, including a special piece by Luciano Vecchio spotlighting members that represent the depth of the Avengers legacy that fans cans see today!

Preview each story now and don’t miss the latest anthology in the Marvel’s Voices series when Marvel’s Voices: Avengers #1 hits stands in December.

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