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NYCC 2026: Get a look at Star Wars | Marvel: Hope Assembles

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Announced earlier this year, Marvel Comics and Lucasfilm Publishing are bringing two legendary universes together for the first time in Star Wars | Marvel: Hope Assembles, a historic five-issue limited series launching January 2027. Written by Kevin Smith and drawn by David Marquez, the series unites the heroes and villains of the Marvel’s Universe with the galaxy far, far away in an unprecedented pop culture collision.

The anticipated series took the spotlight at New York Comic Con as Marvel Comics revealed new covers and artwork at the Marvel Comics: House of Ideas Panel, with Kevin Smith making a surprise appearance onstage to share more about the project.

Among the reveals was a breathtaking cover by the legendary Alex Ross spotlighting a team-up for the ages: Luke Skywalker and Spider-Man. Star Wars | Marvel: Hope Assembles will feature ongoing variant cover programs, with recurring themes across Covers A-F to bring greater clarity and consistency to the cover collecting experience. Additional variants may also be available beyond the ongoing programs.

The themes for A-F Covers are:

  • A – MAIN COVER – The main series connecting covers by series artist David Marquez.
  • B – ALLIANCE VARIANT – Marvel heroes and villains join forces with their Star Wars counterparts in action-packed pairings.
  • C – BATTLE VARIANT – Marvel and Star Wars collide in impossible one-on-one showdowns.
  • D – A NEW HOPE VARIANT – Iconic moments from Star Wars: A New Hope are re-created with Marvel characters.
  • E – CROSSOVER VARIANT – Characters wield the legendary weapons, costumes and symbols of the other franchise.
  • F – RETRO VARIANT – New artwork channeling the unmistakable look of Marvel’s original Star Wars comic book run.
  • G – MARVEL HOMAGE – Legendary Marvel covers are re-created with characters from both universes.

The first issue features covers by David Marquez, Alex Ross, Kaare Andrews, Cory Smith, Rafael Albuquerque, Dan Jurgens, Matteo Lolli, and more.

For decades, Star Wars and Marvel have shared a unique history. Marvel published its first Star Wars comic in 1977—the same year Star Wars: A New Hope transformed pop culture forever. Now, 50 years later, that relationship takes its biggest leap yet as they collide on the page for the first time.

The Galaxy Far, Far Away comes to the World Outside Your Window!

Following a reality-shattering spell, Marvel’s heroes witness the events of A New Hope unfold before their very eyes—setting the stage for an encounter between characters from both universes that fans have dreamt about for decades.

Check out the new artwork and preorder Star Wars | Marvel: Hope Assembles at your local comic shop today. It arrives on shelves January 13, 2027.

  • A vibrant comic cover featuring Spider-Man swinging above Luke Skywalker, who is holding a lightsaber, with a colorful, cosmic background. The text 'STAR WARS | MARVEL HOPE ASSEMBLES' is displayed prominently at the top.
  • A comic cover featuring characters from Star Wars and Marvel, including Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Spider-Man, Doctor Doom, and others. The title 'Hope Assembles' is prominently displayed at the top.
  • Comic cover featuring Spider-Man, characters from Star Wars, and Marvel heroes, with the title 'Star Wars | Marvel Hope Assembles' and dynamic action elements.
  • A dynamic comic book scene featuring Marvel superheroes, including Captain America and Spider-Man, engaged in battle. In the background, a Star Wars starship hovers while green laser beams are fired above a cityscape filled with explosions and chaos.

Exclusive Preview: Spider-Man/Hulk: Fire and Brimstone #2

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Spider-Man/Hulk: Fire and Brimstone #2

(W) Kevin Smith, Andy McElfresh (A) R. B. Silva
(C) Federico Blee (L) Joe Sabino
(CA) R. B. Silva and Federico Blee (VCA) Alex Ross, Greg Land and Rachelle Rosenberg, Doaly

IT’S SHOWTIME! Bruce Banner digs deep for an exploration of his spiritual side. But before he can cry out hallelujah, Spider-Man will have to put a stop to the second greatest disaster to hit Broadway, the White Rabbit! Guest starring ol’ Horn Head himself: DAREDEVIL!

Comic book cover featuring Spider-Man and Hulk in action. Spider-Man is perched on Hulk's shoulder, while Hulk looks determined in a dynamic pose. The background has a dramatic orange hue with rocky debris, and the title reads 'SPIDER-MAN HULK FIRE AND BRIMSTONE'.
Comic book page featuring Spider-Man and the Hulk in an action scene, showcasing vibrant colors and dynamic poses.
An illustration of St. Patrick's Cathedral with a conversation about confession happening in the foreground. The image shows the cathedral's intricate architecture alongside characters discussing themes of confession and spirituality.
A comic book page featuring multiple panels with characters discussing themes of familial relationships and personal struggles. One character is cleaning up broken dishes while another reflects on a troubled past involving a paternal figure. Spider-Man's appearance is hinted at in the last panel.
A comic panel featuring Spider-Man interacting with a priest in a church. Spider-Man is handing over a large bill while making a humorous remark, and the priest looks puzzled. In the background, two characters observe the scene.
A comic-style illustration of the Hulk, depicted in a dynamic pose amidst flying debris, emitting a loud sound effect 'CRRRRRAAAASSSHHH.' The Hulk is green with muscular features and is wearing torn shorts.
Spider-Man and the Hulk engage in a dramatic confrontation in a ruined church, with Spider-Man tackling a man in a red robe while money flies through the air.

SDCC 2026: Kevin Smith’s “Jay and Silent Bob’s Joint Venture” is coming from Nitrate Games

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Independent video game company Nitrate Games enters the realm of digital publishing and niche IP development with the announcement of Jay and Silent Bob’s Joint Venture, an adult cozy farm sim that offers fans an opportunity to engage with and play as filmmaker Kevin Smith’s beloved cult classic characters within the digital realm. The announcement was made during Smith’s annual Saturday night Hall H panel at Comic-Con International in San Diego.

The game provides a raunchy new take on a cozy farming game – if those crops were akin to Jay and Silent Bob’s specific cultural tastes. Heading toward its beta testing phase of production, the game is expected to be released in late Spring 2027 on Steam/PC. Players will build, cultivate, and expand their operation, interact with familiar faces, and experience an original story featuring Kevin Smith’s iconic characters.

Preview: Bizarro: Year None #2

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Bizarro: Year None #2

(W) Kevin Smith, Eric Carrasco (A) Nick Pitarra

GOODBYE, BIZARRO WORLD! Trapped on a backward planet of backward doppelgängers doing backward versions of everything they would normally do, the extremely frontward Jimmy Olsen and Perry White find themselves wondering: Will we ever get home again? At least their host — a backward version of Superman — seems to be accommodating of their stay. But if everything is backward on this planet, then what’s the opposite of accommodating? Uh-oh.

A humorous comic book cover featuring characters from the DC Universe, including Bizarro and Superman, amidst a chaotic office setting filled with various quirky characters and animals, symbolizing a lighthearted take on superhero themes.
A comic strip depicting Superman in various scenes, including a recording device and a conversation about a personal motto. Superman looks concerned while discussing a credo and appears to be in a casual setting.
A comic book scene featuring Superman sitting at a table with a woman in a garden. The woman is pointing a gardening tool at Superman, who appears conflicted. The background includes a wheelbarrow and a fenced yard.
A comic panel depicting two characters discussing a surreal situation while surrounded by various objects and a strange atmosphere.

Jay & Silent Bob: Jays of Future Past has us wishing for another Archie crossover

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DOOM DECREES “THE DIM-WITTED DUO MUST DIE!” Capped, tan American Jay and friendly neighborhood wider-man Silent Bob make a quick stop in the Marvel Universe! But when Doctor Doom decrees these Jersey guys must die, the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, the X-Men and and a whole hoary host of heroes must team up on a joint mission to save the dim-witted duo from a lethal case of super-hero fatigue!

Story: Kevin Smith
Art: Giuseppe Camuncoli
Ink: Cam Smith, Roberto Poggi
Color: Marcio Menyz, Erick Arciniega
Letterer: Travis Lanham, Joe Sabino

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

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Exclusive Preview: Jay & Silent Bob: Jays of Future Past #1

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Jay & Silent Bob: Jays of Future Past #1

(W) Kevin Smith (A) Giuseppe Camuncoli
(I) Cam Smith, Roberto Poggi (C) Marcio Menyz, Erick Arciniega (L) Travis Lanham, Joe Sabino
(CA) Marco Checchetto and Guru-eFX (VCA) Michael Allred and Laura Allred, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Cam Smith and Federico Blee, Jim Mahfood and Mike Spicer, Phil Noto, Rudy Siswanto

DOOM DECREES “THE DIM-WITTED DUO MUST DIE!”

Capped, tan American Jay and friendly neighborhood wider-man Silent Bob make a quick stop in the Marvel Universe! But when Doctor Doom decrees these Jersey guys must die, the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, the X-Men and and a whole hoary host of heroes must team up on a joint mission to save the dim-witted duo from a lethal case of super-hero fatigue!

Jay & Silent Bob: Jays of Future Past #1

Kevin Smith, Andy McElfresh, and R.B. Silva present the Exorcism of The Incredible Hulk in Spider-Man/Hulk: Fire & Brimstone

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What do you get when you combine two of Marvel’s most popular characters with an all-star creative team and let them run wild together? Answer: One hell of a time! Spider-Man and the Hulk have had plenty of run-ins in the past, but when the writing team of Kevin Smith and Andy McElfresh and artist R.B. Silva bring them together this August, they’ll run up against a trial that puts their faith to the test: the exorcism of Bruce Banner.

This ultra-accessible and pun-filled five issue limited series begins when Easter Mass in Central Park is interrupted by Mole Man and a horde of Man-themed supervillains. Not one to let a pun go to waste (or a holiday be ruined) Peter Parker suits up and steps in to save the day… before the Incredible Hulk makes his presence felt as only the Jade Giant can. Together with Matt Murdock, Spidey learns that Bruce Banner is intent on solving his “Hulk” problem once and for all with the help of the church. Namely, through an exorcism of his big green counterpart!

THWIP-SMASH!

Legendary writers Kevin Smith and Andy McElfresh team up with superstar artist R.B. Silva for the newest high-octane adventure for Spider-Man and Hulk! It’s nonstop action! Side-splitting quips! And…the exorcism of Bruce Banner?!

Check out the main cover and interior pages for Spider-Man/Hulk: Fire & Brimstone #1 by R.B. Silva below and place your pre-orders at your local comic shop today!

Spider-Man/Hulk: Fire & Brimstone #1

Dark Horse presents the Master of the Universe: Revolution Library Edition

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Dark Horse Books and Mattel have announced Masters of the Universe: Revolution Library Edition, a 264-page deluxe hardcover collecting four stories based in the world of the hit Netflix animated series. Available for preorder now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and at your local bookstore and wherever comic books are sold, the book will be available on November 3, 2026 for $49.99.

Discover the unseen adventures of Prince Adam’s first year as He-Man with Masters of the Universe: Forge of Destiny. In Masters of the Universe: Revelation, He- Man embarks on an epic journey and faces off against his longtime foes Skeletor and Evil Lyn. Journey to the earliest days of one of the universe’s most consequential and fraught team-ups—Skeletor and Hordak—with Masters of the Universe: Revolution. And in Masters of the Universe: Andra, Andra must delve into her past, use her technical know-how, and find her own power if she hopes to save Eternia.

Written by showrunner and producer Kevin Smith, episode writer Tim Sheridan, executive producer Rob David, voice actor Tiffany Smith, and comics author Tim Seeley; illustrated by Daniel HDR (with Keith Champagne inking), Mindy Lee, Adriana Melo, and Eddie Nunez; colored by Brad Simpson and Rico Renzi, and lettered by AndWorld Design.

Masters of the Universe: Revolution Library Edition

Bizarro: Year None #1 feels like one for the the hardcore Superman fans

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This am how Bizarro got finished! Kevin Smith and Eric Carrasco team up with visionary artist Nick Pitarra to tell the definitive, in definitive origin of the beloved backward bad boy! When Superman’s pal Jimmy Olsen and Clark Kent’s boss Perry White leave the Planet for a strange adventure in outer space, they discover a dimension that mimics Metropolis and reveres its legendary newspaper as an article of faith! But is the being behind it all a Superman fan, a creature of chaos, or is he no one at all? Don’t be a square: buy Bizarro: Year None!

Story: Kevin Smith, Eric Carrasco
Art: Nick Pitarra
Color: Michael Garland
Letterer: Dave Sharpe

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

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