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Exclusive: Marvel Masterworks returns from Clover Press with Exclusive Buttons

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Starting today, Marvel Comics’ longest-running, premier archival hardcover collection series is coming back in style! Clover Press will now publish the iconic Marvel Masterworks line, starting with four brand new editions that highlight four iconic eras of Marvel history and some of the industry’s greatest creators of all time. Clover Press is publishing three different covers for each book in the Marvel Masterworks line: the legacy trade dress that collectors already know and love, a variant cover of the legacy trade dress, and a bold and poppy new trade dress, designed by Clover Press Co-Founder and Art Director Robbie Robbins. The Kickstarter campaign for Marvel Masterworks is now live.

The campaign will also feature a slew of the kind of collectible extras that Clover Press is known for, including a Premium Works collector box, Fact Files character cards, journals with Masterworks branding and comic art, buttons, character stickers, mini prints, large artist edition prints, postcards, stationery-inspired inserts, facsimile posters, dustjackets, die-cut slipcases, and more to be announced during the campaign.

We have the exclusive reveal of the buttons!

A collection of comic book character buttons featuring various Marvel superheroes and villains, including recognizable faces expressing intense emotions.

The first wave of Clover Press’ Marvel Masterworks includes four titles:

  • In Marvel Masterworks: The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 18, Chris Claremont and Jim Lee begin their march towards X-Men #1, the Guiness Book of World Records top-selling comic book of all time—collecting THE UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) 256-268 & ANNUAL (1970) 14 and material from THE FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL (1963) 23, X-FACTOR ANNUAL (1986) 5 and THE NEW MUTANTS ANNUAL (1984) 6.

Featuring an introduction by Chris Claremont

  • In Marvel Masterworks: Super-Villain Team-Up, Vol. 1, Doctor Doom and his notorious accomplices Namor and the Red Skull take the stage in this classic Marvel series which gives the bad guys full rein—collecting GIANT-SIZE SUPER-VILLAIN TEAM-UP (1975) 1-2, SUPER-VILLAIN TEAM-UP (1975) 1-17, MARVEL SPOTLIGHT (1971) 27, THE AVENGERS (1963) 154-156, THE CHAMPIONS (1975) 16 and material from MARVEL PREVIEW (1975) 21.

Featuring an introduction by Roy Thomas

  • In Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor, Vol. 25, Walter Simonson and Sal Buscema’s original art is faithfully restored and looking better than ever as The God of Thunder leads an army into Hel itself in this fan-favorite classic every Marvel fan should have in their library—collecting THE MIGHTY THOR (1966) 360-369 and BALDER THE BRAVE (1985) 1-4.

Featuring an introduction by Walter Simonson

  • In Marvel Masterworks: The Tomb of Dracula, Vol. 6, high-stakes storytelling pulls long-running characters like Quincy Harker, Rachel van Helsing and Blade into a final reckoning that leaves no one untouched from collaborators Marv Wolfman, Gene Colan and Tom Palmer—collecting THE TOMB OF DRACULA (1972) 56-70.
Cover of Marvel Masterworks featuring The Uncanny X-Men, showcasing characters like Captain America, Black Widow, and Wolverine. Includes details about issues and creators.
Cover of Marvel Masterworks featuring 'Giant-Size Super-Villain Team-Up' with illustrations of various Marvel characters including Dr. Doom and Sub-Mariner. The background is green with decorative text detailing other comic issues included.
Cover of Marvel Masterworks featuring The Mighty Thor comic issues Nos. 360-369 and Balder the Brave Nos. 1-4, illustrated by Walter Simonson and Sal Buscema.
Cover of Marvel Masterworks featuring The Tomb of Dracula Nos. 56-70, showcasing Dracula and a female figure along with text highlights.
Cover of Marvel Comics' The Uncanny X-Men Volume 18 featuring characters Wolverine, Captain America, and Black Widow in action.
Cover of Marvel Masterworks Super-Villain Team-Up Volume 1 featuring Dr. Doom and the Sub-Mariner with bold titles and comic-style artwork.
Cover of Marvel Masterworks The Mighty Thor Volume 25 featuring Thor and a frog character with vibrant colors and bold graphics.
Cover of Marvel Masterworks: The Tomb of Dracula Volume 6, featuring Dracula and a dramatic scene with gravestones and characters in a gothic style.
Cover art for 'The Uncanny X-Men' featuring a dramatic depiction of characters including a female with short blonde hair and a male character displaying fierce expression and claws, showcasing the comic's dynamic style.
Cover of 'Super-Villain Team-Up' featuring characters Magneto and Doctor Doom, with colorful comic-style artwork.
Cover art of 'The Mighty Thor' comic book featuring a stylized green frog character and a red, menacing figure, alongside a woman's face, showcasing vibrant colors and bold graphic design.
Cover of 'The Tomb of Dracula' comic featuring a vampire with fangs and red eyes, alongside a mysterious figure in a red cape and a castle in the background.

Featuring an introduction by Kelley Jones.

The publication of the first wave of books marks just the first stage of Clover Press’ publishing plan to continue the historic Marvel Masterworks program, with an ambitious, ongoing schedule that will bring dozens of new editions of Marvel Masterworks series to print. Longtime Marvel series editor Cory Sedlmeier will continue in his role as editor and series steward, continuing the role that he’s served at Marvel for more than two decades.

Don’t miss out and support this new era of Marvel Masterworks, head to Kickstarter!

Return to the world of Fantastic Four: First Steps for the debut of the Frightful Four in Fantastic Four: First Foes – The Wizard #1

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Even before they stood between Earth and Galactus in Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps, the Fantastic Four introduced in the blockbuster film were already legendary super heroes, idolized by the inhabitants of their world! This last year, Marvel Comics proudly presented some of their thrilling early adventures in special Fantastic Four: First Foes one-shots. Now, the series reaches its epic finale this December in Fantastic Four: First Foes – The Wizard #1 by writer Fabian Nicieza and returning artist Mark Buckingham.

Set within the world of the blockbuster film, Fantastic Four: First Foes has expanded on the history of Marvel Studios’ First Family by revealing their earliest clashes with some of their most notorious adversaries. The last of the one-shots promises to be its most revelatory to date with the introduction of one of the team’s oldest foes, The Wizard, along with his team of sinister Fantastic Four counterparts known as the Frightful Four.

Bentley Wittman is too great a genius to be ignored! He deserves all the accolades given to the Fantastic Four, and he will prove his intellectual superiority by embarrassing them and stealing the globally renowned monument to science — the Baxter Building! And to accomplish that amazing feat, the Wingless Wizard will create…the Frightful Four!

Check out Phil Noto’s cover and preorder Fantastic Four: First Foes – The Wizard #1!

Cover of a comic book featuring the Fantastic Four, showcasing various characters including a woman with blonde hair, a man in a blue costume with flame powers, and a figure in a pink helmet. Scenes depict action with explosions and characters in dynamic poses.

Hot Toys Unleashes a Game-Inspired Wolverine

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From Insomniac Games and created in collaboration with Marvel Games, the highly anticipated Marvel’s Wolverine delivers a gripping, original standalone adventure centered around the legendary mutant warrior.

Inspired by the Marvel’s Wolverine video game, the Wolverine 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure and a Deluxe Edition by Hot Toys feature a detailed likeness of the titular character.

This striking figure stands approximately 11.42 inches (29 cm) tall and boasts a muscular body, complemented by seamless silicone material arms for added realism, with an internal metal skeleton for enhanced poseability.

The figure has a newly developed cowled head with interchangeable parts, including 2 eye plates and 2 lower faces to capture his determined and berserker rage expressions. Additionally, 2 sets of interchangeable cowl elements allow collectors to portray him in different levels of battle wear. Wolverine arrives in his yellow-and-black Battle Reborn suit, with battle-weathered effects. The ensemble is complete with a utility belt, forearm gauntlets, and soft vinyl material boots.

He comes with an astonishing array of 5 distinct pairs of interchangeable claws, inspired by the cosmetic variations as seen in-game — including the iconic Adamantium Claws, Scarlet Claws, Diamond Claws, Charred Bone Claws, and Savage Bone Claws! A set of translucent slashing effects can be attached to any of those claws for an action-packed display. The set includes a carved katana ornament, recreating the in-game reward when completing the mission Last Stand at Cold Pines. 

The Deluxe Edition features all of the above PLUS a specially designed battle-themed diorama figure base featuring an Omega Red bust statue with UV luminous reflective eyes and bendable Carbonadium tentacles.

Sharpen your collection and prepare for the hunt! The Wolverine 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure and Deluxe Edition are available to pre-order now.

  • A dynamic action figure of Wolverine, featuring his iconic yellow and black costume, extended claws, and a fierce expression.
  • A highly detailed collectible figure of Wolverine from Marvel, showcasing his iconic yellow and black costume, complete with extended claws and a fierce expression.
  • A detailed action figure of Wolverine, wearing a yellow and black costume, standing in a dynamic pose with claws extended, against a dark background.
  • A detailed collectible figure of Wolverine in a yellow and black suit, poised in an action stance while confronting an opponent. The figure features intricate detailing on the character's claws and expression, set against a rocky base.
  • Image of a Wolverine action figure featuring interchangeable claws in various colors and attachable slashing effects. The figure is shown in multiple poses, highlighting its detailed costume and accessories.
  • A detailed diorama figure of Wolverine in a battle theme, featuring a bust of Omega Red with carbonadium tentacles. The figure is displayed on a rocky base, showcasing intricate details and vibrant colors.

Wolverine 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure Highlights:

  • Authentic and detailed likeness of Wolverine in the Marvel’s Wolverine video game.
  • Newly developed cowled head with interchangeable parts including eye plates, lower face, and cowl wings.
  • Approximately 11.42 inches (29 cm) tall.
  • Muscular body with 30 points of articulation and silicone material arms with an inner metal skeleton.
  • 6 pieces of interchangeable gloved hands.
  • Costume includesa yellow and black colored Battle Reborn suit with weathering effects, gauntlets, utility belt, and boots.
  • Accessories include 5 interchangeable claws, translucent slashing effects, a carved katana ornament.
  • Specially designed figure stand with Marvel’s Wolverine logo.
  • Deluxe Edition comes with an additional battle-themed diorama figure base featuring an Omega Red bust statue with UV reflective eyes and bendable tentacles.

Preview: Spider-Man: Long Way Home #3

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Spider-Man: Long Way Home #3

(W) Jonathan Hickman (A) Adam Kubert

THE BIRTH OF THE PUNISHER! No team, no family, Frank Castle is a man with nothing left to lose. All he has at his disposal are his skills and the weapon that started it all. A weapon that serves as the perfect bait for the monster that took everything from him. And damn anyone that stands in the way of his revenge. Spider-Man may not know why S.H.I.E.L.D. wants the Cosmic Cube, and he certainly doesn’t know what the Hulk wants with it, but he does know that it’s too dangerous to be left in the hands of a man on the edge. The fight for the Cosmic Cube reaches its most brutal point yet!

Cover of Spider-Man: Long Way Home comic issue 3 featuring Spider-Man, The Hulk, and another character engaged in action, with debris flying around them.
Textual content from a comic book page featuring Spider-Man: Long Way Home, detailing characters, writers, artists, and team credits.
Comic panel featuring Spider-Man, who is cautiously observing a situation, indicating it may be a trap.
A comic strip featuring Spider-Man and a masked character in a confrontation. Various panels show action sequences with sound effects like 'THWIP', 'KRAK', 'WHAM', and 'BOOM'. The scene captures intense moments of fighting and dialogue between the characters.
Comic panel featuring the Hulk, Spider-Man, and another character discussing a trap, followed by an explosion.
A comic page depicting the Hulk and Spider-Man in front of a wall filled with weapons. The Hulk is holding a device while Spider-Man looks concerned. A dramatic explosion occurs in the background.

Preview: Civil War: Unmasked #5

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Civil War: Unmasked #5

(W) Christos Gage (A) Edgar Salazar

CAPTAIN AMERICA: UNDERCOVER? As the Civil War heats up, Captain America is forced to hide his iden-tity and go undercover as a security guard at a mall using the alias BRETT HENDRICK. But when disaster strikes, Cap gets a glimpse of the other side of the registration conflict and experiences firsthand what it’s like to live without power in a super-powered world…

Cover of 'Civil War Unmasked #5' featuring Captain America in a dramatic scene, engaged in a confrontation with multiple characters amidst a cityscape backdrop.
Cover of 'Civil War Unmasked Issue #5: The Home Front', featuring a summary of the plot surrounding the Superhuman Registration Act and its impact on superheroes, with credits for writer, artist, and other contributors.
A comic book scene depicting a fierce confrontation between soldiers and Captain America, who is standing defiantly amidst chaos. Background shows soldiers with weapons in a tense setting, conveying themes of bravery and determination.
Comic panel depicting a conversation in the security office of the Galleria Mall in Queens, New York. Two security personnel, one male and one female, engage in light-hearted banter while a third male officer sits at a desk, smiling. The scene captures a casual interaction among colleagues.
A comic book page featuring several characters in a discussion. The scene includes a man in a police uniform holding a clipboard, a woman gesturing while speaking, and other uniformed personnel listening. The setting appears to be an office with computers and a bulletin board.
Comic panel depicting a conversation between security personnel in a store, with a backdrop of surveillance screens showing a potential theft in progress.
A comic book scene showing a confrontation between characters, with Captain America flying through the air and a purple armored villain aiming a weapon, causing chaos in a city setting with pedestrians observing.

Preview: Queen in Black: Defenders of Light and Dark #3

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Queen in Black: Defenders of Light and Dark #3

(W) Al Ewing, Tom Waltz (A) Zé Carlos

CATACLYSMIC CONTINGENCY! The Defenders have taken a beating on two fronts, emboldening Knull and Hela to personally finish off both strike teams once and for all. The time has come for Plan B — but will this desperate contingency be enough for Team Light and Team Dark to stop the dual horrors of the Queen in Black and the God of Light from turning Planet Earth into yet another battlefield in their cosmic conflict? Light and Dark forces collide (and unite!) in this bombastic grand finale!

Comic book cover featuring two characters in a dynamic battle pose, one with flowing white hair in a futuristic outfit and the other with dark attire and red accents, surrounded by colorful energy effects. Title reads 'Queen in Black: Defenders of Light and Dark'.
Comic book cover featuring the title 'Queen in Black: Defenders of Light and Dark' with a storyline involving characters like Iron Man, Cable, Hela, and Knull. The design includes credits for writers, artists, and editors in a bold, stylized font.
A colorful comic book page depicting a battle scene in low Earth orbit, featuring characters in armor and mythical attire. A central figure, Queen Hela, stands confidently as warriors prepare for combat, with speech bubbles indicating dialogue among the characters.
A dynamic comic book scene featuring a battle between colorful characters with supernatural powers, dramatic expressions, and explosive effects, highlighting dialogue boxes that enhance the narrative.
A vibrant comic panel showing a dramatic confrontation scene with two characters battling using energy blasts. One character, dressed in black, appears to be in distress or anguish, while the other is surrounded by swirling light, asserting their power. The background features dynamic colors and effects emphasizing the intensity of the battle.

Preview: Queen in Black #4

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Queen in Black #4

(W) Al Ewing (A) Paco Medina

VENOM ASCENDING! As the war between Hela and Knull gets personal, Tyr unleashes his final weapon on the beleaguered Avengers! Meanwhile, in the Baxter Building, Reed Richards investigates Codex’s half-symbiote power… with cataclysmic consequences! Will the end of Venom’s golden era coincide with the end of Planet Earth?

Cover of Marvel's 'Queen in Black' issue 4, featuring a dark, menacing character with tentacle-like appendages standing over a wounded figure, both splattered with blood, set against a cosmic background.
Cover page for the comic 'Queen in Black' featuring bold red and black typography, depicting a cosmic battle with references to characters like Knull, Hela, Iron Man, and others involved in a conflict of light and darkness.
A comic book page featuring multiple superheroes in action. The scene takes place in England, with characters discussing their situation while engaging in battle. One character uses a powerful blast, while others are in tactical positions. Dialogue bubbles convey humor and camaraderie among the superheroes.
Comic book page featuring characters Wolverine, Storm, and others discussing reality changes in various locations including Japan, Italy, and Egypt.
A dynamic comic book scene featuring characters in a battle setting, including a figure in a black suit resembling Venom, superheroes using advanced weapons, and dramatic action phrases like 'CHoom!' and 'No!' being depicted. Various characters are engaged in conversation, strategizing amidst the chaos.
A dramatic comic book scene featuring a villain with ice-themed powers confronting multiple characters in battle, while dialogue reveals urgency and tension. Characters express concern and strategize amidst a backdrop of chaos.

Mini Reviews: Fixation #1, Inglorious X-Force #9, Tank Girl: Blue Helmet #1, Of the Earth #5

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Cover art for 'Tank Girl in Blue Helmet' featuring a female character with short black hair dressed in a green jacket and black shorts, standing confidently in front of a large tank-like vehicle, with a stylized, colorful background.

Sometimes, the staff at Graphic Policy read more comics than we’re able to get reviewed. When that happens you’ll see a weekly feature compiling reviews of the comics, or graphic novels, we just didn’t get a chance to write a full one for.

These are Graphic Policy’s Mini Reviews and Recommendations.

Logan

Fixation #1 (IDW Publishing) – Amy Chase and Savannah Mayer‘s Fixation is a chilling first chapter of metamodern horror where fandom goes very very wrong. The story centers around two super fans who are invited to the 10th anniversary of Blood Mountain, a book turned film series that seems very similar to the Twilight series with Vail standing in for Forks, Washington. The issue begins with a chilling murder and then introduces the cast of fans, actors, production assistants, and mysterious posters setting the scene for a fiction/reality blurring story. Chase and Mayer don’t just point and laugh at how “cringy” fandom is, but actually give the main characters time to show how Blood Mountain had an impact on their lives. They might take things too far, but they’re a lovable duo and I’m rooting for them. Some of the actors, not so much though. Overall: 7.7 Verdict: Buy

Inglorious X-Force #9 (Marvel) – In the penultimate issue of Inglorious X-Force, Tim Seeley, Michael Santa Maria, and Romulo Fajardo go for maximum action and soapiness with just a dash of humor. Domino has a hunch that Cable will assassinate future President Kamala Khan so she forms her own X-Force team to take it out. Seeley and Santa Maria have a lot of fun with the team dynamic although the main cast is more developed and likable. I do want to go back and read the based, hilarious pooch Pug-Smasher’s early appearances. If you like 90s comics with a smidgen more psychological depth and smoother storytelling techniques, then Inglorious X-Force continues to be a solid pickup especially as it builds to a full circle conclusion. Overall: 8.1 Verdict: Buy

Tank Girl: Blue Helmet #1 (Titan) – Alan Martin and Jamie Hewlett take the piss out of the Beats in the full color, Tank Girl: Blue Helmet. Basically, Tank Girl, Booga, and Barney go (literally) on the road with thinly veiled Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg, who end up being repulsed by all the sex, violence, farts, and other shenanigans. This strip is pure anarchy with Martin churning clever, yet sometimes long-winded zingers to match Hewlett’s wild and crazy pictures. My personal favorite bit is when it turns into a Hanna Barbera parody, which kind of, sort of foreshadows Jamie Hewlett’s co-creation of the Gorillaz. Anyways, the moral of the story is that college boys who read books just to get laid are pretty lame. Overall: 8.9 Verdict: Buy

Of the Earth #5 (Image Comics) – Of the Earth #5 is all blood, guts, and black oil from Andrew Ehrich, Chris Condon, and Charlie Adlard. The wildcatter is at his peak powers, and Tabby must find a way to extricate herself from the situation. Red and black are the colors of the day, and there’s lots of tight corners and suspense. Ehrich, Condon, and Adlard nicely bridge the gap between physical and psychological terror as the issue is really one big third act horror film set piece. This would have made a worthy series finale, but luckily there’s more! Overall: 8.7 Verdict: Buy

The Punisher Collides with Mavel’s Most Dangerous Heroes

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The streets of the Marvel Universe explode this October as the Punisher comes face-to-face with some of Marvel’s most dangerous heroes! Beginning with Punisher Showdowns: Black Widow #1, writer Tom Waltz and artist Greg Land are showcasing previously untold conflicts between Frank Castle and other members of the Marvel Universe in a series of oversized one-shots. It all begins as Punisher and Natasha Romanoff, aka the Black Widow, collide during a mission to stop a terrorist attack in Las Vegas. If Frank can make it through that encounter in one piece (that’s no guarantee!), he’ll have to contend with both Wolverine and the Winter Soldier in the follow-up one-shots releasing in November and December.

FRANK CASTLE CROSSES PATHS WITH HEROES OF THE MARVEL U!

In Punisher Showdowns: Black Widow #1, A threat from a terrorist cell puts Frank Castle on a mission to Las Vegas, where the Black Widow’s intel on a Wolf Spider operative will set them all on a bullet-riddled collision course! But will Punisher and Black Widow see eye to eye or is this eye-for-an-eye going to leave bodies in their wake?! The Punisher’s one-man war on the guilty crosses paths with other denizens of the Marvel Universe with explosive and unexpected results! It comes to shops October 21.

In Punisher Showdowns: Wolverine #1, Wolverine digs into the criminal underground of New York City as the Yakuza unleash a deadly and violence-inducing drug on the streets! The Punisher already has his sights set on these death-peddling scum, so what happens when Logan crosses paths and claws with Frank Castle? What follows, you’ll have to read to believe! With art by Bruno Büll, a main cover by Whilce Portacio and variant cover by Joe Jusko, it’s out November 4.

In Punisher Showdowns: Winter Soldier #1, when Punisher targets a death-dealing criminal with political ties, Soviet Russia activates its deadliest asset—the Winter Soldier—to intercept. But will the Punisher get his man, or will the Winter Soldier complete his mind-controlled mission? Featuring art by Edgar Salazar, it has a main cover by Ian Churchill, variant by Jusko. The issue is out December 2.

Check out Greg Land’s Punisher Showdowns: Black Widow #1 cover below, which also boasts variants by Mark Bagley and Joe Jusko.

A comic cover featuring The Punisher and Black Widow, with The Punisher holding a gun and Black Widow in a dynamic pose. The background includes casino elements like playing cards and a slot machine.
The Punisher and Black Widow stand back-to-back in a dynamic comic book cover illustration, both holding firearms. The Punisher is wearing his signature skull logo t-shirt, while Black Widow is dressed in a sleek black suit, holding a gun in one hand and a dagger in the other. The background features an orange smoky effect, enhancing the dramatic atmosphere of the scene.
Comic book cover featuring The Punisher and Wolverine ready for battle, surrounded by a chaotic background with splashes of red and shadowy figures.
Comic cover featuring The Punisher and Winter Soldier in a snowy landscape, showcasing an intense confrontation.
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