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Revisit the History of Victor Von Doom in Marvel’s Most Villainous Volume 2: Doctor Doom

Dark Horse Books collects the iconic stories of villains Marvel Comics has created over the years in a series of hardcover archival collections that span six decades of the savage and sordid characters. 

The second volume Marvel’s Most Villainous Volume 2: Doctor Doom explores a curated collection of stories, original art, and covers from Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, John Byrne, Bob Layton, Dave Cockrum, John Romita Jr., Jim Lee, Steve Ditko, Don Heck, Gene Colan, Larry Lieber, Wallace Wood, Marv Wolfman, Keith Pollard, Joe Sinnott, Doug Moench, Tom Sutton, David Michelinie, Bob Layton, Mark Waid, Mike Wieringo, Mike Mignola, Salvador Larocca, Paolo Rivera, Daniel Acuña, John Buscema, Rich Buckler, Ron Frenz, Paul Ryan, Esad Ribić, Alex Ross, Jon Bogdanove, Terry Austin, Billy Graham, Alex Maleev, Mike Zeck, Gil Kane, John Romita Sr., George Pérez, Erik Larsen, Frank Miller, alongside insights from comics historians Chris Ryall and John Lind.  

From his battles with the Fantastic Four, to his clashes with gods and heroes alike, the stories in Marvel’s Most Villainous Volume 2: Doctor Doom HC demonstrate why Doom has remained one of the most formidable villains in the Marvel Universe. Covering four decades of material on the legacy and impact of Doctor Doom, this collection belongs on every Marvel fan’s bookshelf and demonstrates why this armored tyrant is arguably the most villainous villain to ever grace the page!

Doom has no rivals when Marvel’s Most Villainous Volume 2: Doctor Doom HC (376 pages, 7.75×11”) arrives in bookstores and comic shops on December 22, 2026, for $65.00. Pre-order now from Dark Horse Direct, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your local bookstore or comic shop.

Marvel’s Most Villainous Volume 2: Doctor Doom

Marvel reveals more Amazing Spider-Man #1000 covers

The countdown to Amazing Spider-Man #1000 continues today with the unveiling of the final batch of variant covers! 

On sale September 16, the highly anticipated milestone issue, destined to take its place in comic book history, delivers both a major turning point for Joe Kelly’s acclaimed run, followed by an incredible lineup of anniversary stories celebrating Spider-Man’s legacy. The landmark issue will feature two main covers, one from each of the current run’s lead artists. Legendary artist John Romita Jr. joins acclaimed illustrator Paolo Rivera for a stunning painted cover, while modern superstar Pepe Larraz delivers a striking traditional piece. Both artists are also contributing variant covers for the issue. Larraz’s variant cover was revealed last month, while Romita Jr.’s cover, one of the artist’s signature “hero in rain” pieces, is revealed today.

Amazing Spider-Man #1000 will also feature a spectacular lineup of variant covers from some of the industry’s most celebrated artists. Revealed is a stunning new piece by Skan commemorating Local Comic Shop Day, along with an epic four-part connecting cover by Todd Nauck that will also run on Amazing Spider-Man #1001-1003. Plus, a rare archived piece by legendary Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko will be featured as a Hidden Gem Variant cover. Available in a newly colored version by Dean White or in its original black and white, this pinup artwork has never before been used as a cover or printed in a comic, making it a must-have for Spidey fans!

Also unveiled today is a Muppets Variant Cover by Paco Medina, part of a cover collection celebrating the 50th anniversary of “The Muppet Show.”

The previously announced anniversary story, “Tears of the Spider-Queen,” that sees iconic artists Frank Miller and Peach Momoko collaborate for the first time, is also spotlighted on duo’s newly revealed variant cover.

Reserve your copy of Amazing Spider-Man #1000 at your local comic shop! 

More Amazing Spider-Man #1000 Covers Revealed

The countdown to Amazing Spider-Man #1000 continues with new variant cover reveals! 

On sale September 16, the highly anticipated milestone issue, destined to take its place in comic book history, delivers both a major turning point for Joe Kelly’s run and an incredible lineup of anniversary stories celebrating Spider-Man’s legacy. The landmark issue will feature two main covers, one from each of the current run’s lead artists. Legendary artist John Romita Jr. joins acclaimed illustrator Paolo Rivera for a stunning painted cover, while modern superstar Pepe Larraz delivers a striking traditional piece. Both artists are also contributing variant covers for the issue.

Amazing Spider-Man #1000 will also feature a spectacular lineup of variant covers from some of the industry’s most celebrated artists. Revealed are stunning pieces by Erik Larsen, MR Garcin and Julian Totino Tedesco, along with a Marvel Studios Variant Cover commemorating the release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, in theaters July 31.

One of the issue’s special anniversary stories comes from two renowned Amazing Spider-Man creators, writer J.M. DeMatteis and artist Humberto Ramos. Their story “Requiem of a Goblin” is spotlighted on Ramos’ newly revealed variant cover.

Reserve your copy of Amazing Spider-Man #1000 at your local comic shop!

Marvel reveals more Amazing Spider-Man #1000 Covers

The countdown to Amazing Spider-Man #1000 continues today with new variant cover reveals! On sale September 16, the highly anticipated milestone issue, destined to take its place in comic book history, delivers both a major turning point for Joe Kelly’s run and an incredible lineup of anniversary stories celebrating Spider-Man’s legacy. As fans have been buzzing about online, the landmark issue will feature two main covers, one from each of the current run’s lead artists. Legendary artist John Romita Jr. joins acclaimed illustrator Paolo Rivera for a stunning painted cover, while modern superstar Pepe Larraz delivers a striking traditional piece. Both artists are also contributing variant covers for the issue. Larraz’s variant cover was unveiled last month, while Romita Jr.’s will be revealed next week.

Amazing Spider-Man #1000 will also feature a spectacular lineup of variant covers from some of the industry’s most celebrated artists. Revealed today are a foil variant cover by Ed McGuinness inspired by John Romita Sr.’s Amazing Spider-Man #100 cover, a dynamic new piece by Skottie Young, a stunning cover from J. Scott Campbell, a cover by Ryan Stegman spotlighting the new supervillain Ravage, and the final piece in Lee Bermejo’s acclaimed Amazing Visions cover series.

One of the issue’s special anniversary stories comes from comic book legend Larry Lieber, who helped shape the very foundation of the Marvel Universe, including work on some of Spider-Man’s earliest stories. Lieber teams up with acclaimed artist Giuseppe Camuncoli in “Of Webs and Six-Guns,” a story spotlighted on Camuncoli’s newly revealed variant cover.

Also unveiled are a MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls Variant Cover featuring Peni Parker from the upcoming game and a Marvel Animation Variant Cover showcasing an iconic scene from the original 1967 Spider-Man animated series.

Amazing Spider-Man #1000 features stories written by Joe Kelly, Noah Hawley, Frank Miller, Dan Slott, J.M. Dematteis, Brian Michael Bendis, Larry Lieber, and more. And features art by Pepe Larraz, John Romita Jr., Patrick Gleason, Peach Momoko, Marcos Martin, Humberto Ramos, Stuart Immonen, Giuseppe Camuncoli, and more.

Reserve your copy of Amazing Spider-Man #1000 at your local comic shop and stay tuned in the days ahead for more talent, story and cover reveals!

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is entertaining but is it a good introduction to new readers?

“Brand New Day” wasn’t just a story — it was an era. Spanning almost three years and over one hundred issues, it was a time when a rotating cast of the industry’s most talented writers and artists redefined Spider-Man for the 21st century. The stories they created continue to influence the Spider-Man comics of today — as well as television series, video games and films featuring everyone’s favorite wall-crawler!

The handpicked stories featured in this Brand New edition highlight the scope and spirit of the era — from heart-wrenching to pulse-pounding to deeply human.

COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man #555-557. #562-564, #574-576. #578-579, material from Amazing Spider-Man #577, and Amazing Spider-Man: Extra! #2

Story: Zeb Wells, Bob Gale, Marc Guggenheim, Joe Kelly, Mark Waid, Dan Slott
Art: Chris Bachalo, Mike McKone, Bob Gale, Paulo Siqueira, Amilton Santos, Barry Kitson, Paolo Rivera, Marcos Martin
Ink: Mark Irwin, Wayne Faucher, Jaime Mendoza, Al Vey, Tim Townsend, Andy Lanning, Marlo Alquiza, Amilton Santos, Paulo Siqueira, Mark Farmer, Jon Sibal
Color: Chris Bachalo, Antonio Fabela, Jeromy Cox, Dean White, Javier Rodriguez
Letterer: Cory Petit, Chris Eliopoulos, Joe Caramagna, Rus Wooton

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: Knull #5

Knull #5

(W) Al Ewing, Tom Waltz (A) Juanan Ramírez
(C) Erick Arciniega (L) Clayton Cowles
(CA) Ryan Stegman and Frank Martin (VCA) Inhyuk Lee, Paolo Rivera

LET THERE BE LIGHT! Knull has conquered the Lightforce Dimension and left his dastardly eternal mark in SUPERNOVA fashion! But wait! An enemy he thought he’d eliminated with extreme prejudice is back for more… and he comes UPGRADED for battle this time! Meanwhile, the newly crowned Queen in Black, HELA OF ASGARD, is beginning to question her strategy against Knull — is it time to activate Plan B? This is it! The bombastic grand finale! Who will fall? Who will rise? Who will CLAIM THE LIGHT?! Whatever happens, the Marvel Universe will never be the same!

Knull #5

Marvel spotlights the Artwork of Magic: The Gathering with Variant Covers

Last year, Marvel Comics entered the world of Magic: The Gathering with Magic: The Gathering – Marvel’s Spider-Man! The all-new crossover set featured original artwork of Spider-Man, iconic Spider-Verse heroes, and legendary Spider-Man supervillains drawn by both superstar comic book artists and renowned Magic: The Gathering artists. To celebrate this exciting collaboration, Marvel will feature the art of Magic: The Gathering – Marvel’s Spider-Man on a new series of variant covers and virgin variant covers this May.

Fans can look forward to more Magic: The Gathering Variant Covers in the near future that spotlight additional Marvel-themed sets, including the highly anticipated Magic: The Gathering – Marvel Super Heroes set launching later this year.

Check out five of the Magic: The Gathering Variant Covers and preorder them at your local comic shop today.

  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #28 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY ROBERTA INGRANATA – 75960621001502841
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #28 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY ROBERTA INGRANATA – 75960621001502818
  • CIVIL WAR: UNMASKED #1 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY PAOLO RIVERA – 75960621471600151
  • CIVIL WAR: UNMASKED #1 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY PAOLO RIVERA – 75960621471600118
  • IRON MAN #5 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY KEVIN GLINT – 75960621491400551
  • IRON MAN #5 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY KEVIN GLINT – 75960621491400517
  • MARC SPECTOR: MOON KNIGHT #4 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY CHRIS BACHALO – 75960621496900431
  • MARC SPECTOR: MOON KNIGHT #4 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY CHRIS BACHALO – 75960621496900417
  • X-MEN #29 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY LIE SETIAWAN – 75960620920002951
  • X-MEN #29 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY LIE SETIAWAN – 75960620920002917
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN/VENOM: DEATH SPIRAL – BODY COUNT #1 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY LUCIO PARRILLO – 75960621648200151
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN/VENOM: DEATH SPIRAL – BODY COUNT #1 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY LUCIO PARRILLO – 75960621648200118
  • BLACK CAT #10 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY ALESSANDRA PISANO – 75960621252101031
  • BLACK CAT #10 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY ALESSANDRA PISANO – 75960621252101016
  • CAPTAIN AMERICA #11 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY E.M. GIST – 75960621146301151
  • CAPTAIN AMERICA #11 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY E.M. GIST – 75960621146301117
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #11 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY JAVIER CHARRO – 75960621122701161
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #11 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY JAVIER CHARRO – 75960621122701117
  • KNULL #5 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY PAOLO RIVERA – 75960621388700531
  • KNULL #5 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY PAOLO RIVERA – 75960621388700516
  • MORTAL THOR #10 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY ZOLTAN BOROS – 75960621284201031
  • MORTAL THOR #10 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY ZOLTAN BOROS – 75960621284201017
  • UNCANNY X-MEN #28 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY JAVIER CHARRO – 75960620917002851
  • UNCANNY X-MEN #28 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY JAVIER CHARRO – 75960620917002818
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #29 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY NEREIDA – 75960620917002818
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #29 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY NEREIDA – 75960621001502918
  • PUNISHER #4 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY XABI GAZTELUA – 75960621516400441
  • PUNISHER #4 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY XABI GAZTELUA – 75960621516400417
  • REBORN: ULTIMATE IMPACT #1 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY INHYUK LEE – 75960621461700118
  • REBORN: ULTIMATE IMPACT #1 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY INHYUK LEE – 75960621461700119
  • VENOM #258 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY DAN DOS SANTOS – 75960621330625831
  • VENOM #258 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY DAN DOS SANTOS – 75960621330625817
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: SPIDER-VERSITY #2 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY JUSTYNA DURA – 75960621577500231
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: SPIDER-VERSITY #2 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY JUSTYNA DURA – 75960621577500218
  • DAREDEVIL #3 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY CARISSA SUSILO – 75960621282800341
  • DAREDEVIL #3 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY CARISSA SUSILO – 75960621282800317
  • INFERNAL HULK #7 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY TONI INFANTE – 75960621361000731
  • INFERNAL HULK #7 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY TONI INFANTE – 75960621361000717
  • X-MEN #30 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY LORDIGAN – 75960620920003000
  • X-MEN #30 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY LORDIGAN – 75960620920003017

Preview: Hello Darkness Vol. 1

Hello Darkness Vol. 1

(W) Garth Ennis, Various (A) Becky Cloonan, Various (CA) Paolo Rivera
Rated T
In Shops: Apr 30, 2025
SRP: $19.99

Today’s top horror storytellers invite you deep into the gloomiest recesses of your nightmares, never letting you forget that… the darkness will always define us! From the trenches and tunnels of World War I to cushy Brooklyn apartments to lonely lighthouses, the darkness comes for us all. Modern fears of a collapsing society come for privileged Millennial yuppies in “The War” by Garth Ennis (Preacher, The Boys) and Becky Cloonan (Wonder Woman, Somna), while Erica Slaughter stars in an exclusive brand-new adventure of the Eisner award-winning Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera. Be very afraid as even more new horror tales are unveiled by Wes Craig (Deadly Class), Sarah Andersen (Fangs), Andy Lanning (Guardians of the Galaxy), Trevor Hairsine (DCeased), and more! Collects Hello Darkness #1-4.

Hello Darkness Vol. 1

The King of Monsters makes an enemy of mutantkind in Godzilla vs. X-Men

Godzilla’s march across the Marvel Universe begins next month! Over six groundbreaking one-shots, the King of Monsters faces off against iconic Marvel super heroes in battles set during different periods of both Godzilla and Marvel Comics history. Following a Silver Age bout with Marvel’s First Family, an Earth-trembling ‘70s slugfest with the strongest there is, and a pulse-pounding encounter with a Black suited wallcrawler, Godzilla catches the attention of mutantkind in Godzilla vs. X-Men #1! Arriving in May, Godzilla vs. X-Men takes place during the X-Men’s ‘90s heyday and will be written by one of that era’s key creators, Fabian Nicieza, known for his influential runs of X-Men and X-Force. Joined by acclaimed artist Emilio Laiso, Nicieza returns to a time when everyone wanted a piece of Marvel’s merry mutants—even Godzilla!

ROUND FOUR: VS. THE UNCANNY X-MEN!

When a robotics firm draws a kaiju’s anger, the X-Men are called in to protect a world that hates and fears them from the counterattack of…GODZILLA! But what are the reasons for Godzilla’s attacks? And are the X-Men on the right side? Follow the X-Men as they take on THE KING OF MONSTERS before humanity sends forth the Sentinels to finish the job!

See the X-Men in action in four Godzilla vs. X-Men covers. The comic features a main cover by by Tony Daniel and variant covers by Mike McKone, Taurin Clarke, Nick Bradshaw, Chris Campana, Iban Coello, Lee Garbett, and Paolo Rivera, and preorder all the Godzilla Vs. one-shots at your local comic shop today. It comes to shops May 14, 2025.

Preview: Hello Darkness #6

Hello Darkness #6

(W) Garth Ennis, Robert Hack, Justina Ireland, Steve Orlando (A) Becky Cloonan, Robert Hack, Valentine De Landro, Adam Gorham (CA) Paolo Rivera
In Shops: Dec 25, 2024
SRP: $5.99

Ho-Ho-Horror for the holidays! Better hope your candles and bulbs all hold to keep the darkness at bay… because you won’t like what goes bump in the cold winter’s night!

In this holiday season issue, we’re celebrating by “The Christmas Log” with Steve Orlando and Adam Gorham in a stomach-churning twist on the Ti de Nadal tradition. Then “The War” continues with part six of Garth Ennis and Becky Cloonan’s nuclear winter saga.

Plus, horrible holiday humor “I Can’t Take You Anywhere” by Robert Hack, a trip “Into the Mines” with Justina Ireland and Valentine De Landro, and Sas Milledge brings slow-burn terror to the table with “Aisling, Drowned”!

Hello Darkness #6
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