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PAX West 2025: Wizards of the Coat Reveals more Magic: The Gathering – Spider-Man

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At a special PAX West panel, Wizards of the Coast hosted the full debut of Magic: The Gathering | Marvel’s Spider-Man. Launching globally on September 26, 2025, the set brings Marvel’s Spider-Man and his most infamous foes and friends into Magic: The Gathering. With Spider-Heroes from across the Marvel Universe coming to Magic: The Gathering, there’s something for every fan of Marvel’s beloved web-slinger. 

During the panel, fans in attendance were given a sneak peek at some of the spectacular cards coming to the set and exclusive details, including: 

  • An exclusive look at the Villains in the set including Venom, Green Goblin, Dr. Octavius and the Sinister Six 
  • Showcase Scene cards, which combine to form a stunning scene that looks like it came straight out of a comic book 
  • Art from iconic Spider-Man comic source material by artists such as Jack Kirby, Todd McFarlane, John Romita Sr., Mike Zeck & Bob Mcleod and more featured on cards inspired by iconic characters 
  • The Infinity Stones are coming to Magic: The Gathering. Fans can find one of these, The Soul Stone, in Magic: The Gathering | Marvel’s Spider-Man. There are three versions of the card that appear in the set 
  • New mechanics and ways to play such as Pick-Two Draft 
  • Borderless costume change cards 
  • Full Bonus Sheet details 
  • Welcome Decks that are perfect for new players who want to learn how to play 

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Magic: The Gathering | Marvel’s Spider-Man

Magic: The Gathering Duskmourn will debut at PAX West

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Wizards of the Coast has announced that they will be debuting their first modern horror set for Magic: The Gathering, Duskmourn: House of Horror during a panel at PAX West on Saturday, August 31 from 2-3pm PT. Fans will get a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the set and witness new card reveals.

Duskmourn promises terrifying scares right out of iconic horror tropes of the 1980s, haunting new card treatments, and suspenseful “haunted house” style game play. It will also feature the revamped Archenemy Commander add-on and serve as the kick-off for the brand-new Japan Showcase cards.

The panel features Wizards of the Coast’s Director of Communications – Blake Rasmussen, Executive Producer – Mike Turian, Senior Art Director – Ovidio Cartagena, and Senior Game Designer – Annie Sardelis.

Enter Duskmourn with us… if you dare. In this new set from Magic: The Gathering, the monsters under the bed are real. Learn more about the lore surrounding this plane-enveloping House, delve into the set’s hauntingly beautiful cards and artwork, and be among the first to uncover new mechanics that will set the scene for your opponent’s greatest fears to come to life. Come play with us – it’s your skin in the game. 

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It’s new comic book day! What’s everyone excited for? What do you plan on getting? Sound off in the comments below! While you wait for comic shops to open, here’s some comic news and reviews from around the web.

Book Riot – Everything You Need to Know About Harlequin Manga – If you’ve been wondering, here you go.

ICv2 – PAX West Requires Vax Proof or Negative Test – Good.

Reviews

ICv2 – The Black Ghost Vol. 1
NPR – Celestia
Atomic Junk Shop – Dark One
The Geekiary – I Am Not Starfire
Geek Dad – It’s Not What You Thought It Would Be
The Beat – Sandcastle

Dark Horse to Offer a “Halo” PAX Exclusive

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Dark Horse and 343 Industries have announced a PAX West exclusive product: the PAX Exclusive 5” Halo Covenant Banshee Ultra replica. This limited-edition product will only be available at PAX West from September 2 to 5, 2016, in Seattle.

A limited batch of only 150 PAX Exclusive 5” Halo Covenant Banshee Ultra replicas will be available for purchase. This special item is $50, and purchases are limited to one item per person per day at the convention. Customers who purchase the PAX exclusive will receive a Halo 5: Guardians REQ Pack download card.

The PAX Exclusive 5” Halo Covenant Banshee Ultra replica is the latest addition to the Halo line from the collaborative efforts of Dark Horse and 343 Industries. To date, Dark Horse and 343 Industries have produced five Halo replica ships with more on the way, including the Halo 5 UNSC Prowler, UNSC Pelican Dropship, the UNSC Infinity, the Covenant Truth and Reconciliation, and the UNSC Pillar of Autumn.

Dark Horse and 343 Industries have also produced two blockbuster comics series with canonical story lines written by writers from the video game franchise, Halo: Initiation and Halo: Escalation, and released the graphic novel Halo: Fall of Reach earlier this year.

Dark Horse to Offer a Halo PAX Exclusive