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Marvel’s 2026 Halloween Trick-or-Read includes Infernal Hulk and Spidey and His Amazing Friends

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Marvel Trick-Or-Read, the annual program that gives comic shops the opportunity to grab new readers with free Marvel comics during the Halloween season, returns this October! Featuring an exciting entry point into one of Marvel’s biggest current stories alongside all-ages adventures, Trick-Or-Read is the perfect way for fans to discover their next favorite comic.

Since it began in 2023, Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Nic Klein’s acclaimed Hulk run has been equal parts horrifying and captivating. Last year’s relaunch as INFERNAL HULK marked the Eldest’s terrifying takeover of Hulk’s body, setting the stage for next year’s HULK WAR, a linewide crossover event. Readers can catch up on the current saga and behold the Eldest’s plans to remake the Marvel Universe in his twisted image with Infernal Hulk #1 Halloween Trick-or-Read 2026. The special reprint of INFERNAL HULK #1 arrives just in time for the INFERNAL HULK VS. one-shots, the penultimate chapters of the INFERNAL SAGA. Starting with INFERNAL HULK VS. WOLVERINE #1 in September, the five one-shots see Infernal Hulk clash with Marvel’s heroes while assembling an army of corrupted, monstrous champions.

For younger readers, Spidey and His Amazing Friends #1 Halloween Trick-or-Read 2026, featuring stories and activities based on Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends on Disney Jr. and Disney+, is a perfect introduction to comics for the next generation of Marvel fans. Fresh off a starring role in his first one-shot comic, the messy little monster Symbie takes center stage in this issue alongside Spidey, Ghost-Spider, and Spin in a comic that’s sweeter than a Halloween treat.

INFERNAL HULK #1 HALLOWEEN TRICK-OR-READ 2026

Written by PHILLIP KENNEDY JOHNSON
Art and Cover by NIC KLEIN

INCREDIBLE…IMMORTAL…INFERNAL!

The evil known as Eldest has literally torn Bruce Banner and the Hulk apart and taken the Hulk’s body as their own. This new, unstoppable Infernal Hulk is ten times the monster that everyone always feared Hulk would be. Their diabolical plan is to plunge the world back into ancient horrors by transforming our heroes into nightmarish beasts! Meanwhile, the indomitable Bruce Banner, though powerless, will stop at nothing to thwart their evil schemes!

SPIDEY AND HIS AMAZING FRIENDS #1 HALLOWEEN TRICK-OR-READ 2026

Written by DANIELLE KREGER
Art by GOODMAN YAMADA
Cover by PACO MEDINA

Swing into an all-new collection of adventures with Team Spidey as they face villains, including adorable newcomer Symbie, in this spectacular special. Kids will LOVE this easy-to-read comic sampler that also contains some action-packed activity pages!

Exclusive Preview: The Infernal Hulk #9

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The Infernal Hulk #9

(W) Phillip Kennedy Johnson (A) Adam Gorham
(C) Matthew Wilson (L) Joe Caramagna
(CA) Nic Klein (VCA) Humberto Ramos and Edgar Delgado, Simone Di Meo, Superlog, Doaly, Junggeun Yoon

As the Fallen Army spreads across the globe, Infernal Hulk sets his sights on the Baxter Building and the secret weapon that MR. FANTASTIC thinks will end Hulk’s conquest of Earth! Meanwhile, BRUCE BANNER and DOCTOR VOODOO undertake a suicide mission into the Soul Cages to steal a weapon of a different sort…

The Infernal Hulk #9

Preview: Adventures of Superman: Book of El #10

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Adventures of Superman: Book of El #10

(W) Phillip Kennedy Johnson (A) Scott Godlewski

THE RETURN OF SUPERWOMAN! After thousands of years without Superman, fighting his enemies in a losing battle, Kara Zor-El nearly lost hope. Now faced with a Kal-El aligned with the formerly estranged Nightwing and Flamebird , the Black Racer, the Valkyries of Warworld , and a Brainiac reborn, will she find the strength to fight again, or has the plague of Kryl-Ux touched her, too?

Adventures of Superman: Book of El #10

The Infernal Hulk #8 Reveals a Possible Weapon Against the Hulk as More Horrors are Revealed

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The Internal Hulk #8

Earth’s Mightiest Heroes reunite to stop Infernal Hulk, leading them deep within the Earth where they find an ancient weapon that could save humanity from another Age of Monsters. But is even a god-slaying weapon enough to stop Infernal Hulk? Featuring the return of SKAAR! The Infernal Hulk #8 continues the build up to “Hulk War” as each side makes moves in their attempt to bolster their forces.

The Infernal Hulk has been a great marriage of horror and traditional superhero comics as its built its narrative into what’s going to be an epic confrontation in its next phase. Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, The Infernal Hulk #8 has each side making moves to either build their forces or attempting to find a solution to stop the Infernal Hulk. Johnson does a great job for each side, creating a sense of desperation for the heroes as they struggle to find a solution to stop this version of the Hulk. The Infernal Hulk comes off as a grand villain as he plants the seeds to build up his forces after the last issue’s attack on the mutant population. The comic does a great job of teasing the big picture but at the same time not laying all the cards on the table, leaving readers to guess about the horrors to come.

Johnson has delivered with each issue of the series, a mix of action, teasing the bigger picture, and new concepts and ideas that enhance the monster mash-up the comic is going for. It feels like the series that should be what Marvel is building out a new horror line around. It not only fits well into the current superhero dynamics, but opens up ideas and concepts that would fit well to create a new and interesting dynamic for classic horror characters currently sitting on the shelf.

The art by Adam Gorham continues to impress. With color by Matthew Wilson and lettering by Cory Petit, the comic is packed with details that have you lingering on the page to experience the fear and unknown from the heroes or the twisted machinations of the Infernal Hulk. Its an issue that teases what might be unleashed next and with its colors, a sickly feel about it all. It’s a comic that embraces its horror roots in every aspect, perfectly combining story, art, color, and lettering for an experience that’s as much feeling from the visuals as it is the intriguing story within.

The Infernal Hulk #8 is another fantastic issue of the series. I’ve rarely cared about the Hulk as a character but this series has me hooked. It does a great job of elevating the character and superheroes blending in a genre you don’t see often. It fits as much with classic Marvel horror as it does with today’s spandex. It’s a series that shouldn’t be missed.

Story: Phillip Kennedy Johnson Art: Adam Gorham
Color: Matthew Wilson Letterer: Cory Petit
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

Marvel provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: Zeus Comics – Kindle

The March to Hulk War Begins with One-Shots Starting in September

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This September, the march to Hulk War advances with the devastating defeat of Marvel’s greatest heroes!

Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Nic Klein’s acclaimed run of Infernal Hulk—where the ancient evil known as the Eldest has taken over Hulk’s body—leads into Hulk War, the epic crossover event coming early 2027. But first, the series undergoes a transformation following Infernal Hulk #10 in August, as the Infernal Hulk clashes with Marvel’s heroes and assembles an army of corrupted, monstrous champions across a series of explosive one-shots that serve as the penultimate chapters of the Infernal Saga.

Written by Johnson, the one-shots launch in September with Infernal Hulk vs. Wolverine #1, featuring art by Jonas Scharf, and continue through December with Infernal Hulk vs. Fantastic Four, Infernal Hulk vs. Spider-Man #1, and Infernal Hulk vs. The Avengers #1. Each one-shot delivers a brutal victory that brings Infernal Hulk one smash closer to remaking the Marvel Universe in his twisted image.

THE MARCH TO HULK WAR RUNS THROUGH WOLVERINE!

When the X-Men learn the location of mutants abducted and corrupted by Infernal Hulk, the deadliest X-Man vows to free them… by the most violent means necessary. The MARCH TO HULK WAR begins, as the Father of Horrors faces the Marvel Universe’s perfect killing machine!

Check out Nic Klein’s Infernal Hulk vs. Wolverine cover along with variant covers by Juan Ferreyra and Ryan Stegman. Plus, keep track of the battles to come with an Infernal Hulk VS. checklist and preorder the one-shots at your local comic shop today

Marvel’s Midnight Universe Begins October 7 for all Three Launch Titles

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Marvel Comics has announced a new unified launch for its upcoming Midnight line. The debut issues of all three titles—Midnight X-Men, Midnight Fantastic Four, and Midnight Spider-Man—will hit stands together, arriving on October 7 as the only new Marvel comics released that day, an impactful and rare move reflecting the project’s unique scope and potential to grip readers. In addition to being the exclusive Marvel releases for that week, retailers should keep their eye on Marvel Mailers for special launch promotions including promo items, orderable incentives, an enhanced Midnight Variant Program, and special exclusive variant offers.

Fans can see all three debut issue covers, including the reveal of Kev Walker’s Midnight Fantastic Four #1 cover and Steve Beach’s Midnight Spider-Man #1 cover. As previously announced, the main covers of the Midnight titles will be presented in Cloaked Cover trade dress, only revealing the full artwork when turning to the first page. With the exception of the debut issues, the full artwork will remain shrouded in shadow, only revealing themselves to readers who pick them up on stands.

The light had its turn.

Dark. Unpredictable. Unmissable. The Midnight Universe draws in longtime fans and newcomers alike to enter a terrifying new world where anything can happen. Interconnected by rich lore, Marvel’s most acclaimed modern creators are given free rein to reimagine heroes with shocking twists and chilling transformations in boundary-less storytelling that will keep readers on edge issue after issue. The X-Men no longer fight for acceptance, they hunger for blood. The Fantastic Four venture into the unknown not to save the world—but to unleash terror upon it. And Spider-Man discovers that with great power… comes something monstrous.

MIDNIGHT X-MEN #1

Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN
Art by MATTEO DELLA FONTE
Cover by DIKE RUAN
On Sale October 7

The shadows of New York City are stalked by vampires and the mutant empyres. The sword of Damocles hangs over the peace between these two species and the factions within them. An outright war is brewing and the unturned will be caught in the crossfire.

MIDNIGHT FANTASTIC FOUR #1

Written by BENJAMIN PERCY
Art and Cover by KEV WALKER
On Sale October 7

An obsessive scientist delves into the secrets of the universe perhaps best left unknown to humankind, leaving himself and three others warped in strange and horrifying ways. What horrible secrets lie in the new dimensions they have discovered? And can humanity survive the discovery?

MIDNIGHT SPIDER-MAN #1

Written by PHILLIP KENNEDY JOHNSON
Art by SCIETRONC
Cover by STEVE BEACH
On Sale October 7

A young man is transformed into a hideous spider hybrid by the ruthless Oscorp Corporation in their pursuit for eternal life. When Oscorp begins to use the secrets unlocked by his mutation to create more human-animal hybrids, he must embrace his grotesque new form to fight back.

Exclusive Preview: The Infernal Hulk #8

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The Infernal Hulk #8

(W) Phillip Kennedy Johnson (A) Adam Gorham
(C) Matthew Wilson (L) Cory Petit
(CA) Nic Klein (VCA) Tommy Arnold, Alex Ross, Will Robson and Matthew Wilson, Jeremy Wilson

Earth’s Mightiest Heroes reunite to stop Infernal Hulk, leading them deep within the Earth where they find an ancient weapon that could save humanity from another Age of Monsters. But is even a god-slaying weapon enough to stop Infernal Hulk? Featuring the return of SKAAR!

The Infernal Hulk #8

Preview: Adventures of Superman: Book of El #9

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Adventures of Superman: Book of El #9

(W) Phillip Kennedy Johnson (A) Scott Godlewski

THE FUTURE OF THE PHANTOM ZONE! After a face-off with Pyrrhos, Superman has won the support of the Fourth World, but it’s not going to be enough. As Kryl-Ux grows more powerful, he also grows less human, and Osul’s time is running out. Superman needs one more ally who’s been hidden in the Phantom Zone: the matriarch of the House of El, Kara Zor-El.

Adventures of Superman: Book of El #9

Exclusive Preview: The Infernal Hulk #7

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The Infernal Hulk #7

(W) Phillip Kennedy Johnson (A) Adam Gorham
(C) Matthew Wilson (L) Cory Petit
(CA) Nic Klein (VCA) Toni Infante, Ken Lashley and Andrew Crossley, Pere Pérez and Morry Hollowell

INFERNAL HULK vs. the X-MEN! When Infernal Hulk exerts mysterious control over all mutantkind, drawing them to his growing army in the horrific LIVING CITY, can the X-Men resist the call? Can they save mutantkind from their monstrous new leader? And when Hulk attacks them head-on, which of them will he try to kill… and which will he recruit?

The Infernal Hulk #7

Amazing Spider-Man #1000/Queen in Black #1 Comic Giveaway Day 2026 teases what’s to come

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The road to AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1000 takes a big turn here as fate bears down on Peter Parker! The Queen in Black has been coronated, and Mary Jane Watson as Venom is not ready for her! The Eldest has taken control of the Hulk, and what happens next will make every past Hulk battle look like a skirmish!

Story: Al Ewing, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Joe Kelly
Art: Iban Coello, Nic Klein, John Romita Jr.
Ink: Scott Hanna
Color: Marcio Menyz, GURU-eFX, Matthew Wilson
Letterer: Cory Petit, Clayton Cowles, Joe Caramagna

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