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Marvel takes readers to the 85th Century!

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Each August, Marvel Comics commemorates its anniversary with a grand, giant-size one-shot that boldly explores the scope of the Marvel mythos in exciting ways, such as last year’s Eisner-nominated Marvel Age #1000. This year is no exception as all-star creators craft stories set in the far, far future of the Marvel Universe in Marvel 85th Anniversary Special!

Marvel 85th Anniversary Special will feature stories by a wide array of talent, from legendary creators to rising stars, including Ryan North, Alan Davis, Christopher Priest, Iman Vellani, Sabir Pirzada, Steve Skroce, Josh Cassara, Stephen Byrne, Kaku Yuji, Carlo Pagulayan, and more! Discover how history will remember your favorite heroes and their legendary exploits in this daring trip to the 85th century!

In the far future, exploits of the heroes of the Marvel Age are the stuff of legend, half remembered but still celebrated! Come with us now on a tour of the greatest museum in all the cosmos, in which the few surviving relics of those bygone days have been assembled. Each piece tells a unique story – about the Contest of Champions and how it wrought an end to the Age of Heroes, about the greatest triumph of Ms. Marvel, and the final, secret exploit of Excalibur! And more!

Check out Kaare Andrews’ cover and join Marvel’s greatest storytellers for this once-in-a-lifetime celebration this August! 

Marvel 85th Anniversary Special

The Infinity Stones become living beings in The Infinity Watch Annuals

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"Infinity Watch"

The most coveted artifacts in the known universe have resurfaced, and this time, they’re bonded to the very bodies and souls of Marvel’s up-and-coming heroes and villains. For the Mad Titan, that just makes his hunt for them all the more sweeter. Across nine annuals starting with June’s Thanos Annual #1, witness the latest cosmos-shattering Infinity saga as celebrated icons and new fan-favorites battle it out to contain—or control—the limitless power of the Infinity Stones in the blockbuster summer event—”Infinity Watch.” Discover what awaits in “Infinity Watch” parts four through six this July and August!

The “Infinity Watch” crossover will be spearheaded by acclaimed writer Derek Landy. In addition to writing key chapters of the event, Landy will team up with artist Sara Pichelli on backup stories in each of the nine annuals that follow the creation and pursuit of the mysterious Death Stone-bearer who will be revealed in Thanos Annual #1.

The saga will follow up on previous Infinity Stone stories with the return of recent bearers including Star, Overtime, Prince of Power, Quantum, and Multitude, as well as introduce you to the new Mind Stone-Bearer, Worldmind, for the first time! As they deal with their god-like powers and mistrust from their peers, Thanos, fresh off his own dramatic transformation in Christopher Cantwell’s recent Thanos limited series, begins a bloody march to claim his dark destiny once more.

Last month, fans learned about the event’s opening chapters. Learn about what’s next for “Infinity Watch” in parts four through six!

MS. MARVEL ANNUAL #1

Written by IMAN VELLANI & SABIR PIRZADA
Art by GIADA BELVISO & SARA PICHELLI

“INFINITY WATCH” PART FOUR!

Hero or Villain? That’s the question Multitude must answer as he stands at the crossroads of his own destiny, bonded to one of the Infinity Stones and brimming with power but no purpose. Will a run-in with Ms. Marvel  be enough to tip the scales toward good, or will Multitude’s guilt drag him down? Don’t miss out as the Marvel Universe-shaking saga continues here, True Believers! PLUS, Derek Landy and Sara Pichelli bring NICK FURY into the story. But what ties him to the INFINITY WATCH?!”

MS. MARVEL ANNUAL #1

WOLVERINE ANNUAL #1

Written by EZRA CLAYTON DANIELS
Art by YILDIRAY ÇINAR & SARA PICHELLI

“INFINITY WATCH” PART FIVE!

WOLVERINE vs. INFINITY WATCH, and the whole world hangs in the balance! Logan’s efforts to rescue a community from destruction are upended when the new Infinity Watch crashes into town! The claws come out to protect the innocents, but can even adamantium withstand the raw power of the INFINITY STONES? The best there is must summon the best he’s got to survive! PLUS: Derek Landy and Sara Pichelli bring NICK FURY’s investigation to a head as he closes in on the Death Stone bearer!

WOLVERINE ANNUAL #1

INCREDIBLE HULK ANNUAL #1

Written by DEREK LANDY
Art by GEOFF SHAW & SARA PICHELLI

“INFINITY WATCH” PART SIX!

The Mad Titan THANOS carves a path of destruction to his next doomed target – the current bearer of the MIND STONE! But there’s a very big, very green and very, very, VERY angry Hulk standing in Thanos’ way. Introducing the new master of the Mind Stone – WORLDMIND!

INCREDIBLE HULK ANNUAL #1

ComicsPro 2024: Marvel announces Free Marvel Must-Have Comics arriving in March

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Marvel Must-Haves March 2024

Announced at ComicsPRO the Comic Industry Conference, Marvel presents Marvel Must-Haves! These FREE issues collect multiple iconic issues that spotlight the Marvel characters and comic book series currently at the forefront of pop culture. These stories have been handpicked to get fans in-tune with current Marvel adventures, and act as perfect jumping on points for new readers too! 

Here are the three thrilling issues collected in the first Marvel Must-Haves one-shot (that’s more than 80 pages of comic book adventures for free!), available at comic shops next month:

SPIDER-MAN/DEADPOOL #1 (2016)

It’s action, adventure and just a smattering of romance in this epic teaming up the Webbed Wonder and the Merc with a Mouth! Talk about a REAL dynamic duo! Brought to you by two Marvel superstars—Joe Kelly and Ed McGuinness—it’s a perfect tale for those looking forward to the Deadpool’s return to the big screen. 

Dive into the full story in SPIDER-MAN/DEADPOOL MODERN ERA EPIC COLLECTION: ISN’T IT BROMANTIC? TPB (9781302951641)

IMMORTAL THOR #2 (2023)

An Elder God of the Utgard-Realm had marked Thor for destruction – and a city with him. Yet the only power that could prevail carried its own terrible price. This is the story of THE IMMORTAL THOR…and the hour of his greatest trial. Following his masterful work on Immortal Hulk, Al Ewing is breaking mythology yet again in this acclaimed new run of the God of Thunder. Featuring breathtaking artwork by superstar Martin Coccolo.

Dive into the full story in IMMORTAL THOR VOL. 1: ALL WEATHER TURNS TO STORM TPB (9781302954185)

MS. MARVEL: THE NEW MUTANT #1 (2023)

Resurrected back into this world of hate and fear, Kamala Khan has a secret mission to pull off for the X-Men, all the while struggling to acclimate to this new part of her identity! Co-written by the MCU’s own Kamala, Iman Vellani, and Sabir Pirzada of both Dark Web: Ms. Marvel and her Disney+ series! Don’t miss this exciting evolution for one of Marvel’s brightest young heroes!

Dive into the full story in MS. MARVEL: THE NEW MUTANT VOL. 1 TPB (9781302954901)

Dandelion is a high-stakes, cli-fi themed, anthology packed with original stories and talent

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Sabir Pirzada makes his creator-owned comics debut with the upcoming graphic anthology, Dandelion. It will feature a bevy of cutting-edge artists, eye-popping cover art by Tula Lotay, and hit shelves in June from Image Comics.

Dandelion‘s exciting assembly of science fiction stories by Pirzada will showcase a murderer’s row of talented artists, including: Martín Morazzo, Vanesa R. Del Rey, Eric Koda, Roy Allan Martinez, Gegê Schall, Thomas Campi, and up-and-coming artists Adrian Rivero, Juha Veltti, and Marquis Rogers.

In Dandelion, when climate change and automation disrupt the lives of millions, a new civilization is formed in the skies—one that threatens the wealthy citizens who’ve been hoarding Earth’s meager resources for themselves.

This lot of climate crisis-infused tales will be brought to life with lush coloring by Juha Veltti, Jacob Phillips, and Lee Loughridge and sharp lettering skills from Aditya Bidikar, and Taylor Esposito.

Dandelion trade paperback (ISBN: 9781534397545) will be available at local comic book shops on Wednesday, June 12 and independent bookstores, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, and Indigo on Tuesday, June 11.

Dandelion

Derrick Chew’s Ms. Marvel: Mutant Menace #1 variant cover revealed!

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This March, Kamala Khan returns to Jersey City as a full-fledged member of the X-Men in Ms. Marvel: Mutant Menace!

A sequel to last year’s acclaimed Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant limited series, Ms. Marvel: Mutant Menace will once again be written by Marvel Studios’ own Ms. Marvel, actress Iman Vellani, and writer Sabir Pirzada. Joining them this time around will be artist Scott Godlewski, who recently made his Marvel Comics debut in the Fall of X tie-in series Alpha Flight.

Ms. Marvel: Mutant Menace sees Kamala continue to adjust to her mutant identity as she makes her way back home following her explosive first mission with the X-Men. Discovering she was a mutant during the fall of Krakoa has proven to be quite the challenge and in order to survive the experience, she’ll have to learn how to balance her family and friends with her new X-Men responsibilities—including singlehandedly taking down iconic X-villain Mojo!

The highly-anticipated debut issue will sport a stunning variant by best-selling cover artist Derrick Chew. Also available as a virgin variant cover, the piece shows Kamala rocking her new X-costume, ready to protect a world that hates and fears her!

Ms. Marvel has officially come out to the world as a mutant and a member of the X-Men…and she’s about to learn just how hard things can get for mutantkind! Kamala Khan is used to being a hometown hero – there’s no way her community would turn on her just because she’s a mutant, right? …Right??

Check out Chew’s cover and preorder Ms. Marvel: Mutant Menace #1 at your local comic shop today! 

Derrick Chew's Ms. Marvel: Mutant Menace #1 variant cover

Preview: Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant #4

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Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant #4

(W) Iman Vellani, Sabir Pirzada (A) Carlos E. Gomez (CA) Sara Pichelli
Rated T+
In Shops: Nov 29, 2023
SRP: $3.99

WELCOME TO THE X-MEN, KAMALA KHAN!
With Orchis hot on her heels, Ms. Marvel is faced with the reality of what it means to be a mutant… Is being an X-Man a dream come true…or a nightmare come to life? Find out as the newest mutant’s inaugural X-series comes to a close!

Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant #4

Ms. Marvel, from New Mutant to Mutant Menace in March 2024!

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Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant #4 hit stands today, delivering the conclusion to Kamala Khan’s first mission as a member of the X-Men! After taking down a Stark Sentinel and disrupting an Orchis operation singlehandedly, it’s safe to say Ms. Marvel has proven herself beyond a doubt to the mutant cause, and this pivotal chapter is far from over! This March, Marvel Studios’ own Ms. Marvel Iman Vellani and Sabir Pirzada return to chronicle Ms. Marvel’s next steps into exploring her mutant identity in Ms. Marvel: Mutant Menace!

The four-issue limited series will continue to cement Ms. Marvel’s role in the X-Men mythos while staying true to the character’s roots and celebrating what makes her such a standout hero in the Marvel Universe. Her upcoming adventure will take her back to Jersey City, where she’ll have to confront another Fall of X related threat while dealing with the fallout of being outed as a mutant. Balancing both will bring Ms. Marvel into contact with more X-Men (as well as iconic X-Men villains) and reunite her with key supporting players of her own, including a fan-favorite ex. This time around, co-writers Vellani and Pirzada will be joined by Scott Godlewski, who made his Marvel debut in the recent Alpha Flight series, while Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant artist Carlos Gómez provides the series’ covers.

HATED AND FEARED! Ms. Marvel has officially come out to the world as a mutant and a member of the X-Men…and she’s about to learn just how hard things can get for mutantkind! Kamala Khan is used to being a hometown hero – there’s no way her community would turn on her just because she’s a mutant, right? …Right??

Check out the debut issue’s cover now and stay tuned for more news about Ms. Marvel: Mutant Menace in the months ahead.

Ms. Marvel: Mutant Menace

Preview: Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant #4

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Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant #4

(W) Iman Vellani, Sabir Pirzada (A) Carlos E. Gomez (CA) Sara Pichelli
Rated T+
In Shops: Nov 29, 2023
SRP: $3.99

WELCOME TO THE X-MEN, KAMALA KHAN!
With Orchis hot on her heels, Ms. Marvel is faced with the reality of what it means to be a mutant… Is being an X-Man a dream come true…or a nightmare come to life? Find out as the newest mutant’s inaugural X-series comes to a close!

Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant #4

Preview: Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant #2

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Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant #2

(W) Iman Vellani, Sabir Pirzada (A) Carlos E. Gomez, Adam Gorham (CA) Sara Pichelli
Rated T+
In Shops: Sep 27, 2023
SRP: $3.99

UNDERCOVER UNDER ORCHIS’ NOSE! Ms. Marvel’s mission makes her a target for Orchis, but they have no idea they’re looking for a completely normal teenage girl in their summer science program. Thankfully, Iron Man and Emma Frost are able to stop by and show Kamala how to fly under the radar!

Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant #2

Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant #2 feels like classic X-Men meets Ms. Marvel

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Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant #2

Ms. Marvel’s mission makes her a target for Orchis, but they have no idea they’re looking for a completely normal teenage girl in their summer science program. Thankfully, Iron Man and Emma Frost are able to stop by and show Kamala how to fly under the radar! Sort of. Kind of. Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant #2 feels like a nice mix of classic Ms. Marvel with a classic X-Men spin.

Written by Iman Vellani and Sabir Pirzada, Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant #2 has a high alert going on as Ms. Marvel’s presence is known and Orchis is on the lookout. What’s solid about Vellani and Pirzada’s story is the focus on Kamala being caught so off guard by all of this.

The duo does an excellent job of showing how uneasy she is in her new role. She’s caught between so many worlds, taking the classic X-Men theme to new levels it feels like and doing it well. You get a sense of her struggling and trying to figure out what’s right and what’s to do.

There’s also this intriguing aspect of Kamala and her dreams. It creates a bit more to the story and the mystery and this issue shows, it’ll play a pretty integral part of what’s to come. Before, it felt like it was part of Kamala’s trauma but what’s presented makes it seem like that and more.

The art by Carlos Gómez and Adam Gorham is solid. With color by Erick Arciniega and lettering by Joe Caramagna, the comic’s look feels like a mix like previous Ms. Marvel series and some of the more recent X-Men comics. What’s also nice is that even though the story can feel dark at times, the art reflects a bit of sunshine and hope and doesn’t linger on gloomy visuals. It feels like a comic that Ms. Marvel herself would enjoy and appreciate (if that makes sense).

Yes, Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant #2 continues a rather controversial new status-quo for the character. But, the comic is actually good! It feels like a natural progression and Kamala struggles with this new reality like many readers are. The comic also takes what could easily be a rather downer of a comic and story and puts the usual Ms. Marvel spin on it with a dash of humor and hope. Overall, a pleasant surprise that captures the youthful and kinetically fun nature of the character.

Story: Iman Vellani, Sabir Pirzada Art: Carlos Gómez, Adam Gorham
Color: Erick Arciniega Letterer: Joe Caramagna
Story: 8.4 Art: 8.25 Overall: 8.4 Recommendation: Buy

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