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Mickey and Friends Adventure through Fantastic Four history in Disney What If? Variant Covers

Every month, Disney What If? Variant Covers star Mickey & Friends in recreations of iconic covers from throughout Marvel Comics history. Following last year’s collection spotlighting Avengers and X-Men covers, this year’s Disney What If? Variant Covers celebrate the super hero team that started it all—the FANTASTIC FOUR!

Drawn by acclaimed Disney artists, see Mickey Mouse as Mister Fantastic, Minnie Mouse as Invisible Woman, Goofy as Human Torch, Donald Duck as the Thing, and more in this inventive recreations of classic Fantastic Four covers. Starting in July, the Disney What If? Fantastic Four Homage Variant Covers will be featured monthly on issues of Ryan North and Humberto Ramos’ new run of Fantastic Four, and fans can see the final six covers in the program, to be featured on Fantastic Four #1-6.

The new covers reimagine moments from a range of Fantastic Four eras, including Jack Kirby’s legendary cover for Fantastic Four #49, part of the team’s first showdown against Galactus! Other homages include Joe Sinnott’s Fantastic Four #217 cover, featuring H.E.R.B.I.E.; John Byrne’s Fantastic Four #252 cover; John Romita’s front and back covers for Marvel Treasury Edition #2; and another piece by Kirby that was featured on Fantastic Four: The Lost Adventure #1.

The Disney What If? Fantastic Four Homage Variant Covers celebrate the history of the Fantastic Four during a monumental year for Marvel’s First Family. In addition to the release of Marvel Studios’ highly anticipated The Fantastic Four: First Steps film on July 25, the Fantastic Four are undergoing major developments in ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM, a new comic event that kicked off last month, that will lead into an all-new era by writer Ryan North and artist Humberto Ramos in Fantastic Four #1 this July.

Check out the upcoming Disney What If? Fantastic Four Homage Variant Covers and preorder them at your local comic shop today!

  • FANTASTIC FOUR #1 DISNEY WHAT IF? FANTASTIC FOUR HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY LORENZO PASTROVICCHIO – 75960621122700131
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #1 BLACK AND WHITE DISNEY WHAT IF? FANTASTIC FOUR HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY LORENZO PASTROVICCHIO – 75960621122700117
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #2 DISNEY WHAT IF? FANTASTIC FOUR HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY ALESSANDRO PASTROVICCHIO
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #2 BLACK AND WHITE DISNEY WHAT IF? FANTASTIC FOUR HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY ALESSANDRO PASTROVICCHIO
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #3 DISNEY WHAT IF? FANTASTIC FOUR HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY VITALE MANGIATORD
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #3 BLACK AND WHITE DISNEY WHAT IF? FANTASTIC FOUR HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY VITALE MANGIATORD
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #4 DISNEY WHAT IF? FANTASTIC FOUR HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY ANDREA FRECCERO
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #4 BLACK AND WHITE DISNEY WHAT IF? FANTASTIC FOUR HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY ANDREA FRECCERO
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #5 DISNEY WHAT IF? FANTASTIC FOUR HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY MARCO PALAZZI
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #5 BLACK AND WHITE DISNEY WHAT IF? FANTASTIC FOUR HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY MARCO PALAZZI
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #6 DISNEY WHAT IF? FANTASTIC FOUR HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY IVAN BIGARELLA
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #6 BLACK AND WHITE DISNEY WHAT IF? FANTASTIC FOUR HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY IVAN BIGARELLA

Check out more Uncle Scrooge and the Infinity Dime #1 variant covers!

This June, Disney comic book icon Uncle Scrooge headlines his first-ever Marvel Comic book in Uncle Scrooge and the Infinity Dime #1. Written by Jason Aaron and drawn by a lineup of celebrate Disney comic book artists such as Paolo Mattura, Francesco D’Ippolito, Vitale Mangiatordi, and more, this one-shot will masterfully blend the beloved world of Uncle Scrooge with the hallmarks of Marvel Comics storytelling.

In addition to breathtaking covers by Alex Ross and Lorenzo Pastrovicchio, Uncle Scrooge and the Infinity Dime will have a fortunes-worth of variant covers by Pepe Larraz, Skottie Young, and the legendary Frank Miller.

Announced last month, Uncle Scrooge and the Infinity Dime #1 will see Scrooge embark on a time-honored Marvel adventure as he explores the Multiverse to stop a twisted alternate Scrooge from becoming the all-powerful and incomprehensibly rich Scrooge-Above-All! Along the way, the story will introduce exciting new takes on the iconic tycoon with a heart of gold and feature appearances by Scrooge’s nephew, Donald Duck; grandnephews, Huey, Dewey, and Louie; and his supporting cast of characters, including Gyro Gearloose!

Check out the three new covers now and preorder Uncle Scrooge and the Infinity Dime #1 at your local comic shop today!

Celebrate Scrooge McDuck’s first-ever Marvel adventure with Uncle Scrooge and the Infinity Dime #1 variant covers

This June, Disney comic book icon Uncle Scrooge headlines his first-ever Marvel book in Uncle Scrooge and the Infinity Dime #1. Written by Jason Aaron and drawn by an incredible lineup of celebrate Disney comic book artists like Paolo Mottura, Francesco D’Ippolito, Vitale Mangiatordi, and more, this one-shot blends the world of Uncle Scrooge with the hallmarks of Marvel Comics storytelling.

In addition to covers by Alex Ross and Lorenzo Pastrovicchio, Uncle Scrooge and the Infinity Dime will have a fortunes-worth of variant covers by artists including Peach Momoko, John Romita Jr., J. Scott Campbell, Walter Simonson, Ron Lim, Elizabeth Torque, and Gabriele Dell’Otto. And like all of Marvel’s major launches, Uncle Scrooge and the Infinity Dime #1 will shine as brightly as Scrooge’s treasure vault with a special FOIL VARIANT COVER by superstar artist Steve McNiven.

Announced last month, Uncle Scrooge and the Infinity Dime #1 will see Scrooge embark on a time-honored Marvel adventure as he explores the Multiverse to stop a twisted alternate Scrooge from becoming the all-powerful and incomprehensibly rich Scrooge-Above-All! Along the way, the story will introduce exciting new takes on the iconic tycoon with a heart of gold and feature appearances by Scrooge’s nephew, Donald Duck; grandnephews, Huey, Dewey, and Louie; and his supporting cast of characters, including Gyro Gearloose!

Scrooges’ unique legacy in the industry—as well as the types of exploits he’s famous for—make him the perfect candidate to headline Marvel Comics’ first foray into the imagination of Disney’s comic books. The over-sized special will also re-present Scrooge’s groundbreaking first appearance in Christmas on Bear Mountain so readers can experience it for themselves as he enters this exciting new era! Check out eight all-new Uncle Scrooge and the Infinity Dime #1 variant covers now and stay tuned for more to be revealed in the weeks ahead!

ComicsPro 2024: Disney comes to Marvel with Uncle $crooge and the Infinity Dime written by Jason Aaron

This June, one of fiction’s most legendary adventurers stars in his first-ever Marvel comic book: Uncle $crooge and the Infinity Dime #1

Announced at the ComicsPRO Comic Industry Conference, Uncle $crooge and the Infinity Dime #1 represents an unheralded Marvel and Disney collaboration. The extraordinary one-shot will be written by Jason Aaron. Aaron will team up with a cadre of celebrated Scrooge artists, Paolo Mottura, Francesco D’Ippolito, Vitale Mangiatordi, and more to masterfully blend the beloved world of Uncle Scrooge with the hallmarks of Marvel Comics storytelling. 

Since he debuted nearly 80 years ago in Carl Barks’ legendary Christmas on Bear Mountain comic, Scrooge has maintained a treasured spot in comic book history, headlining many successful solo series before taking over the rest of pop culture with his various memorable appearances in animation. Scrooges’ unique legacy in the industry—as well as the types of exploits he’s famous for—make him the perfect candidate to headline Marvel Comics’ first foray into the imagination of Disney’s comic books. The over-sized special will also re-present Christmas on Bear Mountain so readers can experience Scrooge’s groundbreaking first appearance as he enters this exciting new era!

Uncle $crooge and the Infinity Dime #1 will see Scrooge embark on a time-honored Marvel adventure as he explores the multiverse to stop a twisted alternate Scrooge from becoming the all-powerful and incomprehensibly rich Scrooge-Above-All! Along the way, the story will introduce exciting new takes on the iconic tycoon with a heart of gold and feature appearances by Scrooge’s nephew, Donald Duck; grandnephews, Huey, Duey, and Louie; and his supporting cast of characters including Gyro Gearloose!

It’s the story you never expected! One of the greatest characters in the history of comics leaps into his most epic adventure yet, in the manner only MARVEL can deliver! When Uncle Scrooge’s fabled money bin gets stolen by a shocking culprit, the world’s toughest duck must undertake a quest unlike any other, alongside a surprising array of allies: other versions of himself! 

Check out both Uncle $crooge and the Infinity Dime #1 main covers by Alex Ross and Lorenzo Pastrovicchio, and don’t miss this historic Marvel comic when it hits stands in June!

Marvel reveals more Disney Marvel Moments Variant Covers

The Walt Disney Company will mark its 100th anniversary in 2023 and will celebrate the incredible storytellers, creators, and fans who, together, spark the magic and wonder of Disney. Disney100 is a celebration of timeless storytelling and unforgettable characters that have entertained and inspired people of all ages for a century, and Marvel has marked the occasion with a special monthly Disney100 Variant Cover Program featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, and more.

The variant program in honor of Disney100 celebrates Marvel’s past, present, and future through the classic “What If” lens with a fantastic reimagining of Marvel’s most classic comic book covers. Fans have already seen these first-of-their-kind art pieces pay homage to the foundational stories of the Marvel Universe, game-changing storylines, and its’ most beloved heroines. Now, see the final three pieces which put a Disney spin on some of the most pivotal and impactful moments in Marvel Comics history! The new covers place Mickey Mouse and friends in key blockbuster issues like Todd McFarlane’s iconic Amazing Spider-Man #300 cover; Secret Wars #1, one of the first crossover event comic series; and the mutant milestone and best-selling comic book of all time, X-Men (1991) #1!

With 12 covers in total, fans can look forward to a new Disney100 variant cover (also available in Black and White versions) hitting stands each month of 2023 at local comic book shops.

Marvel will help celebrate 100 years of Disney with variant covers

Across The Walt Disney Company next year, Disney 100 Years of Wonder will honor and showcase the rich legacy of storytelling and immersive experiences that have been a hallmark of Disney since its founding on October 16, 1923. Disney’s 100th anniversary will be celebrated around the globe, and Marvel will be marking the occasion with a special monthly Disney100 Variant Cover Program featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, and more.

The variant program in honor of Disney100 will celebrate Marvel’s past, present, and future through the classic “What If” lens with a fantastic reimagining of Marvel’s most classic comic book covers. These first-of-its-kind art pieces will see Disney’s iconic characters immersed in the magic of Marvel storytelling as they pay homage to legendary moments in the Marvel Comics mythos, including Captain America assembling Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in Avengers #4, as well as the groundbreaking debut issues of Fantastic Four and Incredible Hulk.

With 12 covers in total, fans can look forward to a new Disney100 variant cover (also available in Black and White versions) hitting stands each month of 2023 at local comic book shops. The variant covers will be found on select upcoming issues of Amazing Spider-Man starting with Amazing Spider-Man #17 on January 11.

  • Amazing Spider-Man #17Lorenzo Pastrovicchio with colors by Valeria De Sanctis
  • Amazing Spider-Man #19 Giada Perissinotto with colors by Chiara Di Francia
  • Amazing Spider-Man #21Vitale Mangiatordi with colors by Valeria De Sanctis

Preview: Donald Quest #5

Donald Quest #5

Stefano Ambrosio, Chantal Pericoli, Pat McGreal (w) • Vitale Mangiatordi (a) • Ciro Cangialosi (c)

“The Dragon Moon!” Was Mickey Mouse once… allies with the evil Phantom Blot? What can Donald do about it—and will a pact with Pegleg Pete save Feudarnia from destruction?

FC • 32 pages • $3.99