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McFarlane Toys’ Line of Marvel Rivals Statues get the Spotlight on Variant Covers

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McFarlane Toys has brought the world of Marvel Rivals to life with exceptionally detailed statues inspired by the game’s now-iconic character designs. As the next wave of Marvel Rivals statues release later this month, Marvel Comics joins the excitement with new McFarlane Toys Marvel Rivals Variant Covers.

On sale in July, the five covers spotlight the Marvel Rivals statues of DOCTOR STRANGE, THOR, CAPTAIN AMERICA, MAGNETO and JEFF THE LAND SHARK in stunning photographs that showcase the dynamic poses and striking details of these beautifully rendered 3D sculpts. Capturing the kinetic energy that’s made Marvel Rivals such a phenomenon, these unique covers give fans an opportunity to celebrate both the hit game and McFarlane Toys’ new line of collectibles.

Check out all five McFarlane Toys Marvel Rivals Variant Covers and preorder them at your local comic shop today.

  • DOCTOR STRANGE #8 MCFARLANE TOYS MARVEL RIVALS COVER – 75960621125800841
  • MORTAL THOR #12 MCFARLANE TOYS MARVEL RIVALS VARIANT COVER – 75960621284201251
  • JEFF THE LAND SHARK: SUPERSTAR #1 MCFARLANE TOYS MARVEL RIVALS VARIANT COVER – 75960621629100171
  • AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #2 MCFARLANE TOYS MARVEL RIVALS VARIANT COVER – 75960621563800271
  • X-MEN #33 MCFARLANE TOYS MARVEL RIVALS VARIANT COVER – 75960620920003351

Marvel celebrates Pixar’s 40th Anniversary with Homage Variant Covers Spotlighting its Iconic Films

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To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Pixar, Marvel Comics is teaming up with the iconic animation studio to create all-new Pixar 40th Anniversary Variant Covers! Featured on select Marvel titles starting in July,  these special homage covers pay tribute to Pixar’s legendary history by reimagining iconic Marvel Comics covers with beloved Pixar characters. These celebratory covers are the latest in Marvel’s Disney-themed homage variant covers, following recent hit collections like Toy Story Homage Variant Covers and Stitch Variant Covers.

For forty years, Pixar has been defined by innovation, imagination and magic! Now see some of today’s top comic book artists blend Pixar’s groundbreaking storytelling with the mighty Marvel mythos! From Toy Story gang to the fantastical world of Coco, the Pixar 40th Anniversary Variant Covers capture the adventure and wonder of Pixar’s diverse and incredible filmography!

See below for a list of the first eight homage covers, with four more to be revealed at a later date:

  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #34, an homage of Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15 featuring characters from Up
  • AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #2, an homage of Avengers (1963) #9 featuring characters from Inside Out
  • AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #3, an homage of Hawkeye (2016)#1 featuring characters from Brave
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #13, an homage of Fantastic Four (1961) #159 featuring characters from The Incredibles
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #15, an homage of Fantastic Four (1961) #49 featuring characters from A Bug’s Life
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #16, an homage of Fantastic Four (1961) #39 featuring characters from Toy Story 5
  • INFERNAL HULK #9, an homage of Incredible Hulk (1962) #1 featuring characters from Ratatouille
  • IRON MAN #7, an homage of Iron Man (1998) #76 featuring characters from WALL-E

Check out the first five Pixar 40th Anniversary Variant Covers!

  • FANTASTIC FOUR #13 PIXAR 40TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY DAVID BALDEON (The Incredibles) – 75960621122701331
  • IRON MAN #7 PIXAR 40TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY TODD NAUCK (Wall-E) – 75960621491400731
  • AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #2 PIXAR 40TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY DAVE BARDIN (Inside Out) – 75960621563800241
  • INFERNAL HULK #9 PIXAR 40TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS (Ratatouille) – 75960621361000931
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #34 PIXAR 40TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY RYAN STEGMAN (Up) – 75960621001503441
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #15 PIXAR 40TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY NICOLETTA BALDARI (A Bug’s Life) – 75960621122701541
  • AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #3 PIXAR 40TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY PHIL NOTO (Brave) – 75960621563800341
  • DOOMQUEST #4 PIXAR 40TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY PACO MEDINA (Toy Story 5) – 75960621590400451
  • AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #4 PIXAR 40TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY TBD ARTIST
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #16 PIXAR 40TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY TBD ARTIST
  • THOR #801 PIXAR 40TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY TBD ARTIST
  • X-MEN #37 PIXAR 40TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY TBD ARTIST

Marvel reveals Marvel Tōkon: First Strike Variant Covers and One-Shot

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PlayStation Studios, Arc System Works, and Marvel Games have joined forces to deliver the latest in tag team fighters, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls! Releasing on August 6, the game drops players into an all-new Marvel Universe packed with reimagined characters and stages, a heart-pounding soundtrack, intuitive gameplay, and jaw-dropping visuals that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

To celebrate the launch, Marvel Comics is bringing the excitement of the game to comic shops with Marvel Tōkon: First Strike #1, an action-packed comic special written by Steve Orlando, Tom Waltz, Josh Trujillo and drawn by Bruno Büll, Áthila Fabbio and Ryusei Yamada. Starring the breakout teams of the game—the Fighting Avengers and the Unbreakable X-Men— Marvel Tōkon: First Strike #1 expands the game’s mythology and reveals the exciting backstories of its playable heroes as well as its antagonists, the Promoter and Champion! Marvel Comics will also spotlight the game’s stunning artwork and bold character designs across 20 Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Variant Covers, featured on select Marvel titles beginning in August.

As Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls makes its debut on gaming systems, fans can pick up this exciting anthology comic showcasing brand-new high-octane adventures from the Marvel Tōkon Universe that won’t be found anywhere else! From show-stopping brawls to deep abiding mysteries – this one-shot acts as a companion piece to the upcoming 4v4 tag-team fighting game, uncovering secrets and more!

Check out Marvel Tōkon: First Strike #1 covers by Juan Frigeri and Ryan Stegman, along with the first 11 Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Variant Covers. A Michele Bandini variant cover will be revealed in the weeks ahead.

  • CAPTAIN AMERICA #14 MARVEL TŌKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER
  • IRON MAN #8 MARVEL TŌKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER
  • MARC SPECTOR: MOON KNIGHT #7 MARVEL TŌKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER
  • UNCANNY X-MEN #33 MARVEL TŌKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER
  • X-MEN #35 MARVEL TŌKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER
  • X-MEN UNITED #6 MARVEL TŌKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER
  • AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #3 MARVEL TŌKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER
  • DOOMQUEST #4 MARVEL TŌKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #35 MARVEL TŌKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER
  • WOLVERINE #26 MARVEL TŌKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER
  • X-MEN #36 MARVEL TŌKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER
  • AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #4 MARVEL TŌKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER
  • MARC SPECTOR: MOON KNIGHT #8 MARVEL TŌKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER
  • SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY #5 MARVEL TŌKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER
  • TBA #1 MARVEL TŌKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER
  • THOR #801 MARVEL TŌKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER
  • WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #8 MARVEL TŌKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #36 MARVEL TŌKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER
  • SPIDER-MAN/HULK: FIRE AND BRIMSTONE #2 MARVEL TŌKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER
  • X-MEN #38 MARVEL TŌKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER

Mojo’s Mashup Marvel Heroes from Jeff the Land Shark: Superstar get the Spotlight with Variant Covers

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Marvel’s breakout star is ready for prime time! In Jeff the Land Shark: Superstar, an all-new Jeff limited series from Kelly Thompson and Tokitokoro, the megalomaniacal interdimensional television mogul launches his wildest plan for ratings yet—kidnapping Jeff the Land Shark and having him headline his latest reality show! But Jeff won’t be alone—he’ll be leading a new team of mashup heroes! How will Jeff get out of this one?! And will his friends back home be able to rescue him?!

Jeff’s new team is revealed on the cover of Jeff the Land Shark: Superstar #2, arriving in August. The mashup characters will also be featured on SUPERSTAR VARIANT COVERS throughout July. Drawn by top talent, the covers spotlight DAZZLESTORM, MAGIKHOT, WOLVERINE-MAN, RAMBIT, KATE-LOCKE and ELSA STRANGE!

From making a splash in comics, including the Eisner Award winning It’s Jeff Infinity Comic, to catching a tidal wave of popularity from Marvel Rivals, Jeff is a global sensation! Now, he headlines his very own solo series, both on Marvel Unlimited and at your local comic shop, perfect for longtime Marvel readers, newcomers, and anyone in between.

JEFF HAS BEEN KIDNAPPED!

Mojo is determined to create the latest hit show…and sends the Marvel Universe into an UPROAR when he KIDNAPS beloved pet-slash-friend of heroes, Jeff the Land Shark– and his klepto companion Ken! But Jeff’s not the only star of the show—prepare to meet all-new, all-wild versions of Jeff’s closest super hero friends…and Mojo’s worst enemies!

Check out the Jeff the Land Shark: Superstar #2 cover, preview pages from issue one, and the first three SUPERSTAR VARIANT COVERS now, and preorder the series and variant covers at your local comic shop!

  • WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #6 SUPERSTAR VARIANT COVER BY TBD – 75960621448800651
  • SORCERER SUPREME #8 SUPERSTAR VARIANT COVER BY AKA – 75960621179100841
  • UNCANNY X-MEN #31 SUPERSTAR VARIANT COVER BY RICKIE YAGAWA – 75960620917003141
  • WOLVERINE #23 SUPERSTAR VARIANT COVER BY GERARDO SANDOVAL – 75960620841802341
  • X-MEN #33 SUPERSTAR VARIANT COVER BY KRIS ANKA – 75960620920003341
  • X-MEN #34 SUPERSTAR VARIANT COVER BY LEIRIX – 75960620920003441
  • X-MEN: OUTBACK #2 SUPERSTAR VARIANT COVER BY MATEUS MANHANINI – 75960621530000241

Beast Confronts his Dark destiny, Magneto Holds the Key to the X-Virus, as the stage is set for DNX!

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Marvel recently announced DNX, an all-new event series by Jed MacKay and Federico Vicentini kicking off in September. The storyline sees the X-Men and the Fantastic Four unite against 3K in a race to stop the supervillain group from unleashing a virus that forcibly—and horribly—transforms humans into mutants! Built up since the start of MacKay’s run, DNX will be preceded by two pivotal lead-in chapters this August, X-Men #35 and #36, each packed with shocking developments that set the stage for the highly anticipated event.

The X-Men have met their match in 3K, a cabal of mutant supervillains brought together by a common goal: MAKE MORE MUTANTS. Their plan involves unleashing the X-Virus on the world, an event that triggered one of the darkest timelines imaginable in Age of Revelation. Cyclops and the 3K’s Chairman, A.K.A. founding X-Man Beast, both witnessed the horror of that future and returned home with renewed missions: the X-Men to prevent it, 3K to own it. While the X-Men seek out the Fantastic Four to help save one of their own, 3K prepares to unleash the X-Virus in a major population center. X-Men #35 and #36 by MacKay and artists Tony S. Daniel and Netho Diaz lead directly into the saga as the X-Men’s current Beast—a younger Hank McCoy restored to a more innocent time in his life—grapples with the dark reflection he sees in the Chairman, while 3K targets Magneto, whose mysterious illness is revealed to be directly tied to the X-Virus.

In X-Men #35, Hank McCoy, the bouncing blue Beast, is haunted by a ghost—not of his past, but of his future…and his present. The Chairman of 3K, an older, amoral version of himself, represents one of the greatest threats the X-Men have faced since the fall of Krakoa, and Beast must struggle with his own terrible potential.

In X-MEN #36, 3K works toward a viable build of the X-Virus, brought back from the Age of Revelation. Until now they have been frustrated—but when the Chairman realizes that the missing piece of the puzzle lies within Magneto, 3K moves on the X-Men’s home base in Alaska.

Check out the main covers for X-Men #35 and #36 by Tony S. Daniel and Netho Diaz, along with a variant cover by Rod Reis. Stay tuned for news about DNX in the weeks ahead, including additional True Believers Blind Bag variant cover reveals!

Marvel Celebrates 60 Years of Mary Jane Watson with 20 Variant Covers!

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She’s a cover girl! This August, Marvel honors 60 fabulous years of Mary Jane Watson with Mary Jane: Face It, Tiger #1 and Mary Jane Watson Variant Covers, a runway-worthy collection of 20 new Mary Jane covers from today’s hottest artists! As multi-faceted as Mary Jane is herself, the covers range from high fashion to action packed as MJ steals the show by teaming up with fellow Marvel icons and debuting glamourous new looks!

Sixty years ago, Marvel Comics hit the jackpot. In Amazing Spider-Man #42, Mary Jane Watson made her full debut, brought to life by Stan Lee and John Romita Sr. and her luck has never run out! From Peter Parker’s sweetheart to fashion model, super hero, and even symbiote host, MJ has done it all with style. Now, the character’s legendary legacy continues in Mary Jane: Face It, Tiger #1, featuring stories that span her most iconic eras, along with a glimpse at what’s next for the inimitable superstar. The one-shot comes from a lineup of renowned writers including legendary Spider-Man scribes J.M. DeMatteis, J. Michael Straczynski and Ann Nocenti, along with rising star Ashley Allen. They’re joined by an all-star group of artists, including Phil Noto, Alina Erofeeva, Andrea Broccardo, Luigi Zagaria—ensuring Mary Jane has never looked better!

Check out the first six Mary Jane Watson Variant Covers and preorder all 20 covers, along with Mary Jane: Face It, Tiger #1, at your local comic shop!

  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #34 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY KRIS ANKA
  • CAPTAIN AMERICA #14 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY MIGUEL MERCADO
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #15 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY ANNIE WU
  • IRON MAN #8 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY LEIRIX
  • MARC SPECTOR: MOON KNIGHT #7 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY TODD NAUCK
  • UNCANNY X-MEN #33 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY MEGHAN HETRICK
  • WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #7 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY ANAND RAMCHERON
  • INFERNAL HULK #10 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS
  • JEFF THE LAND SHARK: SUPERSTAR #2 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY PEACH MOMOKO
  • MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #1 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY KAARE ANDREWS
  • PUNISHER #7 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY DAVI GO
  • QUEEN IN BLACK #3 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY INHYUK LEE
  • WOLVERINE #25 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY MARK BAGLEY
  • X-MEN #35 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY RON LIM
  • X-MEN UNITED #6 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY GLEB MELNIKOV
  • AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #3 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY TAURIN CLARKE
  • MORTAL THOR #14 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY ELIZABETH TORQUE
  • DAREDEVIL #5 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY DERRICK CHEW
  • DOOMQUEST #4 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY DAVID MACK
  • BLACK CAT #13 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY KEVIN WADA

Marvel reveals Marvel Snap Swimsuit Variant Covers

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Get ready for Marvel Snap’s hottest season yet! Just in time for summer, Marvel Snap, the hit card battling game, will feature all-new set of Swimsuit Cards illustrated by best-selling cover artist InHyuk Lee! The artwork will also be featured on Marvel Snap Swimsuit Variant Covers on select Marvel comics hitting stands in July.

Heat up your decks with bold new swimsuit cards! Capturing the spirit of Marvel’s iconic Swimsuit Specials, each eye-catching card features striking swimsuit looks for some of the Multiverse’s fiercest heroes: MAGIK, WOLVERINE (LAURA KINNEY), ENCHANTRESS, MYSTIQUE, PSYLOCKE, NICO MINORU, GWENPOOL, and HOPE SUMMERS.

Preorder all eight Marvel Snap Swimsuit Covers at your local comic shop today.

  • MARVEL SWIMSUIT SPECIAL: BRAND NEW BEACH DAY #1 MARVEL SNAP SWIMSUIT VARIANT COVER BY INHYUK LEE – 75960621474700161
  • WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #6 MARVEL SNAP SWIMSUIT VARIANT COVER BY INHYUK LEE – 75960621448800661
  • X-MEN UNITED #5 MARVEL SNAP SWIMSUIT VARIANT COVER BY INHYUK LEE – 75960621443300551
  • UNCANNY X-MEN #31 MARVEL SNAP SWIMSUIT VARIANT COVER BY INHYUK LEE – 75960620917003161
  • MORTAL THOR #13 MARVEL SNAP SWIMSUIT VARIANT COVER BY INHYUK LEE – 75960621284201341
  • WOLVERINE #24 MARVEL SNAP SWIMSUIT VARIANT COVER BY INHYUK LEE – 75960620841802451
  • X-MEN: THE HELLFIRE MURDER #1 MARVEL SNAP SWIMSUIT VARIANT COVER BY INHYUK LEE – 75960621580500151
  • X-MEN #34 MARVEL SNAP SWIMSUIT VARIANT COVER BY INHYUK LEE – 75960620920003451

Preview: X-Men #29

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X-Men #29

(W) Jed MacKay (A) Netho Diaz

DANGER ROOM: PART FOUR! Rest in peace, X-Men! The Danger Room’s victory seems all but assured with the X-Men scattered, broken and beaten. But the X-Men have been thought dead and buried before… and always have they risen from the graves their enemies put them in.

X-Men #29
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