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Marvel’s What If…? 50th Anniversary Celebration Concludes with Runaways, Captain America, and X-Men

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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of What If?, Marvel is taking a bold leap into the multiverse to discover mythos-shattering new twists on some of its most definitive stories! The series of one-shots kicks off next month, and Marvel has revealed the covers and story information for the final three What If…? one-shots hitting stands in August!

In What If…? Runaways, Rainbow Rowell returns to Runaways alongside artist Zulema Scotto Lavina to reveal what would happen if the iconic group of teenagers boldly followed in the footsteps of their supervillain parents! Then, in What If…? Captain America, acclaimed writer Marc Guggenheim and X-Men 2099 legend Ron Lim unfreeze Steve Rogers in a world he never saved! And, in What If…? X-Men, rising stars Ashley Allen and Sumit Kumar imagine a world where Professor X was never born and mutantkind’s fate was left in the hands of his evil twin sister, Cassandra Nova!

Check out the full descriptions below along with Lucas Werneck‘s covers!

WHAT IF…? RUNAWAYS #1

Written by RAINBOW ROWELL
Art by ZULEMA SCOTTO LAVINA
Cover by LUCAS WERNECK
On Sale 8/19

WHAT IF…THE RUNAWAYS HADN’T RUN AWAY?

Every year, a group of philanthropists gather for a charitable fundraiser…or so their children Alex Wilder, Chase Stein, Gertrude Yorkes, Karolina Dean, Molly Hayes and Nico Minoru thought. When they discover their parents form the Pride, a sinister, sacrificial group that answers to a godly race called the Gibborim, the teens are terrified, shocked and…intrigued? Their destiny awaits, and there’s no running away.

WHAT IF…? RUNAWAYS #1

WHAT IF…? CAPTAIN AMERICA #1

Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM
Art by RON LIM
Cover by LUCAS WERNECK
On Sale 8/5

WHAT IF…CAPTAIN AMERICA WAS REVIVED IN 2099?

Captain America’s time during World War II ended with him frozen in ice, out of commission for decades. In the 616, he was revived and joined with fellow heroes the Avengers. But what if he missed the Heroic Age altogether? What evils would rise without the Sentinel of Liberty?

WHAT IF…? CAPTAIN AMERICA #1

WHAT IF…? X-MEN #1

Written by ASHLEY ALLEN
Art by SUMIT KUMAR
Cover by LUCAS WERNECK
On Sale 8/26

WHAT IF…CASSANDRA NOVA KILLED PROFESSOR X?

In a world where Cassandra Nova killed Charles Xavier in the womb, telepaths are hunted and experimented on – and what she’s making from them is far worse than what she’s taking. But when telepaths Jean Grey and Emma Frost escape, Cassandra Nova will stop at nothing to bring them back! Bring on Cassandra’s X-Men!

Check out Lucas Werneck’s latest covers and preorder all eight WHAT IF…? 50th Anniversary one-shots at your local comic shop today!

  • WHAT IF…? X-MEN #1
  • WHAT IF…? X-MEN #1

Heroes Suit Up to Overthrow the King in Black in Knullbuster Variant Covers

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This summer, Hela isn’t the only one coming for Knull’s throne. New Knullbuster Variant Covers introduce the King in Black’s worst nightmare: five iconic Marvel heroes donning symbiote slaying armor! The new covers come from some of the industry’s boldest artists including Luciano Vecchio, Gurihiru, David Baldeón, Clayton Crain, and Zulema Scotto Lavina. The pieces reimagine Black Cat, Doctor Doom, Jeff the Land Shark, Punisher and Deadpool in cosmically enhanced suits specifically designed to end Knull’s latest reign of terror!

Queen in Black, a new crossover event from Al Ewing and Iban Coello, launches this July. Knull and Hela’s conflict erupts across the cosmos, coming to a head on Earth where Marvel’s heroes are all that stand in the way of the world being torn asunder by the forces of Light and Dark, both bent on enveloping the universe in their own brand of nothingness. In addition to the core series, the saga will be told across recently announced tie-in series including Queen in Black: Defenders of Light and Dark where Iron Man debuts his own Knullbuster suit—the Black Metal Armor!  

Check out all five Knullbuster Variant Covers and find them at your local comic shop this July. Preorder Queen in Black #1 today.

  • PUNISHER #6 KNULLBUSTER VARIANT COVER BY CLAYTON CRAIN – 75960621516400621
  • WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #6 KNULLBUSTER VARIANT COVER BY LUCIANO VECCHIO – 75960621448800621
  • BLACK CAT #12 KNULLBUSTER VARIANT COVER BY ZULEMA SCOTTO LAVINA – 75960621252101231
  • DOOMQUEST #3 KNULLBUSTER VARIANT COVER BY DAVID BALDEÓN – 75960621590400331
  • JEFF THE LAND SHARK: SUPERSTAR #1 KNULLBUSTER VARIANT COVER BY GURIHIRU – 75960621629100141

Preview: ThunderCats Valentine’s Day Special 2026 #1

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ThunderCats Valentine’s Day Special 2026 #1

Writer: Ed Brisson
Artist: Elton Thomasi
Covers: Nicoletta Baldari (A), Sebastian Piriz (B), Zulema Scotto Lavina (C), Animation Art (D)
FC | All Cardstock Covers | 40 pages | Adventure | $5.99 | Teen

LOVE — AND THUNDER — ARE IN THE AIR! After setting out on a solo mission to explore the wilds of Third Earth, Panthro finds himself caught in the middle of an ancient battle between two rival warlords. Trapped in an endless cycle of violence, the feuding parties have been at each other’s throats for longer than anyone can remember — but as Panthro discovers, their enmity has been made all the more bitter because of what they used to mean to each other. Faced with an escalating conflict that could endanger the ThunderCats’ adopted home, Panthro must find a way to unravel a tangled web of old wounds and raw emotions and ignite a spark of reconciliation between the star-crossed commanders — before the bloodshed expands to cover all of Third Earth! ED BRISSON, the irresistible author of ThunderCats: Lost and Apex, teams up with hot-blooded artist ELTON THOMASI (Lost Dimension, Animosity) for an epic 40-page tale of pride and passion — featuring ardently obsessive covers from NICOLETTA BALDARI, SEBASTIAN PIRIZ, and ZULEMA SCOTTO LAVINA, as well as a classic piece of ANIMATION ART and a special premium MYSTERY BLIND BAG!

ThunderCats Valentine's Day Special 2026 #1

Preview: Mirka Andolfo’s Sweet Paprika: Black, White, & Pink – Holiday Special #1

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Mirka Andolfo’s Sweet Paprika: Black, White, & Pink – Holiday Special #1

(W) Mirka Andolfo (A) Satoshi Shiki, Zulema Scotto Lavina, Fabs Nocera, Alfredo Cardona, Lidia Bolognini

SWEET PAPRIKA HEATS UP THE HOLIDAYS — IN BLACK, WHITE & PINK!

From the world of the Eisner-nominated and Harvey Award-winning Sweet Paprika , here comes a brand-new holiday special packed with spicy, snowy chaos!

It’s that time of year: snow is falling, decorations are everywhere, and emotions run wild at Infernum Press. As stress, flirtation, and festive disasters collide, Paprika and her mates are doing their best (or worst) to survive the holidays.

This merry mess features sexy and hilarious stories by an all-star team: Mirka Andolfo (SWEET PAPRIKA, MERCY, UNNATURAL), Mark Russell (Batman: Dark Age, X-Factor, Traveling to Mars), Satoshi Shiki (Attack on Titan: Before the Fall , Dororo), Zulema Scotto Lavina (Rogue: The Savage Land, HEXWARE, The Little Mermaid), the rising stars Alfredo Cardona, Lidia Bolognini, and Fabs Nocera , and more…

Unwrap the holiday madness, Paprika style!

Mirka Andolfo's Sweet Paprika: Black, White, & Pink – Holiday Special #1

Preview: Rogue: The Savage Land #5 (of 5)

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Rogue: The Savage Land #5 (of 5)

(W) Tim Seeley (A) Zulema Scotto Lavina (CA) Kaare Andrews
RATED T+
In Shops: May 28, 2025
SRP: $3.99

  • A powerless Rogue and Magneto race to stop Zaladane’s plot before it plunges the Savage Land into a second Ice Age!
  • But what can a girl from Mississippi do against a god?
  • And, even if she can stop the ascension, is Rogue saving the Savage Land just to hand it over to Zaladane?!
Rogue: The Savage Land #5 (of 5)

Preview: Rogue: The Savage Land #5 (of 5)

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Rogue: The Savage Land #5 (of 5)

(W) Tim Seeley (A) Zulema Scotto Lavina (CA) Kaare Andrews
RATED T+
In Shops: May 28, 2025
SRP: $3.99

  • A powerless Rogue and Magneto race to stop Zaladane’s plot before it plunges the Savage Land into a second Ice Age!
  • But what can a girl from Mississippi do against a god?
  • And, even if she can stop the ascension, is Rogue saving the Savage Land just to hand it over to Zaladane?!
Rogue: The Savage Land #5 (of 5)

Crowdfunding Corner: Dynamite’s Vampirella: Black, White & Blood kicks off a new imprint Dynamite Originals

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Dynamite has announced Dynamite Originals, a brand new imprint debuting first on Kickstarter with a heavy-hitting roster of creators taking on the company’s flagship character — Vampirella! This new label will feature unique visions and innovative collaborations with the biggest creators in comics of today and tomorrow. It all starts with Vampirella: Black, White & Blood live on Kickstarter now!

This prestige anthology project is a close collaboration with Arancia Studio, known for its juggernaut leader Mirka Andolfo. Some of the most exciting rising stars of the Italian studio join today’s biggest names in American comics on this star-studded special release. The whole book sports a stunning black-and-white palette, with splashes of red to really show off the artwork in these three tantalizing tales. It’s the ultimate spotlight on the character and an international team-up of the comics craft.

Andolfo leads the way with a fascinating fable with a meta twist. In “Redefining Shadows,” she and artist Greta Xella depict the most unlikely team-up for the Daughter of Drakulon. The story spotlights the Daughter of Drakulon as a guardian, her goals of retribution, her dreams, and judgment. Vampirella can be many things depending on the role one views her as within her story. But whoever you choose to be, hope you never become the object of her savage hunt!

In “Undercover” by Tim Seeley and Zulema Scotto Lavina the Drakulonian antiheroine is accused of a series of violent murders. To clear her name, she goes undercover, embedding herself in a gang of vicious vampire hunters. In her quest to track down the mystery killer and protect her own kind, she may discover the culprit could be someone close to her heart.

Last but certainly not least, “The Ballad of Blind Love” features the work of Steve Orlando and Alessandro Amoruso, and depicts a love story like no other. A powerful mob boss is desperately in love with Vampirella and will do anything to win her over. Misinterpreting her character and reactions, he starts bringing increasingly heinous sacrifices to garner her affection. It will take a dark turn when she demands of him the ultimate sacrifice…

Not to be outdone by the stories within, this project demanded a set of jaw-dropping covers by top names to deliver a perfect package to fans. Mirka Andolfo of course contributes one of course for the title she and her team are driving artistically. She’s joined by superstars Stjepan Šejić, Jae Lee, and Joseph Michael Linsner. Each of these covers will be available as standard covers, chrome editions, and metal editions, plus fans will have the option to get them signed or CGC graded. And there will be options to get all four covers bundled together for a special collector’s price.

Cyberpunk and Dark Magic collide in Hexware

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Tim Seeley and Zulema Scotto Lavina join forces for the forthcoming Hexware. This futuristic six issue miniseries is set to launch in December from Image Comics, in cooperation with the Italian media company and creative atelier Arancia Studio—house of Mirka Andolfo’s bestselling Image titles, other international books, and IP.

Hexware is a thrilling new story—with an anime flair—where Cyberpunk 2077 gets drenched in the supernatural and goes full-throttle Devil May Cry.

In a corporate-ruled world where class inequality is greater than ever, a desperate, lonely populace is drawn to neo-spiritualism and hedge magic. When her teenage daughter is murdered, the Marks family is left asking the gods what they did to deserve this. But their android maid, Which-Where, has a different approach. Perhaps if she asked the Devil…

Hexware #1 will be available on Wednesday, December 7 at comic book shops, with a cover illustrated by Lavina, a variant cover illustrated by Seeley, and a special variant cover from fan-favorite artist Mirka Andolfo.

Hexware #1 will also be available and across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play:

  • Cover A Lavina – OCT220021
  • Cover B Seeley – OCT220022
  • Cover C Andolfo – OCT220023