It’s the crossover nobody knew they needed: The Muppets are coming to the Marvel Universe. Arriving in September, The Muppets Take the Marvel Universe #1 celebrates the 50th anniversary of The Muppet Show with a collection of all-new stories that mash together Jim Henson’s beloved characters and some of Marvel’s biggest heroes.
The oversized one-shot assembles an impressive lineup of creators, including Eisner Award winner and lifelong Muppets fan Chip Zdarsky alongside artist Pete Woods, plus Ashley Allen, Kyle Starks, MacKenzie Cadenhead, David Baldeon, Mike Henderson, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Adam F. Goldberg, E.J. Su, and Áthila Fabbio. The issue follows the popularity of last year’s Muppet-inspired variant covers and will be accompanied by a new wave of Muppet-themed covers appearing across Marvel titles throughout September.
Among the stories, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, and Rowlf the Dog join Spider-Man, Black Panther, Wolverine, Emma Frost, and more when the villainous Mojo kidnaps Rowlf to launch his latest streaming service. Elsewhere, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker team up with Bruce Banner and Hank Pym for a scientific experiment that promises plenty of chaos. The Swedish Chef crosses paths with Doctor Strange and Clea in a magical culinary adventure, while the crew of Pigs in Space collides with Rocket Raccoon and Groot for an intergalactic romp.
Zdarsky, who penned one of the stories, joked, “With the great power of two iconic properties comes great responsibility. I promise to not let down Kermit, Fozzie and Animal the way Spider-Man let down his Uncle Ben.” He also called Miss Piggy “one of the greatest icons of the last hundred years,” adding that seeing Pete Woods bring the crossover to life has been a joy.
Leigh Slaughter, Vice President of The Muppets Studio, said the collaboration represents a unique opportunity to bring “the personality, humor and mayhem of The Muppets into the Marvel Universe and vice versa,” making the project especially meaningful during the 50th anniversary year of The Muppet Show.
The issue will also feature a collection of eye-catching covers by Nick Bradshaw, Humberto Ramos, Ron Lim, and Matteo Lolli, including a special Muppet Treasure Island 30th Anniversary variant. Whether you’re a longtime Marvel reader, a Muppet devotee, or both, The Muppets Take the Marvel Universe #1 promises to deliver a delightful dose of mayhem when it hits comic shops this September. Visit Marvel.com for more information.




