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Mary Jane Watson Turns 60, and Marvel Makes it a Marquee Moment

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Mary Jane Watson has long been one of Marvel’s most recognizable supporting characters, but over the years she has grown far beyond that label. Since her full debut in Amazing Spider-Man #42, the character created by Stan Lee and John Romita Sr. has evolved from Peter Parker’s love interest into a figure with her own distinct identity, moving through storylines as a model, a hero, and even a symbiote host. Now, on the occasion of her 60th anniversary, Marvel is spotlighting that evolution with Mary Jane: Face It, Tiger #1, a giant-sized one-shot designed to revisit key moments from her past while pointing toward what comes next. Continue reading Mary Jane Watson Turns 60, and Marvel Makes it a Marquee Moment →

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Marvel Unleashes Queen in Black: A Summer Showdown Between Two Gods of Evil

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This summer, Marvel Comics is dialing the chaos all the way up with Queen in Black, a new five-issue crossover event that promises a full-on cosmic clash — with Earth stuck squarely in the danger zone.

Written by Al Ewing and illustrated by Iban Coello, Queen in Black #1 launches a story that pits two of Marvel’s most formidable forces against each other: Knull, the God of the Void, and Hela, the Asgardian ruler of the dead. When these two collide, it’s less “battle” and more “apocalyptic inevitability.”

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Marvel and Star Wars Mark Black History Month With New Variant Covers

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Lando Calrissian Cover By Ken Lasley

To honor Black History Month, Marvel Comics and Lucasfilm return with a new set of Star Wars Black History Month variant covers, arriving on select titles throughout February.

This year’s collection features four striking covers by acclaimed Marvel artists Karen S. Darboe, Ken Lashley, Mateus Manhanini, and Ernanda Souza. Together, the works spotlight Black characters from across the Star Wars universe, spanning classic cinema, recent Disney+ series, and interactive storytelling. The release also coincides with the 10th anniversary of Star Wars’ return to Marvel Comics, underscoring a decade of renewed visual and narrative expansion.
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Superman and Spider-Man Reunite in New One-Shot Arriving March 2026

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Comic fans, prepare yourselves: two of pop culture’s most iconic heroes are swinging back into a shared universe. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the very first DC/Marvel crossover — the legendary Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man from 1976 — DC is releasing a brand-new one-shot, Superman/Spider-Man #1, arriving on March 25, 2026.

Earlier this year, DC Comics and Marvel Comics confirmed that their historic crossover partnership would continue into 2026. Now DC has unveiled the creative teams and cover art for the highly anticipated issue, which delivers not only a marquee team-up but an entire anthology of original crossover stories.
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Marvel and Pixar Celebrate 30 Years of Toy Story with Playful New Comic Book Covers

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Woody, Buzz, and the Gang Suit up for Some Superhero-sized Fun!

This November, Marvel Comics is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story in the most imaginative way possible — by inviting Andy’s beloved toys to step into the pages of Marvel history.
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