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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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Supergirl Soars: DC’s Summer of Steel Gets a Star-Studded Spotlight

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DC’s Summer of Supergirl Special #1 Main Cover By Belén Ortega (All Images Courtesy of DC Comics)

This summer, DC Comics is putting the spotlight squarely on one of its most enduring heroines with the release of Summer of Supergirl Special #1, a vibrant, all-star anthology celebrating the legacy—and future — of Supergirl.

Arriving June 24, this 48-page one-shot brings together an impressive lineup of creative talent, including Sophie Campbell, Mark Waid, and Gail Simone, with artwork by Belén Ortega, Cian Tormey, and Emma Kubert. The result is a trio of stories that explore different facets of Kara Zor-El, reaffirming her place as a central figure in the DC Universe. Continue reading Supergirl Soars: DC’s Summer of Steel Gets a Star-Studded Spotlight →

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Deadpool Brings the Chaos with Marvel’s April Pool’s Day Variant Covers

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Leave it to Deadpool to turn April Fool’s Day into a full-blown comic book event. This year, Marvel Comics is once again celebrating the Merc with a Mouth with April Pool’s Day, a playful, chaos-filled tribute arriving in comic shops alongside a special Deadpool: April Pool’s Day #1 one-shot. The release is part of a larger April Fool’s Day celebration that will also include merchandise, digital content, and other surprises centered around everyone’s favorite fourth-wall-breaking antihero. Continue reading Deadpool Brings the Chaos with Marvel’s April Pool’s Day Variant Covers →

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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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