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A NEW VALKYRIE RIDES INTO BATTLE AGAINST KNULL! Phil Noto’s King in Black: Return of the Valkyries #1 cover reveals a brand-new Valkyrie Last week, KING IN BLACK: RETURN OF THE VALKYRIES was announced. Written by Jason Aaron and Torunn Grønbekk with art by Nina Vakyeva, this highly-anticipated series will see Jane Foster reuniting the Valkyries to defend Midgard from Knull. Jane Foster will be joined by former Valkyrie Dani Moonstar, Asgardian warrior Hildegrande, and a new V...alkyrie designed by artist Mattia De Iulis. Fans can see this mysterious new character in all her glory on Phil Noto’s gorgeous variant cover for the debut issue. When [editor] Wil Moss asked me to create a new design for a Valkyrie, I didn't believe him! De Iulis said. I'm so excited about this because it is my first experience in this field and I'm really honored to work on this amazing and powerful character! Emerging just as Knull’s takeover begins, this new Valkyrie’s past holds dark secrets that will change everything you thought you knew about this group of Asgardians and reveal what their future in the Marvel Universe holds. Check out Phil Noto’s cover, Mattia De Iulis’ character designs, and be there when this all-new Marvel hero joins the fight against Knull this January in KING IN BLACK: RETURN OF THE VALKYRIES #1. For more information, visit Marvel.com. KING IN BLACK: RETURN OF THE VALKYRIES #1 (OF 4) Written by JASON AARON & TORUNN GRØNBEKK Art by NINA VAKUEVA Cover by PHIL NOTO

‘MARVEL'S SPIDER-MAN: MILES MORALES' VARIANT COVERS HIT SHELVES THIS NOVEMBER Find the new covers on issues of ‘Amazing Spider-Man’ and ‘Miles Morales: Spider-Man’! With the release of Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales this November, you’ll also find new variant covers for AMAZING SPIDER-MAN and MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN this fall at your local comic book shop featuring the blockbuster video game’s web-slinger!... The five variant covers showcase Miles Morales at different points in his hero’s journey, all which tie back to the eagerly anticipated PlayStation game. Additionally, the covers have been done by some of the artists working on the game itself. Just as Marvel’s Spider-Man was a love letter to Peter Parker and his web-slinging alter-ego, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales celebrates every aspect of this break-out hero of a new generation, said Marvel Games VP & head of creative Bill Rosemann. Continuing that tradition of authenticity, the teams at Insomniac Games, PlayStation, and Marvel Games have united to spotlight the amazing behind-the-scenes artists who are bringing this action-packed game to life. What’s especially meaningful about this series of variant covers is that, if viewed in a particular order, they showcase our collective commitment to storytelling. As Rosemann explains, "First, we have the AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #53.LR cover by Insomniac Games art director Jason Hickey, which joins Miles as he looks down upon an NYC infected by the new threat of Tinkerer and the Underground." "Then we see the AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #53 cover by Marvel Games creative director Tim Tsang capturing the moment when Miles makes the heroic decision to mask up, rise up, and defend his home and his loved ones. "Next it’s the MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #21 cover by Insomniac Games senior concept artist Nicholas Schumaker showcasing the speed and agility of Miles as he hurtles towards danger. "Finally, the AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #54 cover by Insomniac Games art director Gavin Goulden places us in the collision between Miles and the Tinkerer as they battle for the fate of the city. An entire saga in four images with one more cover yet to be revealed!" Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales will launch both physically and digitally on the PlayStation Store on November 12, 2020. For more information, visit Marvel.com. AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 53 TSANG MARVEL'S SPIDER-MAN: MILES MORALES VARIANT AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 53.LR HICKEY SPIDER-MAN: MILES MORALES VARIANT MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN 21 SCHUMACHER MARVEL'S SPIDER-MAN: MILES MORALES VARIANT AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 54 GOULDEN MARVEL'S SPIDER-MAN: MILES MORALES VARIANT

PETER DAVID CONTINUES THE SAGA OF MAESTRO THIS JANUARY! Revisit the world of Future Imperfect in Maestro: War and Pax! After he’s finished revealing the Maestro’s shocking origins in the current limited series MAESTRO, writer Peter David will return to reveal the tales behind Maestro’s terrifying rise to power in MAESTRO: WAR AND PAX! In this thrilling new series, the legendary Incredible Hulk scribe will team up with artist Javier Pina to uncover even more secrets behind his... landmark story Future Imperfect. The man once known as the Hulk now answers only to THE MAESTRO! After deposing Dystopia’s ancient ruler, the Maestro will now set his sights even higher. With unbridled ambitions, Maestro decides it’s time for the entire planet Earth to recognize him as their one true god! But the Maestro will soon find out that he isn’t the only immortal leftand if he wants to truly dominate the planet, he’ll have to face the most powerful beings in creation! I am thrilled that, twenty years after I created him, the Maestro still intrigues people so much that the first series garnered the sort of success that demanded a follow-up, David said. As long as folks want to keep reading about him, I'm happy to keep giving them stories. The secret history behind the saga of Maestro continues to unravel in MAESTRO: WAR AND PAX #1, on sale in January! MAESTRO: WAR AND PAX #1 (OF 5) Written by PETER DAVID Art by JAVIER PINA Cover by DALE KEOWN

DECLAN SHALVEY TAKES ON THE IMMORTAL HULK IN IMMORTAL HULK: FLATLINE THIS JANUARY ONE CREATOR ONE HULK ONE SUPERSTAR STORY! This January, writer/artist Declan Shalvey will deliver an IMMORTAL HULK tale that gets to the heart of gamma! Known for his outstanding covers as well as his work on books like Moon Knight and Venom, the all-star creator will both write and draw this action-packed issue.... Every morning, Bruce Banner wakes up in a new place. The Hulk is trying to tell him something but Bruce has had enough of his green-veined alter. When a new gamma-powered villain shows up in a small New Mexico town, Bruce is forced to confront the source of his angerand it’s nothing that fans will expect. "What Al Ewing and Joe Bennett have accomplished with IMMORTAL HULK is astounding. I love how the book has given the character a new twist that has expanded what can be done with (and said about the) character, Shalvey said. To get to play in this particular sandbox with this one-shot is such a thrill, it's a great challenge as a storyteller, to add to this new mythology as both a writer and artist. Big, Hulk-sized boots to fill, I hope it lives up to the great work already accomplished by the IMMORTAL HULK team." Don’t miss an extraordinary tale from one of the industry’s top talents when IMMORTAL HULK: FLATLINE #1 hits stands in January! For more information, including an exclusive first look at the debut issue, visit Marvel.com. IMMORTAL HULK: FLATLINE #1 Written by DECLAN SHALVEY Art and Cover by DECLAN SHALVEY

CELEBRATE SALADIN AHMED AND MINKYU JUNG’S ACCLAIMED RUN ON MS. MARVEL WITH AN OVERSIZED FINALE ISSUE! The 75th issue of Ms. Marvel goes on sale in January This January, writer Saladin Ahmed and artist Minkyu Jung will end their acclaimed run on MAGNIFICENT MS. MARVEL with an oversized finale issue....Continue reading

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ACADEMY AWARD WINNER JOHN RIDLEY MAKES HIS MARVEL COMICS DEBUT IN JANUARY! The acclaimed screenwriter teams up with artist Jorge Fornés in Wolverine: Black, White, & Blood #3 Filmmaker and novelist John Ridley will be bringing his renowned writing talents to Marvel Comics, starting with Wolverine: Black, White, & Blood #3 in January. Best known as the Academy Award-winning screenwriter of 12 Years a Slave as well as the creator and showrunner of the Emmy winning anthology ser...ies American Crime, Ridley is a celebrated talent whose impressive body of work has garnered numerous accolades. Wolverine: Black, White, & Blood is a new upcoming series, where top creators explore Wolverine’s iconic legacy in tales set throughout the character’s storied history. Ridley and superstar artist Jorge Fornés (Daredevil) will take Wolverine back to Japan, where he’ll confront his past while crossing blades with the Silver Samurai. Marvel Comics is thrilled to welcome John Ridley to the Marvel Universe and excited to announce upcoming projects of his in the near future. I can think of no better way to kick off my writing relationship with Marvel Comics than by contributing to a truly fantastic anthology series centered around Wolverine, Ridley said. Equally exciting is having the story illustrated by Jorge Fornés. I look forward to writing more stories set in the Marvel Universe, and with their roster of iconic characters. Be sure to check out John Ridley’s Marvel Comics debut when Wolverine: Black, White, & Blood #3 hits stands in January. For more information, visit Marvel.com.

MARVEL'S STORMBREAKERS DEBUT NEW VARIANT COVERS THIS DECEMBER Marvel premieres new variant cover collection celebrating the inaugural class of Marvel’s Stormbreakers Last week, Marvel Comics announced the debut of MARVEL’S STORMBREAKERS, its latest preeminent talent distinction program to spotlight the next generation of elite artists in the industry. Today, Marvel is excited to reveal that local comic shops will receive a collection of variant covers featuring the extraordi...nary artwork of the inaugural class which includes Josh Cassara (X-Force), Patrick Gleason (Amazing Spider-Man), Peach Momoko (known for her best-selling covers), Natacha Bustos (Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur), Iban Coello (Venom), Carmen Carnero (Hellions), Juann Cabal (Guardians of the Galaxy), and R.B. Silva (Fantastic Four, Powers of X)! These groundbreaking artists will unleash their creative talents to bring some of Marvel’s most beloved heroes to life in brand-new artwork. These stunning character portraits in each Stormbreaker’s iconic style will be available as variant covers on issues of your favorite ongoing titles starting this December. See Iban Coello’s Spider-Man, Josh Cassara’s Black Panther, Patrick Gleason’s Captain America, Juann Cabal’s Captain Marvel, R.B. Silva’s Invisible Woman, Peach Momoko’s Hellcat, Natacha Bustos’ Venom, and Carmen Carnero’s Kate Pryde on these bold covers showcasing the unique artistic visions for which these creators were selected. Check out Marvel.com/Stormbreakers to see all the latest exclusive interviews, articles, and artwork from these future comic book superstars. And stay tuned for more Marvel’s Stormbreakers news, special art series, and more in the coming weeks and months. AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #54 STORMBREAKERS VARIANT COVER by IBAN COELLO AVENGERS #40 STORMBREAKERS VARIANT COVER by JOSHUA CASSARA CAPTAIN AMERICA #27 STORMBREAKERS VARIANT COVER by PATRICK GLEASON CAPTAIN MARVEL #25 STORMBREAKERS VARIANT COVER by JUANN CABAL FANTASIC FOUR #26 STORMBREAKERS VARIANT COVER by R.B. SILVA IRON MAN #4 STORMBREAKERS VARIANT COVER by PEACH MOMOKO KING IN BLACK #1 STORMBREAKERS VARIANT COVER by NATACHA BUSTOS X-MEN #15 STORMBREAKERS VARIANT COVER by CARMEN CARNERO

DC Comics is taking a 2-month jump into the future with FUTURE SLATE in January and February!

PUNCHLINE #1 PUTS DC'S BREAKOUT CHARACTER IN THE SPOTLIGHT Punchline, The Joker's new partner-in-crime, quickly attracted the interest of comics fans upon debuting in the pages of Batman earlier this year--and the character's momentum continues in November with the Punchline #1 one-shot, written by James Tynion IV and Sam Johns, and illustrated by Mirka Andolfo! Retailers can get an early look at the full issue, available to read as an advance PDF here! Punchline #1 main ...cover by Yasmine Putri ($5.99) Punchline #1 variant cover by Frank Cho ($5.99) Punchline #1 blank variant cover ($5.99) Punchline #1 1:25 variant cover by Jorge Jimenez (24.99) The oversized issue both explores Punchline's origins, while also delving into the character's post-"The Joker War" status quo! As she faces the consequences for her role in "The Joker War," the story of how Alexis Kaye became Punchline will take Leslie Thompkins, Harper Row, and Cullen Row on a harrowing journey that reveals a fringe teenager's radicalization to the ideology of a madman. "Back when I first introduced Punchline, I said many times that this wasn't going to be a flash in the pan character. That I had big plans for her moving forward, that would drive big story next year and beyond," said Batman writer Tynion IV. "'Joker War' is over, but Punchline's plans have only just begun. I'm thrilled to be telling this frightening story that expands her past, and sets up her future, with the amazing Sam Johns, and the incredible Mirka Andolfo. This is only the beginning!" Punchline #1 is on Last Call on October 18, with an on-sale date of November 10. Order today on your ComicHub account!

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SYMBIOTE SHOWDOWN! King in Black: Gwenom VS Carnage by writer Seanan McGuire and artist Flaviano coming in January This January, Gwenom joins the fight against Knull in KING IN BLACK: GWENOM VS CARNAGE. Joined by artist Flaviano, acclaimed author Seanan McGuire returns to the saga of Gwen Stacy in this action-packed series that will have major consequences for the popular web-slinger. Equipped with a symbiotic suit of her own, the god of symbiote’s descent on the Marvel Unive...rse in King in Black will throw Gwenom’s world into chaos. As Knull unleashes his dark influence throughout the globe, Gwen will have to defend her new home universe against one of the most dangerous symbiotes of all time Carnage! I could not be feeling better or more excited right now! You can expect a lot of swinging (and kicking) high, yelling loud, and general chaos, McGuire promises. I've missed Gwen so much, this is really a gift. Don’t miss the exciting first headlining series for Gwenom when KING IN BLACK: GWENOM VS CARNAGE #1 hits stands this January! For more information, visit Marvel.com. KING IN BLACK: GWENOM VS CARNAGE #1 Written by SEANAN MCGUIRE Art by FLAVIANO Cover by KEN LASHLEY

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