Thursday, March 28, 2024

J. Michael Straczynski, Rainbow Rowell, Armando Iannucci And More Unite To Celebrate A Marvel Milestone With ‘Marvel Age #1000’

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On August 31, Marvel celebrates 84 years of stories and characters that have shaped pop culture as we know it. To mark the occasion, Marvel will be releasing MARVEL AGE #1000, a massive commemorative issue that includes contributions from some of the most storied creators in Marvel history, as well as a few surprises!

Marvel’s big day honors the release of MARVEL COMICS #1, the one that started it all! The groundbreaking issue opened the doors to the Marvel Universe for the first time ever, creating a tapestry of Super Heroes and stories that have gone on inspire generations of fans around the world. The stories featured in MARVEL AGE #1000 will be a grand tour of the Marvel mythos with stories that explore the classic days of Marvel in exciting new depth!

·       J. Michael Straczynski and Kaare Andrews create the Marvel Universe in a backyard!

·       Dan Slott and Michael Allred depict a crucial turning point for Captain Marvel!

·       Rainbow Rowell and Marguerite Sauvage explore the blossoming relationship between Cyclops and Jean Grey!

·       The original Human Torch finds his purpose thanks to Mark Waid and Alessandro Cappuccio!

·       The Silver Surfer confronts Mephisto under the guidance of Steve McNiven!

·       Jason Aaron and Pepe Larraz detail Thor’s impact on a mortal life!

·       Ryan Stegman explores the support network of Spider-Man’s friends and family!

·       Armando Iannucci and Adam Kubert pit Daredevil up against a very human problem!

·       And more!

In addition, MARVEL AGE #1000 will bring back a classic and beloved Marvel Comics tradition: The Marvel Comics Value Stamp! Who or what will the ultimate Marvel Value Stamp, #1000, feature?

Check out Gary Frank’s awe-inspiring cover below and stay tuned for more details about MARVEL AGE #1000 in the months ahead! For more information, visit Marvel.com.

Marvel Age #1000 cover

MARVEL AGE #1000

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI, DAN SLOTT, JASON AARON, MARK WAID, RAINBOW ROWELL, RYAN STEGMAN, STEVE MCNIVEN & ARMANDO IANNUCCI

Art by KAARE ANDREWS, MICHAEL ALLRED, PEPE LARRAZ, ALESSANDRO CAPPUCCIO, RYAN STEGMAN, MARGUERITE SAUVAGE, STEVE MCNIVEN & ADAM KUBERT

Cover by GARY FRANK

On Sale 8/30

Image via Marvel Comics

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