In the same vein as Marvel Comics #1,000, Marvel Comics is releasing a new extra-sized anthology to celebrate their 84-year anniversary this August. The commemorative issue is titled Marvel Age #1000, which will celebrate Spider-Man, the X-Men, and more.
Creators include Dan Slott, Jason Aaron, J. Michael Straczynski, Mark Waid, Rainbow Rowell, Ryan Stegman, Pepe Larraz, Steve McNiven, Marguerite Sauvage, and more!
Here’s a rundown of what to expect:
- 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!
Check out the cover by Gary Frank below.
For more on this news, read the official press release below.
New York, NY— April 18, 2023 — 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
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
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