MARY JANE: FACE IT, TIGER #1 CELEBRATES THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF MARY JANE WATSON AND SETS THE STAGE FOR HER NEXT ERA!
MARY JANE: FACE IT, TIGER #1, a special anniversary one-shot with stories by J.M. DeMatteis, Ann Nocenti, J. Michael Staczynski, Ashley Allen, Phil Noto, Alina Erofeeva, Andrea Broccardo and Luigi Zagaria, hits stands this August.
New York, NY— May 6, 2026 — Sixty years ago, Marvel Comics hit the jackpot. In Amazing Spider-Man #42, Mary Jane Watson made her full debut, brought to life by Stan Lee and John Romita Sr. and her luck has never run out! From Peter Parker’s true love to fashion model, super hero, and even symbiote host, MJ has done it all with style. This August, Marvel celebrates the character’s legendary legacy in MARY JANE: FACE IT, TIGER #1, a giant-sized one-shot with all-new stories spanning her most iconic eras, plus a glimpse at what’s next for the inimitable Mary Jane. August will also see the launch of all-new MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVERS, a runway-worthy collection of new Mary Jane artwork from today’s hottest artists.
MARY JANE: FACE IT, TIGER features a lineup of renowned writers including legendary Spider-Man scribes J.M. DeMatteis, J. Michael Straczynski and Ann Nocenti, along with rising star Ashley Allen. They’re joined by an all-star group of artists, including Phil Noto, Alina Erofeeva, Andrea Broccardo, Luigi Zagaria—ensuring Mary Jane will look her very best!
“Since we first saw her ASM #42, we ALL hit the jackpot!” says handsome Spider-Editor Nick Lowe. “Mary Jane has had one heck of a journey from supporting character in a love-triangle all the way to super hero! It’s super rare for a supporting character to become a main character, but Ms. Watson is one of those rare breeds and we’re all lucky to be a part of her story!”
Check out Jim Cheung’s main cover along with a variant cover by David Nakayama, which will also be available as a virgin variant cover. Preorder MARY JANE, FACE IT, TIGER #1 at your local comic shop, and stay tuned for the reveal of the MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVERS in the weeks ahead.
MARY JANE: FACE IT, TIGER #1
Written by J.M. DEMATTEIS, ANN NOCENTI, J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI & ASHLEY ALLEN
Art by ALINA EROFEEVA, ANDREA BROCCARDO, LUIGI ZAGARIA & PHIL NOTO
Cover by JIM CHEUNG
Variant Cover by DAVID NAKAYAMA
Virgin Variant Cover by DAVID NAKAYAMA
On Sale 8/5
KEVIN SMITH, ANDY MCELFRESH AND R.B. SILVA PRESENT THE EXORCISM OF THE INCREDIBLE HULK IN NEW COMIC SERIES SPIDER-MAN/HULK: FIRE & BRIMSTONE
Spider-Man and the Hulk get set for an adventure full of nonstop action, side-splitting quips, guest-stars galore, and copious pop-culture references beginning in August.
New York, NY— May 8, 2026 — What do you get when you combine two of Marvel’s most popular characters with an all-star creative team and let them run wild together? Answer: One hell of a time! Spider-Man and the Hulk have had plenty of run-ins in the past, but when the writing team of Kevin Smith (Clerks, Jay & Silent Bob) and Andy McElfresh (The Tonight Show) and artist R.B. Silva (One World Under Doom) bring them together this August, they’ll run up against a trial that puts their faith to the test: the exorcism of Bruce Banner.
This ultra-accessible and pun-filled five issue limited series begins when Easter Mass in Central Park is interrupted by Mole Man and a horde of Man-themed supervillains. Not one to let a pun go to waste (or a holiday be ruined) Peter Parker suits up and steps in to save the day… before the Incredible Hulk makes his presence felt as only the Jade Giant can. Together with Matt Murdock, Spidey learns that Bruce Banner is intent on solving his “Hulk” problem once and for all with the help of the church. Namely, through an exorcism of his big green counterpart!
“I’ve played with Peter Parker and swung with Spider-Man before, but this is the first time I’m having Hulk issues,” explains Smith. “Andy and I are dropping two of Marvel’s most well-known scientists into a spiritual story of Biblical proportions as we exorcise the Incredible Hulk - and I’m not talking cross-fit!”
THWIP-SMASH!
Legendary writers Kevin Smith and Andy McElfresh team up with superstar artist R.B. Silva for the newest high-octane adventure for Spider-Man and Hulk! It’s nonstop action! Side-splitting quips! And…the exorcism of Bruce Banner?!
Check out the main cover and interior pages for SPIDER-MAN/HULK: FIRE AND BRIMSTONE #1 by R.B. Silva below and place your pre-orders at your local comic shop today! For more Marvel Comics fun from Kevin Smith, pick up the multiverse-shattering JAY & SILENT BOB: JAYS OF FUTURE PAST #1 one-shot on sale June 10. For more information, visit Marvel.com.
SPIDER-MAN/HULK: FIRE AND BRIMSTONE #1 (OF 4)
Written by KEVIN SMITH & ANDY McELFRESH
Art and Cover by R.B. SILVA
Foil Variant Cover by MARCO CHECCHETTO
Variant Cover by ROSE BESCH
Virgin Variant Cover by ROSE BESCH
Virgin Variant Cover by RYAN STEGMAN
Variant Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG
On Sale 8/19
THE MORTAL THOR FACES A TRIAL OF THE GODS WITH THE FATE OF ASGARD AT STAKE IN A SPECIAL OVERSIZED ANNIVERSARY ISSUE
This monumental issue celebrating 800 issues of THOR includes a new story from series writer Al Ewing and artist Pasqual Ferry, plus anniversary stories from writer Chris Condon and artist Jesse Lonergan, writer Kieron Gillen, and more, on sale in August.
New York, NY— May 7, 2026 — In a world without a God of Thunder, lightning still strikes! This August, writer Al Ewing and artist Pasqual Ferry celebrate 800 issues of THOR with a special anniversary issue that pits Sigurd Jarlson, the Mortal Thor, up against The Serpent’s most heinous test yet. With the fate of the Ten Realms hanging in the balance and no superpowers or enchanted hammers to wield, Sigurd’s quest to prove himself worthy and restore life to the forgotten god of Asgard will set the stage for the third act of Ewing’s mythos-shaking THOR saga.
At the end of Ewing’s IMMORTAL THOR, the God of Thunder met his fate and died as a sacrifice to power a spell by his sibling Loki. This spell saw Thor forgotten by those who knew him and the rest of the Asgardians seemingly forever severed from the realm of Midgard. But the story continued in MORTAL THOR, as a new hero rose on the streets of New York City, a hero with no powers, just a determination to right wrongs—with a hammer. Seeking a normal life but forced to step into the fray, Sigurd Jarlson found himself beset by threats from Thor’s past including the vicious Donald Blake, aka The Serpent, and Mr. Hyde. Sigurd’s encounters with these villains have led him closer to uncovering the mystery tying him to the missing Asgardian God of Thunder, with a pivotal moment set to take place in August’s issue of MORTAL THOR.
"Issue #800 wraps up some long-running plotlines that have plagued Thor since before his death, but it also sets Sigurd Jarlson on a quest that will send him through the realms of myth to an Asgard that's never needed a Thor more than now,” explains Ewing. “Sigurd is still without any powers beyond his own courage, wits, and willpower -- can a mortal face the trials of the gods, save ten worlds, and bring the Thunder God back to the people who need him? I couldn't ask for a better artist than Pasqual Ferry to help tell this story, and I hope you all enjoy the ride we've got planned for you. #800 is only the beginning!”
MORTAL THOR #14/LGY #800 will also include anniversary stories from rising star writer Chris Condon (Ultimate Wolverine) and artist Jesse Lonergan (Drome), plus the return of fan-favorite Thor and Journey Into Mystery scribe Kieron Gillen.
AN ASGARDIAN MILESTONE: THOR #800!
The Serpent has trapped Sigurd Jarlson in the worst of all possible worlds for his greatest trial. Now, without even a weapon in his hand, he must prove himself worthy to enter the Realms of the Gods. Somewhere in the city, a man without even a hammer begins the ultimate quest...the quest for Thor!
MORTAL THOR #14 (LGY #800)
Written by AL EWING, CHRIS CONDON and KIERON GILLEN
Art by PASQUAL FERRY, JESSE LONERGAN & MORE
Cover by ALEX ROSS
Variant Cover by RYAN STEGMAN
Virgin Variant Cover by RYAN STEGMAN
On Sale 8/19
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