THE ALL-NEW, ALL-DISTURBING MIDNIGHT UNIVERSE PLUNGES THE MARVEL MYTHOS INTO DARKNESS
Marvel Comics introduces MIDNIGHT, a bold new publishing line from a superstar lineup of creators, kicking off in August with MIDNIGHT X-MEN by Jonathan Hickman and Matteo Della Fonte, followed by MIDNIGHT FANTASTIC FOUR by Benjamin Percy and Kev Walker and MIDNIGHT SPIDER-MAN by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Scie Tronc.
New York, NY— May 11, 2026 — The light had its turn.
For over 80 years, Marvel heroes have inspired hope. This August, that hope dies in the shadows of the MIDNIGHT UNIVERSE, a new publishing line where top creators unleash haunting new visions of Marvel’s greatest icons. The nightmare begins with three titles: MIDNIGHT X-MEN by Jonathan Hickman (House of X, Ultimate Spider-Man) and Matteo Della Fonte (Nova: Centurion); MIDNIGHT FANTASTIC FOUR by Benjamin Percy (Wolverine, Punisher) and Kev Walker (Infernal Hulk); and MIDNIGHT SPIDER-MAN by Phillip Kennedy Johnson (Infernal Hulk) and, in his exciting Marvel Comics debut, artist Scie Tronc.
Dark. Unpredictable. Unmissable. The MIDNIGHT UNIVERSE draws in longtime fans and newcomers alike to enter a terrifying new world where anything can happen. Interconnected by rich lore-building, Marvel’s most definitive modern creators are given free rein to reimagine heroes with shocking twists and chilling transformations in boundary-less, creator-driven storytelling that will keep readers on edge issue after issue. The X-Men no longer fight for acceptance, they hunger for blood. The Fantastic Four venture into the unknown not to save the world—but to unleash terror upon it. And Spider-Man discovers that with great power… comes something monstrous.
“From the original New Universe to two Ultimate Universes, Marvel has a long history of creating and inspiring bold worlds filled with unforgettable characters and fresh ideas that feel new yet recognizable at the same time,” Editor in Chief C.B. Cebulski explained. “With the new Midnight line, we’ve given some of our most outstanding creators the opportunity to delve into the darkest corners of their imaginations and birth some of the creepiest, most terrifying takes on the Marvel Universe you’ve ever seen.”
More will be unveiled in the months ahead, but today, the main cover for MIDNIGHT X-MEN #1 by Dike Ruan is revealed. Befitting the line’s mysterious, ominous aura, the main covers of the MIDNIGHT titles will be Cloaked Covers, partially obscured with the full artwork revealed with a turn of the page. With the exception of the debut issues, the full artwork will remain shrouded in shadow, only revealing themselves to readers daring enough to pick them up on stands.
The clock strikes midnight, and it’s the dark dawn of a new era, beginning with MIDNIGHT X-MEN! The shadows of New York City are stalked by vampires and the mutant empyres. The sword of Damocles hangs over the peace between these two species and the factions within them. An outright war is brewing and the unturned will be caught in the crossfire.
On returning to the X-Men to deliver another visionary reinvention of mutantkind, Hickman said, “"I’m so enthusiastic about this project—it’s the most excited I’ve been in years. The conceit of MIDNIGHT X-MEN aligns perfectly with the kind of stories I like to tell. It has a rich, open-ended mythology that equally mixes old and new ideas into something that feels both familiar and original.”
Then, in MIDNIGHT FANTASTIC FOUR, an obsessive scientist delves into the secrets of the universe perhaps best left unknown to mankind, leaving himself and three others warped in strange and horrifying ways. What horrible secrets lie in the new dimensions they have discovered? And can humanity survive the discovery?
On getting the chance to explore his darkest impulses, Percy explained, “If you've read my work, you know that I see the world through a dark, disturbed lens. To me, it's always midnight,” Percy explained. “When Hickman called me, it was from a landline in the basement of an abandoned house with the wires cut. Blood poured from the receiver into my ear. I said yes.
“When I imagined this other version of Marvel—a terrifying, poisoned universe—my mind immediately went to the Fantastic Four. This is a title I have always loved, but would never be allowed to write otherwise. Now I could lean into my worst instincts and reimagine their story as one of cosmic, Lovecraftian dread. I am joined in this by the visionary Kev Walker, who is hard at work bringing a new origin story for Marvel's ‘first family’ to screaming life. I can't wait to share our nightmares with you.”
And in MIDNIGHT SPIDER-MAN, a young Peter Parker is transformed into a hideous spider hybrid by the ruthless Oscorp Corporation in their pursuit for eternal life. When Oscorp begins to use the secrets unlocked by his mutation to create more human-animal hybrids, Peter embraces his grotesque new form to stop them.
“The work we’re doing right now on the Midnight line feels like history being made,” Johnson shared. “We’re all bringing creator-owned sensibilities to our projects, we’re redefining boundaries, we’re reinventing these timeless characters in a way that’s never been done. Midnight is nothing like the main line, nothing like the Ultimate line. You will see things in these books that shock you.”
“You don’t take on a job like reinventing Spider-Man to go halfway,” he continued. “I’m leaving it all in the ring with MIDNIGHT SPIDER-MAN and I know Jonathan and Ben are doing the same.”
Preorder MIDNIGHT X-MEN #1 at your local comic shop today and stay tuned for the cover reveals for MIDNIGHT FANTASTIC FOUR and MIDNIGHT SPIDER-MAN in the months ahead. For more information, visit Marvel.com.
MIDNIGHT X-MEN #1
Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN
Art by MATTEO DELLA FONTE
Cover by DIKE RUAN
On Sale 8/5
MIDNIGHT FANTASTIC FOUR #1
Written by BENJAMIN PERCY
Art by KEV WALKER
On Sale September 2026
MIDNIGHT SPIDER-MAN #1
Written by PHILLIP KENNEDY JOHNSON
Art by SCIE TRONC
On Sale October 2026
WOLVERINE ASSEMBLES THE NEW AVENGERS WHILE CAPTAIN AMERICA AND DOOM FIGHT FOR THEIR SOULS AS ARMAGEDDON RAGES ON!
This August, AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #3 by Chip Zdarsky, Delio Diaz & Frank Alpizar, lays the groundwork for the next lineup of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes
Also on sale in August, CAPTAIN AMERICA #14 by Chip Zdarsky and Ton Lima finds Captain America and Doctor Doom teaming up against Mephisto on their epic journey back to Earth.
New York, NY— May 1, 2026 — This summer, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes assemble for a battle that will define their next era in AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON! The five-issue event series by superstar writer Chip Zdarsky and acclaimed artists Delio Diaz and Frank Alpizar launches in June, and today, fans can learn about issue #3, on sale in August, which teases the team’s new post-Armageddon lineup.
AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON shakes up the Avengers in a way not seen since Avengers: Disassembled, kicking off when the team assembles to stop Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, A.K.A. Red Hulk, from igniting a global conflict following his takeover of Latveria. The saga is currently being set up in Zdarsky’s hit run of Captain America as well as the Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon limited series which follows Wolverine and Dave Colton, a new Captain America introduced in Zdarsky’s run, as they team up to dismantle an all-new super soldier program. Along the way, the pair will unleash a mysterious power originating from another universe that will shift the tide of the coming battle with Ross—but at a heavy cost.
CIVILIANS RIOT, VILLAINS RISE AND HEROES FALL!
The entire globe is thrown into chaos in AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #3. With the rest of the world turning against the Avengers, what will they choose? Stand down or fight against Red Hulk, even as he seems more and more unbeatable? And when an unstable new power takes center stage…the Avengers – and the world – will need all the help they can get! Wolverine sends out the call: AVENGERS ASSEMBLE!
Meanwhile, the next arc of CAPTAIN AMERICA serves a companion to the event, continuing in CAPTAIN AMERICA #14 with art by Ton Lima. The story sees Captain America, desperate to return to Earth to stop Armageddon, teaming up with Doctor Doom to acquire a weapon powerful enough to defeat their captor: Mephisto!
A SOUL FOR A SOUL…
In CAPTAIN AMERICA #14, Captain America and Victor Von Doom, bound together in an unfamiliar war zone, are after the ANTIDIVINE – a sword powerful enough to destroy Mephisto. But someone else also has their eyes on the weapon! Can Steve stop Doom’s first love from destroying Victor as his own soul hangs in the balance?
Check out Dike Ruan’s AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #3 cover, Valerio Schiti’s CAPTAIN AMERICA #14 cover and a CAPTAIN AMERICA #14 variant cover by Domenico Cava. Pick up ARMAGEDDON/X-MEN #1 CGD 2026 this weekend at your local participating comic shop for a special prelude story and stay tuned in the weeks ahead for more about the saga. For more information, visit Marvel.com.
CAPTAIN AMERICA #14
Written by CHIP ZDARSKY
Art by TON LIMA
Cover by VALERIO SCHITI
Variant Cover by DOMENICO CAVA
On Sale 8/5
AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #3 (OF 5)
Written by CHIP ZDARSKY
Art by DELIO DIAZ & FRANK ALPIZAR
Cover by DIKE RUAN
On Sale 8/19
FROM FANBOY TO FELON: DISCOVER THE STORY OF PARKER ROBBINS IN ORIGINS OF THE HOOD: MARVEL RIVALS #1
The tragic backstory of The Hood is unveiled in the next Marvel Rivals tie-in comic by Paul Allor and Francesco Archidiacono this August.
New York, NY— May 20, 2026 — A new power player emerges from the shadows of pain and heartbreak as The Hood debuts in Marvel Rivals! ORIGINS OF THE HOOD: MARVEL RIVALS #1 by Paul Allor and Francesco Archidiacono takes readers into the past to explore the beginnings of Parker Robbins, aka The Hood, and his journey from a hero-worshipping child to an aspiring power-hungry villain. Originally running in the Marvel Rivals Infinity Comic, this new print comic guest-stars Captain America, Kingpin, and more as it further fleshes out the world of the game.
PARKER ROBBINS’ PATH TO POWER!
After watching his family and his dreams fall apart, Parker Robbins decides to take matters into his own hands by attacking Kingpin’s empire head-on – only to land in prison with the childhood hero who once inspired him to keep going. As Parker confronts his hero, he realizes what he needs most...and that he’ll do whatever it takes to get it. Discover the origin of Marvel Rivals’ the Hood here!
Check out the main cover by Paco Diaz plus a variant by Federico Sabbatini below and preorder ORIGINS OF THE HOOD: MARVEL RIVALS #1 at your local comic shop today! For more Marvel Rivals comic stories, pick up MARVEL RIVALS: DUEL OF KINGS #1, on sale now and read new Infinity Comic chapters weekly on Marvel Unlimited.
ORIGINS OF THE HOOD: MARVEL RIVALS #1
Written by PAUL ALLOR
Art by FRANCESCO ARCHIDIACONO
Cover by PACO DIAZ
Variant Cover by FEDERICO SABBATINI
Variant Cover by LUCIANO VECCHIO
On Sale 8/5
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