Marvel released Midnight Fantastic Four #1 last week as part of their Midnight Universe. Seems like a good post for this week's Science Fiction Saturday. Here is the official summary:
"FIRST STEPS INTO DARKNESS! An obsessive scientist delves into the secrets of the universe perhaps best left unknown to humankind, 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?"
Marvel released The Mortal Thor #14 (#800) last week. Here is the official summary
"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!"
Marvel releases Queen in Black #1 this week. The cover features Hela with Knull, Venom (Mary Jane Watson), Spider-Man and Iron Man at her feet. Other Avengers, Asgardians, superheroes and even the Fantastic Four appear within this issue. Here is the summary:
"HEL ON EARTH! On the farthest edges of the solar system, KNULL, GOD OF THE VOID, builds a brand-new army to destroy Earth… but HELA OF ASGARD might have gotten there first — as she makes planetfall with a legion of the galaxy’s deadliest symbiotes! Two of the most powerful evils in the galaxy are at war… and the SON OF VENOM is caught right in the middle!"
Finally, the spades from the Marvel Comics Heroes playing cards features Hulk, Punisher, Doctor Strange, Thor, Black Panther, Iron Fist, Daredevil, Lockjaw (from the Inhumans), Iron Man, Black Widow (two cards), Spider-Man and Captain America. Black Widow is the only woman that got two cards in this deck. Seeing a card with Lockjaw makes me want a deck of playing cards devoted just to the Inhumans.
The hearts from the Marvel Comics Heroes playing cards include Thor, Spider-Man, Medusa (from the Inhumans), Doctor Strange, Hawkeye, Falcon (two cards), Ghost Rider, Captain America (two cards), Luke Cage, Hulk and Black Widow. Seems unfair to the two women that Falcon and Captain America have two cards each while they only get one card each. To be honest, hearts should have had more cards with women on them. Come to think of it, the backs of the playing cards should have had at least one woman included (Black Widow gets my vote).
The diamonds from the Marvel Comics PLaying Cards features Spider-Man (two cards), Hawkeye, Iron Man, Luke Cage, Karnak, Nova, Hulk, She-Hulk, Falcon, Black Bolt, Spider-Woman and Thor. I was surprised to see two of the Inhumans, Karnak and Black Bolt, included (shame that Medusa wasn't).
The clubs from the Marvel Comics Heroes playing cards features Iron Man, Black Widow, Ghost Rider (two cards), Hawkeye, Spider-Woman, She-Hulk, Captain America, Luke Cage, Nova, Falcon, Daredevil and Hulk
I picked up a deck of Marvel Comics Heroes playing cards a few weeks ago. The front of the box features Hulk, Spider-Man, Luke Cage, Iron Man and Captain America.
The back of the box shows Captain America on the eight of hearts, Hulk on the king of spades plus the back of a card.
Iron Fist is the black joker while Black Panther is the red joker (odd choices there).
Marvel Comics released What if...? Thor #1 yesterday. Here is the official summary:
"WHAT IF… THOR GOT SPIDER-MAN’S SYMBIOTE SUIT? Amid the chaos, there comes a costume — but not to the hero you know! Legend has it that bonding with the symbiote suit made Thor mightier still. But what shadows lurking in the Ten Realms would take interest in such a powerful pairing?"
Marvel released The Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day #1 last week. Of course, this has lots of variant covers with covers E and G being my favorite. Here is the official summary:
"BRAND NEW BRAND NEW DAY! Spider-Man discovers one of the most valuable items the Kingpin, A.K.A. Wilson Fisk, possesses — THE LEXICON. This directory of the Kingpin’s criminal enterprise could destroy the criminal landscape of New York City and that’s Spider-Man’s goal when he takes it. But Fisk isn’t the only person who wants the Lexicon… Mr. Negative would love his competitor’s secret information, but so would Frank Castle himself, the Punisher. Taking the Lexicon sure seemed like a good idea to make the city safer, but it’s painted the biggest target ever on Spider-Man’s back!"
Marvel released Daredevil #1 (Legacy #688 on April 1, 2026. Here is the official summary:
"YOU CAN BURY THE BODIES, BUT NEVER THE GHOSTS! Hell's Kitchen is full of secrets — but no secret stays buried for long! As a fearsome new super villain named OMEN has targeted MATT MURDOCK, it will be his alter-ego DAREDEVIL who takes the hits! BUT BEWARE! This mysterious new player isn't all that they appear — a secret Daredevil will have to learn quickly as he scrambles to settle into a life and status-quo we've NEVER SEEN HIM IN BEFORE! Look alive, Marvelites, an all-new and unprecedented era of DAREDEVIL starts right here!
Marvel released Daredevil #2 (Legacy #689) on May 6, 2026. Here is the official summary:
"A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH! MATT MURDOCK, once a noted attorney, now goes by a new title: college professor! But when the mysterious, future-seeing villain OMEN targets Matt himself, it’s DAREDEVIL who’ll be taught a brutal lesson: When your enemy already knows what’s coming, every choice is a matter of life and death!"
Marvel and DC Comics released Marvel/DC: Spider-Man/Superman #1 this week. Here is the official summary:
"THWIP, THWIP AND AWAY! Fifty years ago, DC’s Man of Steel met Marvel’s friendly neighborhood wall-crawler, and the world of comics has never been the same! In celebration of that historic milestone, thrill to ALL-NEW tales of Spider-Man and Superman and their friends and foes!"
DC Comics and Marvel released DC/Marvel: Superman/Spider-Man #1 on March 25, 2026. There are eight stories including Superman and Spider-Man in "Truth, Justice and Great Responsibility" followed by Lois Lane and Mary Jane in "The World's Finest" (with special guest star Gambit). Superboy-Prime and Amazing Spider-Man (Peter Parker in black costume) appear in "Pages" followed by Superman and Spider-Man 2099 in "Beyond the Cobwebs of Tomorrow" (with special guest star Batman Beyone). Jimmy Olsen and Carnage in "Jimmy Con Carnage" followed by Jonathan Kent and Ben Parker in "The Bridge." Daily Planet and Daily Bugle in "Bias" followed by Power Girl and the Punisher in "Blind Date."
Here is the official summary:
"When journalists Clark Kent and Peter Parker find themselves chasing the same story, the conspiracy they uncover could change the world — especially if Brainiac and Doctor Octopus have anything to say about it. (And we bet they do!) Good thing our intrepid newshounds are secretly Superman and the amazing Spider-Man. Brought to you by legendary storytellers Mark Waid and Jorge Jimenez."
Marvel released The Eternals 50th Anniversary Special earlier this week. Ikaris and Captain America are featured in the first story titled "Back from the Edge" with an appearance by the Howling Commandos. Thena and Ransak the Reject is featured in the second story titled "Of Masks and Monsters." Ikaris appears again in the final story titled "The Lost Eternal", which introduces Telegon. Here is the official summary:
"CELEBRATE FIFTY YEARS OF JACK KIRBY’S COSMIC VISION! THE ETERNALS return in an oversized anniversary special honoring the legendary creations of the King of Comics. Discover untold stories of Earth’s immortal protectors, explore their hidden history and witness the debut of a BRAND-NEW ETERNAL — one whose secrets could shake the foundations of the MARVEL UNIVERSE! Featuring CAPTAIN AMERICA, IKARIS, THE REJECT and introducing THE LOST ETERNAL! This milestone issue is a must-have for Kirby fans and Marvel collectors alike!"
Marvel released Alias: Red Band #1 today. Here is the official summary:
"THE RETURN OF JESSICA JONES! A series of grisly murders in Hell’s Kitchen pulls JESSICA JONES into a mystery more sinister than she could’ve ever imagined. As the wife of Mayor LUKE CAGE, she’ll have to tread carefully as she forms a dangerous alliance with TYPHOID MARY to track down the killer. But as she delves deeper into Hell’s Kitchen’s dark underbelly, the evidence she finds presents more questions than answers."
Marvel released Imperial Guardians #1 earlier this week. Here is the official summary:
"Gamora, Captain Marvel, Amadeus Cho (Brawn aka Hulkbuster), Darkhawk, Cosmic Ghost Rider! Five unlikely operatives recruited by Maximus of the Inhumans. Their mission? Protect the delicate balance of new Galactic Union by ANY means necessary… and failure is NOT an option. Expendable, deniable and disavowed, they are the Imperial Guardians. But can they do Maximus’ dirty work and keep their consciences clean? Why has a Kree Grand Admiral gone rogue and attacked Hala? What’s going on with Darkhawk’s mind? What deluded fool thought COSMIC GHOST RIDER was a team player? And, most importantly… what kind of game is Maximus REALLY playing?"
Marvel released Moonstar #1 today and here's the official summary:
"When an ancient, soul-sucking weapon is set loose, it’s up to Dani to track it down! But the weapon’s deadly wielder won’t make it easy for her. After recent tragedies, can Dani trust herself to save those closest to her? Or will her self-doubts lead to even more bloodshed?"
Playing catch up with with a double dose of Marvel's Werewolf by NIght: Red Band. Here is the official summary for #9:
"A MARCH TO A DOGFIGHT! Something stirs within the Werewolves of the Marvel Universe, and as they go for one another’s throats, the civilians of the Marvel U will be caught in the claws-fire! Don’t miss this epic issue, as it sets the stage for the next year of WEREWOLF insanity to come!"
Here is the official summary for #10:
"THE VIOLENT AND VISERCERAL FINALE! THE ROAD TO THE NEXT HORROR EPIC IN THE MARVEL UNIVERSE STARTS HERE!"
If your loved one is a comic fan, then you might want to gift them this cool Spider-Man Valentines Heart Box at Amazon. It comes with ten individually wrapped chocolate candies. The heart-shaped tin can be reused for keepsakes or for decoration.
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Here are the last two of the Lego Minifigures: Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse at Amazon. The Miles Morales Prowler figure has oversized gloves and a disc that may be a shield or a manhole cover.
The Werewolf Spider-Man figure is by far my favorite one. He does not come with any accessories, but he has a wicked tail.
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