To say that yesterday was a busy day for news would be an understatement with some good and yeah even some bad. Now its time to dust off and move ahead and what better way to do that than by seeing some colorful visuals from Marvel Comics with these Collectible Card Art Covers that will be variants based on the “Marvel Battle Lines” game. Dig in.
The Press Release:
This May, Marvel Comics is celebrating MARVEL Battle Lines – the collectible card battling mobile game created by Nexon – with a series of variant covers showcasing over two dozen in-game cards featuring striking images of some of the most popular Marvel Super Heroes! Look for MARVEL Battle Lines variant covers on these select titles, and don’t miss the special 30th variant debuting on War of the Realms #1, available April 3rd!
1. AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #21 by Sujin Jo
“Amazing Spider-Man” #21 (“Battle Lines” Card Art Variant)
The Press Release:
Introducing MARVEL SELECT, your essential Marvel reading list – and the volumes that answer the often-repeated question about Marvel collected editions: “Where do I start!?”
A series of graphic novels hand-picked by Marvel Editorial to showcase pivotal storylines and written and drawn by some of Marvel’s most acclaimed creators, MARVEL SELECT provides readers with a collection of entry points into the Marvel Universe. These stand-alone volumes, which also serve as evergreen adventures about Marvel’s most well-known heroes, are perfect for retailers or librarians looking to create a core title offering for their readers!
The Press Release:
The next generation of super heroes have arrived! To celebrate, Marvel is excited to present Marvel Rising Action Doll Homage variants, hitting comic shops this December!
Featuring Marvel Rising characters such as Ms. Marvel, Squirrel Girl, America Chavez, Ghost Spider, and Quake stepping into their predecessor’s shoes, each of the five covers is a homage to a classic cover from years past.
“These covers are such a wonderful way of celebrating Marvel Rising while honoring the legacy of the great Marvel heroes that came before,” said Sana Amanat, Marvel’s VP of Content and Character Development. “They’re a true testament to the vastness of the Marvel Universe and the incredible way they can come to life with these amazingly awesome Hasbro action dolls. I wish I had these when I was a kid!”
The entire line-up of Hasbro’s Marvel Rising Action Dolls are available exclusively at Target! Find them on these select comic books starting this December.
CHAMPIONS #27
FOC – 11/12/18; On Sale – 12/12/18
THE UNBEATABLE SQUIRREL GIRL #39
FOC – 11/12/18; On Sale – 12/12/18
CAPTAIN AMERICA #6
FOC – 11/19/18; On Sale – 12/19/18
DEFENDERS: THE BEST DEFENSE #1
FOC – 11/19/18; On Sale – 12/19/18
AVENGERS #12
FOC – 12/10/18; On Sale – 1/9/19
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PiercingMetal Thoughts: As you know, I seldom purchase the variant covers for anything but just love sharing the news and visuals with you all. These will be great additions for those who are collecting the highly poseable “Marvel Rising” dolls and based on their age of collector, I’ll be posting any updates on that line of Hasbro Toys over on “The Chronicles Of Piercing Ken” website so please make sure to keep an eye on the “Toys & Collectibles” category of that outlet. That’s all I have about this one my friends and there is so much more to come (trust me on that). See you next time and let me know what you think of these down below in the comments section.
The Press Release:
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Marvel is excited to show off 10 never-before-seen covers for upcoming issues of some of your favorite stories – brought to you by some of the brightest female artists in the industry! Check out the attached covers and find them on these select titles at your local comic shop starting this April!
1. Black Panther #1 by YASMINE PUTRI
“Black Panther” #1 (International Womens Day Variant)
I’ve long admired the skills that so many of the Cosplayers that I’ve encountered at the New York Comic Con and other conventions showcase to the world with their awesome representations of great heroes and villains. Now it seems like the folks over at the House Of Ideas are revisiting their “Cosplay Variant Covers” initiative and giving us “14” new covers and characters. Let’s take a look at the full press release and these awesome images.
The Press Release:
Cosplay is taking over again this fall! Following last year’s wildly successful round of variant covers, Marvel is excited to bring an entirely new wave of MARVEL: COSPLAY VARIANTS to select comics throughout September and October! Featuring new costumes, new cosplayers, and new characters – these mighty Marvel fans are brining your favorite super heroes to life across nearly 15 different titles!
“The response to our first set of COSPLAY VARIANTS was so incredible, we simply had to do a second wave,” says Axel Alonso, Marvel Editor-in-Chief. “And, of course, we were able to find a great crop of cosplayers with some truly fantastic costumes. We’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on an ever-growing community that continues to show love for us and our characters.”
Look for these exciting Marvel: (Cosplay Variant) s coming to these titles later this year:
