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Marvel Comics is pulling out all the stops to celebrate its birthday in Marvel Age #1000. Celebrating 84 years of iconic characters and fascinating stories, the giant-sized issue includes contributions from some of Marvel’s best creators. Plus, it wouldn’t be a birthday celebration without a surprise or two.
84 Years of Comics
This celebration honors the release of Marvel Comics #1. This issue kicked off what would become the sprawling Marvel Universe we know and love today. This inaugural issue paved the way for the superheroes and super stories that have inspired generations of readers around the globe. Therefore, Marvel Age #1000 will serve as a tour of sorts throughout the Marvel Universe. It will explore the classic beginnings of Marvel in ways never-before-seen.
Marvel Age #1000
To honor almost a century of stories, Marvel Age #1000 is bringing together some of the best creators in comics. These creators will take the reins on some of Marvel’s most iconic characters to tell new stories from the past and present. Here is a taste of who and what you can expect to find:
- Dan Slott and Michael Allred tell of a crucial moment in Captain Marvel’s history that will be a turning point for the character.
- Michael Straczynski and Kaare Andrews create the Marvel Universe in a backyard.
- Rainbow Rowell and Marguerite Sauvage explore the burgeoning relationship between iconic couple Jean Grey and Cyclops/Scott Summers.
- Mark Waid and Alessandro Cappuccio help the original Human Torch find a purpose.
- Thor’s impact on mortals is explored by Jason Aaron and Pepe Larraz
- Ryan Stegman explores the vast network of friends and family that supports Spider-Man
- Armando Iannucci and Adam Kubert present a very human problem to Daredevil
Not only is the issue filled with stories like these, but it is also bringing back a Marvel Comic tradition. Marvel Age #1000 reintroduces that Marvel Comics Value Stamp! What exactly the stamp will feature is still a mystery. But it is sure to be worthy of an 84th birthday celebration!
Marvel Age #1000 is on sale August 30.