Jason Aaron, J. Michael Straczynski, Ryan Stegman and many more A-list creators are assembling for a massive Marvel Comics milestone issue, Marvel Age #1000.
Releasing in Aug. 2023, Marvel Age #1000 celebrates 84 years of Marvel Comics history with new stories starring Spider-Man, the X-Men and many more. The issue features contributions from many talented writers and artists, including Straczynski, Hickman, Stegman, Dan Slott, Mark Waid, Jason Aaron and more.
Marvel Age #1000
- Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI, DAN SLOTT, JASON AARON, MARK WAID, RAINBOW ROWELL, RYAN STEGMAN, STEVE MCNIVEN & ARMANDO IANNUCCI
- Art by KAARE ANDREWS, MICHAEL ALLRED, PEPE LARRAZ, ALESSANDRO CAPPUCCIO, RYAN STEGMAN, MARGUERITE SAUVAGE, STEVE MCNIVEN & ADAM KUBERT
- Cover by GARY FRANK
- On Sale 8/30
The publisher said of the milestone issue, "Marvel’s big day honors the release of Marvel Comics #1, the one that started it all! The groundbreaking issue opened the doors to the Marvel Universe for the first time ever, creating a tapestry of Super Heroes and stories that have gone on inspire generations of fans around the world. The stories featured in Marvel Age #1000 will be a grand tour of the Marvel mythos with stories that explore the classic days of Marvel in exciting new depth!"
What Stories Are Included in Marvel Age #1000?
Marvel revealed Straczynski and Kaare Andrews' Marvel Age #1000 entry will see the entire Marvel Universe be created within someone's backyard. Slott and Michael Allred's story, meanwhile, will mark a major turning point for Captain Marvel, while Rainbow Rowell and Marguerite Sauvage will explore Jean Grey and Cyclops/Scott Summers' relationship.
Waid is working with Alessandro Cappuccio on a story about the original Human Torch (Jim Hammond) while, elsewhere, Steve McNiven's Marvel Age #1000 contribution will see the Silver Surfer come face-to-face with Mephisto. Aaron and Pepe Larraz are exploring how Thor's presence can impact the mortals he regularly comes in contact and Stegman is looking at Spider-Man's greater support network. Lastly, Armando Iannucci and Adam Kubert will tell a story starring Daredevil/Matt Murdock.
The publisher also teased Marvel Age #1000 will include a handful of other surprises that have not yet been announced. Additionally, Marvel Age #1000 will see the return of the Marvel Comics Value Stamp, a tradition that the publisher began in the early 1970s but has since been discontinued.
Marvel Age #1000 features cover art by Gary Frank. The issue releases on Aug. 30, 2023, from Marvel Comics.
Source: Marvel