As Marvel Comics' upcoming comic book crossover event Empyre continues to send shockwaves through the Marvel Universe, a new tie-in will feature a reunion from beyond the grave.

Marvel has released its advance solicitation information for titles going on sale June 2020, including Lords of Empyre: Swordsman #1 by Alex Paknadel and Thomas Nachlik. The issue has the classic Avenger Swordsman return to embark on an adventure with his son Quoi. The solicit information and cover by Rod Reis are below.

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LORDS OF EMPYRE: SWORDSMAN #1

  • ALEX PAKNADEL (W) • THOMAS NACHLIK (A) • Cover by Rod Reis
  • Variant cover by Jay Anacleto
  • The swordsman has been resurrected!
  • But there are more secrets than what lies beyond the grave… Join Swordsman and his son, Quoi, as they embark on a journey of discovery here on Earth – one they can’t walk back from!
  • 40 PGS./ONE-SHOT/Rated T+ …$4.99

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Created by Stan Lee and Don Heck in 1965's The Avengers #19, the original Swordsman was initially introduced as an antagonist for Hawkeye before undergoing his own heroic redemption. After fathering a son with Mantis, Swordsman was killed by Kang in a desperate effort to save Mantis from the time-traveling villain.

Alex Paknadel and Thomas Nachlik's Lords of Empyre: Swordsman #1 goes on sale this June from Marvel Comics.