Perhaps the only "problem" with John Tyler Christopher's nostalgia-fueled "Secret Wars" variant covers is that it's impossible to actually play with the action figures they depict. Well, Marvel's latest promotional item for the line-wide event offers a solution to that issue.
In addition to the release of "Secret Wars" #4, June 27 will also see the debut of the Secret Wars Battle Standee One-Sheet. Each sheet features Mr. Fantastic, Black Panther, Miles Morales, Peter Parker, Star-Lord, Captain Marvel, Thor and Cyclops, and is designed to work alongside July's Secret Wars Landscape Wraparound variant covers. The covers will depict different Battleworld territories, the first of which is painted by Alex Maleev.
Check out Marvel's full PR and images below.
Official Press Release
The Earth-shattering release of SECRET WARS #1 has already taken the comic industry by storm, but the story is just heating up! The destruction of the Marvel Universe was just the beginning! Today, Marvel is proud to present your first look at the SECRET WARS BATTLE STANDEES - an exciting new promo item coming to stores this June!
Releasing alongside June's SECRET WARS #4, the SECRET WARS BATTLE STANDEE ONE-SHEET features eight different characters that can be assembled into individual figure standees. Featuring artwork by rising star John Tyler Christopher, each sheet includes standees of Mr. Fantastic, Black Panther, Miles Morales, Peter Parker, Star-Lord, Captain Marvel, Thor and Cyclops!
Plus, don't miss July's epic SECRET WARS LANDSCAPE WRAPAROUND VARIANTS, the perfect backdrop for your Secret Wars Battle Standees. Featuring environments from across Battleworld, these five wraparound variants take fans from the Hulk overrun Greenland of Planet Hulk to the robot and zombie infested wastes of Age of Ultron vs. Marvel Zombies - and more domains in between! Pair them with your Battle Standees to create your own scenarios from the blockbuster Secret Wars!
Secret Wars Landscape Wraparound Variants will be available on the following titles shipping throughout July:
- AGE OF ULTRON VS. MARVEL ZOMBIES #2
- ARMOR WARS #3
- CIVIL WAR #2
- INHUMANS: ATTILAN RISING #3
- PLANET HULK #3 The fuse is lit. The Secret Wars are set to explode. Now is your chance to create action of your very own with the SECRET WARS BATTLE STANDEES and SECRET WARS LANDSCAPE WRAPAROUND VARIANTS! Retailers: Check your Marvel Mailer for more information on how to order the Secret Wars Battle Standees and Secret Wars Landscape Wraparound Variants. SECRET WARS BATTLE STANDEE ONE-SHEET (FEB158575) Artwork by JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER FOC - 05/25/15, In Stores - 06/27/15 Â Â Â Â ARMOR WARS #3 LANDSCAPE WRAPAROUND VARIANT (MAY150729) Art by ALEX MALEEV FOC - 06/22/15, On-Sale - 7/15/15