MARVEL’S THE PULL LIST UNVEILS PREVIEWS FOR UPCOMING MARVEL COMICS IN AUGUST

New York, NY— May 21, 2020 — Today, Marvel released its special at-home edition of THE PULL LIST, unveiling information for the hottest books coming to comic shops this August!

 

Hosts Ryan “Agent M” Penagos and Tucker Markus gave viewers a sneak peek into the first solo story starring Matt Murdock’s twin brother in DAREDEVIL ANNUAL #1; Jonathan Hickman’s time-spanning GIANT-SIZE X-MEN: FANTOMEX #1; the shocking return coming in SPIDER-WOMAN #3; core issues and tie-ins for Marvel’s earth-shattering event, EMPYRE; and a jam-packed month of X-MEN books, all leading to X OF SWORDS in September!

 

For more information, check out this special episode of Marvel’s PULL LIST at marvel.com/augustcomics. Tune in to Marvel’s Pull List each week for more exclusive news and reveals!



DAREDEVIL ANNUAL #1

Written by Chip Zdarsky

Art by Chris Mooneyham and Manuel Garcia

Cover by Chip Zdarsky

Colors by Rachelle Rosenberg

ONE MORE DAY!

 

GIANT-SIZE X-MEN: FANTOMEX #1

Written by Jonathan Hickman

Art and Cover by Rod Reis

The hit creative team of Jonathan Hickman & Rod Reis (NEW MUTANTS) turn their attention to the covert activities of the Weapon Plus program’s Weapon XIII! A bred killer who chooses the life of a gentleman super-thief, Fantomex has always defied expectations... For example, who would expect him to break into the World, the artificial realm of his creation? And then again? And then… again?

 

SPIDER-WOMAN #3

Written by Karla Pacheco

Art by Pere Pérez

Cover by Junggeun Yoon

With another all-out attack on her client, Spider-Woman is really beginning to regret taking this gig. As the tables turn yet again, a quick escape leads to the last place on Earth Jess wants to be. The shocking return of someone from Jess’s past ups the ante and throws Spider-Woman’s life into chaos!

 

EMPYRE #4 (of 6)

Written by Al Ewing and Dan Slott

Art by Valerio Schiti

Cover by Jim Cheung

Tensions mount as the action heats up! As the attack on Wakanda intensifies, the heroes find themselves under attack from their enemies — and their allies! In a war where nobody can be fully trusted, betrayal cuts deep — as the alien invasion claims its first casualty! In this issue: The shock ending you never expected! You’ll want to frame it for your wall, True Believer!

 

EMPYRE #5 (of 6)

Written by Al Ewing and Dan Slott

Art by Valerio Schiti

Cover by Jim Cheung

Love and war — in the midst of cosmic cataclysm! One fan-favorite Marvel hero reveals their secret — as another faces the ultimate showdown with a monstrous foe! Meanwhile, an outer-space jailbreak leads to a trial by combat you’ll have to see to believe...but is it all too late to save Earth from two world-ending threats at once?

 

EMPYRE: X-MEN #2 (of 4)

Written by Gerry Duggan, Benjamin Percy, and Leah Williams

Art by Lucas Werneck

Cover by Eduard Petrovich

 

EMPYRE: X-MEN #3 (of 4)

Written by Ed Brisson, Vita Ayala, and Zeb Wells

Art by TBA

Cover by Eduard Petrovich

 

EMPYRE: X-MEN #4 (of 4)

Written by Jonathan Hickman and TBA

Art by Jorge Molina

Cover by Kyle Hotz

These issues have more than you ever dreamed to ask for. And then some.

 

LORDS OF EMPYRE: CELESTIAL MESSIAH #1

Written by Alex Paknadel

Art by Alex Lins

Cover by Rod Reis

The eve of Quoi’s ascension is at hand! But when the trials are interrupted by an unexpected interloper—Mantis—who will win this battle of wills?

 

LORDS OF EMPYRE: SWORDSMAN #1

Written by Alex Paknadel

Art by Thomas Nachlik

Cover by Rod Reis

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!

 

EMPYRE: CAPTAIN AMERICA #2 (of 3)

Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson

Art by Ariel Olivetti

Cover by Mike Henderson

Earth’s defenses are being overrun! With his back against the ropes, Captain America reaches out for aid…but is there anyone left to hear the call?

 

EMPYRE: CAPTAIN AMERICA #3 (of 3)

Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson

Art by Ariel Olivetti

Cover by Mike Henderson

A mountain of trouble arises for Captain America and his ground forces – literally! Will Captain America and his allied soldiers be able to stop this terrain behemoth…or will they find themselves buried in an early grave in this shocking series conclusion?

 

EMPYRE: AVENGERS #2 (of 3)

Written by Jim Zub

Art by Carlos Magno

Cover by Paul Renaud

Earth’s Mightiest Heroes fight an intergalactic foe on three fronts! In New York, a villain from the past has been super charged with alien energy. In Mexico, old hatreds turn allies into enemies. And in the Savage Land, the soul of the jungle has been stolen and Shanna the She-Devil’s life hangs in the balance. It’s mystery, magic and mayhem, in the Mighty Marvel Manner!
 

EMPYRE: AVENGERS #3 (of 3)

Written by Jim Zub

Art by Carlos Magno

Cover by Paul Renaud

Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are caught in a conflict against nature itself as the soul of the Savage Land hangs in the balance. Guest-starring Ka-Zar, Shanna the She-Devil and the macabre Man-Thing!

CAPTAIN MARVEL #19

Written by Kelly Thompson

Art by Cory Smith

Cover by Jorge Molina

THE ACCUSER GOES ROGUE!

Captain Marvel has stepped into the role of accuser in the newly unified Kree/Skrull Empire. But when she’s tasked to accuse a renegade soldier responsible for heinous crimes, she finds herself torn between two worlds. Don’t miss the revelation of the year - one that will not only change Carol’s whole world, but the shape of the galaxy!

 

CAPTAIN MARVEL #20

Written by Kelly Thompson

Art by Cory Smith

Cover by Jorge Molina

THE ACCUSER CORPS!

Captain Marvel recruits some of her closest allies to unravel the mystery of the Universal Weapon — and the woman she’s meant to accuse. But is Carol splitting her power just when she’ll need it most? And how is the united Kree/Skrull Empire going to react to three more HUMAN Accusers?!

 

FANTASTIC FOUR #22

Written by Dan Slott

Art by Paco Medina

Cover by Nick Bradshaw

The return of the new Fantastic Four?!

The events of EMPYRE threaten all life on Earth and the future balance of power throughout the cosmos! And the secret mission that the FF have placed into Valeria and Franklin’s hands requires some big-league help!

 

HELLIONS #3

Written by Zeb Wells

Art and Cover by Stephen Segovia

MAD AS HELL!

Krakoa’s resident rabble are up against the grand dame of the damned — the Goblin Queen, Madelyne Pryor! Talk about a return that could raise some havoc!

 

X-FACTOR #2

Written by Leah Williams

Art by David Baldeón

Cover by Ivan Shavrin

DANCE OF DEATH!

The team gets their first case – investigating the disappearance of a mutant dancer at a prestigious ballet academy…in the Mojoverse!

 

CABLE #3

Written by Gerry Duggan

Art and Cover by Phil Noto

REUNITED FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME!

Deadpool considers Cable one of his oldest and best friends. Cable hasn’t met Deadpool, yet. He’s in for a treat.

 

WOLVERINE #4

Written by Benjamin Percy

Art by Viktor Bogdanovic

Cover by Adam Kubert

THE RED TAVERN!

After getting dressed down by the Quiet Council for rogue activity, Wolverine escapes through his own secret gate to the Red Tavern, a snowbound, backwoods watering hole where he only wants to guzzle whiskey in peace. But Logan soon discovers that peace isn’t possible as a twist-and-turn murder mystery unfolds – and at the heart of it all is an enemy from the past.

 

EXCALIBUR #11

Written by Tini Howard

Art by Marcus To

Cover by Mahmud Asrar

BLOOD OF THE CHANGELING!

The Citadel has committed an act of war and Excalibur must respond. While they lick their wounds deep in Otherworld, Apocalypse takes steps toward his ultimate goal.

 

X-FORCE #11

Written by Benjamin Percy

Art by Joshua Cassara

Cover by Dustin Weaver

RED DAWN!

After taking on the Flower Cartel, Logan has brought back valuable intel to the mutant CIA. The non-treaty nation of Russia is working to undermine Krakoa – and may be aligned with Xeno. Beast wants Colossus on their side as the first drumbeats of war begin to sound.

 

X-MEN #11

Written by Jonathan Hickman

Art and Cover by Leinil Francis Yu

THE TREES ARE KILLING THE CHILDREN!

 

MARAUDERS #11

Written by Gerry Duggan

Art by Stefano Caselli

Cover by Russell Dauterman

THE QUEEN IS DEAD!

The Marauders…the Hellfire Trading Company…all of Krakoa is reeling from the death of Kate Pryde.