The January issue of Marvel Comics Previews has arrived! Here is our breakdown of the new comics series to jump on, plus what collected editions are arriving from March 2025! You can find the rest of our Previews Picks for other DC Comics, Indies & Manga titles here!
Comic Issues
GODZILLA VS. FANTASTIC FOUR (ONE-SHOT)
(W) Ryan North (A) JOHN ROMITA JR. (CA) Adam Kubert
MARVEL’S GREATEST HEROES MUST FIGHT GODZILLA FROM ACCROSS THE ERAS! THE BATTLE OF THE CENTURY STARTS HERE! The start of six sensational, action-packed issues with MARVEL HEROES battling THE KING OF THE MONSTERS from its many different eras! How will GODZILLA’S lore mix with the MIGHT MARVEL UNIVERSE? Find out as history is twisted when icons like the FANTASTIC FOUR, SPIDER-MAN, HULK, X-MEN and THOR go face off against one of the greatest monsters of all time! This issue, witness a threat never before seen as KING GHIDORAH descends upon the Earth with the POWER COSMIC as GALACTUS’ newest HERALD! Can the FANTASTIC FOUR stop him from destroying New York along with the rest of the planet? It’s a CITY SMASHING SPECTACULAR as GODZILLA with the help of the SILVER SURFER join forces to stop the world from certain annihilation! A must for MARVEL and GODZILLA FANS! ROUND 1 IN A SERIES OF 6 ONE-SHOT THROWDOWNS!
DOCTOR STRANGE OF ASGARD #1
(W) Derek Landy (A) Carlos Magno (CA) GEOFF SHAW
SORCERER SUPREME NO MORE! Doctor Doom tricked Doctor Strange into surrendering the title of Sorcerer Supreme. Now Doom is ruling the world, and Stephen Strange is…experiencing a bit of an identity crisis. Searching for purpose – and maybe revenge – he travels to Asgard to see if Thor’s kingdom might be looking for a Sorcerer Supreme of its own. Loki’s willing to help, but that help comes with a wicked catch, and Strange quickly realizes that becoming Asgard’s top magical authority is going to be more complicated than he thought. Derek Landy (INFINITY WATCH) joins Carlos Magno (CAPTAIN AMERICA) to send Doctor Strange in a fantastical and ambitious new direction!
SPIRITS OF VIOLENCE #1
(W) Sabir Pirzada (A) Paul Davidson (CA) Kendrick “kunkka” Lim
WHO OR WHAT IS THE SPIRIT OF VIOLENCE?! For weeks, Johnny Blaze has been on the trail of a mysterious and dangerous new entity: THE SPIRIT OF VIOLENCE! Born of an ancient curse from forgotten magiks, the Spirit of Violence feeds on fear, blood and death – and it’s got a bone to pick with GHOST RIDER!
THE THING #1 (of 5)
(W) TONY FLEECS (A) LEONARD KIRK (CA) NICK BRADSHAW
THE THING CLOBBERS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE! Ben Grimm may be the strongest member of the Fantastic Four, but once upon a time, he was just a scrawny kid from Yancy Street. When an unexpected visitor from his past sends him on a search for a missing child, the Thing must unravel the mystery even if that means becoming a wanted man! Get ready to see the Ever-Lovin’ Blue-Eyed Thing versus every super-powered criminal and bounty hunter in New York City! Writer Tony Fleecs (Stray Dogs) and artist Leonard Kirk (STAR WARS: THE BATTLE OF JAKKU) give a glimpse into the history of the Thing that reminds you why Ben Grimm is the heart of the Marvel Universe… and why you don’t want to let him hear you say that!
DOOM’S DIVISION #1 (of 5)
(W) YOON HA LEE (A) MINKYU JUNG (CA) CREEES LEE
TIGER DIVISION ROARS INTO ACTION – FOR DOOM! Doctor Doom rules the planet! But instead of chaos, he’s created world peace. Where does that leave Tiger Division, South Korea’s foremost defenders? As agents of the National Intelligence Service under White Fox, they’re ordered to uphold the new world order – with the help of some new team members! But not everyone is content in Doom’s utopia. Tensions are high, and the stakes are higher in ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM. Brought to you by YOON HA LEE, award-winning writer of the Machineries of Empire series, who made his comics debut in the X-MEN: WEDDING SPECIAL #1, and all-star artist MINKYU JUNG (DOCTOR APHRA, MS. MARVEL)!
WEB OF SPIDER-VERSE: NEW BLOOD (ONE-SHOT)
(W/A) VARIOUS (CA) LUCIANO VECCHIO
THE WAR OF THE MULTIVERSE IS COMING! Spider-Man and his spider-compatriots across the Spider-Verse are the guardians of the Web of Life and Destiny… but they are heading for a confrontation with the OTHER Arachnid-Multiverse of the symbiote variety when they come into conflict with the VENOMVERSE! In the buildup to that 8-fisted confrontation, meet three new Spider-Versers to see who has what it takes to fight in the web wars! Could it be Count Parker? Spider-Prowler? Or maybe Spider-Hulk? Find out inside!
MARVEL & DISNEY: WHAT IF…? MICKEY & FRIENDS BECAME THE AVENGERS (ONE-SHOT)
(W) Luca Barbieri & STEVE BEHLING (A/CA) Alessandro Pastrovicchio
AVENGERS, DUCKSGARDIANS & LOKI, OH MY! DONALD DUCK is THOR! MICKEY MOUSE is IRON MAN! GOOFY is THE HULK! MINNIE MOUSE and PLUTO are THE WASP and ANT-MAN! How did these sensational super heroes become THE MIGHTY AVENGERS, and what part does a “cake monster” and GLADSTONE-LOKI play in their origin? Find out in this hilarious mash-up of MARVEL’S and DISNEY’S greatest characters!
NICK FURY VS. FIN FANG FOOM (ONE-SHOT)
(W) J. Michael Straczynski (A) Elena Casagrande (CA) Gary Frank
THE HOWLING COMMANDOS TAKE ON FIN FANG FOOM! NICK FURY knows how to handle problems, no matter the size – but he’s never faced a foe THIS big before!Witness the next chapter in J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI’s team-up event as he is joined by Marvel Stormbreaker ELENA CASAGRANDE to bring you one of the most wild pairings in Marvel History!
STAR WARS: JEDI KNIGHTS #1
(W) Marc Guggenheim (A) Madibek Musabekov (CA) Rahzzah
FIRST ISSUE IN THE PREQUEL ERA! It begins here: MARVEL’S first series focusing on the guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy: THE JEDI KNIGHTS! Featuring your favorite JEDI like QUI-GON JINN, OBI-WAN KENOBI, YODA and MACE WINDU alongside BRAND-NEW JEDI sure to become fan favorites! And who is the mysterious new villain targeting Qui-Gon Jinn?
POOLUMINATI (ONE-SHOT)
(W) Zac Gorman & Alexis Quasarano (A) TODD NAUCK & ENID BALÁM (CA) TODD NAUCK
THE ELITE ’POOLS ASSEMBLE! There are those who hold power, and those who hold the secret power in the world. Those who shape the world around us, who pull the strings, unseen. They are… the POOLUMINATI. Or, wait, no, that’s the Illuminati, so what the heck does the Pooluminati do? It’s TOO SECRET… but WADE WILSON is ABOUT TO FIND OUT! The most elite DEADPOOLs across the Multiverse assemble, and they need the 616’s Deadpools. But will Wade (with Ellie’s help) prove himself worthy of the Pooluminati? And even if he does… will the conspiracy theory they uncover spell disaster for ’Pools everywhere? PLUS: A Princess and Elliepool short by by Quasarano/Balám!
DEADPOOL VS. WOLVERINE: SLASH ‘EM UP (ONE-SHOT)
(W) CHRISTOS GAGE (A) ALAN ROBINSON (CA) RON LIM
THE SNIKTS FLY AS WOLVERINE CRASHES DEADPOOL’S LATEST GIG! DEADPOOL and WOLVERINE are frenemies at their best, but their latest adventure might just push their healing factors (and Logan’s patience) to their absolute limits – as anything that stands in their way will be slashed to ribbons! Deadpool is in MADRIPOOR for his latest mission, but not for long if Wolverine has anything to say about it! But what’s his stake in Wade’s merc job? For the first time in print, the full DEADPOOL VS. WOLVERINE Infinity Comic as one dynamite issue, just in time for April Pool’s Day!
Graphic Novels & Collected Editions
EXCEPTIONAL X-MEN BY EVE L. EWING VOL. 01 TP
(W) EVE L. EWING (A/CA) CARMEN CARNERO
From the ashes of the Krakoan era, Kate Pryde finds fresh purpose! After the fall of Krakoa, Kate Pryde is trying to get as far away from all things X as she possibly can. She’s just a regular bartender now. She’s not getting ready to head up an all-new team of wayward young mutants. Nothing in this title but work, dating and staving off depression. That’s it. No never-before-seen Exceptional X-Men to see here! Except Kate’s continued attempts at living a normal, non-mutant life go laughably wrong as she finds herself in the middle of a brawl started by a couple of headstrong teens with remarkable abilities — which, of course, they’re terrible at controlling. She’s sworn off being anybody’s teacher, mentor, professor, sensei or anything that reminds her of her old life. But will the White Queen force her hand?
Collecting EXCEPTIONAL X-MEN #1-5.
WOLVERINE: DEEP CUT TP
(W) CHRIS CLAREMONT (A) EDGAR SALAZAR & MARC SILVESTRI (CA) PHILIP TAN
At last, the untold story of Logan’s most personal mission is revealed! Decades ago, in UNCANNY X-MEN #246, Wolverine left the X-Men behind to set off into the Australian outback. What he did there has been shrouded in mystery – until now! Chris Claremont reveals what happened before Logan’s classic battle with the Reavers, presenting a sinister revelation and claw-to-claw confrontations with Sabretooth and the Marauders! But even if Wolverine can survive alone against Victor Creed, Riptide, Vertigo, Scrambler, Blockbuster, Prism and the rest, he’ll have to face a darker secret that will cut them all to the bone! The new limited series is collected alongside the original classic tales!
Collecting WOLVERINE: DEEP CUT #1-4 and UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #246 and #251.
PHASES OF THE MOON KNIGHT TP
(W/A) VARIOUS (CA) MATEUS MANHANINI
Illuminating lost lunar lore with past, present and future Fists of Khonshu! Though he is among the most recent, Marc Spector is far from the first to call himself Moon Knight! The true history and depth of the legacy has been shrouded in the mystery of antiquity – until now! Featuring an awesome assembly of creators from across the industry, PHASES OF THE MOON KNIGHT begins with a story of the Moon Knight you know as he enacts his unique and violent vision of justice – and continues with an all-new Moon Knight from the Old Crusades and an incredible vision of a Fist of Khonshu and a crime-ridden Marvel Universe older, grittier and worse for wear than any you’ve seen before! Plus: More tales of Marc Spector, other incarnations of Moon Knight and even Khonshu himself!
Collecting PHASES OF MOON KNIGHT #1-4.
DEADPOOL TEAM-UP BY ROB LIEFELD: BLOOD OF THE DRAGON TP
(W/A) ROB LIEFELD
Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld writes and draws an epic team-up! When you need a hired hand, Deadpool is your man! But when Wade Wilson needs assistance, he’s got friends (and frenemies) from across the Marvel Universe he can count on! And the return of a lost Marvel Comics character will necessitate the ultimate team-up mission – bringing Deadpool together with Major X, Crystar, Ghost-Spider, Wolverine and the Hulk! But who is Ral Dorn, and how does the Dragon Lord factor into this mission?! Join everyone’s favorite Merc With A Mouth and an all-star cast of Marvel’s finest as he races to obtain the Dragon Egg and save two worlds in the process! It’s Rob Liefeld’s Deadpool swan song, and you can be sure the superstar creator is going out swinging!
Collecting DEADPOOL TEAM-UP (2024) #1-5.
PREDATOR VS. BLACK PANTHER TP
(W) BENJAMIN PERCY (A) CHRIS ALLEN & SEAN HILL (CA) KEN LASHLEY
Wakanda is the ultimate hunting ground for the Predator! You saw the Marvel Universe’s most tenacious mutant go up against one of the greatest killing machines in history in PREDATOR VS. WOLVERINE — and survive. Now Earth lives on in Predator lore, a planet full of the most exhilarating prey they could imagine! And the strongest weapons in the Multiverse are in their sights. When a young Predator with something to prove comes for Wakanda’s vibranium, the nation’s War Dogs — the Hatut Zeraze — fall like wheat. The Dora Milaje bury those bodies with their own. Princess Shuri is trapped out of reach. And the Black Panther finds his country invaded not just by the warmongering West, but by monsters from beyond the stars. Get ready for the fiercest hunters in the known universe vs. a king who might just be beast enough to stop them!
Collecting PREDATOR VS. BLACK PANTHER #1-4.
VENOM WAR: SPIDER-MAN/LETHAL PROTECTORS TP
(W/A) VARIOUS (CA) GREG LAND
The Venom War spells symbiotic shenanigans for Spider-Man, Silver Sable and…Jeff the Land Shark?!
Eddie Brock wants the Venom symbiote, Dylan Brock wants the Venom symbiote – but they’re forgetting about the host who first brought him to Earth: Peter Parker! A lot has changed since then, and maybe Peter is in a bonding mood. That’s right: Spider-Man is back in black – and this time, he’s liking how it fits him! Could the winner of the Venom War be the OG? Meanwhile, Silver Sable has assembled a new Wild Pack of hyper-lethal mercenaries just in time to stand against the Zombiote horde plaguing NYC. But will Sable suit up with a symbiote of her very own? And when the madness of the Venom War interrupts Jeff the Land Shark’s night of fun, will Marvel’s goodest boy be able to keep his cool? Or will he give in to symbiotic temptations and become an apex predator?!
Collecting VENOM WAR: SPIDER-MAN #1-4, VENOM WAR: LETHAL PROTECTORS #1-3, VENOM WAR: FANTASTIC FOUR and VENOM WAR: IT’S JEFF.
KID VENOM: ORIGINS TP
(W/A) TAIGAMI (CA) GERARDO SANDOVAL
The breakout star of DEATH OF THE VENOMVERSE gets his own book! Japan, 977. Kintaro was once just a normal young boy – until the symbiotic being Clinter bonded with him, forming Kid Venom! Together they have made their presence known to the evil symbiotes taking people hostage, but who else has their eye on Kintaro and his symbiote? New allies join forces to protect their city against the unknown! Could the mysterious item Kintaro finds hold the key to the Multiverse? If so, only Kid Venom can unlock it! But who shall stand in his way? The world of Kid Venom expands as new characters and dangers are revealed!
Collecting KID VENOM: ORIGINS and KID VENOM (2024) #1-4.
STAR WARS: VISIONS TREASURY EDITION TP
(W) TAKASHI OKAZAKI, AKI YANAGI & PEACH MOMOKO (A) TAKASHI OKAZAKI & PEACH MOMOKO (CA) TAKASHI OKAZAKI
Two acclaimed Japanese creators reveal their incredible Visions of the galaxy far, far away! Manga legend Takashi Okazaki continues his storytelling from the acclaimed Star Wars: Visions “The Duel,” featuring the Ronin – fusing the mythology of Star Wars with elements of Feudal Japan! We know the Ronin as a fearsome Sith slayer, but who was he before? Discover the early days of the fan-favorite character! Then, acclaimed creator Peach Momoko unleashes her own visionary storytelling! Centuries after the death of a great Sith Lord, a cult has grown worshipping them…and the Dark Side. Ankok believes she is the successor to this deadly legacy! But is she truly in tune with the Force? Or is she just exploiting the people in her village? Kako and Gel are about to come face-to-face with the truth – even if it kills them!
Collecting STAR WARS: VISIONS, STAR WARS: VISIONS – PEACH MOMOKO, STAR WARS: VISIONS – TAKESHI OKAZAKI and material from STAR WARS: DARTH VADER – BLACK, WHITE & RED #1.
EARTH X TP (NEW PRINTING!)
(W) ALEX ROSS & JIM KRUEGER (A) JOHN PAUL LEON (CA) ALEX ROSS
Comic master Alex Ross offers his dark vision of the Marvel Universe’s future! The saga begins in a world where Plague X has given everyone super-powers, and Reed Richards sets out to cure a calamity he fears he may have caused. Meanwhile, a battle-weary Captain America – the last human alive on an Earth overrun with superhumans – struggles to defeat a horrific new enemy of freedom. Along with writer Jim Krueger and artist John Paul Leon, Ross breathes life into and gives amazing detail to every facet of the EARTH X mythos – exploring the depths and heights of the Marvel Universe, from the roots of its humble beginnings to the peak of its ultimate potential!
Collecting EARTH X #0-12 and #X.
FANTASTIC FOUR VS. GALACTUS TP
(W) STAN LEE & JOHN BYRNE (A) JACK KIRBY & JOHN BYRNE (CA) ALEX ROSS
Comic-book giants present the greatest Galactus stories ever told with an introduction written by Ryan North! The Fantastic Four face off against their biggest foe of all: the planet-devouring cosmic force of nature that is Galactus! First, the legendary pairing of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby introduce the World-Eater in an all-time classic tale. When the enigmatic powerhouse known as the Silver Surfer arrives on Earth, he is the herald of disaster – in the form of his master, Galactus. Can even the Fantastic Four find a way to spare their world from this unstoppable entity’s awesome appetite? Then, visionary writer/artist John Byrne brings Galactus back to Earth with a deadly new herald: Terrax the Tamer! The Avengers and more heroes join the fight to save the planet, but at what cost to Marvel’s First Family?
Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #48-50 and #242-244.
BLACK WIDOW MODERN ERA EPIC COLLECTION: THE ITSY-BITSY SPIDER TP
(W) DEVIN GRAYSON, GREG RUCKA & RICHARD MORGAN (A) VARIOUS (CA) J.G. JONES
The deadly Yelena Belova lays claim to the title of Black Widow! Natasha Romanoff has always led a life of adventure. A former Soviet spy, she defected to the West and became a super hero and an Avenger. Natasha has earned a reputation as a consummate professional, coldly efficient and as deadly as her namesake. But now, her time as Black Widow may be running out! Yelena Belova is the first student in the history of the Red Room to exceed Natasha’s skills, and now she’s gunning for the mantle she feels was stolen from her. Plus: A string of international killings leads Natasha back to a Russia she can barely recognize. Whoever said you can’t go home again never reckoned with the Black Widow! And when Yelena’s former mentor is murdered, she must go deep undercover to catch the killer!
Collecting BLACK WIDOW (1999) #1-3, BLACK WIDOW (2001) #1-3, BLACK WIDOW: PALE LITTLE SPIDER #1-3, BLACK WIDOW (2004) #1-6 and BLACK WIDOW: THE THINGS THEY SAY ABOUT HER #1-6.
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN MODERN ERA EPIC COLLECTION: COMING HOME TP
(W) J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI (A/CA) JOHN ROMITA JR
The modern era of Spidey storytelling begins here! Uniting with returning Spidey legend John Romita Jr., J. Michael Straczynski takes Peter Parker all the way back to Midtown High – this time as a science teacher! And the introduction of an enigmatic new wall-crawler named Ezekiel raises questions surrounding Spider-Man’s origin that nobody had ever thought to ask – the friendly neighborhood hero included! At the same time, Straczynski and Romita Jr. debut the murderous Morlun – a worthy addition to the ranks of Spidey’s deadliest foes! The creative team delivers a powerful and unforgettable response to the tragedy of 9/11 and provides touching insight into the relationship between Peter and his Aunt May in a conversation that fans had waited decades to read. Plus: On a trip to California, Spider-Man takes on Doctor Octopus!
Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1999) #30-45.
HUMAN TORCH: BURN TP
(W) KARL KESEL (A/CA) SKOTTIE YOUNG
Scorching-hot solo adventures of the Fantastic Four’s resident hotshot! Johnny Storm is the youngest member of the world-famous Fantastic Four, with the powers and temperament of fire itself. He’s impulsive, restless and thrill-seeking by nature – and now, his past is coming back to haunt him, big time! Years ago, after gaining his powers, Johnny soon became the most popular student at his high school – but the Big Man on Campus before then was Olympic-bound wrestler Mike Snow. The Snow/Storm rivalry reached a terrible climax when the two fought over a girl. Now a firefighter, Snow hoped he would never lay eyes on Johnny again – until one of his colleagues inexplicably bursts into flames! To solve the mystery plaguing New York’s Bravest, the Human Torch will have to fight fire with fire!
Collecting HUMAN TORCH (2003) #1-6.
WOLVERINE GOES TO HELL OMNIBUS HC (NEW PRINTING!)
(W) JASON AARON (A) VARIOUS (CA) JAE LEE
Jason Aaron puts Wolverine through Hell – literally! A mysterious organization conspires to possess Wolverine’s body with demons and send his soul to the underworld! Waiting for Logan are the souls of unexpected family and friends – and the Devil himself! Naturally, Wolverine plans to claw his way back out and have his revenge, but that might be exactly what the shadowy group wants! Will the final twist in its plan shatter Wolverine completely? Plus: Wolverine and Spider-Man must survive a trip through time without killing each other, Wolverine faces Cyclops in a schism over the X-Men’s future and Logan returns to Japan to prevent an underworld takeover by his oldest foe!
Collecting ASTONISHING SPIDER-MAN & WOLVERINE #1-6; WOLVERINE (2010) #1-20, #5.1 and #300-304; X-MEN: SCHISM #1-5; and material from WOLVERINE: THE ROAD TO HELL.
FALL OF THE HOUSE OF X/RISE OF THE POWERS OF X OMNIBUS HC
(W/A) VARIOUS (CA) MARK BROOKS
The full, shocking conclusion of the Krakoan era! Mutantkind has never had a greater fall, from the highs of Krakoa – their own glorious nation, a place where they were safe and happy – to the lowest of lows. Now, they face two of the greatest threats to ever target them at the same time. Orchis has left them outlawed and hunted, with most of their kind missing or dead – and one of their greatest leaders, Cyclops, on trial and facing the death penalty. Meanwhile, a secret adversary has risen to power – and as hopeless as the fight to save their species might seem, it’s nothing compared to the fight to save the entirety of reality. Ready or not, the time has come to make their final stand against the forces that have struck them low – across every corner of the globe and all of time itself! The Avengers join the fight! Ms. Marvel learns what it means to be an X-Man! Tony Stark and Emma Frost are the ultimate power couple! Magneto returns from the grave! A team of dearly departed X-Men undertake a vital mission! And the destiny of mutantkind is forever changed!
Collecting FALL OF THE HOUSE OF X #1-5, RISE OF THE POWERS OF X #1-5, X-MEN (2021) #30-34, RESURRECTION OF MAGNETO #1-4, DEAD X-MEN #1-4, X-MEN FOREVER (2024) #1-4, INVINCIBLE IRON MAN (2022) #13-20, AVENGERS (2023) #12-13, MS. MARVEL: MUTANT MENACE #1-4, CABLE (2024) #1-4 and material from X-MEN (2021) #35.
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