Beginning in August, renowned artists will honor Marvel's 85th Anniversary by releasing five Homage Variant Covers.

The press release follows:

Media Release -- This year, Marvel Comics celebrates 85 years of legendary comic book storytelling! In addition to a special one-shot hitting stands in August, fans can also mark the occasion with new MARVEL 85th ANNIVERSARY HOMAGE VARIANT COVERS.

Across five covers, some of today's hottest artists—Elizabeth Torque, David Yardin, Paco Medina, Joelle Jones, and Jan Bazaldua—reimagine artwork from industry pioneers in special homages. Featuring both classic characters and contemporary stars, these new pieces put a modern spin on iconic covers from the earliest days of Marvel Comics including 1939's pop culture history-shattering Marvel Comics #1.

The MARVEL 85th ANNIVERSARY HOMAGE VARIANT COVERS are inspired by the following groundbreaking covers:

· Marvel Comics #1, 1939

· Marvel Mystery Comics #8, 1940

· Captain America Comics #3, 1941

· All Winners Comics #19, 1946

· Sub-Mariner Comics #32, 1949

Check out three of the MARVEL 85th ANNIVERSARY HOMAGE VARIANT COVERS now and preorder them at your local comic shop today! For more information, visit Marvel.com.

On Sale 8/14

FANTASTIC FOUR #23 MARVEL 85TH ANNIVERSARY HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY ELIZABETH TORQUE – 75960620289802341



VENOM #36 MARVEL 85TH ANNIVERSARY HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY DAVID YARDIN – 75960620191403631



On Sale 8/28

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #56 MARVEL 85TH ANNIVERSARY HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY PACO MEDINA – 75960620200305641

X-MEN #3 MARVEL 85TH ANNIVERSARY HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY JOELLE JONES – 75960620920000341

On Sale 9/4

INCREDIBLE HULK #16 MARVEL 85TH ANNIVERSARY HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY JAN BAZALDUA – 75960620663601641



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About Marvel

Marvel is one of the world's most prominent entertainment brands, built on an unparalleled library of iconic characters and stories that have shaped pop culture for 85 years. The Marvel brand spans entertainment, including film, television, publishing, licensing, games, live events, digital media, and more.

For more information visit marvel.com.