The iconic Marvel Swimsuit Special makes its comeback on July 9 with MARVEL SWIMSUIT SPECIAL: FRIENDS, FOES & RIVALS #1.

The press release follows:

Media Release -- The Marvel Swimsuit Special, the iconic annual one-shot that featured breathtaking artwork of Marvel characters in beach attire and swimwear, makes its long-demanded return this July in MARVEL SWIMSUIT SPECIAL: FRIENDS, FOES & RIVALS #1! The one-shot will have an overarching story written by Tim Seeley and Tony Fleecs and drawn by superstar artist Nick Bradshaw that stars Earth's Mightiest fashion designer, Janet Van Dyne, aka the Wasp along with unforgettable, instantly-iconic imagery from top artists including Mirka Andolfo, Mahmud Asrar, Joshua Cassara, Nic Klein, Aaron Kuder, Ron Lim, David Marquez, Marguerite Sauvage, Luciano Vecchio, and Ryusei Yamada. Plus, the issue will spotlight designs for new costumes coming soon to the Marvel Rivals, the mega popular multiplayer video game from Marvel Games and NetEase Games, and come with a bonus digital redeem code for "The Unlimited Thing" skin to use in the game!



Roxxon Comics is at it again when they release their own UNAUTHORIZED SWIMSUIT SPECIAL!

Wasp is on the case and seizes the opportunity for Marvel's heroes to do their OWN swimwear fashion shoot all over the world! But fear not, True Believers, we know what you're REALLY here for! This super-sized special features splash page after splash page of gorgeous art, but with a story so you can pretend you're "reading it for the articles"…

Check out all the covers including pieces by Adam Hughes, Mark Brooks, Taurin Clarke, Russell Dauterman, Terry Dodson, Pablo Villalobos, and Lucas Werneck, and preorder MARVEL SWIMSUIT SPECIAL: FRIENDS, FOES & RIVALS #1 at your local comic shop today! For more information, visit Marvel.com.








Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter from Marvel Games and NetEase Games that lets players assemble an ever-evolving all-star squad of Super Heroes and Super Villains, battling with unique powers across a dynamic lineup of destructible maps from across the Marvel Multiverse. Marvel Rivals is available now on Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Epic Games Store, and MarvelRivals.com.

MARVEL SWIMSUIT SPECIAL: FRIENDS, FOES & RIVALS #1 – 75960621338200111
Written by TIM SEELEY & TONY FLEECS
Art by NICK BRADSHAW, MIRKA ANDOLFO, MAHMUD ASRAR, JOSHUA CASSARA, NIC KLEIN, AARON KUDER, RON LIM, DAVID MARQUEZ, MARGUERITE SAUVAGE, LUCIANO VECCHIO & RYUSEI YAMADA
Wraparound Cover by ADAM HUGHES
Variant Cover by TAURIN CLARKE – 75960621338200131
Variant Cover by RUSSELL DAUTERMAN – 75960621338200121
Virgin Variant Cover by RUSSELL DAUTERMAN – 75960621338200116
Variant Cover by TERRY DODSON – 75960621338200151
Variant Cover by PABLO VILLALOBOS – 75960621338200141
Virgin Variant Cover by PABLO VILLALOBOS – 75960621338200117
Variant Cover by LUCAS WERNECK – 75960621338200161
Wraparound Variant Cover by MARK BROOKS – 75960621338200171
On Sale 7/9

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About Marvel Rivals

In Marvel Rivals, players can look forward to choosing heroes split into three distinct roles based on their unique power inclinations: Vanguard, Duelist, and Strategist. They'll be free to pick their preferred role and hero, teaming up with allies to create a versatile and dynamic lineup for battle. But that's not all, as they'll be able to reach a whole new level of team play collaboration with Team-Up Abilities, unleashing joint superpowers with their allies, tearing down the battlefield to win in exciting fights! Marvel Rivals is in development by a NetEase team composed of global talent that share a profound love for the Marvel universe and characters who previously worked on hit shooter franchises played by millions of players worldwide.

For more information about Marvel Rivals and to sign up for official launch, please visit www.marvelrivals.com. Follow Marvel Rivals on Discord | X | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

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.

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