From July 2025 through July 2026, Marvel Comics launches a monthly variant cover program to celebrate the lead-up to America's 250th birthday, honoring the legendary Mighty Marvel Bicentennial Calendar.

The press release follows:

Media Release -- Next year is the United States of America's 250th anniversary, and Marvel Comics will commemorate the milestone with new 250TH HOMAGE VARIANT COVERS. Launching in July, the new covers will be featured monthly on a select issue all the way up to the historic celebration in July 2026.



The covers pay homage to the iconic 1976 Mighty Marvel Bicentennial Calendar where industry legends like John Romita Sr., Herb Trimpe, Gil Kane, and more took fans on an exciting journey through America's history with artwork that featured Marvel super heroes taking part in the country's proudest moments. Now, see these patriotic pieces reimagined by today's leading artists all year long!

Check out the first four covers and stay tuned for more to be revealed in the months ahead! For more information, visit Marvel.com.

On Sale 7/2

CAPTAIN AMERICA #1 250TH HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY LUCIANO VECCHIO – 75960621146300118



On Sale 8/6

UNCANNY X-MEN #19 250TH HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY MARCUS TO



On Sale September

INCREDIBLE HULK #29 250TH HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY CHRIS CAMPANA



More Coming Later This Year!

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