Marvel Comics’ Trick-or-Treat event is launching during Halloween and is the second part of Free Comics Day for participating stores. These accessible comics are designed to attract new fans, and this time around, Spider-Man and Asylum are both #1 comics. Although the biggest draw this year is the extra Fantastic Four story Ryan North This is drawn by a legendary comics veteran Alan Davis, Released just months before the major movie.
You can read more in the official press release below.
New York City, NY—July 25, 2024— Marvel Comics’ “Trick or Treat” series will return this October, and there will be additional benefits this year! Three Trick or Treat games set in the Marvel Universe will include additional back-up Fantastic Four stories written by current writers Fantastic Four Written by Ryan North and drawn by the legendary Alan Davis. With Fantastic Four: Yesterday, these two superstar creators relive the exciting early days of the Fantastic Four in a way that will captivate new readers and shock old fans!
The story will detail the team’s origins, making it the perfect entry point for readers who want to become familiar with the characters and FF mythology. It’s also the perfect time to learn about this incredible FF story before Marvel Studios’ highly anticipated Fantastic Four movie hits theaters next summer!
TRICK-OR-READ is a popular program that gives fans the opportunity to obtain special reprints of the latest stories starring today’s most popular characters. In the same spirit as Free Comic Book Day, participating local comic shops can give away these comics to customers this Halloween. These issues were chosen to provide an engaging journey into the Marvel Universe that anyone can enjoy. From the latest adventures of the Fantastic Four to the debut of breakout character Spider-Man, this year’s selection has something for every reader, including new readers and young children!
Take a look at the covers of the three Trick or Treat books that will contain Fantastic Four: Yesterday, and check with your local comic shop to see if they’re available!
Fantastic Four: Dinosaurs Fantastic Four #1
Author: Ryan North
ARTWORK BY IBAN COELLO
Cover by Alex Ross
Spider-Man: Miracles Without a Web #1
Screenplay by Dan Slott
Artwork by PACO MEDINA and TY TEMPLETON
Cover author: HUMBERTO RAMOS
Venom: Chaos #1
Written by Al Ewing
Artwork by CAFU and PERE PEREZ
Cover by BRYAN HITCH