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PREVIEW: ‘MIDNIGHT FANTASTIC FOUR’ #1, ‘MIDNIGHT SPIDER-MAN’ #1, & ‘MIDNIGHT X-MEN’ #1 VARIANT COVERS
From Marvel Comics
Posted by Dennis Viau on July 15, 2026 @ 3:02 pm CT
Publisher Description. Marvel Comics’ new Midnight line is breaking all the rules. From “Cloaked Covers” to a dedicated same-day release, the line’s bold storytelling is matched by innovative publishing initiatives designed to spark excitement for comic shops and fans. Marvel Comics has unveiled new variant covers for the debut issues – Midnight Spider-Man #1 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and ScieTronc, Midnight Fantastic Four #1 by Benjamin Percy and Kev Walker, and Midnight X-Men #1 by Jonathan Hickman and Matteo Della Fonte – and has announced an all-new Ongoing Variant Cover Programs for the three titles.While the stories found inside the Midnight series may be unpredictable, it’ll be easier than ever before for fans to pick out the cover of their choice. Starting with issue #1, each MIDNIGHT series will feature recurring themes across Covers labeled A-E. Bringing greater accessibility and consistency to the variant cover collecting experience, this new program allows readers to choose their favorites and ensure that their local comic shop knows exactly what they’ll want, every month, without question. Additional variant covers will also be available on issues outside of the Ongoing Variant Cover Programs.The themes for A-E Covers are:Cover A Regular
- The main series cover presented with the Cloaked Midnight trade dress.
- Blood-soaked covers showcasing the terror the Midnight Universe.
Cover B Midnight Bloodbath Variant
Cover C Midnight Special Variant
- Spotlight covers showcasing Midnight re-imaginings of Marvel Heroes new and old.
Cover D Midnight Horror Homage Variant
- Chilling covers inspired by iconic horror images.
Cover E Midnight Gallery Variant
- Prestige painted covers of the haunting Midnight Universe.
In this new creator-driven line, some of Marvel’s most acclaimed modern talents are given free rein to take the world’s greatest heroes through chilling transformations. With boundaryless storytelling, shocking twists and rich interconnected lore, the Midnight Universe is perfect for both new readers and longtime fans to enjoy.In Midnight Fantastic Four#1 by Benjamin Percy and Kev Walker, a scientist’s curiosity accidentally unleashes ancient terrors upon the world while also transforming himself and three others in strange and horrifying ways.
Midnight Fantastic Four#1Written by Benjamin PercyArt by Kev WalkerCover A Kev Walker Regular CoverCover B Ryan Stegman Midnight Bloodbath Variant Cover C Ben Harvey Midnight Special VariantCover D E.M. Gist Midnight Horror Homage VariantCover E Jeehyung Lee Midnight Gallery VariantCover F Clayton Crain 3-Part Connecting VariantCover G Ben Harvey Midnight Special Virgin VariantCover H Leinil Francis Yu VariantCover I Rafael Albuquerque VariantCover J Rafael Albuquerque Virgin VariantOn Sale October 7In Midnight Spider-Man#1 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and ScieTronc, Spider-Man discovers that with great power… comes something monstrous.
Midnight Spider-Man#1Written by Phillip Kennedy JohnsonArt by ScietroncCover A Steve Beach Regular CoverCover B Ryan Stegman Midnight Bloodbath Variant Cover C Peach Momoko Midnight Special VariantCover D Skan Midnight Horror Homage Variant Cover E Jeehyung Lee Midnight Gallery VariantCover F Clayton Crain 3-Part Connecting VariantCover G Peach Momoko Midnight Special Virgin VariantCover H Eric Canete VariantCover I Inhyuk Lee VariantCover J Inhyuk Lee Virgin VariantOn Sale October 7And in Midnight X-Men#1 by Jonathan Hickman and Matteo Della Fonte, the X-Men’s battle is no longer one of acceptance, but of survival… and blood.
Midnight X-Men#1Written by Jonathan HickmanArt By Matteo Della FonteCover A Dike Ruan Regular CoverCover B Ryan Stegman Midnight Bloodbath Variant Cover C Skan Midnight Special VariantCover D Björn Barends Midnight Horror Homage Variant Cover E Jeehyung Lee Midnight Gallery VariantCover F Clayton Crain 3-Part Connecting Variant|Cover G Skan Midnight Special Virgin VariantCover H Alessandro Cappuccio VariantCover I Ito VariantCover J Ito Virgin VariantOn Sale October 7Click Gallery below for full-size images.
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Dennis Viau
Dennis Viau, Jr. is the ICv2.com Previews Editor and web producer. Prior to joining ICv2 at its founding in 2001, Viau had a career in comic distribution at Diamond Comic Distributors and Capital City Distribution.
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