Imperial #1 (Of 4)
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Release Date: June 4, 2025
Cover Price: $6.99
Writer: Jonathan Hickman
Artist(s): Federico Vicentini & Iban Coello
Cover: Marco Checchetto (Main)
Format: 48 pgs., Full-Color
Rating: Teen+
Publisher Description. Marvel Comics has shared a first look at Imperial, a new comic series launching this June that’s set to revolutionize the cosmic side of the Marvel Universe! The four-part event series is written by Jonathan Hickman and drawn by both Vicentini and Coello. Imperial lays the foundation for an entire new landscape of interconnected space-set comic series coming later this year, making it the must-read comic book of the summer!
Imperial kicks off with the elimination of several prominent intergalactic leaders. Nature abhors a vacuum, and as empires fall, rulers are overthrown and power is seized, a new galactic order is born! The saga delivers groundbreaking developments for various groups in the Marvel Universe, including Hulks, Black Panthers, Novas, Guardians of the Galaxy, and, as revealed last week in X-Manhunt Omega #1, mutants! The finale of the X-Men’s latest milestone crossover, X-Manhunt, saw Professor X depart to the stars to rescue his daughter, Xandra, deposed Majestrix of the Shi’ar Empire.
The new Imperial preview spotlights two main story threads. Coello’s pages depict Hulk, She-Hulk and Brawn returning to the savage planet Sakaar, where Hulk raged and conquered in the epic “Planet Hulk” storyline. Meanwhile, Vicentini’s pages tease both hope and corruption as Star-Lord recruits Nova to help guard the galaxy against the coming turmoil—while his father J’Son plots how to take advantage of it! Both sets of pages feature spectacular new characters designs, showcasing the immense amount of creative energy these acclaimed artists are bringing to this all-new era of storytelling!
Check out the new artwork and preorder Imperial #1 at your local comic shop today!
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