Marvel Celebrates 50,000th Comic With 85th Anniversary Special (Exclusive)

As a lifelong Marvel fan who has been following these iconic characters since their humble beginnings back in 1939, I am beyond excited for the upcoming Marvel 85th Anniversary Special #1! This special issue promises to take us on an incredible journey through time, exploring the rich tapestry of stories that have captivated generations of fans like myself.

Marvel Comics is pulling out all the stops as they prepare for the publication of their 50,000th issue. The initial comic connected to Marvel originated in 1939 with the release of Marvel Comics #1 from Martin Goodman’s Timely Comics, a pulp magazine publisher that later evolved into today’s Marvel Comics. Over the years, fans have been captivated by the escapades of characters like Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Avengers, and numerous others. As we approach the 85th anniversary of this comic’s debut, Marvel has brought together an elite team of creators to craft tales set in the distant future – the year 50,000.

In this exclusive sneak peek, ComicBook unveils the first issue of Marvel’s 85th Anniversary Special featuring glimpses into six thrilling stories:

In a forthcoming special feature, an ageless Wolverine encounters the disembodied head of Deadpool, exploring an extraterrestrial museum together. The focus of their tour revolves around virtual recreations of tales linked to various artifacts like Ms. Marvel’s shawl, Captain America’s shield, Mjolnir (Thor’s hammer), the Infinity Gauntlet, and others. This leads readers into separate, individual narratives centered on these items.

What is Marvel 85th Anniversary Special #1 about?

50,000 years from now, the feats of Marvel Universe’s heroes are still revered! Join us on an extraordinary journey through the most illustrious museum across the cosmos, where remnants from those olden times have been carefully preserved. Each artifact holds a captivating tale – the epic clash in the Contest of Champions that marked the end of the Heroic Age, the glorious victory of Ms. Marvel and the clandestine act of Excalibur! And many other thrilling narratives! Marvel’s finest writers unite to honor the entirety of Marvel Comics history in a unique, never-to-be-forgotten event!

As a thrilled Marvel enthusiast, I’m excited to share with you an exclusive sneak peek at the Marvel 85th Anniversary Special #1! This fantastic edition hits the shelves on Wednesday, August 28th. Don’t miss out on this incredible journey through Marvel history!