Marvel Comics Unveils New Info For Comics Giveaway Day Releases
After its official announcement last month, we have new information about the Marvel Comics that will be available during the first ever Comics Giveaway Day.
What’s Happening:
- Penguin Random House is gearing up for a brand new annual special event with the launch of their first ever Comics Giveaway Day.
- Taking place on May 2nd, comic book fans can visit their local comic shop to pick up a free sampler or comic book.
- The new event aims to invite new fans and comic book aficionados to check out new series, share their favorite stories with others, and dive into the ever growing world of comic books.
- For Marvel fans, there are four comics that will be available to fans looking to celebrate.
- While previously announced, Marvel has given fans a new look at the upcoming sagas.
- Let’s take a look!
Alien, Predator, & Planet of the Apes #1 CGD 2026
Written by Saladin Ahmed, Jordan Morris & Greg Pak
Art by Roland Boschi, Emilio Laiso & Alan Robinson
Cover by Davide Paratore
This issue brings together iconic worlds from 20th Century Studios, including Alien, Predator, and Planet of the Apes. Saladin Ahmed explores a devastated planet claimed by Xenomorphs, while Jordan Morris tells a high-stakes story of a Yautja warrior tracking a legendary Earth fighter. Plus, take a journey back to the Planet of the Apes.
Amazing Spider-Man 1000/Queen in Black #1 CGD 2026
Written by Joe Kelly, Al Ewing & Phillip Kennedy Johnson
Art by John Romita Jr., Iban Coello & Nic Klein
Cover by Dike Ruan
As the path to Amazing Spider-Man #1000 shifts dramatically, Peter Parker faces mounting fate, Mary Jane Watson as Venom confronts the newly crowned Queen in Black, and the Hulk falls under the control of the Eldest thus setting the stage for battles bigger than ever before.
Armageddon/X-Men #1 CGD 2026
Written by Chip Zdarsky, Jed MacKay & Ryan North
Art by Federico Vicentini, Frank Alpizar, Delio Diaz & Francesco Mobili
Cover by Ryan Stegman
Marvel’s heroes unite to battle the Red Hulk in a pivotal Chip Zdarsky story that launches the path to the summer event Armageddon, with a preview of the upcoming X-Men event and the looming threat of Doom.
Spider & His Amazing Friends #1 CGD 2026
Written by Danielle Kreger
Art by Goodman Yamada
Cover by Paco Medina
Spidey and his amazing friends Spin and Ghost-Spider think they’re busy enough when Jeff the Land Shark shows up, but things escalate fast when the shapeshifting alien Symbie arrives to turn Jeff’s world upside down.
- Don’t miss out on this amazing new event this Spring!
Marvel Updates at Disneyland:
- Disney California Adventure is currently expanding their Marvel-themed Avengers Campus land with two new rides.
- Avengers Infinity Defense will be a motion based dark ride filled with sets and screens to create an epic adventure with Marvel’s Mightiest Heroes.
- Stark Flight Lab, which will be located inside the same building, will feature a technology showcase by Tony Stark himself, using a new Kuka arm ride system as it swings guests side to side and upside down.
- Make sure you check out our latest construction update.
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