Legendary writer J. Michael Straczynski (THOR, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) presents an incredible anthology of the most unexpected team-ups you can imagine across the entire Marvel Universe!J. Michael Straczynski brings his incredible character work to beloved Marvel characters great and small in a series of exciting one-shots! First up: Doctor Doom does the one thing he never wants to do: ask for a favor! But what awaits Rocket Raccoon in Latveria? Mischief, miscommunication and an emotional journey across space and time in the Mighty Marvel Manner! Then, when a war breaks out in the Nine Realms, Asgardian warrior Volstagg turns to the only man skilled enough to end it: Steve Rogers, Captain America! Nick Fury knows how to handle problems, no matter the size — but Nick’s Howling Commandos have never faced a foe quite as big as Fin Fang Foom! Former reluctant allies in the Defenders, the Hulk and Doctor Strange reunite for a journey into the psyche of Bruce Banner! Plus: Agatha Harkness meets May Parker! Bitter enemies Spider-Man and Doctor Octopus meet again! And Ghost Rider faces his greatest challenge: Galactus!COLLECTING: Doctor Doom & Rocket Raccoon (2025) #1, Captain America & Volstagg (2025) #1, Nick Fury vs. Fin Fang Foom (2025) #1, Hulk & Doctor Strange (2025) #1, Ghost Rider vs. Galactus (2025) #1, Spider-Man vs. the Sinister Sixteen (2025) #1
Contributors: (W) J. Michael Straczynski (A) Will Robson; Bernard Chang; Elena Casagrande (CA) Leinil Yu
Writer J. Michael Straczynski made pop-culture history with the epic TV series Babylon 5. In 1999, Straczynski penned Top Cow’s Rising Stars, leading to an offer from Marvel to write Amazing Spider-Man, a title he revolutionized. “JMS” went on to write Supreme Power, Fantastic Four, Bullet Points, The Twelve and a fan-favorite revival of Thor. The latter helped inspire Marvel’s Thor feature film, on which he shares a writing credit. JMS’ screenplay for Changeling was directed by Clint Eastwood and starred Angelina Jolie, while his other movie credits include Underworld: Awakening and World War Z. For DC Comics, he has written iconic characters Superman and Wonder Woman.Will Robson is a British comic book artist that grew up in New Jersey but now lives back across the pond. Loves whiskey, dogs, NBA and comic books. Ginger as they come, but that handsome kind of ginger.Bernard Chang broke into comics at Valiant, earning acclaim for his art on The Second Life of Dr. Mirage and The Visitor. Chang subsequently drew the New Mutants: Truth or Death miniseries for Marvel; at DC, he has contributed to Supergirl, Superman and Wonder Woman, as well as the New 52 titles DC Universe Presents and Demon Knights. Outside comics, Chang has designed several award-winning Disney attractions and provided illustrations for a number of books, including Jenna Jameson’s autobiography.Elena Casagrande, a graduate of the International School of Comics in Rome, began her career as artist David Messina’s assistant, kicking off a long relationship with IDW Publishing that has seen her work on such series as Star Trek, The Ghost Whisperer, Angel, Infestation and True Blood. Casagrande’s Marvel credits include Marvel Heartbreakers, Spitfire, Ultimate Spider-Man and Hulk.