Hold onto your helmets, Marvel fans! The cosmic side of the Marvel Universe is about to explode. This June 2025, visionary writer Jonathan Hickman teams up with artists Iban Coello and Federico Vicentini for IMPERIAL, a game-changing four-part event series set to reshape everything you thought you knew about Marvel’s galactic empires.
The fuse is lit by the shocking assassination of key interstellar leaders, throwing the galaxy into chaos and sparking widespread conflict. We’ve just gotten a glimpse into the second issue, dropping this July 9th, 2025, and the fires of war are spreading!
As chaos reigns, heroes like Nova and Star-Lord race against time to uncover the mastermind behind the assassinations, a quest that takes them straight into the heart of the Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda. Expect major players like the Shi’ar to get drawn into the conflict.
Feast your eyes on the incredible covers for issue #2! Marco Checchetto delivers a dynamic main cover featuring heavy hitters like Deathbird, Nova, Gladiator, and Shuri. Plus, check out variant covers spotlighting She-Hulk (by Gerald Parel), who’s on a surprising path in this series, and a stunning portrait of the recently resurrected Shi’ar leader, Lilandra (by W. Scott Forbes).
Jonathan Hickman himself is buzzing about the project, comparing its ambition to the recent Ultimate line relaunch – aiming to revamp Marvel’s entire cosmic wing, starting with this major event.
IMPERIAL isn’t just a story; it’s the foundation for a whole new wave of interconnected space adventures coming later this year, impacting Hulks, Black Panthers, Novas, Guardians, and cosmic royalty. Mark your calendars – this is shaping up to be the must-read Marvel event of the summer! IMPERIAL #2 On Sale 7/9.
