Chad Burdette
The Marvel cosmos as you know it was shattered this past week in IMPERIAL #1!
The four-issue event series by visionary writer Jonathan Hickman and superstar artists Iban Coello and Federico Vicentini kicks off an intergalactic conflict that boldly transforms the galaxies of the Marvel Universe and lays the foundation for a new era of cosmic storytelling including the recently announced IMPERIAL WAR one-shots.
Comic Watch Review: Imperial #1: In Space, No One Can Hear Your War Cry
Today, fans can get an all-new look at this sweeping saga of intrigue, mystery and war in the IMPERIAL #1 LAUNCH TRAILER.
Featuring never-before-seen artwork, the trailer shows the dramatic aftermath of the elimination of several prominent intergalactic leaders. Nature abhors a vacuum, and so begins an age of major upheaval! It’s the end of the beginning as powerful empires ignite war, heroes race to uncover the truth, and hidden forces use the chaos to rebuild a new galactic order!
Full Preview: Hulks, Black Panthers, Novas, & More (Oh My!) Are At The Center Of The Intergalactic Revamping in Imperial #1
Imperial #1
A sweeping Marvel cosmic event! Imperial is a story of intrigue, mysteries and war, which takes place against the backdrop of the formation of new galactic order in the Marvel Universe.
Creative Team
- Writer: Jonathan Hickman
- Artist: Iban Coello & Federico Vicentini
- Colorists: Federico Blee
- Letterer: Travis Lanham
- Cover Artist: Marco Checchetto & Marte Gracia
- Variant Cover Artists: Adi Granov; Javier Garrón; Miguel Mercado; Peach Momoko; Skottie Young; Todd Nauck / Rachel Rosenberg; Jim Lee
- Format: Event Series
- Cover Price/Page Count: $4.99/40 pages
Hulks, Black Panthers, Novas, and more are at the center of intergalactic revamping in Imperial #1 on shelves and digital platforms on June 4, 2025 from Marvel Comics
