Midnight Universe
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| Publisher | Marvel Comics | ||
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| Genre | Horror Superhero | ||
| Publication date | October 2026 | ||
The Midnight Universe[1] is an upcoming American superhero horror comic book imprint founded by Marvel Comics for October 2026.
Publication history
On May 7, 2026, Marvel Comics released an enigmatic message announcing the launch of Midnight, described as "a terrifying new universe", for that fall.[2] Four days later, on May 11, Marvel Comics announced the launch of the Midnight Universe, an imprint featuring an all-new publishing line of superhero horror comic books set in an alternate timeline to the Marvel Universe.[3]
Editor-in-Chief C. B. Cebulski explained, "From the original New Universe to two Ultimate Universes, Marvel has a long history of creating and inspiring bold worlds filled with unforgettable characters and fresh ideas that feel new yet recognizable at the same time. With the new Midnight line, we've given some of our most outstanding creators the opportunity to delve into the darkest corners of their imaginations and birth some of the creepiest, most terrifying takes on the Marvel Universe you've ever seen."[4]
The first three series are Midnight X-Men by Jonathan Hickman and Matteo Della Fonte, Midnight Fantastic Four by Benjamin Percy and Kev Walker, and Midnight Spider-Man by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Scie Tronc.[5]
List of titles
| Title | Issues | Publication date | Writer(s) | Artist(s) | Letterer(s) | Colorist(s) | Ref. |
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| Midnight X-Men | #1– | October 7, 2026 – | Jonathan Hickman | Matteo Della Fonte | [1] | ||
| Midnight Fantastic Four | Benjamin Percy | Kev Walker | |||||
| Midnight Spider-Man | Phillip Kennedy Johnson | Scie Tronc | |||||
See also
- Midnight Sons, a Marvel Comics team of horror-themed characters.
- New Universe, an unsuccessful Marvel Comics imprint from the late 1980s.
- Ultimate Marvel, a Marvel Comics imprint used to modernize classic characters in a new continuity.
- Ultimate Universe, a reboot of Ultimate Marvel, where an evil version of Mister Fantastic controls the world.
- Marvel Zombies, a Marvel Comics horror-themed metaseries.
References
- ^ a b "Marvel Comics Ushers in the Midnight Universe with Same-Day Launch Across Titles". Marvel.com. June 18, 2026. Archived from the original on June 19, 2026. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
- ^ Brooke, David (May 7, 2026). "Marvel teases a terrifying new universe with 'Midnight' as the Ultimate Universe ends". AIPT. Archived from the original on May 7, 2026. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
- ^ Brooke, David (May 11, 2026). "Marvel to launch Midnight Universe August 2026 turning heroes into nightmares". AIPT. Archived from the original on May 22, 2026. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
- ^ Brooke, David (2026-05-07). "Marvel teases a terrifying new universe with 'Midnight' as the Ultimate Universe ends". AIPT. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
- ^ Whitbrook, James (2026-05-11). "Jonathan Hickman Returns to the X-Men With Marvel's New 'Midnight' Universe". Gizmodo. Retrieved 2026-05-14.