The Midnight Universe[1] is an upcoming American superhero horror comic book imprint founded by Marvel Comics for October 2026.
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| Publisher | Marvel Comics | ||
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| Genre | Horror Superhero | ||
| Publication date | October 2026 | ||
Publication history
editOn 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 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] With the announcement of the Midnight Universe, its first three titles were revealed: Midnight X-Men by writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Matteo Della Fonte; Midnight Fantastic Four by writer Benjamin Percy and artist Kev Walker; and Midnight Spider-Man by writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson and artist Scie Tronc.[4][5]
In June 2026, Marvel Comics announced that the Midnight Universe would officially debut with the simultaneous release of its first three titles on October 7 of that year. Although Marvel had originally planned a gradual release starting in August, the publisher decided to restructure the launch into a single massive one-day event, with those three comics being the only new Marvel releases that day.[6]
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."[7]
List of titles
edit| 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
edit- 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
edit- 1 2 "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.
- ↑ Whitbrook, James (May 11, 2026). "Jonathan Hickman Returns to the X-Men With Marvel's New 'Midnight' Universe". Gizmodo. Archived from the original on June 19, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026.
- ↑ Schedeen, Jesse (May 13, 2026). "Marvel's Midnight Line Reinvents the X-Men, Spider-Man, and Fantastic Four via Horror". IGN. Archived from the original on May 18, 2026. Retrieved June 21, 2026.
- ↑ Johnston, Rich (June 18, 2026). "Marvel Publish 3 Midnight Universe Comics On 7th October, That's All". Bleeding Cool. Archived from the original on June 20, 2026. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
- ↑ Brooke, David (2026-05-07). "Marvel teases a terrifying new universe with 'Midnight' as the Ultimate Universe ends". AIPT. Retrieved 2026-05-14.