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The heroes and villains of the Marvel universe are about to take to the beach in Marvel Swimsuit Special: Friends, Foes & Rivals #1.
The tradition continues
Back once again here in 2025 is the Marvel’s annual swimsuit issue, which will arrive with the official title of Marvel Swimsuit Special: Friends, Foes & Rivals #1. The book will hit stands next month, and come packing the usual assortment of Marvel stars wearing their beachy best. That’s not all though, as the book will drop with an actual story behind it, plus a digital redemption code for the uber-popular PvP shooter Marvel Rivals.
The latter will deliver a skin of “The Ultimate Thing” for use in the multiplayer online title from NetEase Games. As for the former, well it seems as though Roxxon Comics has seen fit to unleash its Unauthorized Swimsuit Special, so naturally The Wasp has assembled a team of her own to hit the sand with.
That tale will be penned by Tim Seeley and Tony Fleecs, and will feature artwork from Nick Bradshaw. Marvel says not to worry though, as the story won’t interfere with the additional art from the likes of Mirka Andolfo, Mahmud Asrar, Joshua Cassara, Nic Klein, Aaron Kuder, Ron Lim, David Marquez, Marguerite Sauvage, Luciano Vecchio, and Ryusei Yamada.
Check out the gallery below for the full spread of variant covers that’ll be gracing the book.
Roxxon Comics is at it again when they release their own UNAUTHORIZED SWIMSUIT SPECIAL!
Wasp is on the case and seizes the opportunity for Marvel’s heroes to do their OWN swimwear fashion shoot all over the world! But fear not, True Believers, we know what you’re REALLY here for! This super-sized special features splash page after splash page of gorgeous art, but with a story so you can pretend you’re “reading it for the articles”…
Check out all the covers including pieces by Adam Hughes, Mark Brooks, Taurin Clarke, Russell Dauterman, Terry Dodson, Pablo Villalobos, and Lucas Werneck, and preorder MARVEL SWIMSUIT SPECIAL: FRIENDS, FOES & RIVALS #1 at your local comic shop today! For more information, visit Marvel.com.
Marvel Comics press release
Surf’s up, when Marvel Swimsuit Special: Friends, Foes & Rivals #1 hits comics shops on July 11th.
