Top 25 Marvel Comics September 2022 Solicitations Spoilers With Miracleman, Avengers, Star Wars: Darth Vader, X-Men, Judgment Day, Amazing Spider-Man & More!

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Top 25 Marvel Comics September 2022 Solicitations Spoilers With Miracleman, Avengers, Star Wars: Darth Vader, X-Men, Judgment Day, Amazing Spider-Man and More!

Among the Marvel Comics full September 2022 solicits we picked out our Top 25. Do you agree or disagree with the picks?

You’ll notice that 16 of my 25 picks or 64% are resolicited from Marvel’s August 2022 solicitations due to various reasons including supply chain issues, paper stock, etc.

Top 8 Guaranteed Picks

A.X.E.: JUDGMENT DAY #4 (OF 6) (Resolicited from August 2022)
KIERON GILLEN (W) • VALERIO SCHITI (A) • Cover by MARK BROOKS

VARIANT COVER BY SALVADOR LARROCA • VARIANT COVER BY PEACH MOMOKO
MEN OF A.X.E. VARIANT COVER BY ASHLEY WITTER • VARIANT COVER BY LUCIANO VECCHIO
CAT VARIANT COVER BY CHRISSIE ZULLO • VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY MARK BROOKS

The clock is ticking and midnight looms. It’s not too late.

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99

A.X.E.: JUDGMENT DAY #5 (OF 6)
KIERON GILLEN (W) • VALERIO SCHITI (A) • Cover by MARK BROOKS

VARIANT COVER BY INHYUK LEE • WOMEN OF A.X.E. VARIANT COVER BY LUCAS WERNECK
Variant Cover by PEACH MOMOKO • Wraparound Variant Cover by TODD NAUCK
VARIANT COVER BY TERRY DODSON • VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY MARK BROOKS

It’s too late…

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99

AVENGERS #60 (Resolicited from August 2022)
MARK RUSSELL (W) • GREG LAND (A)
Cover by JAVIER GARRÓN
BEYOND AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VARIANT
COVER BY NURI DURR

AN A.X.E. TIE-IN!

The Avengers’ ace archer is back! As Judgment Day looms, Hawkeye is called upon to justify his existence. As a benchmark, Hawkeye must prove that he brings at least as much joy and usefulness to the world as a randomly chosen mailbox, which, admittedly, is a pretty high bar.

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

AVENGERS FOREVER #9 (Resolicited from August 2022)
JASON AARON (W) • AARON KUDER (A/C)
BEYOND AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VARIANT COVER BY AARON KUDER
MARVEL’S VOICES COMMUNITY
VARIANT COVER BY LEONARDO ROMERO

CALL IN THE CORPS!

Earths lay in ruin all across the Multiverse. Avengers are assembling from every corner of creation as never before, knowing that the war of all wars is looming. And when there’s war, you know it’s time to call in the Corps. The most hard-hitting special ops squadron of elite high fliers and photon-armed commandos ever called to service. The Carol Corps.

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

IMMORTAL X-MEN #6 (Resolicited from August 2022)
Kieron Gillen (W) • MICHELE BANDINI (A)
Cover by MARK BROOKS
Quiet Council Variant Cover by PHIL NOTO
BEYOND AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VARIANT
COVER BY CAFU

AN A.X.E. TIE-IN!

Judgment comes and the Quiet Council grows suspiciously quiet. An exception: Do you think a man so devoted to the Hellfire cares one jot? Let’s find out.

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

MIRACLEMAN BY GAIMAN & BUCKINGHAM BOOK 1: THE GOLDEN AGE TPB
Written by NEIL GAIMAN
Penciled by MARK BUCKINGHAM
Cover by MARK BUCKINGHAM

Award-winning writer NEIL GAIMAN (Sandman) and artist MARK BUCKINGHAM (Fables) unveil Miracleman’s Golden Age! Atop Olympus, Miracleman presides over a brave new world forged from London’s destruction. It is a world free of war, of famine, of poverty. A world of countless wonders. A world where pilgrims scale Olympus’ peak to petition their living god while, miles below, the dead return in fantastic android bodies. It is an Age of Miracles — but is humankind ready for it? Do we even want it? Is there a place for humanity in a world of gods? Gaiman and Buckingham delve into the lives of lonely idealists, rebellious schoolchildren and fracturing families — exploring the human constant in a changing world of gods and miracles. Collecting MIRACLEMAN (1985) #17-22 and material from TOTAL ECLIPSE #4 [as presented in MIRACLEMAN BY GAIMAN & BUCKINGHAM #1-6].

192 PGS./Mature …$19.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9056-1
Trim size: 6-5/8 x 10-3/16

STAR WARS: DARTH VADER #27
GREG PAK (W) • RAFFAELE IENCO (A) • Cover by RAHZZAH
Variant Cover by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI
CHOOSE YOUR DESTINY VARIANT COVER BY CHRIS SPROUSE

The alliance between Darth Vader and Sabé has always seemed destined for disaster.

After all, how long can the Dark Lord of the Sith and the idealistic handmaiden of Padmé Amidala find common ground?

So as Vader and Sabé enter the final battle against a corrupt Imperial governor, something’s going to break.

Will it be Vader’s cold resolve or Sabé’s true heart? And how long until Ochi of Bestoon finally makes his move?

32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99

Star Wars © Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. Used under authorization. Text and illustrations for Star Wars are © 2022 Lucasfilm Ltd.

X-MEN RED #6 (Resolicited from August 2022)
AL EWING (W) • STEFANO CASELLI (A)
Cover by RUSSELL DAUTERMAN
ARAKKO VARIANT COVER BY TAURIN CLARKE
BEYOND AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VARIANT
COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA

AN A.X.E. TIE-IN!

Planet Arakko chose peace over war. Now war has chosen them. The monstrous arsenal of the Eternals is on the march. The Arakkii must defend their broken land according to the ancient laws… but against an enemy even older than they are, can the old ways win? Or is a new Arakko about to be born?

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

Top 17 Honorable Mentions AKA Possible Picks

A.X.E.: AVENGERS #1
KIERON GILLEN (W) • FEDERICO VICENTINI (A) • Cover by NIC KLEIN
Connecting Variant Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA

THE FIRST OF THREE STORY-ESSENTIAL JUDGMENT DAY ONE-SHOTS!

Tony Stark has spent his life building suits to protect him. Now he has to enter a suit of armor that could kill us all. Can he survive? Can anyone?

40 PGS./ONE-SHOT/Rated T+ …$4.99

A.X.E.: DEATH TO THE MUTANTS #2 (OF 3) (Resolicited from August 2022)
KIERON GILLEN (W) • GUIU VILANOVA (A)
Cover by Esad Ribić
VARIANT COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS

The Celestials said “Correct excess deviation.” Now the hour of judgment is upon the Eternals. Have they done enough? And does overcompensating at this late hour make it better, or make it worse?

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #9 (Resolicited from August 2022)
ZEB WELLS (W) • PATRICK GLEASON (A) • COVER BY JOHN ROMITA JR.
Variant Cover by PATRICK GLEASON • Variant Cover by ALEX SAVIUK
MARVEL’S VOICES COMMUNITY VARIANT COVER BY LEONARDO ROMERO

HELLFIRE GALA TIE-IN!

Something happens at the Hellfire Gala that sends Spider-Man and WOLVERINE on a dangerous mission all over creation!

That’s right — the best duo in comics is back, but who are they fighting, and what (or who) are they fighting for? NO SPOILERS HERE!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #10 (Resolicited from August 2022)
ZEB WELLS (W) • NICK DRAGOTTA (A)
COVER BY JOHN ROMITA JR. (A/C)
BEYOND AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VARIANT
COVER BY MARCOS MARTIN

AN A.X.E. TIE-IN!

It’s time for Spider-Man to be judged, and I think we all know which moment in Spidey’s history is going to weigh heavily on the proceedings.

You don’t want to miss this very special issue that might just break your heart all over again.

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

DEFENDERS: BEYOND #3 (OF 5) (Resolicited from August 2022)
AL EWING (W) • JAVIER RODRÍGUEZ (A/C)
Variant Cover by BEN CALDWELL

Loki’s Defenders manage to escape the Second Cosmos and the Beyonder, but Taaia is grievously wounded in the process and none of Loki’s or Blue Marvel’s expertise seems to be helping. Enter – the Phoenix! But what is the price of a universal constant’s aid…?

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

FANTASTIC FOUR #47 (Resolicited from August 2022)
DAVID PEPOSE (W) • JUANN CABAL (A)
Cover by CAFU
Variant Cover by RUSSELL DAUTERMAN
WRAPAROUND BEYOND AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VARIANT COVER BY JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER

AN A.X.E. TIE-IN!

The Taking of Baxter 1-2-3-4 begins now! With judgment looming over the Marvel Universe, Reed Richards has locked himself in his Think Tank in search of answers. But with the fate of humanity on the line, what happens when OUBLIETTE MIDAS sets her sights on the Baxter Building? As the Fantastic Four falls before the Exterminatrix’s death traps, only one hero remains standing — but if you thought Oubliette was dangerous, it’s nothing compared to what the Invisible Woman is capable of. Get ready for Die Hard in the Baxter Building, as we’ve only got one thing left to say: Yippie-ki-yay, Marvel Universe.

32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99

GAMBIT #3 (OF 5) (Resolicited from August 2022)
CHRIS CLAREMONT (W) • SID KOTIAN (A)
Cover by WHILCE PORTACIO
Variant Cover by MIRKA ANDOLFO

REMY’S RUSE AND WARHAWK’S RETURN!

The problem? GAMBIT and ‘RO have become a thorn in the side of mogul SOLARZ…

The solution? The mercenary WARHAWK takes the fight to our heroes!

The rebuttal? Remy gears up in his NEW suit, MARISSA DECASTRO dons the classic armor, and ‘Ro joins them for a knock-down, drag-out fight along the Mississippi!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

GENIS-VELL: CAPTAIN MARVEL #3 (OF 5) (Resolicited from August 2022)
PETER DAVID (W) • JUANAN RAMÍREZ (A)
Cover by MIKE MCKONE
VARIANT COVER BY MARIA WOLF

FAMILY MATTERS!

Genis-Vell and Rick Jones are a mess when they’re apart.

Can Phyla-Vell fix this dysfunctional adventure?

Or are Rick and Genis’ fates already decided?

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

MARAUDERS #6 (Resolicited from August 2022)
STEVE ORLANDO (W) • Andrea Broccardo (A)
Cover by KAEL NGU

AN A.X.E. TIE-IN!

The Progenitor has risen! Now he visits each and every one of us, and we’re given a chance to justify our lives. Sounds heavy, right? The Marauders agree! Who proved their right to life? Who failed? And if we survive, just how excited is Orchis for a chance to scapegoat mutants for Earth’s brush with destruction? All this…and Detective Lockheed!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

MARVEL’S VOICES: COMMUNITY #1
Fabian Nicieza, Alex Segura, Edgar Delgado & more (W) • Paco Medina & more (A)
Cover by Lucas Werneck • VARIANT COVER BY PHIL HIMENEZ
VARIANT COVER BY CHIKO SHIKO • DESIGN VARIANT COVER BY PACO MEDINA

Returning for another rousing celebration of Marvel’s Latin/x characters and creators is MARVEL VOICES: COMUNIDADES! Legendary creator Fabian Nicieza takes to the stars in an action-packed Nova adventure! Superstar Edgar Delgado continues to show off his writing chops with a spine-tingling spider escapade with Miles Morales! And award-winning author Alex Segura blazes a new trail for White Tiger – and introduces a brand new character to the Marvel Mythos! And that’s only scratching the surface – not to mention the amazing lineup of new and established artists lending their voices to this astounding anthology. Trust us, you don’t want to miss out!

56 PGS./ONE-SHOT/Rated T+ …$5.99

NEW FANTASTIC FOUR #4 (OF 5) (Resolicited from August 2022)
Peter David (W) • ALAN ROBINSON (A/C)
BEYOND AMAZING SPIDER-MAN
VARIANT COVER BY PAOLO RIVERA

The New Fantastic Four’s battle with the demonically possessed Human Torch continues — and if Wolverine can’t control his berserker rage, the Torch is toast! When the villainous mastermind behind all this chaos is uncovered, it’s going to take some extra firepower to turn the tide. And what in the world is…syzygy?!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

PUNISHER #6
JASON AARON (W) • JESÚS SAIZ & PAUL AZACETA (A) • Cover by JESÚS SAIZ

Frank Castle wants to end his war once and for all. But standing in his way is none other than the God of War himself, Ares, who sees the Punisher as his greatest disciple. A disciple who has forgotten his true self and must be reminded of the ways of war.

40 PGS./Parental Advisory …$4.99

THUNDERBOLTS #2 (OF 5) (Resolicited from August 2022)
JIM ZUB (W) • SEAN IZAAKSE (A/C)
Variant cover by Mateus Manhanini
PRIDE VARIANT COVER BY BETSY COLA
Trading Card Variant COVER by Stefano Caselli

Who is Eegro the Unbreakable?

How will his strange power help New York’s only official super hero team battle their enemies and balance their budget?

Read on and discover, True Believers!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

VENOM #11 (Resolicited from August 2022)
AL EWING (W) • BRYAN HITCH (A/C)
VARIANT BY DAVE RAPOZA

“DEMONIFICATION” STARTS HERE!

After the explosive (and GUT-WRENCHING) revelations of VENOM #10, the third terrifying arc of VENOM begins in explosive fashion, with DYLAN BROCK at the mercy of BEDLAM! But where is Dylan’s father, the original Venom? WHERE IS EDDIE BROCK?!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

WOLVERINE #25
BENJAMIN PERCY (W) • FEDERICO VICENTINI, ADAM KUBERT, KLAUS JANSON, EMMA KUBERT, KYLE CHARLES, JUAN FERREYRA & ANDREA DI VITO (A)
Cover by ADAM KUBERT • Miracleman Variant Cover by JOHN CASSADAY
Variant Cover by David Nakayama • Variant Cover by Lucio Parillo
Variant Cover by Chrissie Zullo

CELEBRATING 25 ISSUES OF LOGAN’S LATEST RUN! – AN A.X.E. TIE-IN!

A desperate race to the top of the world forces WOLVERINE to team-up with SOLEM! But will the HAND’S HELLBRIDE bring them to an untimely end, or will the CELESTIAL doom the unlikely team-up? PLUS: BAR BRAWL! A rough and tumble 25th issue celebratory story with an array of artists ready to unleash some adamantium-laced action!

40 PGS./Parental Advisory …$4.99

X-FORCE #32
BENJAMIN PERCY (W) • ROBERT GILL (A)
Cover by JOSHUA CASSARA
Miracleman Variant Cover by PEACH MOMOKO

THE HUNT FOR X CONTINUES ON KRAKOA! – AN A.X.E. TIE-IN!

Kraven takes his hunt to Krakoa, to prove he is the apex predator—and not even the mutants, the so-called dominant species, are a match for his prowess. Will this spell the end of X-FORCE, and mutantdom as we know it?

32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99

X-MEN #15
GERRY DUGGAN (W) • C.F. VILLA (A) • Cover by MARTIN COCCOLO
Trading Card Variant by RUSSELL DAUTERMAN
Miracleman Variant Cover by TERRY DODSON

FEAR THE CHILDREN!

The Children of the Vault – hyper-evolved humans from a society whose time moves much faster than our own. Each time the X-Men defeat them, they retreat to their home, evolving further to a new, more advanced generation. This time, they will not be stopped so easily.

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

Pulse Taking

That’s our top picks from Marvel Comics’ September 2022 solicitations, but what caught your eye from their offerings?

John is a long-time pop culture fan, comics historian, and blogger. He is currently the Editor-in-Chief at Comics Nexus. Prior to being EIC he has produced several column series including DEMYTHIFY, NEAR MINT MEMORIES and the ONE FAN'S TRIALS at the Nexus plus a stint at Bleeding Cool producing the COMICS REALISM column. As BabosScribe, John is active on his twitter account, his facebook page, his instagram feed and welcomes any and all feedback. Bring it on!