Marvel Comics October 2023 Solicitations Spoilers Sees Spider-Boy Joined By Other Forgotten Sidekicks As Part of A New Champions Team?!

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Marvel Comics October 2023 Solicitations Spoilers Sees Spider-Boy Joined By Other Forgotten Sidekicks As Part of A New Champions Team?!

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New Champions Variant Cover Program Spotlights Secret Sidekicks

A new variant cover program in October will spotlight all-new young heroes based on Marvel’s greatest icons.

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Spider-Boy, Spider-Man’s long-lost sidekick, has become a comic book phenomenon and will soon star in his very own ongoing series! But what if other Marvel heroes had heroic protégés you’ve never met before? Some of the industry’s most acclaimed artists will answer that very question with the NEW CHAMPIONS VARIANT COVERS!

Debuting this October on the covers of Marvel’s hottest titles, this new line of variant covers will introduce readers to the extraordinary young partners of heroes like Black Cat, Captain Marvel, Doctor Strange, and more. Like Spider-Boy, these new characters inspire a secret history of countless adventures where they’ve fought side-by-side with their Super Hero mentors! Featuring fresh, bold designs by all-star talent, these stunning new covers may just be a glimpse into the future of the Marvel Universe!

On Sale 10/4

BLACK PANTHER #5 New Champions Variant Cover by Ernanda Souza

BLACK PANTHER #5 New Champions Variant Cover by Ernanda Souza

DOCTOR STRANGE #8 New Champions Variant Cover by Romy Jones

DOCTOR STRANGE #8 New Champions Variant Cover by Romy Jones

FANTASTIC FOUR #12 New Champions Variant Cover by Corin Howell

FANTASTIC FOUR #12 New Champions Variant Cover by Corin Howell

X-MEN #27 New Champions Variant Cover by Peach Momoko

X-MEN #27 New Champions Variant Cover by Peach Momoko

On Sale 10/11

AVENGERS #6 New Champions Variant Cover by Taurin Clarke

AVENGERS #6 New Champions Variant Cover by Taurin Clarke

BLADE #4 New Champions Variant Cover by Mateus Manhanini

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #7 New Champions Variant Cover by Ron Lim

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #7 New Champions Variant Cover by Ron Lim

MAGNETO #3 New Champions Variant Cover by Betsy Cola

MAGNETO #3 New Champions Variant Cover by Betsy Cola

VENOM #26 New Champions Variant Cover by Rian Gonzales

VENOM #26 New Champions Variant Cover by Rian Gonzales

WOLVERINE #38 New Champions Variant Cover by Leinil Francis Yu

WOLVERINE #38 New Champions Variant Cover by Leinil Francis Yu

On Sale 10/18

DEADPOOL: BADDER BLOOD #5 New Champions Variant Cover by Nick Bradshaw

GHOST RIDER #19 New Champions Variant Cover by Luciano Vecchio

GHOST RIDER #19 New Champions Variant Cover by Luciano Vecchio

INCREDIBLE HULK #5 New Champions Variant Cover by Dan Panosian

INCREDIBLE HULK #5 New Champions Variant Cover by Dan Panosian

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #11 New Champions Variant Cover by Takeshi Miyazawa

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #11 New Champions Variant Cover by Takeshi Miyazawa

MILES MORALES SPIDER-MAN #11 New Champions Variant Cover by Sara Pichelli

MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #11 New Champions Variant Cover by Sara Pichelli

MOON KNIGHT #28 New Champions Variant Cover by Javier Garrón

MOON KNIGHT #28 New Champions Variant Cover by Javier Garrón

SCARLET WITCH #9 New Champions Variant Cover by Jen Bartel

TBA #1 New Champions Variant Cover by Mirka Andolfo

On Sale 10/25

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #36 New Champions Variant Cover by Kris Anka

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #36 New Champions Variant Cover by Kris Anka

CAPTAIN AMERICA #2 New Champions Variant Cover by Lucas Werneck

CAPTAIN AMERICA #2 New Champions Variant Cover by Lucas Werneck

CAPTAIN MARVEL #1 New Champions Variant Cover by Paco Medina

CAPTAIN MARVEL #1 New Champions Variant Cover by Paco Medina

IMMORTAL THOR #3 New Champions Variant Cover by Toni Infante

IMMORTAL THOR #3 New Champions Variant Cover by Toni Infante

Check out 18 of the New Champions Variant Covers now and keep your eyes peeled for more to be revealed in the coming weeks!

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