Marvel Cosmic Invasion

Marvel Cosmic Invasion

As the Annihilation Wave sweeps across the galaxy, the Marvel Universe's heroes rise to face it in 'Marvel Cosmic Invasion,' a brawling side-scroller game by Dotemu and Tribute Games. Here, the team behind this galaxy-spanning adventure reveals the comics that inspired the story and the characters, from the epic ANNIHILATION event to iconic '80s and '90s tales like DARK PHOENIX SAGA and ONSLAUGHT.

Marvel Cosmic Invasion

Annihilation (2006) #1

One empire has fallen. Two heroes are dead. It all comes together here! Individually, the Silver Surfer, Super-Skrull, Ronan and Nova have faced down the Annihilation Wave... and lost! Now, they must unite those who remain or die by Annihilus' hand! The Annihilation has only begun!

Guardians of the Galaxy (2008) #1

Back-to-back Annihilation wars have weakened the boundaries of our universe. In the face of terror, who stands to defend a desperate universe? Star-Lord and his squad of butt-kickers -- the modern day Guardians of the Galaxy!

Avengers (1998) #1

Featured Characters: Avengers, Beast, Black Knight (Sir Percy of Scandia), Black Panther, Black Widow, Captain America, Crystal, Darkhawk, Edwin Jarvis, Falcon, Firebird, Firestar, Hercules, Hulk, Invisible Woman, Iron Man, Justice, Living Lightning, Machine Man, Magdalene, Moon Knight, Moondragon, Photon, Quicksilver, Rage, Rick Jones, Sandman, Scarlet Witch, Sersi, She-Hulk (Jennifer Walters), Spider-Man (Peter Parker), Starfox, Stingray (Walter Newell), Sub-Mariner, Swordsman, Thing, Thor, Tigra (Greer Nelson), Vision, Wasp (Janet Van Dyne)

Captain America (1998) #1

Steve Rogers finds himself on the streets of Tokyo with no memory of where he has been for the last year. Before he can get his bearings, Captain America is called into action to stop a group of terrorists who are protesting the Americanization of Japanese culture.

Uncanny X-Men (1963) #101

The X-Men are re-entering Earth's atmosphere aboard a crippled Starcore space shuttle with Jean Grey piloting the ship.

X-Men (1991) #1

It's Xavier's X-Men vs. Magneto, the Master of Magnetism! The X-Men's oldest enemy is back and it's going to take everyone the X-Men have to bring him down. This huge gatefold cover by Jim Lee promises that the battle is going to be epic.

Spider-Man Unlimited (1993) #1

Carnage has returned and he's ready to bring his brand of murder and mayhem to New York. But when Carnage adopts like-minded allies, it becomes Maximum Carnage. Can Spider-Man, Venom and others stop him?

X-Men (1991) #53

The First Full Appearance of Onslaught! Jean Grey vs. Onslaught! A psychic showdown that no Marvel reader will believe!

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) #1

The Sensational She-Hulk shows off her brute strength until she is hyponotized by the Ringmaster! Why does something always have to go wrong at the circus…

Thor (1966) #337

Not only does Walt Simonson storm onto THOR, bringing doom, gloom and a horse-faced Thunder God with him, he smashes cover image expectations. THOR #337 sets a new standard for iconic, eye-catching covers.

Beta Ray Bill (2021) #1

FROM THE PAGES OF DONNY CATES' THOR AND SPINNING OUT OF THE EVENTS OF KING IN BLACK! The second-most famous wielder of Mjolnir. The right-hand man to the god of Thunder. And now, a warrior without his best weapon. Beta Ray Bill is tired of playing second fiddle to Thor - and with Bill's famous hammer, Stormbreaker, recently destroyed at the new All-Father's hands, tensions are higher than ever. The Korbinite must strike out in search of a new weapon…and a new destiny. Assuming he can first defeat a Knullified Fin Fang Foom! Writer/artist Daniel Warren Johnson (Extremity, Murder Falcon) and colorist Mike Spicer take Beta Ray Bill on a journey beyond the shadow of a god! Plus: This oversize first issue contains an exclusive conversation between Johnson and Beta Ray Bill's creator, the legendary Walter Simonson!

Black Panther (2016) #1

A new era for the Black Panther starts here! Written by MacArthur Genius and National Book Award winner TA-NEHISI COATES (Between the World and Me) and illustrated by living legend BRIAN STELFREEZE, "A Nation Under Our Feet" is a story about dramatic upheaval in Wakanda and the Black Panther's struggle to do right by his people as their ruler. The indomitable will of Wakanda -- the famed African nation known for its vast wealth, advanced technology and warrior traditions -- has long been reflected in the will of its monarchs, the Black Panthers. But now the current Black Panther, T'Challa, finds that will tested by a superhuman terrorist group called The People that has sparked a violent uprising among the citizens of Wakanda. T'Challa knows the country must change to survive -- the question is, will the Black Panther survive the change?