Along with a whole slew of new #1’s, this Fall’s Marvel Now! campaign will be bringing us a new title, Champions. Today Marvel Comics issued an official press release announcing the Retailer Exclusive program fro this flagship title.
On their website today, they gave a preview of the title, which can be viewed at this link.
“Wizard World, GameStop and a ton of other retailers are celebrating the launch of the Marvel’s brand-new super team, the Champions, this fall with their very own variant covers. Click above to preview the amazing new covers from some of Marvel’s most acclaimed artists! *Check with your local retailers for availability.”
PRESS RELEASE
SEPT. 09 2016 –
Ms. Marvel, Viv Vision, Cyclops, Miles Morales, Nova and the Totally Awesome Hulk are exploding onto the scene this October as Marvel’s newest teen team supreme. And they’re coming at you in the highly anticipated new series CHAMPIONS #1 – from Eisner Award winning writer Mark Waid and Eisner Award nominated artist Humberto Ramos!
To celebrate the release of this historic 1st issue and the kickoff to the brand-new Marvel NOW! initiative, Marvel has partnered with valued retail partners across the globe to produce custom Champions #1 variant covers! Participating retailers have the opportunity to showcase Marvel’s newest super team on covers that are exclusive to their stores.
Want to know more? Fans are encouraged to check with their local comic book retailers for more information about availability of these can’t-miss variant covers. Plus, look for more exclusive covers to be revealed soon! All it takes is six young heroes and you can change the world. They are the Champions – and they’re just getting started! Don’t miss the launch to the highly anticipated new series when CHAMPIONS #1 explodes onto the scene this October. Inquire with your comic shop about Champions #1 Launch Parties!
CHAMPIONS #1
Written by MARK WAID
Art & Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS
On-Sale October 5!
