Selling Funko!: Marvel Comics Promises to Change Their History Forever in the Autumn of 2019 #Marvel80

Monday, January 7, 2019

Marvel Comics Promises to Change Their History Forever in the Autumn of 2019 #Marvel80

2019 is the eightieth anniversary of the publication of Marvel Comics #1 by Timely Publications, featuring the Sub Mariner and the Human Torch. It began the shared universe of storytelling that would become the modern Marvel Comics. And Marvel has plenty of publication plans.

Starting this month and continuing through the year, Marvel will bring back some classic and reimagined Marvel Super Hero teams; revisit some of Marvel’s early classic titles, like MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS and MARVEL TALES; release facsimile editions and trade collections of your favorite issues and storylines over the decades – exactly as you remembered them – and deliver brand new takes on Marvel’s history, characters, and more! Marvel will also be featuring special 80th Anniversary-themed variant covers throughout the year, kicking off with nine connecting variants from superstar artist Phil Noto on select titles in January!

And that also includes…

later this fall, stay tuned for an extra-special, extra-sized publication of a Marvel-ous Millennial Milestone that promises to change the course of Marvel history forever! (or at least until the 160th Anniversary!)

Will it indeed?

The cartoons are joining in. Avengers Assemble: Black Panther’s Quest on January 13th on Disney XD.

An epic adventure following King T’Challa as he goes on a vision quest through time, exploring the history of the Black Panthers, Vibranium, Wakanda – and the Marvel Universe itself.

While Marvel’s digital shows and podcasts will feature special tributes for Marvel’s 80-year history throughout the year, and launching Today In Marvel History talking about Marvel’s firsts in a bi-weekly animated series on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram with #marvel80.

Then there’s the merchandise:

Products will include retailer exclusive collectibles, fashion and apparel, accessories, specialty products, and limited-edition toys, such as exciting new products from Hasbro, Funko and more! More details and collaborations will be announced in the coming weeks and throughout the year – with a special sweet collaboration with Ample Hills Creamery later in July.