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Published April 17, 2025

The Marvel Swimsuit Special Returns

The legendary Marvel Swimsuit Special is back this July with your favorite heroes soaking up the sun in 'Marvel Swimsuit Special: Friends, Foes, Rivals' #1.

Throughout the '90s, fans enjoyed a lighter side of the Marvel Universe in Marvel Swimsuit Special, an annual one-shot that featured breathtaking artwork of Marvel characters in beach attire and swimwear. This unique and beloved special makes its long-demanded return this July in MARVEL SWIMSUIT SPECIAL: FRIENDS, FOES & RIVALS #1!

Primarily an artist showcase, Marvel Swimsuit Special presented pinups from the industry’s top talents in a magazine-style format, complete with tongue-in-cheek articles and descriptions. Each year, a light-hearted plot brought the heroes to a different setting, from the jungles of the Savage Land to the shores of Monster Island.

MARVEL SWIMSUIT SPECIAL: FRIENDS, FOES & RIVALS #1 continues the tradition with an overarching story by Tim Seeley and Tony Fleecs and drawn by superstar artist Nick Bradshaw that stars Earth's Mightiest fashion designer, Janet Van Dyne, aka the Wasp! In addition to Bradshaw, fans can look forward to unforgettable, instantly-iconic imagery from top artists like Nic Klein, Marguerite Sauvage, Luciano Vecchio, and more. The issue will also include designs for new costumes coming soon to Marvel Rivals, the mega popular multiplayer video game from Marvel Games and NetEase Games.

THE SWIMSUIT SPECIAL RETURNS

Roxxon Comics is at it again when they release their own UNAUTHORIZED SWIMSUIT SPECIAL! Wasp is on the case and seizes the opportunity for Marvel’s heroes to do their OWN swimwear fashion shoot all over the world! But fear not, True Believers, we know what you’re REALLY here for! This super-sized special features splash page after splash page of gorgeous art, but with a story so you can pretend you’re "reading it for the articles…"

MARVEL SWIMSUIT SPECIAL: FRIENDS, FOES & RIVALS #1 Wraparound Cover by ADAM HUGHES

MARVEL SWIMSUIT SPECIAL: FRIENDS, FOES & RIVALS #1
Written by TIM SEELEY & TONY FLEECS
Art by NICK BRADSHAW, NIC KLEIN, MARGUERITE SAUVAGE, LUCIANO VECCHIO & MORE
Wraparound Cover by ADAM HUGHES
Wraparound Variant Cover by MARK BROOKS
Variant Cover by TAURIN CLARKE
Variant Cover by RUSSELL DAUTERMAN
On Sale 7/9

Check out the main wraparound cover by Adam Hughes along with variant covers by Mark Brooks, Taurin Clarke, and Russell Dauterman, and stay tuned for more information about MARVEL SWIMSUIT SPECIAL: FRIENDS, FOES & RIVALS #1 in the weeks ahead.

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MARVEL SWIMSUIT SPECIAL: FRIENDS, FOES & RIVALS #1 Variant Covers

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