Marvel is introducing a brand-new Midnight Universe that will feature the X-Men, Spider-Man, and the Fantastic Four.
Marvel Comics has announced plans to create a new publishing line called the Midnight Universe. This will kick off with three brand new titles: Midnight X-Men by Jonathan Hickman and Matteo Della Fonte, Midnight Spider-Man by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Scie Tronc, and Midnight Fantastic Four by Benjamin Percy and Kev Walker.
What is Marvel’s new Midnight Universe with the X-Men, Spider-Man, and more?
A press release for the new Midnight Universe publishing line reads, “Dark. Unpredictable. Unmissable. The Midnight Universe draws in longtime fans and newcomers alike to enter a terrifying new world where anything can happen. Interconnected by rich lore-building, Marvel’s most definitive modern creators are given free rein to reimagine heroes with shocking twists and chilling transformations in boundary-less, creator-driven storytelling that will keep readers on edge issue after issue. The X-Men no longer fight for acceptance, they hunger for blood. The Fantastic Four venture into the unknown not to save the world—but to unleash terror upon it. And Spider-Man discovers that with great power… comes something monstrous.”
Check out the cover art for Midnight X-Men #1 by Dike Ruan below:
The press release further explains, “Befitting the line’s mysterious, ominous aura, the main covers of the Midnight titles will be Cloaked Covers, partially obscured with the full artwork revealed with a turn of the page. With the exception of the debut issues, the full artwork will remain shrouded in shadow, only revealing themselves to readers daring enough to pick them up on stands.”
Marvel’s C.B. Cebulski said in a statement, “From the original New Universe to two Ultimate Universes, Marvel has a long history of creating and inspiring bold worlds filled with unforgettable characters and fresh ideas that feel new yet recognizable at the same time. With the new Midnight line, we’ve given some of our most outstanding creators the opportunity to delve into the darkest corners of their imaginations and birth some of the creepiest, most terrifying takes on the Marvel Universe you’ve ever seen.”
Midnight X-Men #1 arrives on August 5, 2026. Midnight Fantastic Four #1 will be released in September 2026, followed by Midnight Spider-Man #1 in October 2026.
Source: Marvel
