David Nakayama Color Block Variant Covers Are Better Red Than Dead At Marvel In February

David Nakayama is giving comic book fans a red scare in February of 2026 with Marvel’s Color Block Variant Covers.

…And in case you weren’t sure whether this was too much red, don’t worry, he’ll be switching it up. In February, there are 10 red covers. In April, white. And in June, blue. Yep, this is an America 250th anniversary thing, something Marvel is all in on.

“In 2021, I was looking for an eye-catching cover idea that would really stand out on the convention circuit and came up with an almost all-red Scarlet Witch cover,” Nakayama said via press release. “To my complete surprise and delight, it really took off, and I’ve since drawn many other covers with the same technique. But it’s been a minute, and when Marvel asked about bringing these back, we decided to go BIG! With this new collection of covers, I’m thrilled to play again with a bold, strategically-limited palette and a wide variety of characters I’ve never drawn this way before (or at all in some cases!). I hope you enjoy!”

The variant covers will also be available as virgin variant covers, which means without logos and not the other thing.

Check out the first four of the Color Block Variant Covers as well as February solicit info belo.

On Sale 2/4

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #21 COLOR BLOCK RED VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960621001502131

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #21 COLOR BLOCK RED VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960621001502117

AVENGERS #35 COLOR BLOCK RED VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960620426703521

AVENGERS #35 COLOR BLOCK RED VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960620426703516

On Sale 2/11

VENOM #254 COLOR BLOCK RED VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960621330625421

VENOM #254 COLOR BLOCK RED VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960621330625416

WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #1 COLOR BLOCK RED VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960621448800161

WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #1 COLOR BLOCK RED VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960621448800119

X-MEN #25 COLOR BLOCK RED VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960620920002521

X-MEN #25 COLOR BLOCK RED VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960620920002516

On Sale 2/18

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #22 COLOR BLOCK RED VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960621001502231

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #22 COLOR BLOCK RED VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960621001502217

DAREDEVIL/PUNISHER: THE DEVIL’S TRIGGER #4 COLOR BLOCK RED VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960621442600421

DAREDEVIL/PUNISHER: THE DEVIL’S TRIGGER #4 COLOR BLOCK RED VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960621442600416

FANTASTIC FOUR #8 COLOR BLOCK RED VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960621122700831

FANTASTIC FOUR #8 COLOR BLOCK RED VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960621122700816

On Sale 2/25

IRON MAN #2 COLOR BLOCK RED VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960621491400231

IRON MAN #2 COLOR BLOCK RED VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960621491400216

SORCERER SUPREME #3 COLOR BLOCK RED VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960621179100331

SORCERER SUPREME #3 COLOR BLOCK RED VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960621179100316 

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