Yesterday (February 19) at ComicsPRO in California, Marvel pulled back the goop on their upcoming symbiote event, Queen in Black. Written by Al Ewing with art by Iban Coello, the event kicks off when Hela conquers the Marvel Universe.
“The only threat bigger than one evil God is two of them fighting each other, with Earth caught right in the middle,” Ewing said via press release. “As an old-school ‘60s Marvel villain, Hela’s a great match-up against the newer school of Knull, especially given the steps she’s been taking to get onto his level. There can only be one winner – but whoever wins, it’s the worst news possible for our heroes.”
Spinning off the currently running Knull series, Hela is now the Queen in Black, claiming Knull’s power for her own. And now she’s coming for Earth, with Spider-Man, Venom, Mary Jane, Eddie Brock, and Dylan Brock standing in her way. Alongside the main series, there will be — of course — tie-ins.
Also of course? Queen in Black #1 will have a slew of True Believer Blind Bags, with a twist: they will only contain exclusive variant covers, and not be available for regular ordering. That’s more of a concern for comic book shops, but versus Ultimate Endgame #1 (and maybe Daredevil #1), the main cover and regular variant won’t be in the Blind Bags, making it extremely special.
Queen in Black #1 hits stores on July 1, 2026. Check out the synopsis, covers, and solicit info below.
HEL ON EARTH!
On the farthest edges of the solar system, Knull, God of the Void, builds a brand-new army to destroy Earth…but Hela of Asgard might have gotten there first – as she makes planetfall with a legion of the galaxy’s deadliest symbiotes! Two of the most powerful evils in the galaxy are at war… A cosmic collision of evil versus evil with Venom, Mary Jane and Dylan Brock caught right in the middle!
QUEEN IN BLACK #1 (OF 5)
Written by AL EWING
Art by IBAN COELLO
Cover by RYAN STEGMAN
Variant Cover by PEACH MOMOKO
Webhead Variant Cover by PAT GLEASON
Variant Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL
Virgin Variant Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL
Variant Cover by IBAN COELLO
Homage Variant Cover by RYAN STEGMAN
Variant Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG
Virgin Variant Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG
Variant Cover by JEEHYUNG LEE
Variant Cover by CHIP ZDARSKY
Variant Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
Blank Variant Cover Also Available
True Believers Blind Bag Also Available
On Sale 7/1
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