Posted By Dan Greenfield on Mar 20, 2024 | 3 comments

Deadpool, black-suit Spidey, Secret Wars — and a secret…

Marvel in June is publishing four Facsimile Editions: Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe #1, The Amazing Spider-Man #257, Marvel Superheroes Secret Wars #6 — and a fourth title to be announced this week. (UPDATED: Click here to find out what it is!)

Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe is a tie-in to the July flick Deadpool & Wolverine, which — the buzz has it — is loosely based on the 2012 miniseries. Spidey and Secret Wars, meanwhile, continue the 40th anniversary celebrations of Spider-Man’s black suit and the landmark maxiseries, respectively.

Dig the official solicitations, which will be formally released later this week:

DEADPOOL KILLS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE #1 FACSIMILE EDITION

Written by CULLEN BUNN
Penciled by DALIBOR TALAJIC
Cover by KAARE ANDREWS

Presenting another chance to watch the heroes of the Marvel Universe bite the big one as one of the most acclaimed Deadpool stories ever published gets the Facsimile treatment! What if everything you thought was funny about Wade Wilson was really just disturbing? What if he decided to kill everyone and everything that makes up the Marvel Universe? What if he actually pulled it off? Would that be fun for you? The Merc with a Mouth takes a turn for the twisted in a horror comic like no other! It’s one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting DEADPOOL KILLS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE #1.

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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #257 FACSIMILE EDITION

Written by TOM DEFALCO
Penciled by RON FRENZ
Cover by RON FRENZ
VARIANT COVER BY TONY DANIEL

Continuing a Facsimile celebration of the early days of Spider-Man’s black costume before he knew it was an alien symbiote intending to bond with him forever! Spider-Man is at the mercy of the Puma! But just as the clawed mercenary is poised to strike the killing blow, Spidey’s luck changes – and the Black Cat rides to the rescue! But the thrilling rematch between Spider-Man and his feral foe is interrupted by a different woman in Peter Parker’s life: Mary Jane has a shocking revelation that will change their relationship forever! It’s one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #257.

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MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS #6 FACSIMILE EDITION

Written by JIM SHOOTER
Penciled by BOB LAYTON
Cover by BOB LAYTON
VARIANT COVER BY SALVADOR LARROCA
FOIL VARIANT COVER ALSO AVAILABLE

Marvel’s monthly celebration of the finest super-hero crossover of them all reaches the halfway point! The Wasp has escaped from the clutches of Magneto – but in the dangerous terrain of Battleworld, she may be out of the frying pan but is still very much in the fire! Will Janet Van Dyne face the fury of the Lizard? Meanwhile, Doctor Doom has infiltrated the worldship of Galactus – and is surprised to be met by a reconstituted Klaw, master of sound! And Charles Xavier uses his mental powers to discern the villains’ plans – but as the X-Men head off for battle, his actions lead to dissension in the ranks! It’s one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS #6.

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A few thoughts:

— Again, a fourth Facsimile Edition is coming as well. (UPDATED: Click here to find out what it is!)

— Dates and prices have yet to be revealed.

— Obligatory Price Comparison: An unslabbed, high-grade original Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe #1 recently sold on eBay for about $125.

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MORE

— Classic AVENGERS ANNUAL #10 Leads FOUR Marvel Facsimile Editions in May. Click here.

— X-MEN #130: The Dramatic Debut of the DAZZLER to Be Re-Released as a FACSIMILE EDITION. Click here.