MARVEL SWIMSUIT SPECIAL: BRAND NEW BEACH DAY #1 — MAKING WAVES THIS JULY
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MAY 23 2026 AT 11:34 PM
What makes Marvel’s returning Swimsuit Special such a big splash this summer? This July, Marvel Comics brings back its iconic, sun‑soaked tradition with Marvel Swimsuit Special: Brand New Beach Day #1—a brand‑new one‑shot overflowing with vibrant art, wild stories, and your favorite heroes cutting loose under the sun.
Last year’s revival, Marvel Swimsuit Special: Friends, Foes & Rivals #1, reignited the beloved ’90s phenomenon. Now Marvel is turning up the heat even higher with a fresh collection of beach‑ready adventures from across the Marvel Universe.
WHAT’S INSIDE THIS YEAR’S SWIMSUIT SPECIAL
- Hulk & She-Hulk Pump Up the Beach — Cody Ziglar (of Miles Morales: Spider-Man) brings Hulk, She-Hulk, Doc Samson, and newcomer Powerlift together for a sweat‑drenched gym‑day showdown.
- Namor’s Atlantis Blowout — Daniel Kibblesmith (Loki) delivers the ultimate underwater beach bash, hosted by the King of Atlantis himself.
- X‑Men Serve Confidence — Rainbow Rowell spotlights mutants of every shape and size in a story celebrating style, swagger, and self‑love.
- Spider-Man’s Slasher‑Day Getaway — Anthony Oliveira (Avengers Academy) throws Peter Parker into a sun‑drenched, adrenaline‑spiking beach thriller.
CREATIVE TEAM & RELEASE INFO
MARVEL SWIMSUIT SPECIAL: BRAND NEW BEACH DAY #1 Writers: Cody Ziglar, Daniel Kibblesmith, Rainbow Rowell & Anthony Oliveira Artists: Pasqual Ferry, Valerio Schiti, Dan Panosian, Javier Garrón, Carmen Carnero & more Cover: J. Scott Campbell On Sale: July 1
PINUPS, FAN FAVORITES & SUMMER VIBES
Alongside the stories, this issue features a gallery of colorful, character‑driven pinups from top Marvel artists including Pasqual Ferry, Valerio Schiti, Dan Panosian, Javier Garrón, Carmen Carnero, and many others.
Pick up the issue at your local comic shop on July 1, or redeem the digital version through the Marvel Unlimited app using the code in your print copy.
Find your nearest shop at ComicShopLocator.com, or dive into Marvel’s 30,000+ digital comic library on the Marvel Unlimited app for iOS and Android.
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