Marvel's Midnight Teases Darker Futures for Fan-Favorite Heroes

Published Aug 28, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT Ryan Smith is located just south of Boston and is a lifelong fan of movies, comics, music and all things pop culture... and pro wrestling, but don't hold that against him. Marvel Comics' Midnight line promises to bring the scares to some of Marvel's most popular heroes just in time for Halloween season. Dropping on October 7, 2026, these three debut issues will be the only Marvel books released on October 7 and will usher in a creator-driven line where some of the most acclaimed modern talents are given free rein to imagine some of the world's most popular superheroes in startlingly chilling — and boldly daring — new ways. Marvel Comics continues to pull back the curtain with a special look at all three debut issues, while also offering readers a glimpse at the covers for Midnight Spider-Man #3, Midnight Fantastic Four #3, and Midnight X-Men #3. The new artwork offers a look at the darkness ahead, from Reed Richards' unending pursuit of knowledge and Peter Parker's gut-wrenching transformation into something more than spectacular, all the way to the holy war erupting in the shadows between mutants, humans, and Empyres. The new covers offer a gli...