Marvel and The Muppets Are Teaming Up for the Ultimate Comic Crossover
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Marvel is celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Muppet Show with a new one-shot comic featuring unexpected team-ups between Marvel heroes and Jim Henson characters.
While the upcoming cinematic slate has everyone talking about massive multiverse team-ups, Marvel is taking a delightfully chaotic detour into Jim Henson territory. As reported by Polygon, the publisher announced a brand new one-shot comic titled The Muppets Take the Marvel Universe, slated to drop this September in celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Muppet Show. This follows a wave of fun variant covers released last year, but this time fans are actually getting full narrative mashups between Earth's mightiest heroes and the world's most famous puppets.
The creative lineup features heavy hitters like Chip Zdarsky and Phillip Kennedy Johnson alongside artists such as Pete Woods and Paco Medina. Marvel has already detailed a few standout stories, including a brilliant pairing of Bruce Banner and Hank Pym visiting Muppet Labs to compare notes on Gamma rays and Pym particles with Bunsen and Beaker. Other confirmed highlights feature Rocket Raccoon and Groot crossing paths with the crew of the Swine Trek, and Doctor Strange having to deal with the absolute culinary chaos of the Swedish Chef.
With more stories still waiting to be revealed, the potential for sheer creative absurdity is wide open. For players and pop culture fans who appreciate when massive franchises refuse to take themselves too seriously, this is an easy win. It is a refreshing reminder that crossover culture can still surprise us, especially when it involves putting Gonzo next to Ghost Rider. You can check out the full breakdown and initial cover art over at Polygon.
Tags: Marvel, Comics, The Muppets, Crossover, Pop Culture
Original article: Polygon