MARVEL AGE #1000 commemorates 84 years of the House of Ideas

This August marks 84 years since the release of Marvel Comics #1, and Marvel, never one to pass up an anniversary celebration, is marking the occasion with an all-new anthology one-shot. Marvel Age #1000 will feature stories from across the Marvel Universe, from some of the biggest names in Marvel Comics history.

Here’s how Marvel describes Marvel Age #1000, along with the list of creators currently announced for the issue:

Marvel’s big day honors the release of MARVEL COMICS #1, the one that started it all! The groundbreaking issue opened the doors to the Marvel Universe for the first time ever, creating a tapestry of Super Heroes and stories that have gone on inspire generations of fans around the world. The stories featured in MARVEL AGE #1000 will be a grand tour of the Marvel mythos with stories that explore the classic days of Marvel in exciting new depth!

• • • J. Michael Straczynski and Kaare Andrews create the Marvel Universe in a backyard!
    • Dan Slott and Michael Allred depict a crucial turning point for Captain Marvel!
    • Rainbow Rowell and Marguerite Sauvage explore the blossoming relationship between Cyclops and Jean Grey!
    • The original Human Torch finds his purpose thanks to Mark Waid and Alessandro Cappuccio!
    • The Silver Surfer confronts Mephisto under the guidance of Steve McNiven!
    • Jason Aaron and Pepe Larraz detail Thor’s impact on a mortal life!
    • Ryan Stegman explores the support network of Spider-Man’s friends and family!
    • Armando Iannucci and Adam Kubert pit Daredevil up against a very human problem!
    • And more!

In addition, MARVEL AGE #1000 will bring back a classic and beloved Marvel Comics tradition: The Marvel Comics Value Stamp! Who or what will the ultimate Marvel Value Stamp, #1000, feature?

The new one-shot takes its name from the original Marvel Age, a promotional series that Marvel published for 140 issues beginning in 1983. The final issue of that monthly series released in September 1994; had it continued, August 2023 would bring the series up to issue #487. So slightly less impressive than #1000 I suppose.

Marvel Age #1000 follows in the footsteps of other anniversary issues from Marvel, most notably 2018’s Marvel Comics #1000 (and subsequent #1001, because why not) and last year’s Amazing Fantasy #1000.

Look for Marvel Age #1000 to arrive in stores on Wednesday, August 31st.