Marvel Rivals, the highly anticipated video game from NetEase Games and Marvel Games, is making an impact beyond the digital world.
Marvel has announced a brand-new comic series, Marvel Rivals #1, set to release on April 2, 2025. This one-shot will be written by Paul Allor, with stunning artwork by Luca Claretti and cover art from Tokitokoro, Federico Sabbatini, and Adam Warren.
The game’s narrative revolves around an epic battle between Doctor Doom and his future counterpart, Doom 2099. Their clash triggers a catastrophic “Timestream Entanglement,” merging multiple timelines and bringing together heroes and villains from different eras.
Players get to choose from an extensive roster of Marvel characters, each with unique abilities and interactions that stay true to their comic book origins.
The upcoming comic will take the action to Tokyo 2099, where the Web of Life and Destiny has been thrown into chaos. Heroes find themselves divided into opposing factions.
Peni Parker leads one group, determined to integrate the Web into Cyberspace to repair it, while Spider-Man leads another, advocating for the use of Chronovium to strengthen it naturally. The conflict mirrors the game’s themes of rivalry, strategy, and unexpected alliances.
Marvel Rivals has gained attention for its deep respect for Marvel’s characters, with designs and interactions that resonate with longtime fans. The game’s creative team has emphasized their commitment to capturing each hero’s essence, ensuring that their abilities and personalities align with their comic book counterparts.
The expansion into comics provides an exciting new layer of storytelling, giving fans even more ways to engage with this new Marvel multiversal clash. With the game already generating hype, the comic series is set to add another thrilling dimension to the Marvel Rivals universe.
