Marvel has unveiled new variant covers for Star Wars I Marvel: Hope Assembles #1, Jessica Jones: Alias #1, Punisher #12, Amazing Spider-Man: Symbie #1, and Marvel Winter Break Special 2026 #1.

The press release follows:

Media Release – From special guest stars to milestone celebrations, today’s newly revealed covers pack big surprises! Check out an incredible selection of uniquely stunning variant covers for Marvel’s most anticipated upcoming titles.



· The final variant cover for STAR WARS I MARVEL: HOPE ASSEMBLES #1 by Kevin Smith and David Marquez is unveiled—and it was worth the wait! In an extraordinary homage to Amazing Fantasy #15, Rogê Antônio sends Spider-Man swinging alongside Rebel pilots as they make their legendary assault on the Death Star!

· Latveria? The Savage Land? Space!? For Jessica Jones’ 25th anniversary, co-creators Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos are taking Marvel’s street-level private investigator to places she’s never been before in JESSICA JONES: ALIAS. Catch a glimpse at all the craziness coming her way in Miguel Mercado’s variant cover for the debut issue.

· In PUNISHER #12, writer Benjamin Percy welcomes guest artist Declan Shalvey for a silent issue that gives the Punisher a striking new look—and proves that not even a historic blizzard can stop his quest for vengeance. Shalvey’s variant cover offers a preview of the stunning artwork that awaits.

· Discover the secret origin of Marvel’s newest symbiote sensation in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: SYMBIE #1 by Amazing Spider-Man writer Joe Kelly and artist David Baldeón! The one-shot features a bonus story by Jacob Chabot who also provides a delightful variant cover inspired by Amazing Spider-Man #1.

· Marvel heroes hit the ice in WINTER BREAK SPECIAL 2026 #1! The seasonal one-shot featuring four winter-themed stories includes one co-written by hockey superstar Carly “CJ” Jackson of the Seattle Torrent! See them skate alongside Spider-Man and Ms. Marvel in Nick Bradshaw’s variant cover.

Stay tuned for more exciting Marvel Comics variant cover reveals!

JESSICA JONES: ALIAS #1 (OF 5)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Art by MICHAEL GAYDOS
Cover D by MIGUEL MERCADO – 75960621746500131
On Sale 12/23



PUNISHER #12
Written by BENJAMIN PERCY
Art by DECLAN SHALVEY
Cover B by DECLAN SHALVEY – 75960621516401221
On Sale 12/23



AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: SYMBIE #1
Written by JOE KELLY
Art by DAVID BALDEÓN & JACOB CHABOT
Cover C by JACOB CHABOT (Homage)
On Sale 12/30



MARVEL WINTER BREAK SPECIAL 2026 #1
Written by RYAN NORTH, CHRISTINA STRAIN, STEPHANIE PHILLIPS, CARLY “CJ” JACKSON & DAVID HARPER
Art by RACHAEL STOTT, PETE WOODS, JAMIE JONES & JAVIER PULIDO
Cover C by NICK BRADSHAW – 75960621797700131
On Sale 12/30



STAR WARS | MARVEL: HOPE ASSEMBLES #1 (OF 6)
Written by KEVIN SMITH
Art by DAVID MARQUEZ
Cover G by ROGÊ ANTÔNIO (Marvel Homage Variant) – 75960621652900116
On Sale 1/13



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