Following DC’s recent announcement of a special comic book crossover featuring pop culture parody star Weird Al Yankovic teaming up with Superman and Batman, Marvel has unveiled its own exciting collaboration. In a move that’s sure to delight fans, Marvel is set to release “The Muppets Take The Marvel Universe” this September.
This special comic event will see the beloved Muppet troupe venturing into the Marvel Universe for a grand celebration marking the 50th anniversary of The Muppet Show. Marvel promises “brand-new stories” and describes the release as a unique event with multiple interwoven plotlines.
Written by Chip Zdarsky with art by Pete Woods, the initial story will bring characters like Kermit the Frog, Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, and the iconic Marvel heroes Spider-Man, Black Panther, Wolverine, and Emma Frost together. The plot kicks off with Rowlf the Dog being kidnapped by Mojo, who is apparently looking to launch a new streaming service.
Further adventures await in the Muppet Labs, where screenwriter Kyle Starks and artist Mike Henderson will place Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker in an experiment involving gamma rays and Pym particles, crossing their paths with Bruce Banner and Hank Pym.
In another storyline, screenwriter Ashley Allen and artist Paco Medina will explore a crisis where Clea falls ill, prompting Doctor Strange to enlist the help of the Swedish Chef to find a cure.
Adding to the cosmic fun, screenwriter MacKenzie Cadenhead and artist David Baldeon will present a space mission featuring Captain Link Hogthrob, Second Mate Piggy, and Dr. Julius Strangepork joining forces with Rocket Raccoon and Groot.
Additional stories are also on the way from screenwriters Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Adam F. Goldberg, with art contributions from E.J. Su and Athila Fabbio. The issue is slated for release on September 23rd, and the cover art, created by Nick Bradshaw, has been revealed.