Fantastic Four #1 debuted in 1961, kicking off the « Marvel Age » and dramatically increasing the popularity of super-heroes. As the progenitor of Marvel Universe, the Fantastic Four set a new tone for super-hero comics with its nuanced characterization, reflection of real world fears and progressive depiction of super-heroes. Through the years, the Fantastic Four have been involved in many of comics most important and memorable storylines, from the introduction of Galactus to the chart-topping Civil War and now the upcoming event Fear Itself.

Marvel Comics is pleased to unveil the Captain America 70th Anniversary variant covers, marking a milestone for the Sentinel of Liberty ! Featuring Captain America throughout the ages alongside Marvel Comics' greatest heroes, these stunning variant covers by some of Marvel Comics' top artists arrive in stores this March 2011 !

Several alternate incarnations of Deadpool are introduced in the series Deadpool: Merc with a Mouth. Attempting to return Headpool to the Marvel Zombies universe, Deadpool encounters multiple versions of himself as they exist in other universes, including a female version of himself named Lady Deadpool, Major Wade Wilson, a militant but sane version of Deadpool, and the Deadpool Kid, a cowboy version who exists within a universe resembling the Wild Wild West.

The God of Thunder is headed west ! Marvel Comics is proud to announce the « Thor goes Hollywood » series of variant covers in honor of the Odinson's upcoming feature film debut. Hitting comics' shops just before the release of Marvel Studios' Thor this May 2011, the covers will see the mighty Avenger recast in some of cinema's most iconic roles.

Just in time for X-Men: First to Last, the next big X epic from Chris Yost, Paco Medina and Dalibor Talajic, Marvel Comics is proud to unveil new X-Men Evolutions variant covers !

Brought to you by some of the best artists in the industry, get ready for a unique look at your favorite mutants and their iconic costume designs from every era ! No fan can miss out on these great covers spotlighting the rich history of the X-Men while X-Men: First to Last gives fans a chance to relive the exciting action of Professor Xavier's first class and experience the thrill of Cyclops' current team !

With the Captain America: The First Avenger movie coming out, we know there's going to be all sorts of promotional and incentive materials going around as the opportunity to sell everything Captain America raises its head. It looks like Marvel Comics will be running « I am Captain America » variant covers on a number of titles. These covers honor real world American heroes of every creed and calling that would be sure to make Steve Rogers himself proud. Here are a couple, from Captain America itself, and Deadpool.

Marvel Comics is pleased to present your first look at this September's « Marvel Architects » variant covers ! Month in and month out, the Marvel architects - Brian Michael Bendis, Jonathan Hickman, Matt Fraction, Ed Brubaker and Jason Aaron - are drawing the world's most popular super-heroes and laying the very foundation for the future of the entire Marvel Universe ! No fan can miss the industry's top artists put their spin on your favorite Marvel Comics' heroes this fall with the « Marvel Architects » variant covers !

Past and present collide as the industry's biggest artists put their twist on the iconic covers that defined Marvel Comics' most beloved characters ! Enter the « Marvel Comics 50th Anniversary » variant covers, commemorating 5 decades of the world's greatest super-hero universe. From Fantastic Four #1 to Fear Itself #1-7, the House of Ideas' most iconic covers are given a 21st century twist that no fan can miss !