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Marvel Revives Swimsuit Special with Comic and Marvel Rivals Crossover

The 1990s-inspired Marvel Swimsuit Special returns on July 9, featuring pin-up art, a satirical storyline, and exclusive summer-themed skins for the hit game Marvel Rivals.

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Overview

  • Marvel Swimsuit Special: Friends, Foes & Rivals #1 marks the first swimsuit-themed comic since 1995, blending pin-up art with a humorous Roxxon Comics storyline.
  • The one-shot comic will release on July 9, 2025, showcasing contributions from artists like Nic Klein, Marguerite Sauvage, and Luciano Vecchio.
  • The comic ties into the Marvel Rivals game, debuting summer-themed swimsuit skins for characters such as Squirrel Girl, Rocket, Jeff, and The Thing.
  • The framing story follows the Wasp investigating Roxxon Comics' unauthorized swimsuit issue, leading Marvel heroes to host their own global swimwear shoot.
  • Marvel Rivals, which has surpassed 40 million players, continues its cross-media success with this collaboration, appealing to both comic and gaming audiences.