Originally published at: https://geektherapy.org/get-your-first-look-at-imperial-2/
Author: Newsroom
New York, NY— June 6, 2025 — The intergalactic order was fractured forever this week in IMPERIAL #1, the debut issue of the four-part event series that revolutionizes cosmic storytelling in the Marvel Universe! Written by visionary creator Jonathan Hickman, known for his redefining work on the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and the X-Men, and drawn by Iban Coello and Federico Vicentini, two of the industry’s most acclaimed artistic talents, IMPERIAL serves as the foundation for an entire landscape of new galaxy-spanning series and packed with bold developments for characters like Black Panther, Hulk, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Nova, and many more. Today, eager fans can see a never-before-seen preview of the next issue, IMPERIAL #2, on sale July 9, along with all six covers.
In IMPERIAL #1, tension and distrust spread across the cosmos after the startling assassination of various intergalactic leaders. In IMPERIAL #2, the fire of war are lit and there’s no turning back! As Nova and Star-Lord race to discover the truth behind these evil acts, a monumental conflict ignites between the Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda, the Shi’ar and more.
Here’s what critics had to say about IMPERIAL so far:
The stakes are set for the sort of epic, winding tale that Hickman has made his signature.– ComicsXF
Iban Coello and Federico Vicentini make this cosmic playground pop. – Comics Beat
Imperial #1 lives up to the hype, calling back to the days of Annihilation.– Newsarama
Check out the covers along with the advance preview and preorder IMPERIAL #2 at your local comic shop today!