Midnight Universe Black & White Ashcan Edition 2026 NM-

Midnight Universe Black & White Ashcan Edition is an exclusive promotional preview comic published by Marvel Comics to introduce its upcoming horror-themed alternate universe launching in October 2026. Originally distributed as a rare giveaway to attendees at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2026, this rare black-and-white booklet provides a sneak peek into a terrifying new reality where iconic heroes undergo monstrous, nightmare-fueled transformations.

Key Previews Included

The ashcan features early black-and-white look art for the initial wave of ongoing series, all scheduled to release on October 7, 2026:

• Midnight Spider-Man: Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, focusing on a horrific, monstrous mutation of Peter Parker.
• Midnight Fantastic Four: Written by Benjamin Percy, revealing a dark and body-horror reimagining of Reed Richards.
• Midnight X-Men: Written by Jonathan Hickman, exploring a brewing vampire war against a mutant empire in New York City, featuring a version of Iceman made entirely of frozen blood.