Marvel Released Muppets Crossover Comic One-Shot
Marvel Comics has launched a new crossover featuring the Muppets to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Muppet Show.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Variety
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Marvel Comics has released The Muppets Take the Marvel Universe #1, a 56-page one-shot comic that features various Muppet characters interacting with Marvel heroes. The release marks the 50th anniversary of the debut of The Muppet Show.
Why it matters
The crossover serves as a celebratory milestone for the Muppets, blending the iconic puppet franchise with the expansive Marvel Universe in a collaborative publishing effort.
The one-shot features a 56-page format retailing for $6.99. Marvel is also issuing additional Muppet-themed variant covers across its broader catalog throughout the month of September.
The players
Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics is a leading American publisher of comic books and related media, currently owned by The Walt Disney Company.
Chip Zdarsky
Chip Zdarsky is a Canadian comic book writer and artist known for his work on high-profile titles for both Marvel and DC Comics.
The details
The comic features a collection of stories written by Chip Zdarsky, Pete Woods, Ashley Allen, MacKenzie Cadenhead, and Kyle Starks. To complement the release, artists such as Nick Bradshaw, Ron Lim, and Humberto Ramos designed Muppet-themed variant covers for various other Marvel titles.
Timeline
September 23, 2026: The Muppets Take the Marvel Universe #1 went on sale.
September 2026: Marvel issued Muppet-themed variant covers for multiple comic titles.
Industry Dynamics
This project highlights the ongoing industry trend of utilizing brand synergy and anniversary tie-ins to drive collectibility in the physical comic book market. By blending legacy entertainment properties, publishers aim to engage multi-generational audiences through high-profile limited releases.
Readers and collectors can purchase the one-shot comic at local comic retailers or through digital storefronts. The themed variant covers are available as limited-run options on various other ongoing Marvel comic series throughout the month.
The takeaway
Collectors should note that the one-shot is a limited-run release designed specifically for this anniversary window. Keeping track of the various variant cover releases can help fans identify specific artistic contributions from designers like Ron Lim or Humberto Ramos.
Further reading
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