Marvel Comics has announced that it is reviving the 90s Marvel Swimsuit Special this July as the heroes of the Marvel Universe soak up some summer sun for the all-new one-shot comic Marvel Swimsuit Special: Friends, Foes & Rivals #1.
Featuring an overarching story written by Tim Seeley and Tony Fleecs and drawn by Nick Bradshaw which showcases Earth’s Mightiest fashion designer Janet Van Dyne, the special also includes imagery from a selection of top artists including Nic Klein, Marguerite Sauvage, Luciano Vecchio as well as debuting new costumes coming soon to the hit multiplayer video game Marvel Rivals.
THE SWIMSUIT SPECIAL RETURNS! Roxxon Comics is at it again when they release their own UNAUTHORIZED SWIMSUIT SPECIAL! Wasp is on the case and seizes the opportunity for Marvel’s heroes to do their OWN swimwear fashion shoot all over the world! But fear not, True Believers, we know what you’re REALLY here for! This super-sized special features splash page after splash page of gorgeous art, but with a story so you can pretend you’re “reading it for the articles”…
In addition to the above main wraparound cover by Adam Hughes, Marvel Swimsuit Special: Friends, Foes & Rivals #1 will also be available with the below variant covers by Taurin Clarke, Russell Dauterman and Mark Brooks…
Marvel Swimsuit Special: Friends, Foes & Rivals #1 will go on sale on July 9th.
Originally published April 19, 2025. Updated June 5, 2025.
