Announced for the Halloween season, Marvel Comics’ Trick-Or-Read is sort of a Free Comic Book Day part two for participating stores. These accessible comics are meant to draw in new fans, this time, with both Spider-Boy and Venom Bedlam #1s. Though the biggest draw for this year is a bonus FANTASTIC FOUR story by Ryan North that’s drawn by the legendary comics veteran Alan Davis, to be released just months before the major film.
You can read more in the official press release below.
New York, NY— July 25, 2024 — Marvel Comics’ Trick-Or-Read titles return this October, and this year, there’ll be an extra treat! The three Trick-Or-Read titles set in the Marvel Universe will contain a bonus FANTASTIC FOUR backup story written by current Fantastic Four scribe Ryan North and drawn by the legendary Alan Davis. Titled FANTASTIC FOUR: YESTERDAY, these two superstar creators revisit the Fantastic Four’s thrilling early days in a way that invites new readers and astounds longtime fans!
The story will detail the team’s origin, making it a perfect entry point for readers who want to get acquainted with the characters and the FF mythos. This is also the perfect time to jump into this incredible FF story ahead of Marvel Studio’s highly anticipated Fantastic Four film, arriving in theaters next summer!
TRICK-OR-READ is the popular program that gives fans a chance to grab special reprints of recent stories starring today’s hottest characters. In the same spirit as Free Comic Book Day, participating local comic shops can give these comics to customers during the Halloween season. The issues are selected to offer spellbinding trips to the Marvel Universe that anyone can enjoy. From the latest adventures of the Fantastic Four to breakout character Spider-Boy’s headlining debut—this year’s selections feature something for every reader including newcomers and young children!
Check out the covers for the three Trick-Or-Read titles that will contain FANTASTIC FOUR: YESTERDAY and inquire with your local comic shop regarding availability!
FANTASTIC FOUR: THE DINOSAUR FANTASTIC FOUR #1
Written by RYAN NORTH
Art by IBAN COELLO
Cover by ALEX ROSS
SPIDER-BOY: THE WEB-LESS WONDER #1
Written by DAN SLOTT
Art by PACO MEDINA & TY TEMPLETON
Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS
VENOM: BEDLAM #1
Written by AL EWING
Art by CAFU & PERE PEREZ
Cover by BRYAN HITCH
