Following the announcements of a new ongoing X-Men series and the return of Indiana Jones to the House of Ideas, Marvel revealed several new titles at its “Marvel’s Next Big Thing” panel on Friday at San Diego Comic-Con 2026. In addition to recounting last month’s news of the upcoming Infernal Hulk Vs. one-shots, the publisher revealed a new Venom ongoing and a Mary Jane Watson limited series.
Debuting in October, Venom is written by Charles Soule and illustrated by Tommaso Bianchi, with issue #1 cover art by Davide Paratore and a variant by Nick Bradshaw. The story reunites the original alien symbiote and Eddie Brock for what the latter hopes is a heroic era for the iconic duo. Here’s the full synopsis:
THEY ARE VENOM!
Eddie Brock and Venom are reunited — and it feels so good! After years apart, once again THEY ARE VENOM, and Eddie is not going to let this opportunity go to waste. He is determined to be the ultimate host for the symbiote and be the hero he knows he can be…and he’s not going to let any other super heroes say otherwise! Writer Charles Soule (Daredevil, Star Wars) and artist Tommaso Bianchi (Daredevil/Punisher: The Devl’s Trigger, Thunderbolts) bond together to bring us this story of two becoming one!
Then in November, Friendly Neighborhood Mary Jane #1 (of 5), written by Ashley Allen with art by Phil Noto, main cover art by J. Scott Campbell, and open-to-order variants by Russell Dauterman and Peach Momoko, invites readers to witness MJ in her Hollywood era for the character’s 50th anniversary celebration.
But she’s not the starlet—she’s the star producer. Here’s the synopsis:
YOU’RE NOW INVITED TO THE GRAND OPENING OF WATSON PRODUCTIONS!
Spinning out of storylines from Mary Jane: Face It, Tiger, and Queen in Black comes an all-new adventure for one of the most beloved characters in Spider-Man’s world. Mary Jane Watson—model, actress, hero—is taking on a new role: PRODUCER! But when CHAMELEON sets his sights on sabotage, Mary Jane will need to use every tool in her arsenal—including a TOP SECRET gift from Venom—to come out on top.
In addition to the Venom and Friendly Neighborhood Mary Jane announcements, Marvel also revealed covers and solicit information for the continuation of the the Wade Wilson: Deadpool and Punisher “Big Guns Crossover.”
Wade Wilson: Deadpool #9
On sale October 2026
Written by Benjamin Percy
Art/Cover by Geoff Shaw
“BIG GUNS” PART 3 — BULLSEYE!
PUNISHER and DEADPOOL are hunting the same weapon as BLACK HOLE…but what good’s a gun without the greatest marksman of all time to aim it? Sounds like a job for BULLSEYE!
Punisher #9
On sale October 2026
Written by Benjamin Percy
Art by José Luis Soares
Cover by David Marquez
“BIG GUNS” PART 4 — THE GOOD, THE BAD(POOLS) AND THE MERCS!
BLACK HOLE pulls DEADPOOL and PUNISHER into his deadly trap, as the BADPOOLS and BULLSEYE make their own plays! The chaotic climax to the wildest crossover of the year concludes with a dramatic addition to FRANK CASTLE’s plans going forward (as well as WADE’s fortunes!) A can’t-miss issue for readers of Punisher or Wade Wilson: Deadpool!
Stay tuned to The Beat for more news from SDCC ’26.
