Free Comic Book Day 2023: Avengers/X-Men #1 sets the stage for “Fall of X” a new X-Men event announced at New York Comic Con (NYCC) that could bring about the end of mutantkind’s Krakoan Age. Marvel teased the issue “features a pair of all-new stories that set the stage for the next evolution in mutant adventures, FALL OF X, and introduces an uncanny new lineup for a new team book launching next year. Plus a preview of Jonathan Hickman and Valerio Schiti’s upcoming mystery project.”
Free Comic Book Day 2023: Spider-Man/Venom #1 readies fans for “Summer of Symbiotes” an event which was also announced at NYCC. The event, which launches in summer 2023, stars Carnage, Venom, Red Goblin and more in a slew of new symbiote-related stories. Marvel teased, “Free Comic Book Day 2023: Spider-Man/Venom #1 will web-sling readers into the exciting developments currently taking place in Zeb Wells and John Romita Jr.’s hit run of Amazing Spider-Man and lay the groundwork for the SUMMER OF SYMBIOTES. Plus a preview of new Marvel epic just on the horizon.”
Appearing on the cover for Free Comic Book Day 2023: Marvel’s Voices #1 are Miles Morales, Black Panther, Monica Rambeau, America Chavez, Shang-Chi, Storm and more. The publisher said the issue “invites readers to the groundbreaking and critically acclaimed Marvel’s Voices series, which spotlights creators and characters across Marvel’s diverse and ever-evolving universe. The book will include a range of stories from previous Marvel’s Voices issues as well a brand-new one!”
Free Comic Book Day 2023: Spidey & Friends #1 is aimed at younger readers and stars a number of fan favorite Spider-Man characters. “Swing into adventure with Spidey, Ghost-Spider, and Miles as they face off against Green Goblin, Doc Ock and more in this spectacular special,” Marvel said. “Filled with easy-to-read comic stories based on the hit Disney Junior show, this book is perfect for the youngest readers aged 5-7. Young fans will even be able to test their wall-crawling skills with thrilling interactive activity pages! Kids will love this not-to-be-missed comic: the perfect primer for the newest generation of Spider-Fans!”