Alex Ross Unveils 18 'Marvel Dimensions' Variant Covers for June
Marvel and Abrams ComicArts reveal eighteen Variant Covers From Marvel Dimensions by Alex Ross, showcasing art from his upcoming September 2026 graphic novel. The painted covers grace titles like Avengers: Armageddon, X-Men, Amazing Spider-Man, and more throughout June, July, and August.
Legendary painter Alex Ross is taking over comic shop shelves this summer. Starting June 3, Marvel will release eighteen Variant Covers From Marvel Dimensions, previewing artwork from Ross' upcoming hardcover graphic novel from Marvel and Abrams ComicArts' Marvel Arts line.
The variant program arrives ahead of Marvel Dimensions' September 1, 2026 release. Written and illustrated by Ross, the reality-shattering saga follows his acclaimed Fantastic Four: Full Circle with painted depictions of Marvel heroes' iconic origins and early adventures. Fans of Ross' long-running Timeless Variant Covers will recognize the mythic treatment he brings to the Fantastic Four, Avengers, and X-Men.
"I'm really excited for people to check out Marvel Dimensions. These variant covers are just a small look at the ambition I put into the entire project." — Alex Ross
The Full Variant Cover Schedule
Key Details
- June 3: Avengers: Armageddon #1, Doctor Strange #7, Fantastic Four #12
- June 10: Mortal Thor #11, X-Men #31
- June 17: Amazing Spider-Man #31, X-Men United #4
- June 24: Captain America #12, Infernal Hulk #8
- July 1: Amazing Spider-Man #32, Fantastic Four #13, Iron Man #7
- July 8: Avengers: Armageddon #2, Captain America #13, Civil War: Unmasked #3, Wolverine #23
- July 15: Uncanny X-Men #32
- August 12: Daredevil #5
- Graphic Novel: Marvel Dimensions hardcover on sale September 1, 2026
A Master Painter Returns to the Marvel Universe
Ross has been synonymous with painted superhero artwork for three decades, from 1994's Marvels with Kurt Busiek through Kingdom Come and countless covers. Marvel Dimensions promises an expansive love letter to the characters that made him a household name among comics fans, and this variant cover rollout lets collectors start assembling a gallery months before the full book drops. Readers who spot the variant in their local shop can also redeem digital copies via the Marvel Unlimited app.
What This Means for Marvel Fans
For collectors, the eighteen-cover run is an unprecedented showcase of Ross' current work, spanning virtually every flagship Marvel title for three straight months. For casual readers, the covers double as a preview of what Marvel Dimensions will offer in September: a painted tour through the origins of heroes like Spider-Man, Thor, and Doctor Doom, rendered in Ross' unmistakable photorealistic style. Pre-orders are open at local comic shops now.