Avengers: Armageddon #1 to Include Exclusive Magic: The Gathering Promo Card This June

Every first printing of Avengers: Armageddon #1, on sale June 10, will come polybag-sealed with an exclusive 'Warstorm Surge' Magic: The Gathering promo card featuring Ryan Stegman artwork. The crossover release celebrates the upcoming Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes set launching June 26.

Avengers: Armageddon #1, the highly anticipated debut issue from writer Chip Zdarsky and artists Frank Alpizar and Delio Diaz, is arriving in June with an exclusive bonus: every first printing copy will include a Magic: The Gathering promo card celebrating the upcoming Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes set.

Magic: The Gathering Warstorm Surge exclusive promo card featuring Marvel artwork by Ryan Stegman — The exclusive "Warstorm Surge" promo card, featuring artwork by Ryan Stegman, will be included with every first printing of Avengers: Armageddon #1.

What's in the Polybag

Each copy of the first printing — including variant covers — will be sold in a special polybag containing both the comic issue and the exclusive "Warstorm Surge" card. The promo card features artwork from superstar artist Ryan Stegman, taken from Armageddon/X-Men #1 CGD 2026, and will not appear in any other Magic: The Gathering set. Stegman's artwork also serves as a variant cover for the issue itself.

Key Details

Comic: Avengers: Armageddon #1
Creators: Chip Zdarsky (writer), Delio Diaz & Frank Alpizar (art), Ryan Stegman (MTG variant cover)
On Sale: June 10, 2026
MTG Set: Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes (June 26, 2026)
Promo Card: "Warstorm Surge" (exclusive artwork, polybag insert)
Where to Buy: Local comic book shops

A Pivotal Avengers Event

Avengers: Armageddon promises to be a dramatic turning point in Avengers history — a shake-up on the scale of Avengers Disassembled that leads directly into a new era for Earth's Mightiest Heroes later this year. For fans of both Marvel Comics and Magic: The Gathering, this polybag release is a can't-miss collectible that bridges both franchises.

The Marvel and Magic: The Gathering collaboration has been building momentum since last year, with Marvel-themed sets like Magic: The Gathering | Marvel's Spider-Man and the upcoming Marvel Super Heroes set. Fans can expect even more from the partnership in the months ahead, including additional Magic: The Gathering variant covers arriving on Marvel titles this June.

What This Means for Fans

Whether you're a longtime Avengers reader, a Magic: The Gathering player looking to add Marvel heroes to your deck, or a collector who wants both, this polybag release offers genuine crossover value. Pre-orders for both Avengers: Armageddon #1 and Magic: The Gathering – Marvel Super Heroes are available now. Head to your local comic shop or find one at ComicShopLocator.com. Digital readers can also grab the issue on the Marvel Unlimited app.