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Chris Giarrusso Reimagines the Iconic ‘Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe’ Covers in New Connecting Variant Covers

Acclaimed creator Chris Giarrusso brings his beloved style to a new variant cover program this April! Known for his playful depictions of Marvel characters in titles like MINI MARVELS, the Harvey award-nominated artist has delivered a stunning recreation of the iconic covers from the original run of The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe.

Avengers #25 and The Amazing Spider-Man #2 connecting variant covers, blueline sketch versions, illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

Gracing Marvel’s hottest current titles, these 15 MARVEL UNIVERSE CONNECTING COVERS capture the excitement and grandness of this legendary, character-packed piece. The covers will also be available as BLUE LINE SKETCH VARIANT COVERS, allowing collectors to marvel at Giarrusso’s charming linework up close.

“The original covers to the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition absolutely mesmerized me as a burgeoning comic reader in the ’80s,” Giarrusso shared. “I still remember my brother pointing out, ‘see, they all connect,’ as he held up two issues next to each other. It was mind-blowing to my ten-year-old brain.

“When Marvel gave me the opportunity to Mini-Marvelize this classic piece originally drawn by John Byrne (issues 1-11), Ron Frenz (12) and Keith Pollard (13-15), enthusiasm edged out intimidation. It was as fun as it was challenging to draw. The kid in me couldn’t be more excited about this!”

In shops April, 2025! For more info, check out Marvel.com!

Fantastic Four #31 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

The Avengers #25 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

Daredevil #20 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

Doctor Strange Of Asgard #2 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

The Incredible Hulk #24 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

West Coast Avengers #6 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

X-Men #14 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

One World Under Doom #3 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

Moon Knight Fist Of Khonshu #7 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

Power Man Timeless #3 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

Exceptional X-Men #8 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

The Amazing Spider-Man #2 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

The Immortal Thor #22 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

The Uncanny X-Men #13 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

X-Men #15 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

Daredevil #2 variant cover, blueline sketch version, illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

Mini Marvels Hulk Smash in Stores Today!

The adorable Hulk grabs the spotlight in more anarchic adventures of pint-sized heroes — from the pen of master cartoonist Chris Giarrusso!

Cute, satirical, and hilarious — they’re the Mini Marvels, back for more all-ages fun! This time the Hulk has the starring role, whether he’s hanging out with Power Pack or going on a date! But when a secret meeting of the Illuminati results in a plan to send the Hulk into space to stop him from causing trouble, it kicks off an interstellar epic and sets the Green Scar on a savage rampage of riotous revenge! Who will win World War Hulk? Plus: Thor makes his glorious return to Midgard… and doesn’t like what he finds! Tony Stark assembles his Iron Avengers! Hawkeye embarks on an epic quest to gain super powers! And the sinister Skrulls mount a highly Conspicuous Invasion!

Chris Giarrusso Illustrates Eddie Brock Carnage #1 Variant Cover

Eddie Brock Carnage #1 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

Eddie Brock Carnage #1 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso. Written by Charles Soule with art by Jesus Saiz, in comic shops on February 12, 2025.

The most lethal protector of all! He’s been Venom, he’s been Anti-Venom, he’s been The King in Black! Now Eddie Brock has made his darkest bond yet as he joins with the one and only Carnage! Can he control his new other’s endless bloodlust? Or will he give himself over to madness and murder? Journey into the darkest parts of the Marvel Universe with bloody death as the only guide!

Order the variant cover at Previews or anywhere comics are sold.

Chris Giarrusso Writes and Illustrates New Mini Marvels Story in Phases of the Moon Knight #3

Phases of the Moon Knight #3

Chris Giarrusso writes and illustrates a brand new Mini Marvels story in Phases of the Moon Knight #3, in shops October 30, 2024!

Written by New York Times best-selling Author Justina Ireland as she weaves a tale of an all-new avatar of Khonshu that might just eclipse every other Fist of Khonshu that came before! Plus! Don’t miss the Marvel debut of manga superstar Yuji Kaku (Hell’s Paradise) as he introduces a brand new Moon Knight with a violent past from a magical future!

Order today from Previews or your favorite comics shop!

Chris Giarrusso Illustrates X-Men / Uncanny X-Men Crossover Connecting Variant Covers

X-Men #8 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

The X-Men / Uncanny X-Men crossover event begins with X-Men #8 featuring a variant cover by Chris Giarrusso! Raid On Graymalkin Part One is written by Jed MacKay and illustrated by Ryan Stegman. In comic shops December 4, 2024.

Uncanny X-Men #7 also features a variant cover by Chris Giarrusso! Raid On Graymalkin Part Two is written by Gail Simone and illustrated by David Marquez. In comic shops December 11, 2024.

X-Men #9 also features a variant cover by Chris Giarrusso! Raid On Graymalkin Part Three is written by Jed MacKay and illustrated by Ryan Stegman. In comic shops December 25, 2024.

Uncanny X-Men #8 also features a variant cover by Chris Giarrusso! Hunted by the Pack Part One is written by Gail Simone and illustrated by Javier Garron. In comic shops January 8, 2025.

Uncanny X-Men #7 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

X-Men #9 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

Uncanny X-Men #8 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

Chris Giarrusso Illustrates All-New Venom #1 Variant Cover

All-New Venom #1 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

All-New Venom #1 cover F variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso. Written by Al Ewing with art by Carlos Gomez, on sale on December 4, 2024.

Order the variant cover everywhere comics are sold, for example, Midtown Comics.

All-New Venom #2 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

All-New Venom #3 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

Chris Giarrusso Writes and Illustrates New Mini Marvels story in Venomverse Reborn #2

Venomverse Reborn #2 cover

Symbiotes have taken hosts all over the multiverse, and this issue brings a mix of the all-new with the returning favorites.

Chris Giarrusso brings us an all-new tale of Mini-Marvels Venom!

Plus: Phillip Kennedy Johnson brings us a brutal take on Venom born in the age of Vikings!

Adam Warren brings us the return of the final biological life in his universe, the Venom of Venom: The End!

And it’s all framed up by current Venom mastermind Al Ewing with artist Danilo S. Beyruth!

Chris Giarrusso Brings His Iconic Art to Venom War in New Variant Covers

Venom War #1 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

Each of the five issues of Venom War will have its cover reimagined by Chris Giarrusso in new variant covers. Al Ewing and Iban Coello’s Venom War crossover kicks off on August 7.

It’s the symbiote showdown of all symbiote showdowns as Eddie and Dylan Brock, driven by horrifying visions of the future, go head-to-head to be the one and only Venom in VENOM WAR! The latest milestone symbiote event will be written by current VENOM scribe Al Ewing and drawn by superstar artist Iban Coello, who will also provide covers for the main five-issue series.

Coello’s stunning covers will also be recreated by award-winning artist Chris Giarrusso in special variant covers. Known for bringing the Marvel Universe to life in his iconic MINI MARVELS, Giarrusso captures the adorable insanity of symbiotes in these fun-filled covers for all five issues!

Read more about the Venom War series over at Marvel.com.

Venom War #2 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

Venom War #3 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

Venom War #4 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

Venom War #5 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

Mini Marvels Spidey Sense in Stores Today!

All-ages fun featuring the wild and crazy kid counterparts of Marvel’s greatest heroes as written and illustrated by brilliant cartoonist Chris Giarrusso! Spidey gets the paperboy blues as he risks his life trying to deliver to the Green Goblin’s house, struggles to make his fellow heroes pay their bills, and faces losing his route to his dreaded rival, Eddie Brock! But just wait until he meets his amazing co-workers, Iceman and Firestar! Plus: Can Wolverine complete a harrowing quest to…buy a new box of cereal? Whose side will you be on when Civil Wards tears apart the Mini Marvel Universe? And what will it take to douse the Human Torch’s flame? Featuring the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the Thunderbolts, Power Pack, and more!

“Chris Giarrusso tackles the Marvel Universe with a sharp wit and comedic timing that will have you laughing as you devour this collection. His writing and art style are perfect ways to poke fun at the heroes as they face their dramatic tropes with perfect facepalms. How far will these superheroes go for a job or a bowl of cereal? This will remind you why comics are fun, and if given to a new fan, this could be their gateway into comics.”
― Christopher Franey, AIPT

Chris Giarrusso Writes and Illustrates New Mini Marvels Story in Edge of Spider-Verse #2

Edge of Spider-Verse #2

Chris Giarrusso writes and illustrates a brand new Mini Marvels story in Edge of Spider-Verse #2, in shops August 17, 2022!

Spider-Gwen! The new Spider-UK! Mini-Spidey! And get to know your antagonist for this huge story!

Chris Giarrusso Writes and Illustrates New Mini Marvels Story in Daredevil #650

Daredevil 650 #2

Chris Giarrusso writes and illustrates a brand new Mini Marvels story in Daredevil 650 #2, in shops August 17, 2022!

After Devil’s Reign, everything it has ever meant to be Daredevil has changed. Thanks to Elektra and her newfound role as the Woman Without Fear, Daredevil is more ambitious than ever, with a who’s-who of creators from across the fabled character’s history (and some can’t-miss surprises along the way), this oversized epic kicks the next year of Chip Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto’s landmark run on Daredevil off in explosive style!

Chris Giarrusso Writes and Illustrates New Mini Marvels Story in Elektra #100

Elektra #100

Chris Giarrusso writes and illustrates a brand new Mini Marvels story in Elektra #100, in shops April 13, 2022!

Elektra has been many things – a pawn, a pariah, and even a provocateur. But through it all, she has been one thing above all others: the most dangerous human being in the Marvel Universe! Everything that has happened in her long and storied life has been leading to the 100th issue bearing her name, and the starting point of what is to come!

Chris Giarrusso Writes and Illustrates New Mini Marvels Story in Venom #200

Venom #200

Chris Giarrusso writes and illustrates a brand new Mini Marvels story in Venom #200, in shops June 16, 2021!

The first appearance of Dylan Brock as Venom! The final chapter in the book of Venom by Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman. The landmark 200th issue starring the most sinister symbiote in the Marvel Universe arrives – and after this, nothing will be the same! From Donny Cates, Ryan Stegman, and a who’s who of artists from the issues that tore Eddie Brock’s life asunder and brought the king in black to Earth, comes the first chapter of the rest of Venom’s life. But in Knull’s wake, what even remains of the lethal protector?

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