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.

Fantastic Four #31 connecting variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso
Marvel Avengers #25 connecting variant cover (blueline) illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

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

Marvel Amazing Spider-Man #2 connecting variant cover (blueline) 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 connecting variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

Fantastic Four #31 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

Marvel Avengers #25 connecting variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

The Avengers #25 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

Marvel Daredevil #2 connecting variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

Daredevil #20 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

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

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

The Incredible Hulk #24 connecting variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

The Incredible Hulk #24 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

Marvel West Coast Avengers #6 connecting variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

West Coast Avengers #6 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

Marvel X-Men #14 connecting variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

X-Men #14 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

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

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

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

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

Power Man Timeless #2 connecting variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

Power Man Timeless #3 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

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

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

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

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

The Immortal Thor #22 connecting variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

The Immortal Thor #22 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

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

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

Marvel X-Men #15 connecting variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

X-Men #15 variant cover illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

Marvel Daredevil #2 connecting variant cover (blueline) illustrated by Chris Giarrusso

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

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