Wolverine Sketch
8.5″ x 11″ card stock, archival ink over blue pencil.
X-Men
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
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 Earns Diamond Award for 2016 Best Window Display
Challengers Comics and Chris Giarrusso earned the 2016 Diamond award for Best Window Display! Next time you’re in Chicago make sure to check out the Challenger Comics store windows in person (artwork shown here) and their awesome comics store!
