Marvel Comics, which came out on June 4th, revealed details surrounding the upcoming four-part series of Imperial, Jonathan Hickman, Federico Vicentini and Ibancoero. The series lays the foundation for an entirely new landscape for the Interconnected Space Set Comic Series, which will take place later this year.
Vicentini told ComicBook.com: “When I was creating the costume, I wanted to go back to the past a little, like taking home a Star Road helmet, giving Nova an Aviator-style jacket and taking inspiration from classic heroes like Flash Gordon,” he said.
“Usually Jonathan Hickman gives us a general idea of what a character looks like in a script, and I work on that,” Koero said. “It combines the character’s personality with the new look and means that it makes sense in this new era where they’re in it. I think she’s the person who has undergone the biggest change.”
Check out the OTU in the preview below!
New York, New York – April 2, 2025 – In an exclusive interview with artists Federico Vicentini and Ivan Coero, comicbook.com shared the first look of Imperial, a new comic series launched this June, which revolutionizes the universe side of Marvel’s universe! The four-part event series is written by visionary writer Jonathan Hickman. Jonathan Hickman is known for his transformational work in the new ultimate line of Fantastic Four, X-Men, The Avengers and Marvel, and was portrayed by both Vicentini and Coero, two of Marvel’s elite Stormbreaker artists. Imperial lays the foundation for a whole new landscape of the interconnected space set comic series that will be coming later this year, making it a must-see comic book for summer!
Imperial begins with the elimination of several prominent intergalactic leaders. Nature hates vacuum, and when the empire falls, the ruler will overthrow, the power will be seized, and a new galactic order will be born! Saga offers groundbreaking developments for various groups in the Marvel universe, as revealed in Hulks, Black Panthers, Novas, Guardians of the Galaxy, and the mutants of X-Manhunt Omega #1 last week. The finale of X-Manhunt, the latest milestone crossover for X-Men, was when Professor X rescued his daughter Xandra to rescue the Magic Strix of the Shiar Empire.
The new Imperial Preview shines a spotlight on two main story threads. The Coello page shows Hulk, She-Hulk and Brawn returning to Savage Planet Sakaar. Meanwhile, Vicentini’s page bullies both hope and corruption to help Star-Lord recruit Nova and protect the Galaxy from the chaos that comes to protect them. The set of both pages features epic new character designs, showing off the vast amount of creative energy these acclaimed artists are bringing to this whole new storytelling!
Asked about his design process, Vicentini told ComicBook.com: “When I’m creating costumes, I want to go back a bit and take my Star Road helmet home, give Nova an aviator-style jacket, and get inspired by classic heroes like Flash Gordon,” he said.
“Usually Jonathan Hickman gives us a general idea of what a character looks like in a script, and I work on that,” Koero said. “It combines the character’s personality with the new look and means that it makes sense in this new era where they’re in it. I think she’s the person who has undergone the biggest change.”
Pre-order new artwork and Imperial #1 at your local comic shop today! For more information, please visit marvel.com.
Imperial #1 (4)
Written by Jonathan Hickman
Art by Federico Vicentini & Iban Coello
Cover by Marco Check Chet
On sale 6/4
