The Muppets are officially 70 years young, and Marvel Comics is marking the milestone in suitably playful fashion. To celebrate, Marvel has commissioned a set of ten variant covers across some of its biggest titles, each reimagined with Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Animal, and the rest of Jim Henson’s beloved creations taking centre stage.
The initiative sees Marvel artists spoofing some of the publisher’s most iconic comic book moments. Expect hilarious twists on everything from Amazing Fantasy #15—Spider-Man’s legendary debut—to the bombastic crossover chaos of Secret Wars. Each cover blends the trademark humour of The Muppets with Marvel’s superhero spectacle, creating a crossover that feels both nostalgic and fresh.
A wide range of talent has been tapped for the project, including Dave Bardin, Nick Bradshaw, Javier Garron, Luciano Vecchio, Greg Land, Joshua Cassara, Annie Wu, Chrissie Zullo, Todd Nauck, and Paco Medina. The list reads like a modern Marvel all-star line-up, yet one notable absence stands out: Roger Langridge. Given Langridge’s acclaimed history with both Marvel and The Muppets comics—his runs for Boom! Studios remain fan favourites—his omission feels like a missed opportunity.
Still, these variant covers serve as a loving tribute, not just to the cultural legacy of The Muppets, but also to their long-standing tradition of parodying and playfully skewering pop culture. Just as they’ve lampooned Hollywood, Broadway, and even Star Wars in the past, it’s only fitting that Marvel’s superhero universe now gets the Muppet treatment.
According to official Marvel announcements and reputable outlets, the following covers are confirmed:
- Amazing Spider‑Man #13 – Cover by Dave Bardin
- Venom #250 – Cover by Nick Bradshaw
- Amazing Spider‑Man: Torn #1 – Cover by Javier Garrón
- Avengers #31 – Cover by Luciano Vecchio
- Spider‑Man & Wolverine #6 – Cover by Greg Land
- Amazing Spider‑Man #14 – Cover by Joshua Cassara
- Captain America #4 – Cover by Annie Wu
- Incredible Hulk #30 – Cover by Chrissie Zullo
- Fantastic Four #4 – Cover by Todd Nauck
- Battleworld #2 – Cover by Paco Medina
These covers cleverly parody some of the most iconic moments in Marvel lore:
- The Electric Mayhem band is reimagined as Earth’s Mightiest Heroes (i.e., the Avengers)
- Miss Piggy wields the Infinity Gauntlet
- Kermit takes on the mantle of Thor, facing off against Gonzo as the Silver Surfer
- Swedish Chef brandishes spoons in a nod to Wolverine’s claws
- Beaker transforms into Bruce Banner, who himself turns into Bunsen Honeydew as the Hulk
- Sam the Eagle poses in classic Captain America fashion
- Fozzie Bear stands in as The Thing
Marvel’s Muppet variants aren’t just cheeky tributes—they’re collector’s items in the making. Spread across October 2025, each week brings a new wave of covers reimagining Marvel’s icons through the playful lens of Jim Henson’s creations. From Kermit swinging in on Amazing Spider-Man to Miss Piggy dazzling as a larger-than-life heroine, these covers strike the perfect balance between parody and reverence.
Here’s when to expect them:
- October 1 – Amazing Spider-Man #13 (Dave Bardin), Venom #250 (Nick Bradshaw)
- October 8 – Amazing Spider-Man: Torn #1 (Javier Garrón), Avengers #31 (Luciano Vecchio), Spider-Man & Wolverine #6 (Greg Land)
- October 15 – Amazing Spider-Man #14 (Joshua Cassara), Captain America #4 (Annie Wu), Incredible Hulk #30 (Chrissie Zullo)
- October 22 – Fantastic Four #4 (Todd Nauck), Battleworld #2 (Paco Medina)
All ten covers will be available at standard cover price, though with the Muppets’ devoted fanbase, pre-orders are highly recommended to secure the full run. This crossover celebrates not just Marvel’s legacy of iconic stories, but also The Muppets’ 70-year tradition of lampooning and lovingly embracing pop culture.