Marvel Reveals Amazing Spider-Man's Colbert Cover

Press Release

Marvel is pleased to unveil the cover to Amazing Spider-Man #573 Colbert Variant, illustrated by Marvel EiC & superstar artist Joe Quesada, depicting the first team up between Spider-Man and Stephen Colbert! As the world-famous Colbert continues his bid for the US Presidency in the Marvel Universe, what could force him and Spider-Man to team up? And how will this affect the US Presidential race in the Marvel U? Mark Waid and Pat Olliffe bring you the special eight page story that had to happen!

Plus, don’t miss the stunning conclusion to the sold out “New Ways To Die” from the dream team of Dan Slott & John Romita Jr!

Retailers, please check the Marvel Mailer for special Amazing Spider-Man #573 ordering incentives. For the past few months, fans have been able to follow Stephen Colbert's campaign in the Marvel Universe at http://blog.indecision2008.com/tag/marvel/, and excitement is building. Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on this landmark issue.

Don’t miss out on Stephen Colbert’s first full Marvel Universe appearance—in continuity!—and the team up that’ll have everyone buzzing! It’s the extra-sized Amazing Spider-Man #573—and no comic book fan can afford to miss it!

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #573 (AUG082317)
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #573 ZOMBIE VARIANT (AUG082318)
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #573 COLBERT VARIANT (JUL088167)
Written by DAN SLOTT & MARK WAID
Pencils & Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. & PATRICK OLLIFFE
50/50 Variant by KEVIN MAGUIRE
Zombie Variant by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Colbert Variant by JOE QUESADA
Rated A ...$3.99
On-Sale—10/15/08