'MARVEL Tōkon: First Strike' Comic One-Shot and Variant Covers Celebrate the Release of 'MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls'

PlayStation Studios, Arc System Works and Marvel Games have joined forces to deliver the latest in tag team fighters, MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls! Releasing on August 6, the game drops players into an all-new Marvel Universe packed with reimagined characters and stages, a heart-pounding soundtrack, intuitive gameplay, and jaw-dropping visuals that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

To celebrate the launch, Marvel Comics is bringing the excitement of the game to comic shops with MARVEL Tōkon: First Strike #1, an action-packed comic special written by Steve Orlando, Tom Waltz, and Josh Trujillo, with art by Bruno Büll, Áthila Fabbio, and Ryusei Yamada. Starring the breakout teams of the game—the Fighting Avengers and the Unbreakable X-Men— MARVEL Tōkon: First Strike #1 will expand the game’s mythology and reveal the exciting backstories of its playable heroes as well as its antagonists, the Promoter and Champion!

MARVEL Tōkon: First Strike #1
Written by Steve Orlando, Tom Waltz & Josh Trujillo
Art by Bruno Büll, Áthila Fabbio & Ryusei Yamada
Cover by Juan Frigeri
On Sale 8/5

As MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls makes its debut on gaming systems, fans can pick up this exciting anthology comic showcasing brand-new high-octane adventures from the MARVEL TŌKON Universe that won’t be found anywhere else! From show-stopping brawls to deep abiding mysteries – this one-shot acts as a companion piece to the upcoming 4v4 tag-team fighting game, uncovering secrets and more!

Marvel Comics will also spotlight the game’s stunning artwork and bold character designs across 20 MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls Variant Covers, featured on select Marvel titles beginning in August. Check out the first 11 below, along with MARVEL Tōkon: First Strike #1 covers by Juan Frigeri and Ryan Stegman.

MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls launches on PS5 and PC on August 6, 2026. Pre-order it today at all participating retailers, including the PlayStation Store and PC storefronts!

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