The 11 Most-Read Marvel News Stories of the Week

By the Hoary Hosts of Hoggoth, happy birthday to the hearty House of Ideas! When the clock strikes midnight and makes a timely tick-tock over to August 31, it will be the official 80th birthday of merry ol' Marvel. So put on your party hats, True Believers, and prepare for a heartfelt hip hip hooray!

As an amazin' amuse-bouche for the rapturous revelry to come, we've collected this week's 80th anniversary inspired stories and breaking news features from all across the mighty Marvel Multiverse. We've got the latest on Marvel's Avengers, ABSOLUTE CARNAGE, Marvel's Spider-Man, MARVEL COMICS #1000, Marvel Contest of Champions, and more—and yes, frantic ones, they're all gift-wrapped in radiant red!

So read up on our roarin' roundup of this week's 11 most-read stories about Marvel comics, TV shows, movies, games, and more—right here!

Marvel Games

• Marvel’s Past, Present, and Future! Exclusive Look at Marvel’s Avengers!

• Marvel Contest of Champions: Summoner Showdown | Week 5 Winner
• Snag The 'Marvel’s Spider-Man: Game of the Year Edition' Available Now

Marvel Comics

• Announcing the 2019 Marvel Unlimited Plus Member Kit

• MARVEL COMICS #1000 Launch Trailer

• Journey Through the Annotated History of Marvel Comics Feat. Run The Jewels
• Celebrate Marvel's Birthday with 50% Off the Digital Comics Shop

• Enter 'Absolute Carnage' in a New Marvel Ultimate Comic

Live Events

• Disney's Hollywood Studios Celebrates Jack Kirby and 'The Eternals'

• D23 Expo 2019: Marvel Animation Unveils a Whole Lot of New Spider-Man

Marvel TV

• Your Favorite Heroes Will Be Venomized In Third Season Return of 'Marvel’s Spider-Man: Maximum Venom'

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