Marvel celebrates 50 years of the Eternals with a new character—and a Fall Out Boy creator
A brand-new Eternal, long-buried secrets, and a cosmic tribute to Jack Kirby collide in ETERNALS 50TH ANNIVERSARY #1.
In 1976, Jack Kirby reshaped the Marvel Comics cosmos with The Eternals, a sweeping, cosmic mythology as bold and imaginative as its creator. This April, Marvel marks 50 years of that legacy with ETERNALS 50TH ANNIVERSARY #1, an oversized special designed to be essential reading for Kirby devotees and Marvel collectors alike.
The anniversary issue dives deep into previously untold chapters of Earth’s immortal guardians, revealing hidden history and introducing a brand-new Eternal whose arrival could have universe-shaking consequences. The special features three standout stories from an all-star lineup of veteran creators, rising voices, and Grammy Award–nominated musician Patrick Stump, best known as the lead singer of Fall Out Boy and as the songwriter/composer for Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends.
The issue opens with a high-stakes team-up between Ikaris and Captain America, exploring the Eternals’ place in superhero history in a story by Ethan S. Parker, Griffin Sheridan, Dale Eaglesham, and Phil Noto. Next, Ralph Macchio and Michael Cho peel back the layers of one of the Eternals’ most fearsome figures, Ransak the Reject, revealing the character’s darker origins. Finally, Stump pens the debut of The Lost Eternal, a mysterious figure whose existence has been hidden for centuries—and whose sudden awakening raises unsettling questions.
Reflecting on his involvement, Stump said, “It’s fitting that Marvel’s version of God, its One-Above-All, was drawn in the likeness of Jack Kirby; Through his cosmic work on titles like Tales of Suspense, Fantastic Four, Thor, and climaxing with his mythologically inspired space opera The Eternals, he created the center of gravity all of Marvel’s galaxy is still orbiting. So when I was tasked with the responsibility of introducing a Lost Eternal, I turned to the same sci-fi and mythology that got his mighty imagination spinning to begin with. I’m beyond honored to be part of celebrating 50 years of the Eternals, and while I can’t imagine some rock singer like me doing a titan like Kirby justice, I can promise you this has definitely been as much of a passion project as any album I’ve ever made or film I’ve scored.”
Editor Mark Paniccia also reflected on Kirby’s influence, sharing, “Jack Kirby was a big influence of mine, and I devoured just about everything he did when I first discovered comics. The Eternals was one of my favorite Kirby creations…wild, dynamic, powerful stuff that fueled my imagination as a young reader. It’s a real privilege to work on this project with such a talented crew.”
The celebration is rounded out with an impressive lineup of covers by R.B. Silva, Michael Cho, ACO, and Dale Eaglesham. ETERNALS 50TH ANNIVERSARY #1 is available to preorder now at local comic shops.
ETERNALS 50TH ANNIVERSARY #1
Written by RALPH MACCHIO, ETHAN S. PARKER, GRIFFIN SHERIDAN & PATRICK STUMP
Art by PHIL NOTO, DALE EAGLESHAM, MICHAEL CHO & MORE
Cover by R.B. SILVA
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