When the physical edition Capcom’s Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is released later this year, fans will get more than they might have expected, with Capcom announcing at PAX West 2024 that the package will be accompanied by a brand-new comic book created by Marvel — with the cover revealed for the first time at the show.

Announced during the Capcom Presents main stage panel in the Seattle Convention Center during the Sunday afternoon panel, a Marvel vs. Capcom one-shot comic will be part of a special package to promote the game's release.

"We've been working with Marvel for a brand-new 32-page comic where Marvel and Capcom's universe collide," it was announced, with cover artwork from Todd Nauck shared onscreen. "This has been such an honor to put together this comic." The comic will only be available as a special edition day-one purchase for the physical edition, it was revealed.

This is the third-ever Marvel vs. Capcom comic book, following an extremely rare minicomic released in 2011 as part of Ultimate Marvel VS Capcom 3, and a full comic book with 2017's Marvel vs Capcom Infinite.

The Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics will include X-Men: Children of the Atom, Marvel Super Heroes, X-Men vs. Street Fighter, Marvel Super-Heroes vs. Street Fighter, Marvel vs. Capcom and Marvel vs. Capcom 2, as well as The Punisher… and some rare concept art from all of the games. The collection will be available for Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Steam.

Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics will be released digitally on September 12, with a physical release coming November 22.

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