Author: Newsroom
New York, NY— April 23, 2026 — This year, Marvel Comics dedicates 616 Day to its greatest supervillain—DOCTOR DOOM! Doom will take over the celebratory day with 616 DAY MARVEL MYSTERY BAGS, special sealed bags that contain each of the following:
· One exclusive black and white edition of Doomquest #1, the upcoming epic by Ryan North and Francesco Mobili, with an exclusive variant cover by Simone Bianchi OR an ultra-rare, hand-drawn, original sketch cover by a surprise artist.
· One facsimile edition of a classic Doctor Doom story, either with its original cover OR a variant cover by a modern superstar:
o Avengers #25 Facsimile Edition
o Avengers #25 Facsimile Edition Alessandro Cappuccio Variant Cover
o Fantastic Four #258 Facsimile Edition
o Fantastic Four #258 Facsimile Edition Peach Momoko Variant Cover
o Iron Man #149 Facsimile Edition
o Iron Man #149 Facsimile Edition Dan Panosian Variant Cover
· A Doctor Doom paper mask featuring artwork by the legendary Jack Kirby!
Plus, participating retailers will receive a special Thank You Edition 616 DAY MARVEL MYSTERY BAG in advance containing an exclusive Doomquest #1 Black and White Edition Variant Cover by Bryan Hitch OR an original artist sketch cover; one of the aforementioned facsimile editions; and a Foil Edition of Jack Kirby’s Doctor Doom Mask!
Doctor Doom is one of Marvel’s most enduring and beloved characters. As more fans become drawn to him with his arrival in theaters later this year, 616 DAY MARVEL MYSTERY BAGS offer an exciting way to explore both his latest saga and one of his most iconic battles with Marvel’s heroes. Representing the past and present of Marvel Comics storytelling, it’s a fitting celebration of Marvel’s biggest day and a perfect way to bring excitement and surprise back to where Doom’s legacy began: your local comic shop!
616 DAY MARVEL MYSTERY BAGS are available while supplies last. Check out the new variant covers and inquire about their availability at your local comic shop today!