Marvel Comics 1000

A single, oversized 2019 one-shot from Marvel, Marvel Comics #1000 is a celebratory anthology that unites dozens of creators—including frequent writer Al Ewing and artist Joshua Cassara—to weave a centuries-spanning mystery around a single, recurring object. This issue acts as a love letter to Marvel's vast history, with each short story and hidden clue building toward a shared, overarching puzzle. It matters as a creative milestone, marking the publisher's 1,000th issue with a unique, interconnected narrative experiment that rewards close reading.