Marvel Illustrated: Swimsuit Issue

Marvel Illustrated: Swimsuit Issue (1991, Marvel) is a one-shot comic that gathers the publisher’s top heroes and villains for a lighthearted, pin-up-style celebration of summer. Written by Howard Mackie with art by Mike Zeck, it offers a playful departure from traditional superhero action, showcasing Marvel’s characters in beach-ready poses. While a standalone novelty, it captures a fun, era-specific trend in comics, blending fandom with swimsuit-model aesthetics.