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Wed Jul 16 23:20:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
Jonathan Hickman’s upcoming comic series, “IMPERIAL” (2025), promises to reshape the cosmic landscape of the Marvel Universe. A wave of assassinations forces the Galactic Council, comprised of empires like the Shi’ar, Kree-Skrulls, and Spartoi, to convene and address the growing crisis. The ensuing intrigue, mysteries, and potential war will have lasting consequences. Readers can experience the beginning of this epic saga with a free limited-time offer of “IMPERIAL” (2025) #1 on Marvel Unlimited using the code IMPERIAL from July 15th to July 31st. “IMPERIAL” (2025) #2 is also now available following the explosive cliffhanger of the first issue.
**News Article:**
**Cosmic Chaos Looms: Assassinations Trigger Galactic Power Shift in Marvel’s “IMPERIAL”**
New York, NY – The Marvel Universe’s cosmic hierarchy is teetering on the brink as a series of assassinations sparks interstellar conflict in Jonathan Hickman’s highly anticipated “IMPERIAL” (2025). The series, with art by Iban Coello and Federico Vicentini, will force the Galactic Council, including powerhouses like the Shi’ar, Kree-Skrulls, and Spartoi empires, into a desperate summit. The fallout from this crisis promises intrigue, mysteries, and all-out war, fundamentally altering the established order of the cosmos.
Marvel is offering a limited-time opportunity for readers to dive headfirst into this epic storyline. “IMPERIAL” (2025) #1 is available for free on Marvel Unlimited from July 15th to July 31st. Simply visit Marvel Redeem and use the code IMPERIAL (a Marvel login is required to redeem the code). The issue is also available as part of the standard Marvel Unlimited subscription.
The offer arrives just as “IMPERIAL” (2025) #2 hits digital shelves, picking up immediately after the first issue’s shocking conclusion. Marvel is touting the series as a must-read for fans looking for high-stakes galactic drama.
This is just part of Marvel’s big plans for the rest of the year. In other Marvel news, there is a new Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls game arriving on PS5, Steam, and Epic Games Store in 2026, and you can dive into the next story arc of the ‘Marvel Rivals Infinity Comic’ series exclusively on Marvel Unlimited and redeem a special “The Unlimited Thing” skin in Marvel Rivals with a paid MU subscription!