Writer Stephanie Phillips and artist Madibek Musabekov celebrate 50 years of Marvel icons Bullseye, Jack of Hearts, Star-Lord and Nova with a high-octane one-shot comic this September.
From the streets to the stars, who’s the deadliest killer of all? Bullseye, of course! After being hired by a cosmic figure obsessed with Death (guess who?) to kill a target of universal importance, Bullseye runs into trouble when Jack of Hearts, Nova, and Star-Lord converge to stop him! This unlikely foursome collides above the streets of New York City this September in the pages of MARVEL GOLD ’76 #1 from best-selling writer Stephanie Phillips (Daredevil) and rising star artist Madibek Musabekov (Star Wars: Shadow of Maul).
While all four of these characters have become Marvel icons since originally debuting in 1976, their paths have seldom crossed over, save for Nova and Star-Lord’s long shared history as Guardians of the Galaxy. Bullseye, first introduced in the pages of DAREDEVIL (1964) #131 by Marv Wolfman and Bob Brown, never misses an opportunity to take on a contract or show off his skills. How will the man who always hits his mark fare when facing cosmic-level powerhouses like Jack of Hearts, Nova, and Star-Lord? Find out in this madcap one-shot serving as a celebration of these fan-favorite characters, all celebrating their 50th anniversaries in 2026.
“You might find this one of the strangest assemblies in comics but pitting Bullseye against three characters who could punt him into the sun is one of the coolest hooks ever,” explains Editor Mark Paniccia. “MARVEL GOLD is about assembling the best talent to celebrate these characters with big swings, great stories, and a fresh spotlight that reminds readers why they’ve endured for decades.”
- Nova, aka Richard Rider debuted in NOVA (1976)#1 by creators Marv Wolfman and John Buscema.
- Jack of Hearts, aka Jack Hart, was introduced in THE DEADLY HANDS OF KUNG FU (1974) #22 by writer Bill Mantlo and artist Keith Giffen.
- Star-Lord, aka Peter Jason Quill, first appeared in MARVEL PREVIEW (1975) #4 from creators Steve Englehart and Steve Gan.
“It was such an exciting opportunity to write a story that celebrates these characters and their legacies, which have helped shape not just comics, but pop culture as a whole,” said writer Stephanie Phillips. “I can’t wait for readers to dig into this action-packed story and see the incredible artwork from Madibek Musabekov!”
JACK OF HEARTS, NOVA, STAR-LORD AND…BULLSEYE!?
THANOS has hired BULLSEYE to pull the trigger… and this time, the shot could end everything! As the DEADLIEST ASSASSIN IN THE MARVEL UNIVERSE hunts his target through New York City, STAR-LORD, NOVA and JACK OF HEARTS clash with Bullseye in a brutal, zero-room-for-error fight against the inevitable. Don’t miss one of the most intense superhuman battles in Marvel history.
Check out the main cover for MARVEL GOLD ’76 #1 by Leinil Francis Yu and variants by Hicham Habchi, John Romita Jr. and Kendrick “Kunkka” Lim below and place your pre-orders at your local comic shop today. For more stories featuring Bullseye, Jack of Hearts, Nova and Star-Lord, check out Marvel Unlimited.
MARVEL GOLD ’76 #1
Written by STEPHANIE PHILLIPS
Art by MADIBEK MUSABEKOV
Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
Variant Cover by ALEX MALEEV
Variant Cover by HICHAM HABCHI
Variant Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
Variant Cover by KENDRICK “KUNKKA” LIM
On Sale 9/9