Media Release -- This Sunday, June 17, Marvel's Father's Day Spectacular will be in full swing at participating local comic shops, marking the perfect time for parents and children alike to share their love of reading and comics!

Ever since the very first meeting of Ms. Marvel and Squirrel Girl in MARVEL RISING #0, fans have been waiting for the next chapter of Kamala Khan and Doreen Green's epic adventure to save the Marvel Universe. Released earlier this week, MARVEL RISING ALPHA #1 has debuted to resounding acclaim, garnering praise from critics, retailers and fans.

Rogues Portal calls the comic "funny and sweet with a lot of heart" while Comicbook.com raves that MARVEL RISING ALPHA #1 is "much more than a fun action series, and you should get on board as soon as possible."

Stop by your participating local comic shop this Sunday to find exciting new stories and free giveaways for parents and children to enjoy together. Contact your retailer to get more information about incentives and promotional items available for this year's Marvel's Father's Day Spectacular, and visit Marvel.com for more information!

MARVEL RISING ALPHA #1
Written by DEVIN GRAYSON
Art by GEORGES DUARTE
Cover by GURIHIRU
Now On Sale!

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