Marvel Comics has announced the landmark comic EMPYRE #4 has sold out and will return with a second printing.

The press release follows:

Media Release -- The war between the Kree/Skrull alliance and the vengeful Cotati escalated greatly in EMPYRE #4, but fans were delighted to see that amidst the conflict, love prevailed! Yesterday's issue ended with a shocking twist when it was revealed that Hulkling and Wiccan married prior to the start of the intergalactic war. This landmark issue has already sold out, and Marvel is thrilled to announce that it will be returning to comic shops for a second printing!

EMPYRE #4

The pulse-pounding cosmic epic continues next week in EMPYRE #5, AND Hulkling and Wiccan's marriage will be celebrated Marvel style in September's EMPYRE: AVENGERS AFTERMATH #1. With second printings of EMPYRE #1-3 now available, don't miss your chance to witness history in the making as the cosmic landscape of the Marvel Universe is reshaped forever! Stay tuned for more news about EMPYRE, including the reveal of the EMPYRE #4 second printing variant cover!

EMPYRE #4 Second Printing (JUN209248)
Written by AL EWING & DAN SLOTT
Art by VALERIO SCHITI

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