Media Release -- Excitement is ramping up for the highly-anticipated SECRET EMPIRE #1 (in-stores May 3rd), and today Marvel is pleased to unveil a new promotion that's set to reward loyal Marvel fans and comic store retailers nationwide! Utilizing the new Marvel Insider fan loyalty program, we're awarding fans with bonus points throughout the duration of Marvel's Secret Empire comic event and driving more foot traffic into comic retail stores. Marvel Insider points can be redeemed for cool rewards, limited-edition collectables and more!  
 
Marvel Insider members who purchase Secret Empire comics at their local stores can rack up major Marvel Insider bonus points for redeeming the digital codes for each issue! Currently, Marvel Insiders can already earn up to 2,000 points per week for redeeming 10 digital codes at 200 points each. For each Secret Empire issue, Marvel Insiders will also earn an additional 1,000 bonus points on top of the regular 200 points for their digital code redeem – that's a total of 1,200 points per issue! As a special reward for "completing the set," Marvel Insiders who redeem digital codes for all 9 issues of Secret Empire will earn a whopping 10,000 points bonus!
 
Are you a Marvel Insider yet? Go to marvel.com/insider to join and start getting rewarded for the things you're already doing as a Marvel fan!* Earn points for things like purchasing comics, connecting with Marvel on social, checking out the latest and greatest original content on Marvel.com, playing Marvel mobile games, and more! Then, redeem your points for cool rewards like bestselling digital comics, collectible merchandise, exclusive Marvel mobile game rewards and unforgettable experiences! Check back frequently for new opportunities to earn and spend points, especially around major Marvel events!   
 
*Program available to residents of the continental U.S., Alaska, and Hawaii only. Must be 18+. Please see the Marvel Insider Loyalty Rewards Program Terms for program terms and conditions and the Insider homepage for program details.
 
Retailers: FOC on SECRET EMPIRE #1 is fast approaching (4/10). Stores are strongly encourages to check their orders on issue #1 as demand for the series can only increase in the weeks to come.
 
SECRET EMPIRE #1 (MAR170901)
Written by NICK SPENCER
Art by STEVE MCNIVEN
Cover by MARK BROOKS
FOC – 04/10/17, On-Sale – 05/03/17
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