# Marvel CANCELS Cosmic Comics… What Went Wrong?

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Podcast: [The Smark Avengers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smark-avengers-6814210)
Published: 2026-04-03T21:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Marvel’s cosmic universe just took a major hit… but why did it fail? In this episode, Corey, Dylan, and Jon break down the news that Marvel has cancelled its post-Jonathan Hickman “Imperial” cosmic line due to low sales. What was supposed to be a new era of space storytelling has seemingly come and gone... and the guys are trying to figure out exactly what went wrong. 🚀 Topics discussed: What the Imperial line was trying to accomplish Whether Marvel fans just aren’t interested in cosmic stories How Marvel’s cosmic characters compare to DC’s If characters like Nova, the Guardians, and others are being underused or mishandled Whether Marvel lacks the patience to build long-term interest like they used to The impact of Jonathan Hickman’s influence on fan expectations Is the problem the audience… or Marvel itself? Are cosmic comics a lost cause for Marvel, or is there still potential being left on the table? This episode is a deep dive into the state of Marvel Comics, publishing strategy, and what it takes to make readers care about stories beyond Earth. 💬 Join the discussion: Do you think Marvel’s cosmic universe can recover, or is it doomed to repeat this cycle? 👍 Like the video if you enjoy comic industry discussions 🔔 Subscribe for more comic book debates, deep dives, and weekly episodes Click the link for Dylan's radio show!: http://www.bouncedigitalradio.co.uk Click the link for Dylan's Twitch stream: http://Twitch.tv/spookylaroux Click the link for Jon's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bigjonbowski/ Click the link for Corey's show "Large Old Cup": https://open.spotify.com/show/2YHMppnl9inQevwLIxR64f

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