Marvel Cancels She-Hulk Early As ‘Imperial’ Cosmic Relaunch Gets Cut Down

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Marvel Comics has cut Planet She-Hulk short (surprise), with issue #6 now positioned as the ending.

This seems to be connected to the broader struggles with Jonathan Hickman’s recent attempt to revitalize Marvel’s cosmic-themed comics, which hasn’t been very successful.

Fans to Marvel: We Don’t Want She-Hulk

Marvel is presenting Planet She-Hulk #6 as the final issue in the series, advertising it with the tagline “CLOSING ARGUMENTS!” It’s set to be released on April 29, 2026.

According to writer Stephanie Phillips, the comic series ending sooner than expected wasn’t intentional. She explained on YouTube that unexpected changes affecting the entire ‘Imperial’ line of comics required the creative team to quickly adjust their plans.

Marvel ruined Nova

Marvel announced Nova: Centurion at San Diego Comic-Con as part of its broader effort to expand its cosmic-themed stories following the Imperial storyline.

It looks like the comic Nova: Centurion might finish with its sixth issue. The description for the upcoming issue hints at a potentially fatal outcome for Nova, asking if he’ll survive the dangers of the galaxy he’s protecting.

This agrees with Phillips’ statement that their original ambitious plan for the universe was quickly reduced in scope. Details about Nova are provided further down.

Imperial Guardians went from “ongoing” to 5 issues

I’m really excited about the new Marvel comic, Imperial Guardians, by Dan Abnett! It sounds like it’s going to be a major player in where Marvel takes its cosmic stories going forward, and I can’t wait to see what Abnett brings to the table.

So, early in the year, Marvel completely changed plans with this project. They’d initially announced it as an ongoing series, but then they shortened it to just five issues and, unfortunately, canceled it altogether. It was a real disappointment as a fan!

So what happened to the “Marvel Cosmic” relaunch?

The recent Marvel Cosmic relaunch felt like a bland and uninspired effort to bring the series back to life after a long period of inactivity.

This new iteration features characters who haven’t resonated with audiences, like She-Hulk, who works better as a supporting character (as evidenced by her Disney+ show); Captain Marvel, whose solo titles have repeatedly been canceled and who starred in one of the lowest-grossing MCU films; Shuri, who doesn’t fit a cosmic storyline and hasn’t gained much traction; Amadeus Cho, who feels like a substitute for an established character; and Cosmic Ghost Rider, another attempt to replace original heroes with a more comedic take.

Many fans are unhappy with how characters are portrayed in the movies, citing examples like the comedic Star-Lord. There’s also frustration with the inclusion of LGBTQ+ and politically motivated characters, especially since these groups often aren’t the primary audience for comics or the MCU.

What about Nova?

I personally feel McKay’s Nova is pretty mid.

It feels like the creators aren’t putting much effort into this. The artwork inside isn’t very good, and the character Nova’s design, especially the bomber jacket, is particularly unappealing.

The incorrect use of the star symbol suggests a lack of attention to detail from those involved in creating the content.

Fans are tired of seeing beloved characters replaced with new versions and having their iconic stories retold. They don’t want to see Captain America, Black Panther, the Hulk, or even characters like the original Planet Hulk reimagined with different actors or storylines. It’s a pattern they’re really frustrated with.

Fans are tired of all this woke bs from Disney and Marvel.

Around 2011-2012, Marvel ended its popular cosmic-focused comic book line. They cancelled titles like Guardians of the Galaxy and Nova and shifted towards stories and characters that aligned with the new direction Kevin Feige and Disney were taking with the Marvel Cinematic Universe. According to one editor involved, these comics were performing well and had a solid readership – I even helped with their promotion.

Trying to be overly politically correct ruined both comic books and, as I predicted, the movies as well. I was the first to point this out, and I still believe I’m right.

Also, I don’t think it can recover.

Marvel Comics really disappointed fans with a major mistake. Many people, including myself, are upset with Disney and Marvel because of it.

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2026-03-02 03:32