Fans of retro-inspired games got a treat to cap off 2026 with Marvel Cosmic Invasion. A love letter to the beat-’em-ups of the ’90s, the game features a stacked roster of Marvel heroes taking on Annihilus and the armies of the Negative Zone, and if you enjoyed that nostalgic throwback to coin-munching arcade games, you’ll want to check out this new deluxe art book that goes behind the scenes on it. Priced at $30, preorders for Marvel Cosmic Invasion: The Art of the Game will be available soon at Amazon and Barnes and Noble before its release on August 4.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion: The Art of the Game
$30 | Releases August 4
This 120-page volume is packed with a comprehensive gallery of concept art, sprites, and other illustrations, as well as explorations of the game’s level designs and commentary from artists and developers. It features hardcover binding and measures 8.5 by 11 inches, making it a great coffee table book. As mentioned above, preorders go live soon at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and local bookstores. We’ll update this post once those links are live.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion Physical Edition Preorders
If you haven’t yet checked out the game, Marvel Cosmic Invasion is now available on digital storefronts for PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch. A physical edition releases soon on April 17, and you can choose between a $40 Standard Edition or a $60 Deluxe Edition that includes the base game, a steelbook cover, premium art cards, sticker sheets, and a poster.
If that’s not enough Marvel for you, you can also grab the recently released Marvel Maximum Collection, a treasure trove of ’90s arcade and home console games with modern-day enhancements.
More Upcoming Video Game Art Books
Fans of video game art books can look forward to several more releases this year. One highlight is The Art of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Publisher Udon Entertainment is also offering an exclusive Collector’s Edition for $100 with extras. The Art of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 showcases the game’s artistic journey. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Secrets of the Zonai looks like a must-have, covering the game through sketches, notes, concept art, storyboards, and developer commentary.
- The Art of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 — $66.49 (
$70) | September 15 - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Secrets of the Zonai — $59 | October 20
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Secrets of the Zonai Hero Edition — $107.64 (
$120) | October 20 - Mega Man: Official Complete Works — $50 | May 2026
- Mega Man X: Official Complete Works — $40 | May 2026
- Shovel Knight: Ultimate Design Works Hardcover — $60 | May 2026
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