Marvel Comics is giving fans an early look at what happens when three of its most intense heroes collide. In Spider-Man: Long Way Home #2, the web-slinger finds himself caught between a rampaging Hulk and a desperate Punisher, all while trying to secure a dangerous artifact. The issue, written by Jonathan Hickman with art by Adam Kubert, hits shelves now and promises a gritty, action-packed showdown.
The story picks up with the Punisher—here a soldier named Frank Castle—on the run after his squad was decimated by the Hulk. Frank has the Cosmic Cube in his possession, and both S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Hulk want it. Spider-Man is recruited by S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Quartermain to retrieve the Cube before it falls into the wrong hands. But as the preview shows, Peter Parker is wary of the mission's risks and the organization's secrecy.
Quartermain briefs Spidey on Frank Castle, describing him as a lone survivor with a wiped record and a willingness to bend his morals. On the other side is the Hulk, a near-mythical monster that S.H.I.E.L.D. knows little about. Peter must navigate this dangerous triangle while keeping S.H.I.E.L.D.'s involvement hidden. The preview images show Frank in Nicaragua, dressed in military gear, with the Hulk hot on his trail.
This comic arrives just as the MCU gears up for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which will see Tom Holland's Peter Parker teaming up with Mark Ruffalo's Bruce Banner and Jon Bernthal's Punisher. The film, hitting theaters next week, promises a dark chapter for Spidey as his powers malfunction and a new villain threatens everyone he loves. The comic serves as a perfect prelude, exploring similar dynamics in a different timeline.
Hickman, known for his epic runs on Fantastic Four and the Infinity and Secret Wars events, brings his trademark layered storytelling to this miniseries. Kubert's art captures the raw energy of the Hulk and the tactical intensity of the Punisher, while colorist Arthur Hesli adds a moody palette that fits the story's tense atmosphere. For fans eager to see these three icons clash, Long Way Home #2 delivers a thrilling chase.
If you're looking to dive deeper into Spider-Man's comic history before the new film, check out our guide to Essential Spider-Man Comics to Read Before 'Brand New Day'. And for more on the MCU's upcoming slate, don't miss the latest on Avengers: Doomsday.
Spider-Man: Long Way Home #2 is available now at comic shops. Check out the full preview gallery above.
