Comic lovers, music heads, and culture fans alike: get ready for a crossover you didn’t know you needed. At New York Comic Con this week, Marvel is dropping a limited-edition tribute comic that reimagines hip-hop legends as superheroes — and it’s already generating serious buzz.

A Fusion of Two Worlds

On October 10, at the Javits Center, “Legend Has It… #1” will officially make its debut, marking the first installment of a bold Marvel / Mass Appeal collaboration. The project reinterprets iconic New York rap figures — including Nas & DJ Premier, Ghostface Killah, Mobb Deep, Raekwon, Big L, De La Soul, and Slick Rick — through the lens of comic-book mythology. Written by Brandon Thomas and illustrated by Sanford Greene, the comic infuses superhero tropes with hip-hop identity and legacy.

According to Bleeding Cool, “Inspired by the ‘Legend Has It… ‘album series, the comic looks at Nas & DJ Premier Ghostface Killah, Mobb Deep, Raekwon, Big L, De La Soul, and Slick Rick, in which each character “is brought to life in an epic narrative that bridges music, myth, and legacy – a highly sought after collectible for diehard fans of Hip Hop, comics, and pop culture alike.”

Who’s Featured — And Why They Matter

The lineup reads like a rap hall of fame:

• Nas & DJ Premier form the centerpiece, pairing lyrical mastery with beat-legend status.

• Ghostface Killah and Mobb Deep get chapters, representing gritty street narrative and Queensbridge grit.

• Raekwon and Big L bring East Coast flavor and storytelling heavyweights into the fold.
• De La Soul and Slick Rick add dimension from the more eclectic and narrative-driven dimensions of hip-hop.

Each artist’s arc will explore mythic elements tied to their careers, contributions, and personas, in some cases elevating real-life stories into metaphorical dimensions.

The NYCC Launch & Collector Appeal

Marvel and Mass Appeal are positioning “Legend Has It… #1” as a must-have for attendees. At NYCC, the comic will be sold in limited quantities, making it an immediate collector’s item. According to an article on HypeBeast, “Issue 1 will debut on October 10 at New York Comic Con, where a live panel will feature Nas and various surprise guests to discuss the intersection of hip-hop and superhero mythology.”

This release is timed to coincide with a broader Mass Appeal album series that already features new releases from many of the same artists. The synergy between music and art suggests the comic isn’t just a spin-off—but part of a unified narrative across media.

Why It Matters to Marvel Fans

For comic fans, this is a fresh example of genre-blending: superhero tropes meeting real-world cultural icons. It’s reminiscent of past ventures like “Masters of the Sun”, where music and myth merge in a plot-driven context. For hip-hop fans, it’s a validation of rap’s cultural mythology — literally inked into the pages of a Marvel spectacle.