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- Marvel's Muppets crossover , "The Muppets Take the Marvel Universe" #1, hit comic shops Tuesday, September 23, 2026, and one of its stories just put Miss Piggy in charge of a Guardians of the Galaxy ship.
- The story opens on the Muppets' own space parody, Pigs in Space, as Captain Link Hogthrob, First Mate Piggy and Dr.
- "Pigs of the Galaxy" was written by Mackenzie Cadenhead, with art by David Baldeón, colors by Yen Nitro and letters by Joe Caramagna.
Marvel’s Muppets crossover, “The Muppets Take the Marvel Universe” #1, hit comic shops Tuesday, September 23, 2026, and one of its stories just put Miss Piggy in charge of a Guardians of the Galaxy ship. The 56-page one-shot, built to mark the 50th anniversary of The Muppet Show, pairs Kermit, Fozzie and company with Marvel heroes across several short stories — and the one turning heads is “Pigs of the Galaxy.”
What Happens in ‘Pigs of the Galaxy’
The story opens on the Muppets’ own space parody, Pigs in Space, as Captain Link Hogthrob, First Mate Piggy and Dr. Julius Strangepork crash the Swinetrek into Rocket Raccoon and Groot mid-mission. When the collision leaves Miss Piggy’s ship damaged, Rocket and Groot stop to help — and treat her with “significantly more respect than her porcine shipmates” ever have. Impressed, Miss Piggy ditches Hogthrob and Strangepork, takes the wheel of Star-Lord’s Milano, and joins the Guardians on their next mission.
Who Made the Crossover Happen
“Pigs of the Galaxy” was written by Mackenzie Cadenhead, with art by David Baldeón, colors by Yen Nitro and letters by Joe Caramagna. The one-shot as a whole was led by writer Chip Zdarsky and artist Pete Woods, with a main cover by Nick Bradshaw and a run of variant covers from artists including Humberto Ramos, Matteo Lolli and Ron Lim. Zdarsky, who also wrote the issue’s Spider-Man/Deadpool-adjacent segment, told CBR that writing for Miss Piggy was a highlight: “It’s impossible to overstate how excited I was to write for Miss Piggy, whom I consider to be one of the greatest icons of the last hundred years, a character who speaks to every generation.”
Why Marvel and the Muppets Are Teaming Up Now
The crossover exists because The Muppet Show turns 50 this year: the original series ran 120 episodes across five seasons between its September 5, 1976 premiere and its March 15, 1981 finale. Marvel marked the anniversary with a full slate of Muppets variant covers across its September 2026 line, alongside this dedicated one-shot. It’s the first time Kermit, Miss Piggy and the rest of the Muppets have shared a story with Marvel’s superheroes rather than just guest-starring on a cover.
| Detail | Fact |
|---|---|
| Release date | September 23, 2026 |
| Page count | 56 pages, multiple stories |
| Lead creators | Chip Zdarsky (writer), Pete Woods (artist) |
| “Pigs of the Galaxy” team | Mackenzie Cadenhead (writer), David Baldeón (artist) |
| Occasion | The Muppet Show’s 50th anniversary (debuted 1976) |
Rocket and Groot recruiting a Muppet is a strange detour for a team whose comic-page roster has been in flux all year — our ranking of the best superhero teams has more on where the Guardians stack up against the rest of Marvel’s rosters. New to the publisher’s cosmic side entirely? Our guide to starting Marvel Comics is the place to begin.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ‘Pigs of the Galaxy’?
It’s one of several stories inside “The Muppets Take the Marvel Universe” #1, in which Miss Piggy’s Pigs in Space ship collides with Rocket Raccoon and Groot, ending with Piggy joining the Guardians of the Galaxy and taking the helm of the Milano.
When did the Muppets/Marvel crossover come out?
“The Muppets Take the Marvel Universe” #1 released in comic shops on September 23, 2026.
Who wrote and drew the Muppets Marvel crossover?
The one-shot was led by writer Chip Zdarsky and artist Pete Woods, with “Pigs of the Galaxy” specifically written by Mackenzie Cadenhead and drawn by David Baldeón.
Why did Marvel make a Muppets crossover comic?
It celebrates the 50th anniversary of The Muppet Show, which debuted in 1976.
