Jay & Silent Bob: Jays of Future Past (2026) #1

by Kevin Smith, Giuseppe Camuncoli (Artist), Marco Checchetto (Cover Art)

DOOM DECREES "THE DIM-WITTED DUO MUST DIE!" Capped, tan American Jay and friendly neighborhood wider-man Silent Bob make a quick stop in the Marvel Universe! But when Doctor Doom decrees these Jersey guys must die, the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, the X-Men and and a whole hoary host of heroes must team up on a joint mission to save the dim-witted duo from a lethal case of super-hero fatigue! "From the moment in Mallrats when they made the very first reference to Wolverine in cinema history, I've always wanted Jay and Silent Bob to meet their Marvel heroes in a comic book crossover - so much so that I pitched it to Stan the Man himself the day he shot his cameo in the movie way back in 1995. Thirty years later, Jays of Future Past represents both a love letter to the magic and mayhem of Marvel as well as giggle-inducing proof that our childhood dreams can still come true, even at age 55." - Kevin Smith

Genres: Comics

44 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 10, 2026

Reviews

[Machiavelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a crossover thirty years in the making. Kevin Smith pitched this exact idea to Stan Lee on the set of Mallrats in 1995 and you can feel all that pent-up fanboy love on every single page. Jay and Silent Bob stumble into the Marvel Universe, Doctor Doom decides they need to die for reasons that make complete sense in the most ridiculous possible way, and suddenly every hero in the Marvel landscape is tangled up in trying to save two Jersey slackers who have absolutely no business being there. This is pure Jay and Silent Bob through and through, goofy and self-aware and genuinely funny, leaning hard into the absurdity without ever winking too hard at the camera. Smith’s Marvel fandom feels completely authentic and Camuncoli keeps the whole chaotic thing moving at a perfect pace. Exactly what I wanted it to be. Snoochie boochies!

[Connor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This comic book is nothing but call backs, crossover jokes and almost family friendly innuendos and i freaking love it. As a massive Kevin Smith and Viewaskuniverse fan and each page of this comic book is an absolute ball to read.

[Mutant Mike · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's a little too overpacked with one-liners and references, which tend to work when Jay is the one delivering them, but here pretty much every character is written with the same type of quippy dialogue from start to finish. Jay and Silent Bob are funniest when there's a more grounded "straight man" character for them to bounce off of (RIP Dante Hicks), but here nearly every super hero shares the same wisecracking voice, resulting in a constant stream of jokes that just kind of blur together. I thought the Archie crossover was more cleverly written, mainly because it was paced better and the stronger jokes had room to actually land.

[Cristhian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Doom se toma muy en serio su nutrición.

[Lizzy DeMarco · Rating 5 out of 5]

So hilarious!

[Daniel Parsons · Rating 4 out of 5]

Snooch to the Marvel Loving Nooch!

[Franck Martini · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this ! The plot is paper thin but just enough to embark all the jokes and innuendo. Awesome art - what’s not to love ?

[AviChaim Snyder · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok, so let me start by saying that I generally enjoy Kevin Smith, his movies, and his sense of humor, which probably makes me more open to this book than readers who are unfamiliar with or not fans of Jay and Silent Bob.
This was a strange crossover. I understand why Smith would want to do something like this, but from the Marvel side of things it felt a bit out of place. Granted, Smith has written for Marvel before, so the connection is not completely random. Seeing Jay and Silent Bob interact with the Marvel Universe had its entertaining moments, but something about it never quite clicked for me.
Jay and Silent Bob felt authentic to themselves, but the rest of the Marvel Universe often felt like Kevin Smith versions of those characters rather than the characters as they normally are. Everyone seemed to be speaking with Smith's sense of humor and style. That works perfectly for Deadpool, but it felt odd coming from characters like Black Widow or the Fantastic Four.
One thing the issue kept returning to was the joke that Jay and Silent Bob are getting old. It was repeated enough that it felt like more than just a running gag. It almost came across as Kevin Smith working through his own feelings about aging and changing relevance. His style of humor and the type of content he became famous for are no longer at the center of pop culture, and it feels like he's trying to laugh about that reality. At the same time, those things helped make him who he is, and there is nothing wrong with embracing that legacy. Maybe I'm reading too much into it, but it stood out to me throughout the issue.
Despite my criticisms, I did enjoy parts of this book and it made me laugh more than once. That said, I can easily see why it would not appeal to everyone. If you're already a fan of Kevin Smith's work, I think you'll get more out of it and should give it a shot. If you're not familiar with his movies or his style of humor, this probably is not the book for you.
Grade: C

[Shelby Fielding · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you’re coming to a crossover one-shot like this and expecting anything more than a silly good time, I am not sure what else to tell you than to maybe remember that deep devotees of Marvel comics come in all shapes and sizes. And reading this light, often funny tale, there’s nothing that comes across clearer than Smith’s unabiding fidelity to the universe of Fantastic families and web-slinging heroes. Feeling like a weed-trip version of "Pluribus," Smith keeps the story moving and jittery with childish glee. Camuncoli’s art is rich, and Menyz and Arciniega's colorings crystallize it. But Smith is at the heart of this story, closing a 31-year loop, and living out his wish-fulfillment fantasies without a shred of cynicism. In a moment and time when some are grinning at the slump of superhero media in American pop culture becoming more of a permanent residence than a temporary blimp, it’s nice to be swallowed into the warm embrace of a fan boy’s bosom. And that is as dirty as I meant it.

[Lady W · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 snoochie boochies. That was absolutely amazing and I would love to see this movie (even if we have to have a cartoon version). This had everything in it and I was laughing the whole time. I LOVED the cameos, the dialogue, the puns and the characters. The art work was fantastic and the story was great. I’m so glad that I picked up a copy (or 4). I screamed when I saw that Ms. Marvel part! I was hoping they wouldn’t forget! And when Silent Bob finally spoke, I’ll be honest, I actually teared up.

The adventure is over and we’re going home.
Snoogans.

[Misse Jones · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun but exhaustive...

This really wasn't what I expected. It had its moments, sure but there was a ton of repetition in the dialogue and most of the characters just weren't making sense. It was a spin that should've happened 20+ years ago.

What did work really well was Jay & Bob...and Deadpool. They really got them right. Otherwise with the Marvel characters, there was an excessive amount of dialogue.

[Jake Quintana · Rating 4 out of 5]

The action keeps coming

It may not be the deepest storyline, but it keeps going and going. Hero after hero. Bad guy after bad guy. It will keep you reading till the end. Also the "He was supposed to be here today" quote on the Dante statue was a tear jerker.

[Jordie Novack · Rating 5 out of 5]

Growing up on both comic books and the Kevin Smith Cinematic Universe, this was a magical crossover. Idk if I’d recommend it to everyone, but for me specifically this was a blast to read and one I will absolutely revisit.

[D. Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

About freaking time

Congrats Kevin on such a great story. Thank you! You have entertained me for years and this book just adds another dimension (yes I know you have done other books, but com on).

[Mat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hilarious! Look, this is going to blow your mind but it is a great read to blow some trees to, snoochie-boochies! ( not that I do that anymore). It was fun, dumb (in the best ways) and a great read. A must for any Kevin Smith fan.

[Adrian Torres · Rating 5 out of 5]

An absolutely entertaining short featuring all of the Classic Marvel Heroes trying to save our two Jersey homeboys from all of the Classic Marvel Villains.

The puns were fun, the art was stellar and the writting (with all of its sillyness) made me smile.

I'm glad to have read this.

[Spencer Barron · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Look Silent Bob! The Incredibles!” So close! 😂

The criticism of this being a bunch of one liners sprinkled in with a few good laughs and Kevin being weirdly obsessed with Jay and Bob being old now…is a far criticism. But I can’t help it. I love Kevin smith and his work. So I am bias. Snooches.

[Alberto · Rating 2 out of 5]

1.5

[Wm · Rating 2 out of 5]

A small handful of giggles, but mostly painful plays on words. Not sure why, but I find Smith's pen preferable spoken over written.

[Miga Avalos · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was fun!

[YaBoiNosferatu · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kevin Smith I love you but please never make a character say “no cap” ever again

[Vincent · Rating 5 out of 5]

I need more

Grew up on these HEROES. Been waiting for this my whole life. I need more jay and silent bob in my 33 year old adult life.

[Mitchell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun read and a lot of good gags. If you are a Kevin Smith and Marvel fan. Check it out. Meets expectations in every way.

[Carlos · Rating 5 out of 5]

Snooch to the mf'ing nooch!!! 🤘🤘🤘