Let These Marvel Gift Ideas Be Your Secret Superpower for Holiday Shopping
Check out IGN's best selection of Marvel gifts to consider during the 2022 holiday season.
Let's face it: Marvel fans can be a little difficult to buy for, (because what they love is so wide and varied). But, a benefit of this is the variety of gifts you can choose from. From video games to action figures, collectible toys, Blu-rays, books and more, there are plenty of unique gifts to consider for the Marvel fan in your life.
With Black Friday and the holidays fast approaching, there's no better time to start planning out your shopping list right now. Let's get down to business.
TL;DR - Our Favorite Marvel Gifts in 2024
Marvel's Video Games: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 for PS5 and More
One of the best gifts for a Marvel fan is a Marvel video game. Marvel's Spider-Man 2 for PS5 is still a top choice if the person you're shopping for has yet to play it and still doesn't own it—(if so, what a shame). It's IGN's top Spider-Man game, as we state "Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is a triumph; Insomniac just keeps getting better and better at making Spider-Man games." If the Marvel fan you're buying for has a PS5, ask about their collection and fill in the gaps with something they might have missed (Guardians of the Galaxy is also criminally underrated). Plus, keep an eye out for Black Friday deals on PS5 games very soon.
Consider These Amazing Marvel Comics or Books
It would be criminal to not include some comics in a Marvel gift guide, so I've included as many as I can. Picking out one of these iconic comic volumes is a classic choice for comic lovers or fans of the MCU in general. You can also take a gander at our top 27 Batman comics and top 25 Spider-Man comics for further inspo, and pick out one of the five main comics released in the new Ultimate Universe.
Ultimate X-Men
Daredevil Born Again (Graphic Novel)
Cooking with Deadpool
Gift Kindle Unlimited Subscription (Read 1000s of Marvel Comics)
Or, alternatively, how about gifting a year of Kindle Unlimited instead? Not only does it include thousands of books and magazines for users to read, but it's also a massive host to some of the very best comic books ever made by Marvel and DC.
LEGO Marvel Sets
A highlighted deal from LEGO Black Friday deals: LEGO sets are absolutely one of the safest possible gifts you could get for any kind of Marvel, Star Wars, or general pop culture fan. Right now one of my favorite sets is the Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Ship, currently selling for $150 on sites like Amazon and Walmart. Yes, it's a bit pricey, but it's absolutely stunning and would definitely be appreciated by any fan of Marvel and the Avengers. But, if you want to go for something a bit cheaper, you can always go for one of the Spider-Man LEGO figure sets for $20, or possibly even the LEGO Infinity Gauntlet sets instead for $64. For more, check out the best Marvel LEGO sets.
Vinyls
Top Pick: Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1 LP
Marvel films and games, especially the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, feature some excellent classic tunes, so why not gift the Marvel fan in your life a record that'll remind them of their favorite Marvel movie or game? This is definitely the coolest gift you could buy someone, especially if they're already rocking a record player.
Marvel Funko Pop Vinyl Collectible Figures
There are more than enough Marvel Pop Vinyls to check out right now. I've included some of my favorites from the newest entries, but make sure you have a proper explore and check out all the Marvel Funko Pop options on Amazon.
Marvel Movie Blu-rays and 4K UHD
Yes, I do know these are all on Disney+! But, remember streaming quality is nothing compared to watching from a physical disc. So, if you've got a Marvel fan who's also rocking a 4K UHD player (PS5 and Xbox Series X also work), then you should definitely consider a Marvel Blu-ray or 4K UHD film. There's also a lot to look forward to from Marvel Studios; the biggest news is surely Robert Downey, Jr. returning to the MCU as one of the most anticipated Marvel villains—Doctor Doom!
Top Picks
Or, give the gift of Disney+
Robert Anderson also contributed to this guide. Rob is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.
Lindsey (she/her) is IGN's Director of Audience Development and Commerce. She's been at IGN since 2021 and has a background in SEO, especially in the gaming, entertainment, and tech media spaces. Find her on Twitter at @LindseySalzer.
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