The Pitt (comics)

The Pitt
Cover to The Pitt one-shot, art by Michael Heisler.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics as part of its New Universe line
FormatOne-shot (47 pages, no ads)
Publication dateDecember 1987
Creative team
Written byJohn Byrne, Mark Gruenwald
Penciller(s)Sal Buscema
Inker(s)Stan Drake
Colorist(s)Janet Jackson

The Pitt is a 1987 one-shot comic book written by John Byrne and Mark Gruenwald, and illustrated by Sal Buscema and Stan Drake. It was published by Marvel Comics as part of its New Universe line. The story depicts the total destruction of the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and its immediate twelve-hour aftermath. The Pitt was the first graphic novel published for Marvel's New Universe series.