Blood & Thunder #2
(W) Benito Cereno (A) E.J. Su (C) MSassyK (L) Rus Wooton
In Shops: Jun 11, 2025
SRP: $3.99
**THE HIT SERIES FROM THE MIND OF ROBERT KIRKMAN CONTINUES! ** The Prisoner from Cell Block X has escaped, but can Blood and her infuriatingly talkative gun Thunder stop him in time? Plus, discover the first meeting between Blood and Thunder!
Skybound and Image Comics have revealed interior pages and the lineup of variant covers for the all-new comic book series Blood & Thunder’s second issue. From the powerhouse team of writer Benito Cereno, artist E.J. Su, colorist MSassyK, letterer Rus Wooton, and co-creator Robert Kirkman, the next chapter in this explosive saga will hit comic book shops on June 11, 2025.
The Prisoner from Cell Block X has escaped. The sprawling, space-bound metropolis of Metro 1 is no longer secure. The Bounty Hunter Akeldama “Blood” Bledsoe, and her fast-talking gun, Thunder, are the last hope. The clock’s ticking—can they stop him before it’s too late?
Plus, discover the first meeting between Blood and Thunder in an epic flashback!
In addition to the main cover by E.J. Su and MSassyK, the lineup of variant covers for Blood & Thunder #2 also includes an open-to-order cover by David Lopez, a 1:10 incentive variant cover by Andie Tong and Rex Lokus, and a 1:25 incentive variant cover by Bernard Chang.
The full list of covers is below:
Bounty hunter Akeldama “Blood” Bledsoe and her cantankerous talking gun Thunder are the best out there at bringing in the bad guys. However, when the galaxy’s most dangerous criminal breaks out of prison, Blood’s hunt delivers her down a path that will unlock secrets about her past, present, and future…and that’s when things get REALLY BAD.
Story: Benito Cereno
Art: E.J. Su
Color: Msassyk
Letterer: Rus Wooton
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Skybound and Image Comics have announced that Blood & Thunder #1, the critically-acclaimed series from all-star creative team of writer Benito Cereno, artist E.J. Su, colorist MsassyK, letterer Rus Wooton, and co-creator Robert Kirkman, has sold out at the distributor level immediately after its debut and will return with a new printing.
The second printing will feature two all-new covers, cover A by comics legend Arthur Adams and Tanya Lehoux and cover B by superstar series artist E.J. Su and colorist Msassyk.
Set in a far future where Earth has integrated alien species into a new society, Blood & Thunder plays by a whole new set of rules…and a whole load of new crimes to solve.
Bounty hunter Akeldama “Blood” Bledsoe and her cantankerous talking gun, Thunder, are the best there is at bringing in the bad guys. However, when the galaxy’s most dangerous criminal breaks out of prison, Blood’s hunt delivers her down a path that will unlock secrets about her past, present, and future… and that’s when things get REALLY BAD.
Blood & Thunder #1 Second Printing (Lunar Codes Below | SRP: $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
The full list of covers is below:
Blood & Thunder #1
(W) Benito Cereno (A) E.J. Su
(C) MSassyK (L) Rus Wooton
In Shops: May 07, 2025
SRP: $3.99
SERIES PREMIERE Bounty hunter Akeldama “Blood” Bledsoe and her cantankerous talking gun Thunder are the best out there at bringing in the bad guys. However, when the galaxy’s most dangerous criminal breaks out of prison, Blood’s hunt delivers her down a path that will unlock secrets about her past, present, and future…and that’s when things get REALLY BAD. The team of BENITO CERENO, E.J. SU (TECH JACKET), and MICHELE “MSASSYK” ASSARASAKORN, in partnership with visionary creator** ROBERT KIRKMAN** (INVINCIBLE, THE WALKING DEAD), present an all-new action epic set in the near future where Earth has integrated alien species into a new society-meaning there’s a whole new set of rules…and a whole load of new crimes to solve.
Skybound and Image Comics have revealed the striking new variant cover by J. Scott Campbell for the all-new comic book series Blood & Thunder. From the all-star creative team of writer Benito Cereno, artist E.J. Su, colorist MSassyK, letterer Rus Wooton, and co-creator Robert Kirkman, the debut issue of the new action epic will arrive in comic book shops on May 7, 2025.
Set in a far future where Earth has integrated alien species into a new society, Blood & Thunder plays by a whole new set of rules…and a whole load of new crimes to solve.
Bounty hunter Akeldama “Blood” Bledsoe and her cantankerous talking gun, Thunder, are the best there is at bringing in the bad guys. However, when the galaxy’s most dangerous criminal breaks out of prison, Blood’s hunt delivers her down a path that will unlock secrets about her past, present, and future… and that’s when things get REALLY BAD.
Campbell’s 1:50 incentive variant cover spotlights the kinetic energy of the titular characters as they move through space and time in the megastar artist’s singular style.
In addition to the cover by J. Scott Campbell and the main cover by E.J. Su and MSassyK, the lineup of variant covers for Blood & Thunder #1 also includes an open-to-order cover by David Lopez, a 1:10 incentive variant cover by Andie Tong and Rex Lokus, a 1:25 incentive variant cover by Bernard Chang, and a blank sketch cover.
Blood & Thunder #1 (Lunar Codes Below | SRP: $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
The full list of covers is below:
Skybound and Image Comics have announced the all-new comic book series Blood & Thunder, from the all-star creative team of writer Benito Cereno, artist E.J. Su, colorist MSassyK, and letterer Rus Wooton, with original story concept and creative consulting from visionary creator Robert Kirkman. The debut issue of the new action epic will arrive in comic book shops on May 7, 2025.
Set in a far future where Earth has integrated alien species into a new society, Blood & Thunder plays by a whole new set of rules…and a whole load of new crimes to solve.
Bounty hunter Akeldama “Blood” Bledsoe and her cantankerous talking gun, Thunder, are the best there is at bringing in the bad guys. However, when the galaxy’s most dangerous criminal breaks out of prison, Blood’s hunt delivers her down a path that will unlock secrets about her past, present, and future… and that’s when things get REALLY BAD.
In addition to the main cover by E.J. Su and MSassyK, the lineup of variant covers for Blood & Thunder #1 also includes an open-to-order cover by David Lopez, a 1:10 incentive variant cover by Andie Tong and Rex Lokus, a 1:25 incentive variant cover by Bernard Chang, a 1:50 incentive variant cover by J. Scott Campbell, and a blank sketch cover.
The full list of covers is below:
IDW Publishing has announced the return of Hugo Award-winning writer G. Willow Wilson and all-star artist Chris Wildgoose’s acclaimed high fantasy adventure series with The Hunger and the Dusk: Book Two.
After the success of The Hunger and the Dusk: Book One (on sale 6/11), the creative team is raising the stakes yet again to grip readers with even more action, drama, and romance in a compelling and imaginative world. With the human-orc alliance falling apart and The Last Men Standing in desperate need of a healer, the ruthless Vangol and rogue orc dynasties stoke the flames of war and put everything – and everyone – at risk.
The Hunger and the Dusk: Book Two #1 (of 6) will include the full creative team from Book One, featuring colors by MSassyK and letters by Simon Bowland, as well as primary covers by Wildgoose and variants by Cliff Chiang. The debut issue goes on sale 7/10/24 and fans have until 6/3/24 to pre-order at their local comic shop.
Neverlanders is an original graphic novel from Tom Taylor and Jon Sommariva that reimagines the story of Peter Pan and continues the classic tale.
Story: Tom Taylor
Art: Jon Sommariva
Color: Msassyk, Vaneda Vireak, Jean-Francois Beaulieu
Lettere: Wolfgang Bylsma
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School’s back in session with DC’s newest anthology, DC’s Saved by the Belle Reve. It comes to comic shops on August 30th.
DC’s Gotham Academy is Back!
DC’s latest 80-page anthology features eight all-new back-to-school stories from talent across the world of comics, including a brand-new Gotham Academy story from the original creative team of writers Becky Cloonan and Brenden Fletcher and artists Karl Kerschl and Msassyk! With Olive Silverlock M.I.A. and Mia “Maps” Mizoguchi entering her sophomore year, what hijinks can DC’s Jr. Detective Club get into?
Super Sons, Tiny Titans, Teen Angel Azrael, and more!
Packed with eight tales of schooltime fun from around the DC Universe, DC’s Saved by the Belle Reve’s pages are a Who’s Who of creators and characters you’ve been asking to see more of! The Suicide Squad is sent to an international prep school to protect a dignitary’s son! Jean-Paul Valley returns to the school that made him into Azrael! Plus, a return to Tiny Titans by Art Baltazar and Franco, and Jon and Damian head back to school with a story set in their Super-Sons continuity! Grab your pencils and notebooks and get educated!
DC’s Saved by the Belle Reve #1 includes:
School’s back in session, and we just know you’re waiting for the BELLE to give you some REVElief…all right, you can’t say we didn’t try! DC’s Saved by the Belle Reve #1 hits shelves on August 30 with a main cover by Juni Ba and an open-to-order variant cover by Riley Rossmo & Ivan Plascencia.
