Blood Battles for Her Life in Blood & Thunder #18

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Skybound and Image Comics have revealed interior pages and the lineup of variant covers for Blood & Thunder #18. From the creative team of writer Benito Cereno, artist E.J. Su , colorist MsassyK, letterer Rus Wooton, and co-creator Robert Kirkman, the conclusion to the latest story arc ushers the series into a new phase and arrives in comic book shops on October 14, 2026. 

What’s better than one cantankerous, sentient gun to help you win the fight of your life? If you ask Blood, the answer is a LOT more guns.  

Blood & Thunder is a high-octane sci-fi action epic set in the far future. Earth has integrated alien species into society, but this new order has brought new kinds of laws, crimes, and dangers. The story follows bounty hunter Akeldama “Blood” Bledsoe and her talking gun, Thunder, two of the galaxy’s best at tracking down the worst criminals.

In addition to the main cover by E.J. Su and Dee Cunniffe, the lineup of variant covers for Blood & Thunder #18  also includes an open-to-order cover by Nick Roche and Josh Burcham, a 1:10 incentive variant cover by Karen S. Darboe, and a 1:25 incentive variant cover by Pete Woods.

Comic book cover titled 'BLOOD & THUNDER' featuring robotic characters in stylish clothing, holding weapons, against a backdrop of skyscrapers.
Comic book cover of 'Blood & Thunder' featuring a character with red hair in a jumpsuit, joyfully running down a path surrounded by colorful, cartoonish animals and birds.
Cover art for 'Blood and Thunder' featuring a stylized female character with vibrant red hair against a dark background, holding a futuristic weapon.
Comic book cover featuring a young woman carrying a package, surrounded by anthropomorphic animal characters wearing clothing. The title 'Blood & Thunder' is prominently displayed in bold red letters.
A comic panel depicting a tense scene with SWAT officers in urban gear, reacting to a chaotic incident in a city street. One officer is pointing at a bloodied figure on the ground, while another officer expresses disbelief. The background shows a damaged vehicle and smoke rising from a nearby building.
A comic book panel featuring SWAT officers discussing a recent incident. One officer is expressing frustration about the destruction caused by a criminal named Bledsoe, while another officer reflects on the impact of the events. In the background, a scene of chaos is visible, with a bloody body on the ground.
A comic book page depicting intense action, with characters in futuristic attire engaged in a violent confrontation. The top panel shows a character being attacked, with blood splattering. Subsequent panels include dialogue about firearms and a fleeing figure, with the final panel revealing robotic enforcers.

The full list of covers is below: 

  • Blood & Thunder #18 Cover A by E.J. Su & Dee Cunniffe (Lunar Code: 0826IM0356)  
  • Blood & Thunder #18 Cover B by Nick Roche & Josh Burcham (Lunar Code: 0826IM0357) 
  • Blood & Thunder #18 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Karen S. Darboe (Lunar Code: 0826IM0358) 
  • Blood & Thunder #18 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Pete Woods (Lunar Code: 0826IM0359) 

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