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Curt Pires Expands His Creature-Battling Mythology with World of Creature Corps Anthology Stories

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Writer Curt Pires will expand the mythology of his upcoming Image Comics series, Creature Corps, with a line of additional back-up stories written and drawn by the industry’s ascendant talent, included for free in each giant-sized issue. Illustrated by Jok, the main Creature Corps series features a world where survivalist, fantastical beasts from a broken future slip into the present, pitted against each other for vicious sport. Starting with the first issue debuting on December 2, 2026, The World of Creature Corps will expand the dystopian creature-battling world of the core title with these new mini-chapters included in each issue at no additional cost.

Writer Timmy Heague and artist Stefan Tosheff present the first story arc, revolving around a rehabilitation center for former trainers that paints a harrowing portrait of their former careers. Franklin Jonas and Drew Rende will follow with a psychedelic tale of cosmic horror. Future installments will feature writing by Florida Hippopotamus Cocaine Massacre breakout Fred Kennedy, newcomer Juanse Eslava, and more creators to be announced at a later date.

  • Cover of 'The World of Creature Corps' featuring a colorful, chaotic illustration of various creature characters, with bold text highlighting anthology stories by new stars and comics' best. The release date is December 2020.
  • A comic book scene depicting a dialogue in a futuristic setting with armed guards and a medical facility named 'New Horizons.' Characters are engaged in a heated conversation, with a mix of frustration and concern. A woman in a lab coat tries to maintain order, while others express their frustrations. The setting conveys a sense of urgency and tension.
  • A comic book page featuring a dialogue between characters. One character, a bearded man, expresses his feelings about his past and relationships, while other characters listen or interact in various settings.
  • A dark and surreal illustration featuring a character standing on a pile of ancient artifacts surrounded by tentacles, with a large, shadowy creature looming in the background and stars scattered across the cosmos.
  • Cover art of the comic book 'Creature Corps' featuring a group of humanoid creatures and a character holding a weapon, set against a vibrant, fiery background.
  • Colorful illustration of various whimsical creatures in a collage-style background with the text 'Creature Corps Booster Bundle' in bold green font.
  • Comic book cover for 'Creature Corps' featuring a young man in a teal jacket and red pants navigating through debris, with a small dog beside him. The title is prominently displayed at the top.
  • Cover of 'Creature Corps,' featuring colorful illustrations of fantastical creatures and a character in casual attire surrounded by butterflies.
  • Comic book cover for 'Creature Corps' featuring a muscular character in a blue jacket and beanie standing in front of a city skyline, with a small, fierce-looking dog beside him.
  • A boat sailing on open water under a sunset, with two characters inside discussing a potential meeting with someone. One character expresses skepticism, while the other shows determination. The scene captures a moment of contemplation and tension.
  • A comic panel depicting three characters on a boat. One character, wearing a vest, speaks to a young woman with a pink jacket and shoulder tattoos, while an older man with a beard and a cap gestures animatedly. The background features a serene seascape with islands.
  • A dynamic comic-style illustration featuring a character in a vibrant outfit, striking a pose with a card in hand. Surrounding the character are various creatures, including a dragon and other fantasy animals, emitting colorful effects. The design has a playful and energetic vibe, with text that reads 'THE TRIPLE CROWN!' and visible crowns, stars, and social media icons in the background.
  • A colorful comic panel featuring a character sitting on a rock by a waterfall, surrounded by tropical plants and a sunset. Dialogue bubbles express emotions and thoughts, including phrases like 'Let's get this over with' and 'How'd you find me?'.

Preview: Lost Fantasy #12

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Lost Fantasy #12

(W) Curt Pires, Timmy Heague, Franklin Jonas (A) Alex Diotto

Help arrives in the form of an unlikely ally, but it’s already too late. The walls between worlds are crumbling and something is breaking through. The show stopping conclusion to the third arc of LOST FANTASY is here!

Comic book cover for 'Lost Fantasy' featuring a person standing on a large, fierce red dragon against a colorful background.
A comic book page depicting a nighttime scene in a forest. The top panel shows a muscular man and a boy walking by a serene stream beneath a large moon. The middle panel features a close-up of an older man gesturing, with a campfire and two figures in the background. The bottom panel showcases a smiling boy stating, 'I'm hunting with my father.'
A comic book panel featuring a rugged man with a beard teaching a young boy how to use a bow, surrounded by a lush green forest. Below, a fierce battle scene shows the man covered in blood fighting a green goblin-like creature and wielding a weapon. The last panel features the man instructing companions to gather supplies for a feast.
A comic book page depicting a family scene around a campfire with a muscular man and a woman holding a baby, expressing themes of happiness and family love, alongside reflective text about memories.
A comic book page featuring an intense scene where a boy awakens abruptly to his father's voice, surrounded by chaos. Flames and smoke are visible in the background, indicating a fire. The father is depicted in a distressed state, and the atmosphere conveys urgency and danger.
Comic book cover titled 'Lost Fantasy' featuring a character wielding a sword, facing a giant creature in a desert landscape. Other characters appear in the background, ready for action.
A person standing triumphantly on the back of a large red dragon, which has its mouth open and wings spread wide against a colorful background.
A fierce battle scene featuring a monstrous black creature and three characters: one wielding a sword, another with a gun, and one crouching down. The setting is a barren desert landscape with rocky formations in the background.

Preview: Fireborn #3

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Fireborn #3

(W) Curt Pires, Timmy Heague, Franklin Jonas (A) Patrick Mulholland

As AARON bonds with his new mentor and begins to understand the lineage of the FIREBORN, a deadly new adversary closes in to finish things for good. Will AARON be able to fend him off, or will this deadly new villain claim the power of FIREBORN as his own? The third chapter of the smash hit high octane fantasy/superhero mashup is here!

Plus: Edge’s Journey for the Last Living Dragon of Abraxus continues! ENTER the Cave of Abraxus!

Fireborn #3

Lost Fantasy continues its Sell-Outs with Lost Fantasy #10 Heading Back to Print

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Lost Fantasy #10, second printing

Lost Fantasy by bestselling writer Curt Pires and artist Luca Casalanguida has sold out yet again at the distributor level. Lost Fantasy #10 of the popular series is being fast-tracked for reprint this week by Image Comics in order to keep up with escalating reorder activity.

This second printing comes after the announcement towards the end of May that Lost Fantasy #9 is heading to a third printing.

The Lost Fantasy #10, second printing cover will also feature new artwork by Chris Johnson.

Still reeling from the all out assault of Lost Fantasy #9, Henry and the rest of the Great Hunters prepare to strike back. But do they have what it takes to bring Edge down for good?

Plus: Franklin Jonas and Pires pen another backup that ties directly into Fireborn! Timmy Heague and Eamon Winkle bring us the adventures of Bombshell!

Lost Fantasy #10, second printing (Lunar Code 0526IM8113) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, July 1.

Hope arrives in an unlikely ally in Fireborn #2 as it Heads Back to Print

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Fireborn #2, second printing

Lost Fantasy creator Curt Pires, singer/songwriter Franklin Jonas, and artist Patrick Mulholland’s new series Fireborn has sold out completely at the distributor level yet again. Fireborn #2 is being rushed back to print this week by Image Comics in order to keep up with escalating demand.

The Fireborn #2, second printing cover will feature electric new artwork by Briane Andan.

In Fireborn, Aaron Hillburg was just another rich-kid failson—ghosting his responsibilities, hopping rooftops, and hating his billionaire father in peace… until a mysterious floating dragon egg bonds to him and ignites a hidden lineage of ancient magic inside his body. Now every violent outlaw wizard, biker cultist, and supernatural warlord between New York City and The World Beneath is hunting him—and they’ll burn the world down to pry the egg from his corpse.

A high octane fusion of fantasy and superheroes, this new series is perfect for fans of Invincible, How To Train Your Dragon, and Absolute Batman.

Fireborn #2, second printing (Lunar Code 0526IM8112) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, July 1.

Preview: Fireborn #2

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Fireborn #2

(W) Curt Pires, Timmy Heague, Franklin Jonas (A) Patrick Mulholland

NYC vs FIREBORN. Following the incendiary events of issue one — Aaron is brought in for questioning by the NYPD. Meanwhile, even BIGGER threats from the world beneath converge upon the city with the aims of claiming the dragon egg from Aaron. Hope arises in the form of an unlikely new ally. THE SMASH HIT FANTASY-SUPERHERO FUSION CONTINUES HERE! Plus: Timmy Heague and Luca Casalanguida bring us the first solo tale of Lost Fantasy’s antagonist EDGE. The Last Living Dragon Abraxus will be found.

Fireborn #2

Preview: Lost Fantasy #10

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Lost Fantasy #10

(W) Curt Pires, Timmy Heague, Franklin Jonas (A) Luca Casalanguida

Still reeling from the all out assault of the prior issue, Henry and the rest of the Great Hunters prepare to strike back. But do they have what it takes to bring Edge down for good?

Plus: The explosive adventures of Bombshell continue from Timmy Heague and Eamon Winkle! Sydney and Henry must obtain the Tabula Multiversa Damnatoruma but can they survive an island full of… Nazi Dinosaurs?

Lost Fantasy #10

Fireborn #1 from Curt Pires, Franklin Jonas, and Patrick Mulholland gets a Third Printing

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Lost Fantasy creator Curt Pires, singer/songwriter Franklin Jonas, and artist Patrick Mulholland’s new series Fireborn has sold out completely at the distributor level yet again. The debut issue of this new series is being rushed back to print this week by Image Comics in order to keep up with rising demand. The Fireborn #1, third printing cover will feature new art by Mulholland.

And Fireborn #3 will boast an additional variant by artist Jarett Hartnell, which shows off antihero, Nekros, who makes his first appearance in the issue.

In Fireborn, Aaron Hillburg was just another rich-kid failson—ghosting his responsibilities, hopping rooftops, and hating his billionaire father in peace… until a mysterious floating dragon egg bonds to him and ignites a hidden lineage of ancient magic inside his body. Now every violent outlaw wizard, biker cultist, and supernatural warlord between New York City and The World Beneath is hunting him—and they’ll burn the world down to pry the egg from his corpse.

A high octane fusion of fantasy and superheroes, this new series is perfect for fans of Invincible, How To Train Your Dragon, and Absolute Batman.

Fireborn #1, third printing (Lunar Code 0426IM8403) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, June 17.

Fireborn #1, third printing
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