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Tyler Kirkham’s Final Boss Powers Up with 21 Retailer Exclusive Covers

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Tyler Kirkham’s Final Boss series launch is leveling up with a slew of eye-popping, highly collectible retailer exclusive covers this November from Image Comics.

This high-stakes, action-cranked ongoing series marks Kirkham’s debut at Image and it will pack serious firepower with variant covers by fan-favorite legends like V. Ken Marion, Ryan Ottley, Jae Lee, and Kirkham himself.

Final Boss drops readers into a no-holds-barred, turbo-charged thrill ride—a love letter to classic beat-’em-ups and over-the-top action epics. Tommy Brazen, ex-street brawler turned powered-up merc, is trying to forge his own path. But when he starts unlocking pieces of his hidden past, he realizes the real endgame is far more complex than he ever imagined.

Comic shop retailers on board with their very own exclusive Final Boss #1 covers include:

Final Boss #1 by Kirkham will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, November 19:

  • Cover A by by Kirkham – Lunar Code 0925IM0269
  • Cover B by V Ken Marion – Lunar Code 0925IM0270 
  • Cover C by Ryan Ottley – Lunar Code 0925IM0271
  • Cover D 1:25 copy incentive by Kirkham “Blood” – Lunar Code 0925IM0272
  • Cover E 1:50 copy incentive by Kirkham “Action Figure” – Lunar Code 0925IM0273
  • Cover F 1:100 copy incentive by Jae Lee (foil) – Lunar Code 0925IM0274
  • Cover G INC 1:250 copy incentive by Jae Lee (gold foil) – Lunar Code 0925IM0275
  • Cover H INC 1:500 copy incentive feat. Remarque Sketch by Kirkham – Lunar Code 0925IM0276
  • Cover I Youngblood Team Up variant by Kirkham – Lunar Code 0925IM8033
  • Cover J Youngblood Team Up B&W Virgin variant by Kirkham – Lunar Code 0925IM8034

Preview: Deathstroke Inc. #9

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Deathstroke Inc. #9

(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Paolo Pantalena (CA) Jonboy Meyers
In Shops: May 24, 2022
SRP: $3.99

A tragic death sends the Shadow War into overdrive, and Batman and Robin must solve the mystery before more blood is shed! Meanwhile, Deathstroke regroups with the Secret Society to plan an attack on Talia and the League of Shadows. If Talia wanted a war, she’s going to get a war!

Deathstroke Inc. #9

Preview: Deathstroke, Inc. #8

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Deathstroke, Inc. #8

(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Paolo Pantalena
In Shops: Apr 26, 2022
SRP: $3.99

Deathstroke and Respawn are on the run! Deathstroke Inc. has been destroyed, and his villain associates killed by the Demon’s Shadow! Deathstroke must explain to Batman why he killed Ra’s al Ghul…but first he must survive the hundreds of deadly killers coming for him!

Deathstroke, Inc. #8

Deathstroke’s “Shadow War” Continues in April!

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Fan-favorite writer Joshua Williamson ramps up the action, intrigue and surprises this April as “Shadow War” continues in the pages of Deathstroke Inc., Batman, and Robin!

Part Two of “Shadow War” continues April 5, 2022, in Batman #122, with Howard Porter providing the art and main cover.

Ra’s al Ghul is dead, and Talia is out for revenge! Batman is on the case, in a race against time to find Deathstroke before Talia’s elite assassins do! But as the World’s Greatest Detective starts piecing together clues, he realizes that not all is what it seems when it comes to the death of “The Demon’s Head,” and the questions lead back to Talia herself! What added strain will this place on the relationship of these two former lovers? In the backup story, artist Trevor Hairsine joins Williamson revealing for the first time the secret first fight between Batman and Deathstroke!

Batman #122 also features a main variant cover by Gabriele Dell’Otto, a linking 1:25 ratio variant cover by Roger Cruz and Victor Olazaba, and a 1:50 ratio variant cover by JOCK.

Artist Paolo Pantalena joins Williamson as artist for Part Three of this exciting event on April 26 in issue eight of Deathstroke Inc! Following the death of Ra’s al Ghul, Deathstroke Inc. has been destroyed, his villain associates have been killed by the Demon’s Shadow, and Slade and Respawn are on the run! If they can survive this deadly gauntlet of skilled and bloodthirsty assassins, maybe Deathstroke will be able to explain to Batman why he killed Ra’s!

Deathstroke Inc.#8 features a main cover by Jonboy Meyers, a variant cover by Chris Burnham, plus the second of three linking 1:25 ratio variant covers by Roger Cruz and Victor Olazaba.

Williamson, and artists Roger Cruz and Norm Rapmund, close out the April action in Part Four of “Shadow War”, also on sale April 26. Robin and Ravager finally catch up with Deathstroke and Respawn, but will they convince Slade to turn himself in, or does this become a fight to the death? And what startling revelation does Robin learns that is sure to rock Shadow War to its very foundation? Plus, Batman goes deeper into the conspiracy behind Ra’s al Ghul’s death and discovers that it’s bigger than he thought. He’s calling in backup, just not the backup that readers will expect!

Roger Cruz provides the main cover, with Crystal Kung providing the variant cover for this issue, with Cruz and Victor Olazaba also providing art for the 1:25 ratio variant that completes the three linked images.

Preview: Red Hood: Outlaw #50

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Red Hood: Outlaw #50

Written by: Scott Lobdell
Art by: Paolo Pantalena

Jason Todd’s downward spiral began when he was murdered by The Joker. But deep in his heart he blamed himself for charging headfirst into deadly danger. His rage and self-loathing caused him to lash out at those around him-keeping friends and family alike at arm’s length. Until the Outlaws. First Arsenal and Starfire, and later, Artemis and Bizarro, saw through his defenses. Now it’s time to pay it forward to the one person who represents all the mistakes he’s made in his own life: Duela Dent. But can he save The Joker’s Daughter…when he couldn’t even save himself? Don’t miss the end of the Outlaw era!

Red Hood: Outlaw #50

Preview: Red Hood: Outlaw #49

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Red Hood: Outlaw #49

Written by: Scott Lobdell
Art by: Paolo Pantalena

Jason’s ongoing war against the Untitled comes to a sudden, startling and tragic end with the help of…Red Hood and the Outlaws?! But to protect the world, one of his teammates must make the ultimate sacrifice for the greater good!

Red Hood: Outlaw #49

Preview: Red Hood: Outlaw #48

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Red Hood: Outlaw #48

(W) Scott Lobdell (A/CA) Paolo Pantalena
In Shops: Aug 25, 2020
SRP: $3.99

In the aftermath of the war between Batman and The Joker, Jason Todd has a few decisions to make. Does Gotham City-or the world at large-really need the Red Hood? If Jason contemplates retiring the Red Hood mask altogether, what does that mean for Artemis and Bizarro? Can the Outlaws continue to exist without their leader? A very special member of the Bat-Family helps spell things out for Jason…in a way no one could have expected!

Red Hood: Outlaw #48

Preview: Red Hood: Outlaw #47

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Red Hood: Outlaw #47

Written by: Scott Lobdell
Art by: Paolo Pantalena

The Chamber of All has been excavated by the Untitled in Qurac, which means it’s up to Red Hood, Artemis, Bizarro and Essence to prevent an unspeakable horror from wiping out all of humanity once and for all. Sounds like a tall order for the Outlaws? Don’t worry, they get help from the most unexpected (and misunderstood) super-team of all time: Red Hood and the Outlaws! All this, plus Ma Gunn learns the tragic reason Monsieur Mallah and the Brain want to teach the students of Generation Outlaw.

Red Hood: Outlaw #47

Preview: Red Hood Outlaw #46

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Red Hood Outlaw #46

(W) Scott Lobdell (A/CA) Paolo Pantalena
In Shops: Jun 24, 2020
SRP: $3.99

Red Hood, Artemis, and Bizarro have their hands full-and until now they thought the biggest problem they had to face was the uprising of the Untitled during the political protests in Qurac! They’re about to learn this ancient race might very well be the lesser of two evils when the Outlaws square off against one of the oldest and most dangerous threats in all the DC Universe! (We’re not kidding-we know better than to say his name out loud! Yeah, he’s that scary!) Meanwhile, Artemis has united with Mistress-but at what price? Bizarro meets… his mother? And Jason is forced to choose between Essence and Isabel if he’s going to defeat the Untitled once and for all!

Red Hood Outlaw #46
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