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Rob Liefeld announces the “Summer of Youngblood”

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Rob Liefeld has announced the “Summer of Youngblood,” a season-long celebration marking the monumental return and expansion of the franchise that launched the Image Revolution. The festivities kick off with the landmark Youngblood #100, featuring a breathtaking array of variant covers from Image Comics Partners and Founders. Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, Erik Larsen, Jim Valentino, Whilce Portacio, and Robert Kirkman releasing on June 10th via Image Comics. These are the industry’s top titans, and in a historic moment for comic fans, Image Comics co-founder and Top Cow CEO Marc Silvestri provides his first-ever rendition of Youngblood as a variant cover for issue #100. 

Joining Silvestri as a first-time Youngblood cover artist is The Walking Dead and Invincible creator Robert Kirkman, who steps away from his writing desk to provide a rare and highly sought-after piece of cover art for the centennial issue. These covers, alongside contributions from other superstar artists, make Youngblood #100 one of the season’s most anticipated releases. 

BADROCK REBORN

The “Summer of Youngblood” isn’t just about the team. Fan-favorite powerhouse Badrock breaks out, grabbing the spotlight for his own spotlight series. This July, Badrock #1 hits stands, featuring the massive, granite- skinned hero in a solo adventure that promises to shake the foundations of the Extreme Universe.

The new series explores the heavy burden Badrock carries into his personal life as his family is compromised as a result of his high profile. Liefeld is joined by a bold new artist, Seth Damoose.

Youngblood #100 and Badrock #1 will be available at local comic book shops and digital platforms this summer. Stay tuned for further announcements regarding the “Summer of Youngblood.”

Badrock goes solo this July with Rob Liefeld and Seth Damoose

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Rob Liefeld will team up with artist Seth Damoose to bring fans an exciting Youngblood spinoff in the upcoming Badrock. This action-packed new series will focus on one of Youngblood’s most beloved characters and launch in July from Image Comics.

The new series will also feature thrilling variant covers by Liefeld, Damoose, and Brett Bean.

The youngest and most dynamic member of the world’s greatest super squad blasts off in his own solo spotlight! When Badrock’s mom is abducted, he is forced to submit to the demands of her mysterious abductors.

Badrock #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, July 15.

Badrock #1
  • Cover A by Seth Damoose – Lunar Code 0526IM0269
  • Cover B by Rob Liefeld – Lunar Code 0526IM0270
  • Cover C by Brett Bean – Lunar Code 0526IM0271
  • Cover D by Rob Liefeld – Lunar Code 0526IM0272
  • Cover E by Seth Damoose – Lunar Code 0526IM0273
  • Cover F by Blank Sketch cover – Lunar Code 0526IM0274

Gert goes on a Line-Wide Rampage in I Hate Fairyland Team-Up Variant Bloodbath Covers this April

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When Spawn team-up variants were announced, Gert was annoyed. When Youngblood team-ups were unveiled, Gert began sharpening her axe. And when Invincible team-up variants were revealed, Gert screeched: “I HATE TEAM-UPS!” Image Comics is all-in on Skottie Young’s I Hate Fairyland this April in celebration of the milestone #50 issue and warns fans of a highly deranged Gert, and her Fairyland pals, taking Image covers hostage all month long.

In addition to the characters’ cameo appearances on the covers of some of Image’s hottest ongoing series, the title logos on each book will be redesigned to mirror the instantly recognizable I Hate Fairyland look.

Created by Skottie Young, I Hate Fairyland #1 debuted in October 2015. The series has sold out and gone back-to-print multiple times and received mass critical acclaim. It remains one of the most popular, bestselling ongoing Image series to date.

I Hate Fairyland characters will appear on the covers of:

On sale Wednesday, April 8:

  • Blood & Thunder #12 Cover E I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by EJ Su – Lunar Code 0226IM8011
  • D’orc #3 Cover C I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Brett Bean – Lunar Code 0226IM8016 
  • D’orc #3 Cover D I Hate Fairyland Team-Up NSFW by Brett Bean – Lunar Code 0226IM8017 
  • Die Loaded #6 Cover C I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by David Lafuente – Lunar Code 0226IM8014
  • Die Loaded #6 Cover D I Hate Fairyland Team-Up NSFW David Lafuente – Lunar Code 0226IM8015
  • Spawn #374 Cover C I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Brett Booth – Lunar Code 0226IM8030

On sale Wednesday, April 15:

  • Fireborn #1 Cover N I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Patrick Mulholland – Lunar Code 0226IM8021
  • Fireborn #1 Cover O I Hate Fairyland Team-Up NSFW by Patrick Mulholland – Lunar Code 0226IM8022
  • Invincible Universe Battle Beast #8 Cover G I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Ryan Ottley – Lunar Code 0226IM8023
  • Lost Fantasy #9 Cover G I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Vanessa Cardinali – Lunar Code 0226IM8025 
  • Lost Fantasy #9 Cover H I Hate Fairyland Team-Up NSFW by Vanessa Cardinali – Lunar Code 0226IM8026
  • Narco #2 Cover C I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Daniel Hillyard – Lunar Code 0226IM8029
  • Witchblade (2024) #20 Cover D I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Giuseppe Cafaro – Lunar Code 0226IM8032

On sale Wednesday, April 22:

  • Invincible Universe Capes #6 Cover F I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Mark Englert – Lunar Code 0226IM8024
  • Youngblood #100 Cover M I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Rob Liefeld – Lunar Code 0226IM8035
  • Corpse Knight #1 Cover I I Hate Fairyland Team-Up – Lunar Code 0226IM8012
  • Darkness Vs Angelus Cover F I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Pat Boutin – Lunar Code 0226IM8013

On sale Wednesday, April 29:

  • Feral #22 Cover D I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Tony Fleecs – Lunar Code 0226IM8018
  • Feral #22 Cover E I Hate Fairyland Team-Up NSFW by Tony Fleecs – Lunar Code 0226IM8019
  • Final Boss Masked Vigilante (one-shot) Cover H I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Tyler Kirkham – Lunar Code 0226IM8020
  • White Sky #3 Cover C I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by J.P. Mavinga – Lunar Code 0226IM8031
  • Wrestle Heist #5 Cover B I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Kyle Starks – Lunar Code 0226IM8033
  • Wrestle Heist #5 Cover C I Hate Fairyland Team-Up NSFW by Kyle Starks – Lunar Code 0226IM8034

Youngblood #3 is our hopping off point. Bad art. Bad dialogue. Bad plot.

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The Shepherd returns, warning Youngblood of impending doom! As BRIGADE arrives, the consequences of Xerxes plan are revealed, can earth’s future be saved?

Story: Rob Liefeld
Art: Rob Liefeld
Ink: Rob Liefeld, Chance Wolf
Color: Juan Manuel Rodriguez
Letterer: Rus Wooton

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

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Youngblood #2 is Bumpy Read with Comedic Dialogue and some Odd Art

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SUPREME RETURNS! And he’s bringing the family with him! Suprema & Kid Supreme join Youngblood in the struggle against the mysterious Xerxes! All roads lead to the Day Of The Destroyer!

Story: Rob Liefeld
Art: Rob Liefeld
Ink: Rob Liefeld, Chance Wolf
Color: Juan Manuel Rodriguez
Letterer: Rus Wooton

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

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The First Two Issues of Rob Liefeld’s Youngblood Return Sell Out and Get New Printings

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Rob Liefeld’s long-awaited return to Youngblood rocketed up the charts to become the #1 best selling Image comic last month, and it shows no signs of slowing down. Both Youngblood (2025) #1 and Youngblood (2025) #2 have sold out completely at the distributor level. Image Comics has fast-tracked reprints of both in order to keep pace with the series’ acceleration.

In Youngblood #1, the Team is summoned to a crisis in the Pacific as a mysterious vessel appears and a deadly nemesis is revealed!

The original Youngblood #1 marked the opening salvo in the Image Revolution and remains one of the bestselling independent comics of all time with sales over one million copies. With Liefeld finally back at the helm of his signature creation, Youngblood is in full power mode once again.

Available at comic book shops on Wednesday, January 28, 2026:

  • Youngblood (2025) #1 third printing Cover A by Liefeld – Lunar Code 1125IM8077
  • Youngblood (2025) #1 third printing Cover B by Liefeld –  Lunar Code 1125IM8078
  • Youngblood (2025) #1 third printing Cover C 1:10 copy incentive by Liefeld B&W Virgin – Lunar Code 1125IM8079 
  • Youngblood (2025) #2 second printing Cover A by Liefeld – Lunar Code 1125IM8080
  • Youngblood (2025) #2 second printing Cover B trading card variant – Lunar Code 1125IM8081

Youngblood #1 is back with a new volume and stuck in the 90s

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The Blood is back! Creator Rob Liefeld returns to write and draw the comic that started it all. The Team is summoned to a crisis in the Pacific as a mysterious vessel appears and a deadly nemesis is revealed!

Story: Rob Liefeld
Art: Rob Liefeld
Ink: Rob Liefeld, Chance Wolf
Color: Juan Manuel Rodriguez
Letterer: Rus Wooton

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

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Rob Liefeld’s Youngblood #1 Sells Out Ahead of Release and Gets a Second Printing

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Rob Liefeld’s long-awaited return to Youngblood is already a smash hit. The Youngblood (2025) launch will break the meter with the #1 issue shipping sold-out to retail locations nationwide ahead of its release next week. Fans are encouraged to contact their local comic shop post haste to reserve a copy—or risk missing out on a first printing of this momentous launch. Image Comics will rush the issue back to print this week in order to meet already-surging reorder demand and bridge the gap in supply for retailers.

The Youngblood (2025) #1 second printing cover throws it back to one of the ’90s’ most iconic covers—Liefeld’s New Mutants #98, and the first appearances of Deadpool, Gideon, and Domino. This new take swaps in Youngblood’s next-gen trio: Vandel, Xerxes, and Plsymx. Die-Hard, Shaft, Vogue, and Badrock step in for Cable, Cannonball, Boom-Boom, and Sunspot resulting in an homage the deserves a spot in every fan’s collection.

This Youngblood launch boasts a wild roster of variant covers for fans to get pumped up about, including sleek, Manga-inspired black & white editions, a full-blown variant blitz with a jaw-dropping 27 retailer exclusives, 30 epic team-up covers, and a wave of must-have incentive ratio variants set to dominate comic shop shelves.

The original Youngblood #1 marked the opening salvo in the Image Revolution and remains one of the bestselling independent comics of all time with sales over one million copies. With Liefeld finally back at the helm of his signature creation, Youngblood is in full power mode once again.

Youngblood (2025) #1 first printing will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, November 12:

  • Cover A by Rob Liefeld (Polybagged & Collectible Card) – Lunar Code 0925IM0247
  • Cover B by Rob Liefeld (Foil) – Lunar Code 0925IM0248
  • Cover C by Skottie Young – Lunar Code 0925IM0249
  • Cover D by Ryan Stegman – Lunar Code 0925IM0250
  • Cover E by Daniel Warren Johnson – Lunar Code 0925IM0251
  • Cover F by Ryan Ottley – Lunar Code 0925IM0252
  • Cover G Blank Sketch – Lunar Code 0925IM0253
  • Cover H 1:25 copy incentive by Kael Ngu – Lunar Code 0925IM0254
  • Cover I 1:50 copy incentive by EM Gist – Lunar Code 0925IM0255
  • Cover J 1:100 copy incentive by Mark Spears – Lunar Code 0925IM0256
  • Cover K 1:500 copy incentive by Liefeld (Signed CGC Graded Foil) – Lunar Code 0925IM0257
  • Cover L 1:2000 copy incentive Original Art Sketch by Liefeld – Lunar Code 0925IM0258
  • Cover M B&W Manga – Lunar Code 0925IM0259

Youngblood (2025) #1 second printing and the special oversized 8.5″ x 13.5″ Youngblood (2025) Treasury Edition #1 will both be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, December 17:

  • Youngblood (2025) #1 second printing Cover A – Lunar Code 0925IM8335
  • Youngblood (2025) #1 second printing Cover B Virgin – Lunar Code 0925IM8337
  • Youngblood (2025) #1 second printing Cover C 1:10 B&W copy incentive – Lunar Code 0925IM8338
  • Youngblood (2025) #1 second printing Cover D Trading Card variant – Lunar Code 0925IM8362
  • Youngblood (2025) Treasury Edition #1 – Lunar Code 0925IM8339

Youngblood Features Black & White Manga-Inspired Editions

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Rob Liefeld’s highly anticipated return to Youngblood next month is turning up the heat with ultra-rare, Manga-inspired black-and-white editions that collectors won’t want to miss. Cover M of each issue of Youngblood (2025) will be stripped down and presented in striking black, white, and gray tones—with splashes of red—on both the cover and its interior pages.

These special, stylized editions of the issues will pay tribute to classic Manga while redefining the superhero reading experience for an all-new audience.

On top of these sleek, Manga-inspired black & white editions, the Youngblood (2025) launch will unleash a full-blown variant blitz with a jaw-dropping 27 retailer exclusives, 30 epic team-up covers, and a wave of must-have incentive ratio variants set to dominate comic shop shelves.

The original Youngblood #1 marked the opening salvo in the Image Revolution and remains one of the bestselling independent comics of all time with sales over one million copies. With Liefeld finally back at the helm of his signature creation, Youngblood is in full power mode once again.

Youngblood (2025) #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, November 5:

  • Cover A by Rob Liefeld (Polybagged & Collectible Card) – Lunar Code 0925IM0247
  • Cover B by Rob Liefeld (Foil) – Lunar Code 0925IM0248
  • Cover C by Skottie Young – Lunar Code 0925IM0249
  • Cover D by Ryan Stegman – Lunar Code 0925IM0250
  • Cover E by Daniel Warren Johnson – Lunar Code 0925IM0251
  • Cover F by Ryan Ottley – Lunar Code 0925IM0252
  • Cover G Blank Sketch – Lunar Code 0925IM0253
  • Cover H 1:25 copy incentive by Kael Ngu – Lunar Code 0925IM0254
  • Cover I 1:50 copy incentive by EM Gist – Lunar Code 0925IM0255
  • Cover J 1:100 copy incentive by Mark Spears – Lunar Code 0925IM0256
  • Cover K 1:500 copy incentive by Liefeld (Signed CGC Graded Foil) – Lunar Code 0925IM0257
  • Cover L 1:2000 copy incentive Original Art Sketch by Liefeld – Lunar Code 0925IM0258
  • Cover M B&W Manga – Lunar Code 0925IM0259
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