Rob Liefeld’s comic that marked the 90s is back in a big way and is already preparing its second reprint

The return of Rob Liefeld to his legendary creation Young blood This is a real phenomenon. The first issue of the new stage has not yet arrived in stores… and it is already sold out! This has been confirmed Image comicsthat he had to prepare for second edition and one special edition in Treasure format to meet demand. The news has unleashed a wave of nostalgia among fans of the 1990s comic, who remember it Young blood AS the first title published by Image Comics in 1992a milestone that changed the independent industry forever.

Youngblood returns with strength

The new Young blood n. 1 It didn’t even hit the shelves and has already sold all the copies available at distribution levelwhich is rare even for big releases. The enthusiasm of the fans and the anticipation generated by Liefeld’s return made an impact Lunar distributionthe company in charge of distributing Image will run out of stock before its launch.

The comic, which marks the beginning of the road towards Young blood #100will tell new stories starring a new generation of heroes: Vandel, Xerxes and Plsymxaccompanied by the classics Die-Hard, Shaft, Vogue and Badrockwho return with renewed designs and an extra dose of the dynamic style that characterizes the artist.

New cover and tribute to Deadpool

THE second impression of the number will have a Brand new cover signed by Rob Liefeld himselfin homage to the legendary New Mutants #98 from 1990, the comic in which they debuted Deadpool, Domino and Gideon—.

In this reinterpretation Liefeld replaces the original characters with the heroes of Young blood: the new ones Vandel, Xerxes and Plsymx They take the place of Marvel’s mutants, while Die-Hard, Shaft, Vogue and Badrock substitute Cable, cannonball, boom-boom and sunspots. A wink full of nostalgia for collectors.

Plus it will be there three variations additional:

• A “virgin” edition.without logos or texts.
• A black and white versionavailable in format 1:10exclusively for stores ordering ten copies or more.
• A “Trading card” type cover.focused on the new character Vandelintended for the most completionists.

A classic format for a new era

Along with the second reprint, Image will also release a special edition in Treasure formata type of large-format comic popularized by Marvel and DC in the 1970s. This format was used in legendary copies such as Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man: Battle of the Century or Superman vs. Muhammad Ali.

The goal is clear: offer a high-impact visual experienceallowing you to enjoy Liefeld’s splash pages and signature features in all their glory.

Rob Liefeld thanks fans for their support

Own Rob Liefeld celebrated the success with an emotionally charged message:

“This is a moment of gratitude. I am grateful to the fans of Young blood for their enthusiasm, to the shops that trusted in this return and to Image Comics for their support and energy. Enjoy the comic! The road to Young blood #100 Start here.

Words that reflect the emotion of an author who, three decades later, still knows how to do things ignite the passion of readers.

The rebirth of an indie legend

The phenomenon not only demonstrates the validity of Young bloodbut also the rebirth of the Image Comics imprintwhich in recent years has promoted exceptional projects such as Invincible, Saga or The walking dead.

Against Young blood n. 1Liefeld proves once again that his personal imprint – exaggerated figures, overflowing action and unfiltered energy – continues to be synonymous with pure fun for fans of 90s superheroes.

Both second impression like the Treasury Edition From Young blood n. 1 will arrive in stores on December 17thpromising to become one of the most coveted releases of the end of the year.