Image Comics co-founder Rob Liefeld has been busy lately, but he’s taking some time to announce the Summer of Youngblood. The season-long celebration of the franchise that launched the Image Revolution. The festivities start with Youngblood #100, with an array of variant covers from Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, Erik Larsen, Jim Valentino, Whilce Portacio, and Robert Kirkman releasing on June 10th via Image Comics.
“Marc’s cover is special; it’s an absolute stunner. I’ve literally waited 34 years for this.” Said Rob Liefeld, “Silvestri has never illustrated these characters, which makes it a real event for the fans as well as me. I told him that I have to retire now. I’ll never, ever do better than this. It’s one in a million. Marc is my favorite artist, and this cover is monumental.”
“Having Robert Kirkman join the Youngblood #100 cover party? I had high hopes, and he just blew me away.” Liefeld continues. “I can’t stop smiling. Each of these covers, crafted by these comic book legends, is just so humbling. It shows that the energy surrounding Youngblood is surging. This isn’t just a milestone, it’s a powerful union that celebrates a Golden Age that launched the company 34 years back.”
Here’s what Robert Kirkman had to say about Youngblood.
“YOUNGBLOOD is one of the most important independent comics ever published. It started the Image revolution and paved the way for everything that followed.” Added Robert Kirkman. “As a corporate superteam that uses media manipulation and treats its heroes as celebrities you can find its DNA in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, THE BOYS, INVINCIBLE and dozens of other modern superhero takes. The influence of Rob Liefeld’s creation reaches far and wide into all aspects of the entertainment industry. I was honored Rob allowed me to be some small part of his epic and historic 100th issue celebration.”
We can exclusively reveal the variant cover from Whilce Portacio for Youngblood #100.
A Comeback For Badrock This July
Badrock makes a return with his own spotlight series starting 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.
Here’s what Liefeld had to say about Damoose.
“I’ve been following Seth’s work for years; he was the only artist I envisioned for a Badrock series. He’s an incredible storyteller and illustrator. Fans are in for a huge treat.”
“Badrock is the heart of Youngblood,” Liefeld continued. “Giving him his own title allows us to go deeper into his character, his humor, and his sheer power. If you’re a fan of high-stakes, high-octane action that is loaded with laughs, this is the book you’ve been waiting for.”
You’ll be able to grab Badrock #1 and Youngblood #100 wherever you get your Image comics this Summer.
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