The pop culture world is officially counting down. San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) is right around the corner, and as the industry prepares for a massive week of panels, signings, and exclusive reveals, comic book icon and Image Comics co-founder Rob Liefeld is set to leverage the massive convention spotlight to promote his latest projects.
The momentum is already building for Liefeld’s flagship franchise. The highly anticipated Giant-Size Youngblood issue is set to hit comic shops next month, promising fans exciting first appearances of multiple new characters key to the expanding Youngblood storyline. This extra-length issue will weigh in at a whopping 72 pages total and will be published by Image Comics.
A Launchpad for New Talent
New characters won’t be the only first appearances brought to readers through this thrilling new one-shot story. The Giant-Size Youngblood issue will also showcase a bevy of variant covers by emerging new talent, industry “young bloods”, handpicked as standout artists by Liefeld himself via an open call for submissions.
“Giant Size Youngblood #1 is chock full of signature moments that shape the future of the franchise! We re-introduce fan favorites The New Men, who were recently glimpsed in Youngblood #100. They will continue to play a key role in our titles from Youngblood to Badrock and beyond,” said Liefeld. “But, most importantly, five all-new, never-before-seen characters emerge to aid Youngblood. These characters create the core of the new team line-up when Youngblood #101 returns this fall. Giant Size Youngblood #1 is their official first appearance.”
“Part of the pure joy I have experienced in my career is putting fresh, new talents under the spotlight and the “Young Bloods,” as I call them, came out in full force with these incredible covers!”
In Giant-Size Youngblood, the narrative shifts into high gear as the team investigates a mysterious island and its secret inhabitants.
The Summer of Youngblood Heads to SDCC
Fans won’t want to miss out on more of Liefeld’s “Summer of Youngblood” happenings. This season-long celebration, marking the monumental return and expansion of the franchise that launched the Image Revolution, kicked off with the instant sell-out and immediate reprint of the highly collectible Youngblood #100.
The season will ramp up further with more announcements surrounding Liefeld’s presence at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, where he will be actively promoting his upcoming slate.
Release Schedule and Availability
The Giant-Size Youngblood one-shot will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, July 22. It will also be accessible across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.
- Cover A by Liefeld – UPC: 70985304703200111
- Cover C by Ken Marion – UPC: 70985304703200131
- Cover D by Beniamino Bradi “Young Bloods Team” – UPC: 70985304703200141
- Cover E by Michael Pedro “Young Bloods Chapel” – UPC: 70985304703200151
- Cover F by Reese Hannigan “Young Bloods Shaft” – UPC: 70985304703200161
Giant-Size Youngblood will also be available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.
