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With the huge success that Deadpool has enjoyed in recent years, creator Rob Liefeld could just sit back and laugh all the way to the bank, but the comic artist is still on the go, trying to breathe more life into one of the most neglected comic book series. of, Youngblood.
According to DeadlineRob Liefeld will return to the comic book series he created in the 1980s for Image Comic, and not only will they be relaunching the franchise with new merchandise and media, but Leifeld will write and illustrate the series as he did in the past. day. Jesus H. Christ, we are big. Although the comic team itself never really arrived X-Men or Avengers-on the rise, he found a loyal fan base that appreciated the characters and stories as Image Comics burst the gate with new superheroes such as Fish eggs, The wild dragon and WildC.ATS.
Per Deadline:
Youngblood became the first independent non-Marvel, non-DC Comic title to reach #1 and sell over 1 million copies. The original Youngblood miniseries has sold over 25 million copies worldwide and its publication history spans over 100 issues with featured contributions throughout its run from comic talents such as Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead ) Alan Moore (Watchmen, Supreme) and Mark Millar (Kick-Ass, The Kingsmen).
Says Liefeld, “It's so great to be able to be in the comfort of the characters I created, who started a movement. They have such a history. I love Youngblood so much. These characters are my absolute passion.”
Rosenberg adds, “Rob and I are a fantastic team, and I'm as excited now for the Youngblood reboot as I was in 1992 for its original release. The team's awesome characters not only featured in their own Youngblood comics, but also appeared in more than 100 million comic book publications worldwide, including crossovers with Marvel and other Image comics. I'm excited to bring them to old and new audiences with their original creator, Rob Liefeld.”
While details on Leifeld's return to the franchise are scarce at this point, they plan to release a “Youngblood Vault Edition representing high-resolution scans of the original art from the first Youngblood series in deluxe large hardcover, as well as a Facsimile Edition of Youngblood #1 to mark the title's 33rd anniversary in April 2025, both to be published by Image Comics.”
That first day Youngblood Fans will be excited to hear the news. Whether the series will find a new fan base in 2024 remains to be seen.
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