Image Comics/Todd McFarlane Productions is thrilled to announce that the premiere issue of Rat City from award winning writer Erica Schultz (The Deadliest Bouquet, Moon Knight: Black, White, and Blood) and artist Zé Carlos (Captain America, Strange Academy: Moon Knight)—the latest addition to the Spawn Universe mythology—has sold out completely at the distributor level. In response to its resounding success, Rat City #1 is being fast-tracked for reprint so that readers and retailers can continue to discover this new series.
Rat City #1 is a gripping narrative, set in a dystopian future, where corruption and inequality reign supreme. The series introduces us to former solider Peter Cairn—also known as ‘The Deviant’—whose transformation sets the stage for an epic tale of survival, redemption, and the blurred lines between right and wrong.
As the debut issue flies off shelves, fans and newcomers alike can anticipate an unforgettable journey into the heart of Rat City.
“It’s very exciting to hear that Rat City is going to a second printing,” said Schultz. “We’re so happy the book has been so well received. Thanks so much to all the fans who are supporting it!”
Rat City #1, second printing (Lunar Code 0324IM825) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, May 8. The Final Order Cutoff deadline for comic shop retailers is Monday, April 15.
Rat City #2 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, May 15. The Final Order Cutoff deadline for comic shop retailers is Monday, April 22:
- Cover A by Bjorn Barends – Lunar Code 0324IM266
- Cover B by Kevin Keane – Lunar Code 0324IM831
Rat City is also available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.
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ABOUT TODD MCFARLANE
Todd McFarlane is an Emmy and Grammy Award winning Director/Producer and the CEO of McFarlane Toys, McFarlane Films, and President of Image Comics. Best known for his work as the artist on THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, where he co- created Marvel’s top villain, VENOM. McFarlane went on to create his own title, SPAWN. Todd McFarlane’s SPAWN is one of the world’s best-selling comic books. SPAWN’s 1992 debut sold 1.7 million copies. McFarlane made history with SPAWN #300 and record-breaking SPAWN #301, earning the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD for “Longest-running Creator-owned Superhero Comic Book Series.” In 2024, Todd McFarlane celebrated another milestone with Spawn issue #350. SPAWN became an Emmy Award-winning animated series on HBO, and live-action feature film, grossing $100+ million.