The Intergalactic Action Series Levels Up with Bonus Story Pages on April 8
“Blood and Thunder is an example of why Image Comics was the best comic book company of the year. Writer Benito Cereno is telling deep tales, while artist E.J. Su creates striking, yet gorgeous characters.” – Bam Smack Pow
“E.J. Su continually surpasses expectations with his detailed and imaginative visuals.” – Fanlight Zone
Today Skybound and Image Comics revealed interior pages and the lineup of variant covers for Blood & Thunder #12. Anissue so action-packed; additional story pages were required! From the powerhouse team of writer Benito Cereno (Invincible Presents: Atom Eve), artist E.J. Su (Tech Jacket), colorist MSassyK (Gotham Academy), letterer Rus Wooton (TRANSFORMERS), and co-creator Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead, Void Rivals), the pivotal chapter of this explosive story arc arrives in comic book shops on April 8, 2026.
Friends. Enemies. There may be no difference for Blood as everyone’s agendas are revealed.
Blood & Thunder is a high-octane sci-fi action epic set in the far future. Earth has integrated alien species into society, but this new order has brought new kinds of laws, crimes, and dangers. The story follows bounty hunter Akeldama “Blood” Bledsoe and her cantankerous talking gun, Thunder, two of the galaxy’s best at tracking down the worst criminals.
In addition to the main cover by E.J. Su and MSassyK, the lineup of variant covers for Blood & Thunder #12 also includes an open-to-order cover by Khary Randolph & Emilio Lopez, a 1:10 incentive variant cover by Haining, and a 1:25 incentive variant cover by Erica Henderson.
Blood & Thunder #12 (Lunar Codes Listed Below | SRP: $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, April 8, 2025.
The full list of covers is below:
- Blood & Thunder #12 Cover A by E.J. Su & MSassyK (Lunar Code: 0226IM0361)
- Blood & Thunder #12 Cover B by Khary Randolph & Emilio Lopez (Lunar Code: 0226IM0362)
- Blood & Thunder #12 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Haining (Lunar Code: 0226IM0363)
- Blood & Thunder #12 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Erica Henderson (Lunar Code: 0226IM0364)
- Blood & Thunder #12 Cover E (I Hate Fairyland Team-Up Variant) by E.J. Su (Lunar Code: 0226IM8011)