Escape #1 didn’t just arrive—it exploded. The debut issue from Rick Remender and Daniel Acuña sold out at the distributor level almost immediately, pushing Image Comics to rush a second printing to keep pace with demand. For a brand-new creator-owned title, that kind of momentum is hard to ignore.
Set in a war-ravaged world of anthropomorphic characters, the story follows bomber pilot Milton Shaw, who crash-lands behind enemy lines—right in the ruins of a city he once helped reduce to rubble. As if surviving that wasn’t hard enough, his own side is preparing to level the area once and for all. With time running out, Milton finds himself forced into a desperate alliance with a civilian father and son trying to outrun the destruction closing in on all sides.
The buzz surrounding Escape continues to build. The second printing of issue #1 lands in comic shops on September 24, arriving the same day as the brand-new second issue. Future installments are set to roll out monthly through November, giving readers a regular dose of high-stakes storytelling and haunting, atmospheric art.
The series is connecting with readers on every level. Its world feels dangerous and lived-in, the characters carry real emotional weight, and the tension never lets up. It’s not just a strong debut—it’s the kind of launch that reminds people why original comics still matter.
If you missed out on the first wave, the second printing gives you a chance to catch up. Just don’t wait too long—at this rate, these issues won’t stay on the shelves for very long.
Beam Me Up Scotty
Born and raised in the city of Miami. Lifelong pro wrestling fan. Been deep in the 'zine scene since ’84, interviewing locals, Hardcore, Punk, and Metal bands. Spent 26 years in the comic book biz and still obsessed with all things pop culture—Mego, Micronauts, Shogun Warriors, Die-Cast Metal Super Robots, you name it. I can go on about comic books and bad movies all day.
