Rob Liefeld’s ‘Youngblood’ returns — and It’s already sold out

Rob Liefeld’s long-awaited Youngblood revival is already a smash success before it even hits shelves. Youngblood (2025) #1 has completely sold out at the distributor level ahead of its release next week, prompting Image Comics to rush a second printing to meet massive demand. Fans eager to grab a first printing are encouraged to contact their local comic shops immediately before supplies vanish.

The second printing pays tribute to one of the most iconic covers of the ’90s—Liefeld’s New Mutants #98, which introduced Deadpool, Gideon, and Domino. This modern homage swaps in Youngblood’s next-generation heroes—Vandel, Xerxes, and Plsymx—with Die-Hard, Shaft, Vogue, and Badrock stepping into the classic team formation.

“This is a time for gratitude,” Liefeld shared. “Grateful to the fans who’ve roared their enthusiasm, to every retailer who took the leap, and to Image Comics for their support. The road to Youngblood #100 starts here!”

The relaunch comes with a massive lineup of variant covers—over 27 retailer exclusives, 30 team-up editions, sleek manga-style black-and-white variants, and a slate of high-ratio incentives designed to ignite collector excitement.

Originally debuting in 1992 as one of Image’s founding titles, Youngblood #1 became one of the best-selling independent comics ever, topping one million copies sold. Now, with Liefeld once again steering the franchise that helped define the Image Revolution, Youngblood is ready to reclaim its place at the forefront of superhero comics.

Youngblood (2025) #1 arrives in comic shops Wednesday, November 12.

Youngblood (2025) #1 first printing will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, November 12:

• Cover A by Rob Liefeld (Polybagged & Collectible Card) – Lunar Code 0925IM0247
• Cover B by Rob Liefeld (Foil) – Lunar Code 0925IM0248
• Cover C by Skottie Young – Lunar Code 0925IM0249
• Cover D by Ryan Stegman – Lunar Code 0925IM0250
• Cover E by Daniel Warren Johnson – Lunar Code 0925IM0251
• Cover F by Ryan Ottley – Lunar Code 0925IM0252
• Cover G Blank Sketch – Lunar Code 0925IM0253
• Cover H 1:25 copy incentive by Kael Ngu – Lunar Code 0925IM0254
• Cover I 1:50 copy incentive by EM Gist – Lunar Code 0925IM0255
• Cover J 1:100 copy incentive by Mark Spears – Lunar Code 0925IM0256
• Cover K 1:500 copy incentive by Liefeld (Signed CGC Graded Foil) – Lunar Code 0925IM0257
• Cover L 1:2000 copy incentive Original Art Sketch by Liefeld – Lunar Code 0925IM0258
• Cover M B&W Manga – Lunar Code 0925IM0259

Youngblood (2025) #1 second printing and the special oversized 8.5″ x 13.5″ Youngblood (2025) Treasury Edition #1 will both be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, December 17:

• Youngblood (2025) #1 second printing Cover A – Lunar Code 0925IM8335
• Youngblood (2025) #1 second printing Cover B Virgin – Lunar Code 0925IM8337
• Youngblood (2025) #1 second printing Cover C 1:10 B&W copy incentive – Lunar Code 0925IM8338
• Youngblood (2025) #1 second printing Cover D Trading Card variant – Lunar Code 0925IM8362
• Youngblood (2025) Treasury Edition #1 – Lunar Code 0925IM8339

Youngblood (2025) will also be available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.