Eisner Award–winning writer Derek Kirk Kim teams with breakout artist Jacob Perez to take readers deep into the neon-lit back alleys of Seoul in Royals, a slick, genre-blending crime caper launching this April from Image Comics.
The six-issue miniseries centers on twin brothers Paul and Castor, whose secret weapon isn’t a loaded deck or quick hands—it’s a shared telepathic bond that lets them run a near-flawless poker con. But their carefully controlled hustle starts to unravel when they take on the wrong mark: the leader of the Bloody Cocks, Seoul’s most dangerous criminal syndicate. One bad bet could cost them everything.
Blending action-comedy energy with crime-comic grit, Royals uses its stylish setting and central sibling rivalry to ground the spectacle in something personal. At its core, the series is about trust, rivalry, and the thin line between collaboration and competition—especially when family is involved.
Read a preview of the first issue below!
Royals #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, April 1:
- Cover A by Perez – Lunar Code 0226IM0321
- Cover B by Kim – Lunar Code 0226IM0322
- Cover C by Kim – Lunar Code 0226IM0323
- Cover D 1:25 by Perez – Lunar Code 0226IM0324
Royals #1 will also be available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.
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