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The Karman Blade #1 – Ashcan Edition
Early promotional Ashcan Edition of The Karman Blade #1 from Image Comics, released ahead of the regular first issue.
Created by the Eisner Award-winning Little Bird team of Darcy Van Poelgeest and Ian Bertram, with colors by Matt Hollingsworth.
This special ashcan was distributed in limited quantities surrounding San Diego Comic-Con 2026 and to select comic shops before the series officially launched in September 2026.
Highlights
The Karman Blade #1
Ashcan Edition
Early pre-release edition
Image Comics
2026
Darcy Van Poelgeest
Ian Bertram
Matt Hollingsworth
SDCC-era promotional release
Released before the standard #1
The regular first issue later sold out at the distributor level shortly after release and went back for a second printing.
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