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Created by the acclaimed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLittle Bird\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e team of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDarcy Van Poelgeest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIan Bertram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with colors by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatt Hollingsworth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and lettering by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHassan Otsmane-Elhaou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this exclusive ashcan offers collectors an early preview of one of 2026's most visually ambitious creator-owned comics. Originally distributed in limited quantities at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSan Diego Comic-Con 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this ashcan is an essential collectible for fans of stunning fantasy storytelling and modern Image Comics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Karman Blade #1 Ashcan Promo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e serves as a special pre-release edition of the upcoming Image Comics series. Set in a dying desert world where water is controlled by the tyrannical god \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKalu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the story follows a young man chosen by a legendary weapon forged from the stars. Before he can fulfill his destiny and challenge a deity, he must confront his own inner demons and answer the Karman Blade's haunting call. The series combines sweeping dark fantasy, mythic adventure, and Ian Bertram's unmistakably intricate artwork into an unforgettable reading experience. 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Whether you're a longtime fan of Darcy Van Poelgeest and Ian Bertram or simply enjoy collecting scarce pre-release comics, this promotional edition represents the earliest chapter of what promises to be one of Image Comics' standout fantasy series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImage Comics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Karman Blade #1 Ashcan Promo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was released as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSan Diego Comic-Con 2026 exclusive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in limited quantities prior to the series' official debut. 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