PORTLAND, Ore. 05/14/2025—The highly anticipated debut issue of the new horror event series, Exquisite Corpses—crafted by co-creators James Tynion IV (The Deviant, The Department of Truth), Michael Walsh (Universal Monsters: Frankenstein, The Silver Coin), and the “Corpse Crew” of creators—has slain the Cover A inventory on its first day of release and sold out completely at the distributor level. In order to keep up with the heightened demand, Image Comics is rushing the first issue back to print this week for a second printing. Fans are advised that a limited number of copies are still available on shelves—including the collectible polybagged variant—and to head down to their comic shop to snag copies before it’s too late.
The second printing will feature a Cover A edition with a special wraparound cover by Walsh, and a polybagged Cover B edition with a secret new cover by Walsh and a new collectible trading card that will be a part of the companion trading card game.
“The support we’ve seen from retailers and readers on Exquisite Corpses is just staggering,” said Tynion IV. “I couldn’t be more grateful, or more excited about what comes next.”
"I'm elated that Exquisite Corpses will be going to a second printing and getting into as many hands as possible,” said Walsh. “It's a huge project and we've got big plans. The game is just beginning."
In Exquisite Corpses, every five years on Halloween, the wealthiest families in America play a game. 12 of the deadliest people in the world are dropped into a small town with just one goal: last killer standing wins. For the citizens of Oak Valley, Maine—this year's unlucky arena—the goal is much simpler. They must survive the night.
Exquisite Corpses will launch as an initial 13-issue arc/season, but the world will be expanded with additional stories. This Friday, there will be a Halloween-themed bash at Revenge Of for the kickoff of the Corpse Tour ’25.
The series uniquely came together in a writers’ room led by Tynion IV and Walsh and made up of “Corpse Crew” comics superstars Adam Gorham (Hellhunters), Becca Carey (Absolute Wonder Woman), Che Grayson (Dark Spaces: Good Deeds), Claire Roe (Dark Spaces: The Hollywood Special), Gavin Fullerton (The Closet), Jordie Bellaire (Redlands), Marianna Ignazzi (Catwoman), Pornsak Pichetshote (The Good Asian), Tyler Boss (You’ll Do Bad Things), and Valentine De Landro (Bitch Planet). Each issue of the series will build upon the last in a true 'exquisite corpse' game style, with a passing of the baton from creator to creator to unfold the story in a collaborative and competitive fashion.
Exquisite Corpses #1 second printing (a triple-length debut issue, featuring 60 pages of story content) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, June 18 (Final Order Cutoff deadline for retailers is May 26). The Cover B variant not only features the extra-length issue, but also an exclusive Exquisite Corpses: The Game card within a protective polybag for $6.99.
- Cover A by Michael Walsh - Lunar Code 0325IM885
- Cover B by Walsh (polybagged with special game card) – Lunar Code 0325IM886
Exquisite Corpses #2 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, June 18 (Final Order Cutoff deadline for retailers is May 26):
- Cover A by Walsh – Lunar Code 0425IM328
- Cover B by Marianna Ignazzi – Lunar Code 0425IM329
- Cover C by Walsh (polybagged with Killer card) – Lunar Code 0425IM330
- Cover D "stealth variant" by [to be revealed] – Lunar Code 0425IM331
- Cover E 1:25 copy incentive by Riley Rossmo – Lunar Code 0425IM332
- Cover F 1:50 copy incentive by Martin Simmonds – Lunar Code 0425IM333
Exquisite Corpses #3 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, July 23 (Final Order Cutoff deadline for retailers is June 30):
- Cover A by Walsh – Lunar Code 0525IM344
- Cover B by Valentine De Landro – Lunar Code 0525IM345
- Cover C by Walsh (polybagged with Killer card) – Lunar Code 0525IM346
- Cover D "stealth variant" by [to be revealed] – Lunar Code 0525IM347
- Cover E 1:25 copy incentive by Ricardo Lopez Ortiz – Lunar Code 0525IM348
- Cover F 1:50 copy incentive by Joshua Hixson – Lunar Code 0525IM349
Exquisite Corpses will also be available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.
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Select early praise for Exquisite Corpses:
"Exquisite Corpses reads like the greatest Blumhouse movie never made. Allow Tynion and Walsh to invite you to a fascinating world of enthralling characters that gets you instantly hooked. You won't regret it."—Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, Invincible)
"Exquisite Corpses has everything you could possibly want from a horror series and THEN some. Twelve of the most twisted serial killers battling it out in a series made by comics' most exciting creators? This book is easily the horror event of the year. My favorite read of 2025!"—Scott Snyder (Absolute Batman, Wytches)
“Lyrical in its brutality and mesmerizing in its chaos, Tiny Onion’s Exquisite Corpses transforms a quiet town into a stage for elegant carnage, as a wonderfully twisted menagerie of killers descends like a fever dream, blending Battle Royale with The Silence of the Lambs.”—Geoff Johns (Geiger, Green Lantern)
“Every now and then there’s a piece of horror fiction that feels so real, so prescient, so about-to-oh-my-fucking-god-happen-in-real-life, that you hope the creators are completely full of shit. I have read Exquisite Corpses. I hope James Tynion IV and Michael Walsh are completely full of shit."—Patton Oswalt (Minor Threats)
“Exquisite Corpses has already set the stage for a thrilling battle for survival with any number of motivations at play, and issue #2 can’t get here soon enough.”—ComicBook (5/5 stars)
“James Tynion IV, Michael Walsh, Jordie Bellaire, and Becca Carey do something incredible with this first issue, which has made me retrace my steps a few times to ensure I didn’t miss anything. Setting up an entire world in one issue is no easy feat, but setting up a world that begs to be expanded upon is even harder. I didn’t just walk away wanting the next issue to come out; I wanted spin-offs and tie-ins. Heck, I wanted to buy all the beautiful variant covers…If the first issue of Exquisite Corpses is such a blast-the-doors-off-the-hinges experience, I cannot wait to see what the rest of the season has in store.”—Gatecrashers
“This series launches with a thrilling and brutal first issue, setting the stage for a gripping horror event filled with high-stakes action and social satire… It promises a blood-soaked spectacle that’s as ruthless as it is riveting”—AIPT
“Exquisite Corpses #1 sets up what promises to be mayhem of the most unhinged order, and offers up a compelling premise that pays homage to its inspirations while carving out a unique space for itself that is devilishly fun to read. The story from Tynion is as twisted and deep as the art from Walsh, and we are chomping at the bit to see how this plays out!”—Macabre Daily
“Exquisite Corpses #1 delivers a killer debut that sets the stage for what's sure to be a wild and horrifying ride. James Tynion IV and Michael Walsh have crafted a twisted world that horror fans will love sinking their teeth into. With its oversized first issue packed with lore, characters, and gruesome imagery, this series is off to an incredibly strong start. If you're a fan of Battle Royale-style stories, slasher horror, or just inventive comic storytelling, this is absolutely a series to watch. This is shaping up to be one of the most exciting horror comics of the year.”—Gonkbonk
“Exquisite Corpses #1 is a perfect way to introduce a new comic and unique concept. This series is set up to deliver some serious thrills, gore, action, and originality. Add to the fact that other collaborators will be stepping in and making the story theirs for issues they are involved in, well changing the story for every issue after, and you have a recipe for an all-time great series.”—Nerd Initiative
“The powerhouse team behind Exquisite Corpses makes this comic simply unmissable. And we’re still right at the beginning of a 13-chapter series. Some of the brightest voices in comics today are involved in Exquisite Corpses—I’m stoked to see what chaos lies ahead!”—Comics Bulletin
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