The ‘90s are back in full force, and Rob Liefeld is leading the charge. The legendary creator behind Deadpool and Cable has returned to one of his most iconic creations with Youngblood (2025), reimagining the groundbreaking superhero team for a new generation. Blending high-octane action, bold character designs, and that signature Liefeld energy that helped define an era, the relaunch has fans and retailers buzzing with excitement. Youngblood (2025) #1 first printing will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, November 12. You can check out the official details below.

Youngblood #1

Rob Liefeld’s long-awaited return to Youngblood is already a smash hit. The Youngblood (2025) launch will break the meter with the #1 issue shipping sold-out to retail locations nationwide ahead of its release next week. Fans are encouraged to contact their local comic shop post haste to reserve a copy—or risk missing out on a first printing of this momentous launch. Image Comics will rush the issue back to print this week in order to meet already-surging reorder demand and bridge the gap in supply for retailers.

The Youngblood (2025) #1 second printing cover throws it back to one of the ’90s’ most iconic covers—Liefeld’s New Mutants #98, and the first appearances of Deadpool, Gideon, and Domino. This new take swaps in Youngblood’s next-gen trio: Vandel, Xerxes, and Plsymx. Die-Hard, Shaft, Vogue, and Badrock step in for Cable, Cannonball, Boom-Boom, and Sunspot resulting in an homage the deserves a spot in every fan’s collection.

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Rob Liefeld On Youngblood #1

“This is the time for gratitude,” said Liefeld. “Grateful to the Youngblood fans that have roared with their enthusiasm. Grateful to every retail partner that took the leap with their support. Grateful to comic stores, the backbone of our market, we rely on them to reach the masses. And I gotta express my thanks to everyone at Image Comics who provided guidance and enthusiasm. Enjoy this comic! The Road to Youngblood#100 starts here!”

This Youngblood launch boasts a wild roster of variant covers for fans to get pumped up about, including sleek, Manga-inspired black & white editions, a full-blown variant blitz with a jaw-dropping 27 retailer exclusives, 30 epic team-up covers, and a wave of must-have incentive ratio variants set to dominate comic shop shelves.

The original Youngblood #1 marked the opening salvo in the Image Revolution and remains one of the bestselling independent comics of all time with sales over one million copies. With Liefeld finally back at the helm of his signature creation, Youngblood is in full power mode once again.

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.