James Tynion IV and Michael Walsh’s Exquisite Corpses #1 has sold out and goes back to print

The highly anticipated debut issue of the new horror event series, Exquisite Corpses—crafted by co-creators James Tynion IV, Michael Walsh, and the “Corpse Crew” of creators—has slain the competition in 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. 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. 

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, Becca Carey, Che Grayson, Claire Roe, Gavin Fullerton, Jordie Bellaire, Marianna Ignazzi, Pornsak Pichetshote, Tyler Boss, and Valentine De Landro. 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

Source: Graphic Policy