{"product_id":"creature-corps-1-ashcan-edition","title":"Creature Corps #1 Ashcan Edition 2026 BN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCreature Corps #1 Ashcan Edition\u003c\/b\u003e is an ultra-rare promotional preview comic book written by Curt Pires and published by Image Comics to promote the upcoming flagship series launch. This highly sought-after collectible features an exclusive New York Comic Con (NYCC) 2026 cover illustrated by Flops(flopscomics).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRarity \u0026amp; Distribution Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ashcan's rollout became a major talking point during NYCC in October 2026 due to shipping issues:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Delayed Shipment: A batch of ashcans intended for direct distribution at the convention failed to arrive on time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNYCC Giveaways: Some copies were successfully distributed at the con via special promotions, including an exclusive raffle and signed card giveaway hosted by Scotts Collectables.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \"Surprise Drop\": On October 18, 2026, right after the convention, a surprise online drop of only 50 copies that missed the con was released online alongside signed option opportunities.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Main Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ashcan serves as an advance preview for the main series premiere of Creature Corps #1, which officially hits comic shops on December 2, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story takes place in an alternate timeline where \"Calamity Creatures\" from a desolate future invaded Earth in 1999. Humanity subsequently monetized the threat, turning the battles into the world's largest for-profit sporting event. The plot follows Dusty Gotem, a retired 14-year-old former world champion who must come out of hiding and reunite his old team to pay off his mother's massive medical bills.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67785628745828,"sku":"BN9 4","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_10_26_11_56_07_432.jpg?v=1793033874","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/creature-corps-1-ashcan-edition","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}