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Murder Podcast # 1 1:5 Variant 9/25 CGC 9.8 4679672003
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A "1:5 Variant" is an incentive variant cover for a comic book that a retailer can order from the publisher. The "1:5" refers to the ratio of regular copies a store must order to qualify for a single copy of that special cover.
Murder Podcast # 1, released on September 10, 2025, is the flagship debut series from Ignition Press, a new publisher co-founded by industry veterans Jamie S. Rich, Filip Sablik, and Jeremy Haun.
"Dead Sounds"
The story explores the cultural obsession with true crime podcasts and adds a deadly supernatural or psychological twist.
- The Premise: A mysterious podcast titled Dead Sounds, which many thought had been discontinued, suddenly resurfaces in listeners' feeds.
- The Horror: When people press play, they are overtaken by an uncontrollable, trance-like homicidal urge, going on violent rampages that only stop once they are dead or incapacitated.
- The Protagonists: The narrative follows Mina and her friends, true crime enthusiasts who initially treat these grisly local killings as gossip and "fodder for conversation".
- The Conflict: As the murders occur closer to their own lives, Mina and her group realize they are becoming part of the very investigation they used to listen to for entertainment.
- Writer: Jeremy Haun (The Beauty, The Realm).
- Artist: Mike Tisserand (animation veteran known for The Dragon Prince).
- Colorist: Nick Filardi.
- Letterer: Annual World Design.
Critics generally praised the issue as a "solid start" with a clever, terrifying hook.
- Atmosphere: Reviewers noted a "gripping atmosphere" and "creeping tension," grounded by natural dialogue.
- Visuals: Tisserand's art was described as "breathtaking" and "energetic," marking a strong debut in the comic book industry.
- Tone: The series is categorized as brutal horror, featuring "over the top" blood and gore.
Prior to the standard release, a "Cold Open" introductory comic was funded via Kickstarter in April 2025. A rare Ashcan Edition signed by Jeremy Haun was also released as a collector's item.