Royal # 1 Cover C Kim Poker Chip Variant First Printing 2026 BN

Royals #1 is a 6-issue crime caper miniseries scheduled for release by Image Comics on April 1, 2026. 

Plot and Setting 

• Concept: The story follows twin brothers, Paul and Castor, who use their unique telepathic connection to run a perfect poker hustle.
• Setting: It is set in the shadowy back alleys of Seoul, South Korea.
• Conflict: The twins find themselves in over their heads when they attempt to swindle the leader of the Bloody Cocks, Seoul's most ruthless criminal syndicate.
• Tone: Described as a "mind-bending crime caper," the series is a love letter to action-comedy and crime classics like Baby Driver, Rounders, and the films of Jackie Chan. 

Creative Team 

• Writer: Eisner Award-winning creator Derek Kirk Kim (The Last Mermaid, Same Difference).
• Artist: Rising star Jacob Perez (Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), marking his major comic book debut.