{"product_id":"the-karman-blade-1-ashcan-promo-2026-bn","title":"The Karman Blade #1 Ashcan Promo 2026 BN","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Karman Blade #1 Ashcan Promo\u003c\/b\u003e is an exclusive, highly limited preview comic book published by Image Comics to drum up anticipation for an upcoming epic dark fantasy miniseries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eConcept \u0026amp; Series Premise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe ashcan offers a first-look preview into a dying world hoarded by a tyrant deity:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Plot: A young man living on the bleak outskirts of a crumbling planet is chosen by a mystical blade forged entirely out of stars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Mission: He is tasked to pick up the weapon, slay the despotic god Kalu, and free the vital water supply held captive in his kingdom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Catch: Before he can embark on his world-saving journey, the boy must face his own inner demons and firmly answer the weapon's cosmic query: \"Art thou he, who taketh me in hand? Art thou he… who shall slay a God?\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative \"Dream Team\" Reunites\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe series marks the highly anticipated return of the Eisner Award-winning creative team behind indie blockbusters Little Bird and Precious Metal:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: Created and authored by Darcy Van Poelgeest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist: Illustrated with the distinct, intricately detailed style of Ian Bertram.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eColorist: Vividly colored by industry veteran Matt Hollingsworth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLettering \u0026amp; Design: Letters by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou with logo and layout tracking from designer Ben Didier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48748643975268,"sku":"BN43 3","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_07_18_23_47_07_745.jpg?v=1784436541","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/the-karman-blade-1-ashcan-promo-2026-bn","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}