Rob Liefeld’s ‘Giant-Size Youngblood’ Will Feature Five New First Appearances

by Olly MacNamee

Rob Liefeld’s Giant-Size Youngblood one-shot, coming out next month is promising fans first appearances of multiple new characters key to the expanding Youngblood storyline. This Giant-Sized issue will be 72 pages and published by Image Comics. And this special issue will also feature covers by artists Liefeld chose himself via an open call for submissions. Artists like Beniamino Bradi, Michael Pedro, and Reese Hannigan.

“Part of the pure joy I have experienced in my career is putting fresh, new talents under the spotlight and the ‘Young Bloods’, as I call them, came out in full force with these incredible covers!” — Liefeld

The issue itself sees the Youngblood team investigate a mysterious island and its secret inhabitants.

Speaking of the new characters, Liefeld said:

“Giant-Size Youngblood #1 is chock full of signature moments that shape the future of the franchise! We re-introduce fan favorites The New Men, who were recently glimpsed in Youngblood #100. They will continue to play a key role in our titles from Youngblood to Badrock and beyond. But, most importantly, five all-new, never-before-seen characters emerge to aid Youngblood. These characters create the core of the new team line-up when Youngblood #101 returns this fall. Giant-Size Youngblood #1 is their official first appearance.”