We’re just a month away from the release of Arcade Kings #1. And if you’re eager to see celebrated cartoonist Dylan Burnett’s comic-book ode to fighting games, today’s your lucky day. Because we’ve got a four-page preview of Arcade Kings #1, along with its cover and four variant covers. Check ’em all out below, after these official deets on the issue…
Today Skybound revealed an exciting new look at Arcade Kings #1, the new prestige series by creator/writer/artist Dylan Burnett (Cosmic Ghost Rider, Ant-Man), colorists Walter Baiamonte (Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers) and Sara Antonellini (Power Rangers), and letterer AndWorld Design (Excellence). This debut issue is sure to leave readers everywhere amazed when it hits stores May 17, 2023.
Arcade Kings #1 introduces a world of fists, family, and video game-infused fighting in a knockout debut. The issue features main cover art from series artist and colorist Dylan Burnett and Walter Baiamonte, along with an open to order variant from Corey Lewis. The series will also feature a 1:10 “Fighting Game” Incentive Variant program by Jordan Gibson and a 1:15 “Limited Color” Incentive Variant program featuring the main cover inks by Dylan Burnett.
Joe, a mysterious new face in Infinity City, has suddenly become the hottest new player at the Round House arcade. Anyone can challenge him, but no one can win. Joe’s secret past is about to catch up to him when his most formidable challenge yet rolls into town, forcing Joe to combo his powers with a joystick, his fists… and his fighting family legacy.
Arcade Kings #1 (Diamond Codes listed below | $7.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
The full list of covers is below:
- Arcade Kings #1 Cover A by Burnett (MAR230009)
- Arcade Kings #1 Cover B by Lewis (MAR230010)
- Arcade Kings #1 Cover C (1:10 Copy “Fighting Game” Incentive) by Gibson (MAR230011)
- Arcade Kings #1 Cover D (1:15 Copy “Limited Color” Incentive) by Burnett (MAR230012)
- Arcade Kings #1 Cover E (Blank Sketch Cover) (Diamond Code coming soon)
