PORTLAND, Ore. 08/27/2025 — Inventory of last week’s high-impact series launch of Escape—from the elite creative unit behind Uncanny Avengers, Rick Remender (Deadly Class, The Seasons) and Daniel Acuña (Captain America, Black Panther)—has been obliterated at the distributor level. Escape #1 is being rushed back to print under emergency orders from Image Comics this week to meet the incoming barrage of reorder fire.
"The blow out success of Escape is further proof that the industry is starving for innovation and big swing ideas made with heart, owned by the creators, with no corporate masters muddying the intention," said Remender. "We couldn’t be prouder of the work and the wonderful reception is appreciated."
Acuña added: "I’m incredibly happy we’ve sold out of Escape so quickly! Thank you so much to retailers and readers for your support! I’m absolutely convinced of the potential of our work, it is really a big push forward for both of us. I did a whole new cover for our second edition that I hope you all love!"
Set in a brutal, fully painted world of anthropomorphic animals—think Inglourious Basterds meets Blacksad—Escape is a gritty, bullet-riddled journey through war’s scorched aftermath. It’s about the violence we inflict, the souls we try to save, and the courage it takes to crawl out of fire.
Escape follows Milton Shaw, a battle-hardened bomber pilot flying missions over a war-torn world ruled by a ruthless empire. But when his plane is shot out of the sky, Milton wakes up behind enemy lines—in the smoldering ruins of a city he helped burn. And in less than 24 hours, his own side is dropping the big one to finish the job.
Now, injured, unarmed, and being hunted through enemy streets, Milton’s only shot at escape comes from the unlikeliest place: a grieving father and his son—civilians shattered by the same fascist regime that rules this land with an iron claw. Enemies by blood. Allies by circumstance. Together, they’ll have to fight their way out before the bomb drops and erases everything…and everyone.
Available at comic book shops on Wednesday, September 24:
- Escape #1, second printing - Lunar Code 0725IM1691
- Escape #2 Cover A by Acuña - Lunar Code 0725IM321
- Escape #2 Cover B (1:15 copy incentive) by Max Fiumara - Lunar Code 0725IM322
Escape #3 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, October 22:
- Cover A by Acuña - Lunar Code 0825IM0336
- Cover B (1:20 copy incentive) by Greg Tocchini - Lunar Code 0825IM0337
Escape #4 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, November 26:
- Cover A by Acuña - Lunar Code 0925IM0317
- Cover B (1:15 copy incentive) by Ryan Sook - Lunar Code 0925IM0318
Escape is also available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.
Select praise for Escape:
"It’s a brilliant gambit that really pays off... so beautifully written and perfectly paced." —AIPT
"Rick Remender has matched Inglorious Bastards, Saving Private Ryan, and Enemy Lines." —Nerd Initiative
"The best WWII comic this side of an Ennis joint, and the most unique take on the subject outside of Wolfenstein. Escape is Remender's best work since F.E.A.R. Agent." —Monkeys Fighting Robots
"Gripping." —Graphic Policy
"A powerful start to what promises to be an epic series. Writer Rick Remender tackles the brutal realities of war, focusing on themes of sacrifice and loyalty with a raw honesty. Daniel Acuña's artwork complements the script with a gritty and realistic style that makes every page feel urgent and heightened." —Pages and Panels
"A title which belongs on your pull list." —The Comics Beat
"Acuña delivers stunning and beautifully detailed art." —Superpowered Fancast
"A masterclass in gritty wartime storytelling." —Comical Opinions
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