"A gripping, relentlessly paced, and emotionally resonant thriller." —Library Journal (Starred Review)
PORTLAND, Ore. 04/09/2026 — Uncanny Avengers duo Rick Remender (Deadly Class, The Seasons) and Daniel Acuña (Captain America, Black Panther) introduce readers to a brutal, fully painted world of anthropomorphic animals in the upcoming graphic novel military thriller, Escape, Vol. 1 hitting shelves this Spring from Image Comics.
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.
"There’s nothing better in comics publishing than when someone pitches something that sounds great, but then turns out to be even better," said Eric Stephenson, Publisher and Chief Creative Officer at Image Comics. "Escape is an absolute stunner of a story from Rick and a masterclass in comics artistry from Daniel. If you let this masterpiece pass you by the first time, now is your chance to course-correct!"
Perhaps best described as Inglourious Basterds meets Blacksad or Maus, this gritty, bullet-riddled journey through war’s scorched aftermath is about the violence we inflict, the souls we try to save, and the courage it takes to crawl out of fire.
Escape, Vol. 1 trade paperback (ISBN: 9781534333147, Lunar Code 0126IM0467) will be available at local comic book shops on Wednesday, May 27 and independent bookstores, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Indigo, and Waterstones on Tuesday, June 23.
Escape is also available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.
Select praise for Escape:
"A gripping, relentlessly paced, and emotionally resonant thriller." —Library Journal (Starred Review)
“An instant knock-out.” —CBR
"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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