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ESCAPE #1 (Image Comics) 4th Print
ESCAPE #1 (Image Comics) 4th Print
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ESCAPE #1 4TH PTGSurvive the brutal wartime thriller that's taking the industry by storm with Escape #1 4th Printing, explosively written by Rick Remender with fully painted art and cover by Daniel Acuña, from Image Comics! Released on December 31, 2025, this debut issue drops a pilot behind enemy lines in a fascist-ruled city of anthropomorphic animals—hunted, injured, and racing against a impending bomb drop, forcing unlikely alliances in a gritty tale blending Inglourious Basterds intensity with Blacksad's noir depth.Cover Details: Daniel Acuña's 4th printing cover retains the stunning original painted artwork, now marked as fourth printing—featuring visceral war imagery and atmospheric dread in his signature fully painted style. It's a collector's must-have proof of the series' explosive demand and Acuña's masterful visuals driving multiple sellouts.Key Appearances: Centers on pilot Milton Shaw, a grieving father and son as reluctant allies, amid a fascist regime's horrors—launching an ongoing saga of survival, moral ambiguity, and high-stakes escape with echoes of classic war epics.Current Fair Market Value (FMV): Just released on eBay listings, raw copies range $10-$25 (cover price $4.99 plus strong premium from reorder frenzy), with early CGC 9.8 slabs emerging around $80-$150. Drivers: Remender's hitmaker status, Acuña's painted brilliance, and unprecedented four printings signaling breakout success.Value Projections: Raw copies could climb to $30-$60, CGC 9.8 to $150-$300 within months, fueled by sustained buzz, potential adaptations, and Image's creator-owned momentum. The comic market's 7.5% growth to $26.75 billion by 2032 highlights catalysts like media interest for major upside.Why Invest Now? This fourth printing underscores a modern classic with revolutionary painted storytelling, proven demand, and massive growth trajectory—grab grading-ready copies from VegasComics.com before the next sellout!
