Plunge into the deepest corners of dark fantasy, urban survival, psychological gaming lore, and chaotic coming-of-age drama with this high-grade collection of modern indie first printings. This highly curated set pairs the complete, foundational opening arc of Emma Kubert's acclaimed fantasy masterpiece with a massive, high-stakes milestone from Rick Remender's Deadly Class and a rare, highly collectible video game tie-in variant from Titan Comics. Featuring breakout writing and artwork from visionary creators like Emma Kubert, Rick Remender, Wes Craig, Emma Vieceli, and Claudia Leonardi.

All four books are in pristine, brand-new, and unread condition—making this collection a phenomenal pickup for indie key collectors, video game completionists, or independent retail store owners looking to add high-interest, fast-moving backissues straight onto their storefront displays or longbox inventories.

The Comic Book Lineup

I. The Stoneheart Foundation Arc (Issues #1-2 Set)

1. Stoneheart #1 – Cover A Emma Kubert First Printing (2023 Image Key): The blockbusting, premier debut issue written and illustrated entirely by comic royalty Emma Kubert (Inkblot, Radiant Pink). This whimsical yet dark fantasy epic tracks Shayde Whisper, a bubbly mage cast out from her society, as she battles a sinister, fractured inner monologue and a dangerous magical conspiracy lurking beneath her brightly colored world.

2. Stoneheart #2 – Cover A Emma Kubert First Printing (2023 Image): The magical high-stakes mystery deepens rapidly. Shayde struggles to maintain control of her expanding, volatile powers while navigating unexpected local rivalries, evolving town politics, and the looming threat of the mysterious, looming "Strong Heart" destiny that threatens to upend her life.

II. Premium Indie & Gaming Keys

3. Life Is Strange #4 – Cover C Limited "T-Shirt Variant" First Printing (Titan Comics / Square Enix): A highly sought-after, out-of-print gaming tie-in classic written by Emma Vieceli with stunning art by Claudia Leonardi. Continuing the official, critically acclaimed comic continuation of the emotional Square Enix video game masterpiece, this issue features the rare, highly aesthetic "T-Shirt Variant" cover mockup that stands as a definitive grail for fans of Max, Chloe, and Arcadia Bay.

4. Deadly Class #28 – Cover A Wes Craig & Jordan Boyd First Printing (Image Key): A high-octane, merciless chapter from Rick Remender's legendary 1980s counter-culture assassin saga. Featuring the kinetic, critically celebrated action artwork of Wes Craig, this issue tracks the brutal aftermath of the freshmen finals as Marcus and the surviving students of Kings Dominion fight tooth and nail through a gauntlet of street-level ambushes and psychological betrayals.

Product Highlights

• Complete Debut Backbone Set: Includes both initial chapters (Issues #1 and #2) of the Stoneheart run, allowing readers to experience the entire foundational launch arc back-to-back.

• Premium Video Game Cross-Collectible: Features the rare Life Is Strange #4 T-shirt variant, delivering massive cross-market appeal for both traditional comic book investors and dedicated console gamers.

• Collector-Ready Presentation: A uniform set of pristine modern first printings that look exceptional on physical retail racks, online web showcases, or individual social media storefront walls.

Item Details

• Publisher: Image Comics / Titan Comics

• Format: Standard Comic Book Mix

• Themes: Whimsical Dark Fantasy, Time-Warping Video Game Lore, 1980s Punk Assassin Schools, Inner Magical Corruption

• Total Books: 4

Item Condition Details

All books in this lot are in Brand New / Unread Condition

• Storage: Maintained strictly in a smoke-free, climate-controlled collector environment entirely away from direct sunlight.

Specifications

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