DARKER IMAGE #1 is an anthology comic introducing three distinct stories: “The Maxx” by Sam Kieth and William Messner-Loebs, featuring a homeless hero navigating between reality and a fantasy realm; “Bloodwulf” by Rob Liefeld, following an intergalactic bounty hunter’s escapades; and “Deathblow” by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi, centering on a black-ops soldier confronting his past. This issue marks the first appearances of these characters, offering readers a glimpse into the darker side of the Image universe.
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Sam Kieth blends surrealism, vulnerability, and distorted expressionism in a style unlike anyone else in comics. Known for “The Maxx”, his work explores trauma, imagination, and self-perception with raw honesty and visual invention. Kieth’s loose, emotive line and unorthodox layouts disrupt conventional narrative space, making him a singular voice in the psychological depths of 1990s comics.
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Sam Kieth blends surrealism, vulnerability, and distorted expressionism in a style unlike anyone else in comics. Known for “The Maxx”, his work explores trauma, imagination, and self-perception with raw honesty and visual invention. Kieth’s loose, emotive line and unorthodox layouts disrupt conventional narrative space, making him a singular voice in the psychological depths of 1990s comics.
DARKER IMAGE #1 is an anthology comic introducing three distinct stories: “The Maxx” by Sam Kieth and William Messner-Loebs, featuring a homeless hero navigating between reality and a fantasy realm; “Bloodwulf” by Rob Liefeld, following an intergalactic bounty hunter’s escapades; and “Deathblow” by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi, centering on a black-ops soldier confronting his past. This issue marks the first appearances of these characters, offering readers a glimpse into the darker side of the Image universe. Comic, Sam Kieth, Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Image, 1993 Image 00600600602 Sam Kieth 1993