Image Comics is blending a new monster-battling comic with a collectible-card chase. Creature Corps #1 launches on 2 December with a Cover B booster bundle that includes one of two random trading cards, plus a chance to find a holofoil chase card.

Which cards have been revealed?

The publisher has shown three Creature Corps characters: Gleaver with artwork by Bjorn Barends, Regalleaf by Dalton Rose and Drakazoid by Martin Simmonds. Two further card designs are being held back as release-day surprises.

The booster-bundle variant also contains a polybagged secret cover for issue #2. That combination of comic, blind-packed card and chase element makes this release particularly relevant to collectors who cross between comics and TCGs.

What is Creature Corps?

Writer Curt Pires and artist JOK describe a world where time broke in 1999 and creatures from a ruined future became the centre of a hugely profitable combat sport. Former world champion Dusty Gotem walked away at 14, only to be pulled back into the game 17 years later after a time quake leaves his mother injured and facing enormous medical bills.

The series promises a darker, satirical remix of 1990s creature-battling stories. Each issue will also contain an anthology backup called The World of Creature Corps, featuring additional creators.

Collector details

Creature Corps #1 is scheduled for comic shops on Wednesday 2 December. Image Comics lists multiple covers and retailer variants, so buyers chasing one particular edition should confirm the UPC and contents with their comic shop before ordering.

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Source and promotional card artwork: Image Comics official press release dated 6 November 2026. Card art credited by Image Comics to Martin Simmonds.