The Karman Blade #1 Cover A Ian Bertram Wraparound | Image 2026

On Sale 9/9/2026 – This item will ship two days before the on-sale date.

The Karman Blade #1 Cover A is the main wraparound cover by Ian Bertram and Matt Hollingsworth for Darcy Van Poelgeest and Ian Bertram's new dark fantasy miniseries from the Eisner Award-winning team behind Little Bird, releasing September 9, 2026.

Quick Facts

• Publisher: Image Comics
• Series: The Karman Blade (4-issue miniseries)
• Writer: Darcy Van Poelgeest
• Artist / Cover Artist: Ian Bertram
• Cover Colorist: Matt Hollingsworth
• Format: Single issue, 32 pages, wraparound cover
• Price: $3.99
• Distributor SKU: 0726IM0338

The Story

A dying world under a tyrant god! A blade to free them all! A young man on the outskirts of a dying world is chosen by a blade forged of stars to slay the despotic deity, Kalu, and free the water he hoards in his kingdom. Yet before the boy can begin his journey, he must first face the demons in his own life, and answer the Karman Blade's call — "Are thou he, who taketh me in hand? Are thou he... who shall slay a God?"

Why Collectors Want This Issue

Darcy Van Poelgeest and Ian Bertram previously won an Eisner Award for Little Bird, and early reviews are calling Bertram's art on this launch some of the best work of his career. This wraparound Cover A is the flagship image for the series launch, with Matt Hollingsworth's coloring pulling the full cover-to-back-cover artwork together.

Common Questions

Is this a limited series? Yes — a four-issue miniseries.

Is this appropriate for all readers? This title carries a mature-readers (MR) rating; it leans into horror and dark fantasy imagery.