This Red-Hot War Comic is a Perfect Replacement for Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds

Image Comics' latest series can't stop selling out as Escape #1 heads back for a fifth printing.

Per a press release from Image Comics, the first issue of writer Rick Remender and artist Daniel Acuña's hit war series Escape is heading back to printers for a fifth run after selling out yet again. "Our deepest gratitude goes out to the fans for the incredible reception of Escape," Remender said of the news. "This series was a big creative risk for us, and seeing it pay off in the current climate feels extra rewarding." Readers can check out the fourth printing cover for Escape #1 as well as interior preview pages for themselves down below.

Escape #1

• Written by RICK REMENDER
• Art by DANIEL ACUÑA
• Letters by RUS WOOTON
• Fourth printing cover art by DANIEL ACUÑA

Released back in August, Escape follows Milton Shaw, a bomber pilot doing his best to help win a war that has engulfed what seems like his entire world. While the anthropomorphic characters at the heart of the story might look to add a bit of fantasy to the otherwise grim and gritty story, their presence only further drives home the horrors of war and the deep-seated drama at hand.

The official solicit synopsis for Escape #1 from Image Comics reads, "Milton Shaw is a battle-hardened bomber pilot, flying missions over a war-torn world ruled by a ruthless empire. But when his plane is shot out of the sky, Milton wakes up behind enemy lines — in the smoldering ruins of a city he helped burn. And in less than 24 hours, his own side is dropping the big one to finish the job."

"Now, injured, unarmed, and being hunted through enemy streets, Milton's only shot at escape comes from the unlikeliest place: a grieving father and his son — civilians shattered by the same fascist regime that rules this land with an iron claw. Enemies by blood. Allies by circumstance. Together, they'll have to fight their way out before the bomb drops and erases everything... and everyone."

Described as Inglorious Basterds meets Blacksad, Escape is quite possibly the perfect book for fans of the war genre, as well as one of the biggest breakout hits of the back half of 2025. Image Comics has previously described the title as being "about the violence we inflict, the souls we try to save, and the courage it takes to crawl out of fire."

Artist Daniel Acuña touched on the story and its beginnings during an interview back in May, explaining, "When Rick and I started working together years ago, we 'connected,' not only as artists but also on a personal level. Back then, we already decided we wanted to create something together. I honestly thought it'd never happen, but thanks to Rick's infinite patience (and believe me, it is infinite) it's happening!"

"We both agreed we wanted to create a comic our parents would read and enjoy, a big war story. It's been decades since I created a comic from scratch working with another creator, and I couldn't be more happy and proud with what we've done. It's a great fit for both of us, and my most solid, mature and personal work. I'm sure you're gonna be surprised and love every panel as I've enjoyed and have gotten emotional first reading, and then creating the art for it. In Escape, Rick and I shine as never before."

Escape #1 is on sale now from Image Comics.