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Youngblood: Battlezone # 1 Cover

Location: Liefeld, Rob
Artists: Rob Liefeld (Penciller) ,  Danny Miki (Inker)

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Location: Liefeld, Rob
Title: Youngblood: Battlezone # 1 Cover*
Artist:  Rob Liefeld (Penciller) ,  Danny Miki (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 144
Likes on CAF: 17
Comments: 18
Added to Site: 6/8/2026

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Love them or hate them, there is no denying the popularity of Rob Liefeld's Youngblood comics that were released when Image Comics was formed in the early 1990's.  This is a pretty sweet example of Liefeld's artwork at the time and the Danny Miki inks meshed really nicely with Rob's kinetic (and some might say "cluttered") pencils! 

One thing that still cracks me up about this particular cover is that the casual buyer of the comic would be very hard-pressed to determine the actual name of the book as the logo is so obscured by the characters!  One might think the printed comic would have had some adjustmements made to allow the title to be seen by the customer, but "nope" the printed logo is just as obscured as it is on the original artwork (as shown in the additional image)!

Bottom line is that I do dig this cover and am happy to have it in my collection!  As Brother Rick might say, it is a nice representative example of the in your face eye-candy that was a trademark of the early Image Comics!

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James S Member Since 2017
Posted On 6/8/2026

I enjoy it!  Nice cover!

Steven Dilworth Member Since 2012
Posted On 6/8/2026

"... the casual buyer of the comic would be very hard-pressed to determine the actual name of the book as the logo is so obscured by the characters!"

The name of the book didn't matter, only Liefeld mattered.  And the artwork was his signature.  That little box at the bottom was so folks would know who inked it...

Ben Bressel Member Since 2003
Posted On 6/9/2026

Want! So cool Jim 

Malvin V Member Since 2004
Posted On 6/9/2026

I thought I knew you and what kind of art you might collect. Surprised to see a Liefeld in your collection. What's not suprising is that this is a stellar example.

Jim Warden Member Since 2003
Posted On 6/9/2026

Malvin V wrote:
" I thought I knew you and what kind of art you might collect. Surprised to see a Liefeld in your collection. What's not suprising is that this is a stellar example. "

Thank you for the kind words!  I guess it's a good thing that this old dog has some new tricks up his sleeve (or at least in his art collection)! 

I've got a few more surprises to post in the coming days, so perhaps more folks jaws will hit the floor!

Rick W Member Since 2017
Posted On 6/9/2026

Oh lookie there!

Kavi H Member Since 2018
Posted On 6/9/2026

That cover is jam packed to the brim! There's no denying that all the over the top Image 90s titles and art style were cool at the time including Youngblood. A great example of Liefeld's work from the period. Congrats! 

West Stephan Member Since 2007
Posted On 6/9/2026

Impressive cover by Liefeld! ~Congratulations!

Jason D'Ambrosio Member Since 2018
Posted On 6/9/2026

Wow Jim! I would not have expected this in your collection.. but I am pleasantly surprised !
Jim Warden Member Since 2003
Posted On 6/9/2026

Jason D'Ambrosio wrote:
" Wow Jim! I would not have expected this in your collection.. but I am pleasantly surprised ! "

LOL, I guess folks think that since I sell JB's artwork I would be unable to have any of Rob's work in my collection!!!  I've still got a couple of surprises left to post, so more shocks will follow!!  :)

Nick Nix Member Since 2011
Posted On 6/9/2026

This is really awesome Jim! Cool surprise to share!

E DLS Member Since 2005
Posted On 6/9/2026

It is a nice representative example of the in your face eye-candy that was a trademark of the early Image Comics.

Jim Warden Member Since 2003
Posted On 6/9/2026

E DLS wrote:
" It is a nice representative example of the in your face eye-candy that was a trademark of the early Image Comics. "

Um, thanks for reinforcing what I wrote in my description! :)

John C Member Since 2014
Posted On 6/9/2026

Couldn't keep copies of Youngoo Iti on the shelves.

Posted On 6/10/2026

What an icredible cover!  Congrats!

Heidjer Staecker Member Since 2004
Posted On 6/10/2026

Takes me back to college!   So ...90's.  :-)

Mister Mol Member Since 2007
Posted On 6/11/2026

Awesome Jim, I am curious about your big reveals the coming days :-)

Tangled Web Art Member Since 2020
Posted On 6/13/2026

This is really a good example from prime Rob Liefeld! I still love a lot of his covers from that era!

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