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Creation & Design

Youngblood was created by Rob Liefeld as part of the launch of Image Comics, representing a new wave of superhero comics in the early 1990s.

Early Years

The team was introduced as a government-sanctioned superhero group, reflecting the era's fascination with both superheroes and media culture.

Character Development

Over the years, Youngblood has evolved from a simple superhero team into a complex narrative exploring themes of celebrity, morality, and the consequences of power.

Cultural Reception

Youngblood received mixed reviews upon its release, with some praising its art and others criticizing its storytelling. However, it played a significant role in the rise of independent comics.

Character Details

Real Name:
Youngblood
First Appearance:
Wildman #1
Aliases:
Youngblood Team
Species:
Human
Gender:
Various
Affiliations:
Youngblood, Image Comics
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Flight, Telepathy, Enhanced agility
Equipment:
Advanced weaponry, High-tech suits
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
various
Hair Color:
various

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Wildman #1
Megaton ⋅ 1987
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Wildman #1
 
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Advertisement for Rob Liefeld's Youngblood

Same ad also appears in Ramm #1

Ramm #1
Megaton ⋅ 1987
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Ramm #1
 
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Advertisement for Rob Liefeld's Youngblood

Megaton: Explosion #1
Megaton ⋅ 1987
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Megaton: Explosion #1
 
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Early promotional art featuring Youngblood

Megaton #8
Megaton ⋅ 1987
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Megaton #8
 
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Early promotional art featuring Youngblood

Youngblood #1
Ashcan ⋅ Image ⋅ 1991
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Youngblood #1
 
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16-page black and white preview of Youngblood #1

Limited to 1,000 copies

Youngblood #1
Ashcan ⋅ Image ⋅ 1991
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Youngblood #1
 
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16-page black and white preview of Youngblood #1

Limited to 500 copies

Malibu Sun #10
Malibu ⋅ 1992
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Malibu Sun #10
 
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Preview of Youngblood

Preview of Prophet

Youngblood #1
Image ⋅ 1992
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Youngblood #1
 
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First comic book published by Image

1st appearance of Shaft

1st appearance of Chapel

1st appearance of Badrock

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1st appearance of Vogue, Link and Diehard

Youngblood #2
Image ⋅ 1992
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Youngblood #2
 
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1st appearance of Prophet

1st appearance of Shadowhawk

[May 2020 - the writer of Arrow has been hired to develop Prophet into a TV series]

[October 2021 - Jake Gyllenhaal to star as John Prophet and Sam Hargrave to direct the feature film / October 2022 - Kurt Johnstad (Frank Miller’s 300) to write screenplay]

Youngblood #3
Image ⋅ 1992
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Youngblood #3
 
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1st appearance of Supreme

1st appearance of Showdown

Teaser page of Bloodstrike

Youngblood #78
Image ⋅ 2013
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Youngblood #78
 
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Final issue

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