PORTLAND, Ore. 12/02/2025 — Tyler Kirkham’s Final Boss didn’t just hit the shelves, it landed a clean shot to the jaw and knocked out the last of the inventory at the distributor level. Reorders are hammering like body shots, prompting Image to rush the debut back to print this week to keep the series in the ring.
The second printing will feature artwork by Ryan Ottley of Invincible fame.
“The overwhelming response to Final Boss—and the news that issues are flying off the shelves—has been both humbling and absolutely thrilling,” said Kirkham. “That first issue gets its hooks in you and leaves you craving more immediately. The online consensus matches the hype: it leaves you saying, ‘Holy s***!'”
Final Boss drops readers into a no-holds-barred, turbo-charged thrill ride—a love letter to classic beat-’em-ups and over-the-top action epics. Tommy Brazen, ex-street brawler turned powered-up merc, is trying to forge his own path. But when he starts unlocking pieces of his hidden past, he realizes the real endgame is far more complex than he ever imagined.
Final Boss #1, second printing will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, January 14:
- Cover A by Ryan Ottley – Lunar Code 1125IM8012
- Cover B virgin 1:25 copy incentive by Ottley – Lunar Code 1125IM8013
Final Boss #2 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, December 24:
- Cover A by Kirkham – Lunar Code 1025IM0340
- Cover B by Kevin Keane – Lunar Code 1025IM0341
- Cover C by Chad Hardin – Lunar Code 1025IM0342
- Cover D 1:25 copy incentive by Marc Silvestri – Lunar Code 1025IM0343
- Cover E 1:50 copy incentive by Tyler Kirkham – Lunar Code 1025IM0344
- Cover F red foil 1:100 copy incentive by Marc Silvestri – Lunar Code 1025IM0345
Final Boss is also available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.
Early praise for Final Boss:
“Every page of Final Boss hits like a fist to the face, but like Tommy Brazen, you can’t help but keep coming back for more, more, more—because this is an adrenaline-fueled, blood-splattered joy of a story. Come for the epic brawls, stay for the eon-spanning mystery and the soulful journey of a man trying to find himself.” —Benjamin Percy, Wolverine, Punisher
“Enforcers, gods, super powers and a tournament fighting RPG format that has my mind racing with possibilities. Final Boss is a boss.” —Kyle Higgins, Radiant Black, Ultraman
“Final Boss reminds me of my youth, the fighting games I used to play and how I searched for my missing dad and found supernatural powers from a necklace my grandpa got from finding an ancient magical city in WW2. Good times!” —Ryan Ottley, Invincible, Hulk
“DON’T MISS THIS intense, action-packed blockbuster video game meets action adventure by the amazing (Tyler Kirkham)! If you like big crazy fun, THIS IS IT!” —Tony Daniel, Batman, Deathstroke
“A retro-fueled, over-the-top extravaganza of muscle-bound mayhem, blood and beatdowns. Kickass fun, with ’80s-style action mixed with no holds barred ringside brawlin’ and brutality.” —John Layman, Chew
“Do you remember when comics were completely HARDCORE?! Tyler Kirkham sure fucking does! Final Boss is a hyper violent, blood-stained throwback to the testosterone soaked Image Comics of the ’90s. Fans of ass-whooping, battle damaged macho comics—this is your FINAL warning: Final Boss is about to beat the crap outta everyone.” —Tony Fleecs, Stray Dogs, Feral, Local Man
“Final Boss fires on all cylinders. Art, story, and a memorable character that I want to see more of.” —Gem Mint
“Final Boss is a high octane, action-packed ’90s nostalgia book everyone must have: All gas, no brakes.” —Tim Manalo, Uncensored Nerds Network
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