Kill or Be Killed (comics)

Kill or Be Killed

On the cover of the first issue, Dylan wears a dark hoodie and red mask as he holds a gun by his side. He is surrounded by mist against a black background.

Cover to Kill or Be Killed #1, art by Sean Phillips
Publication information
Publisher Image Comics
Schedule Monthly
Format Ongoing
Genre Crime
Publication date August 2016
Creative team
Writer(s) Ed Brubaker
Artist(s) Sean Phillips
Colorist(s) Elizabeth Breitweiser
Creator(s) Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips

Kill or be Killed is an American comic book series created by writer Ed Brubaker and artist Sean Phillips. Elizabeth Breitweiser is the series colorist and it is published by Image Comics.[1] The series was announced at Image Expo in April 2016,[2] and the first issue was published by Image Comics on August 3, 2016.[3] It sold out at the distributor level the week of release and a second printing was announced August 9.[4]

The story is about Dylan, a depressed college student who attempts suicide. He survives due to unlikely events, but is soon visited by a demon who explains he spared Dylan's life. In exchange, Dylan will be allowed to live one more month for every person he kills.[5] Brubaker said he chose to make the character young because he wanted to include the optimism of youth. The comic will examine the consequences of vigilante violence and its effects on Dylan’s loved ones.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Truitt, Brian (April 6, 2016), "Exclusive: Ed Brubaker's next 'Kill' oozes with modern pulp," USA Today. Retrieved August 4, 2016
  2. (April 6, 2016), "Ed Brubaker And Sean Phillips' Kill Or Be Killed Announced At Image Expo," Bleeding Cool. Retrieved August 4, 2016
  3. (May 27, 2016), "Preview: Kill or Be Killed #1," Comic Book Resources. Retrieved August 4, 2016
  4. (August 9, 2016), "Walking Dead And Kill Or Be Killed Get Second Prints From Image," Bleeding Cool. Retrieved August 10, 2016
  5. Kill or Be Killed #1 (August 2016), (w)Ed Brubaker (a)Sean Phillips (p)Image Comics
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