Esteemed comic book scribe Robert Kirkman launches his new series Skinbreaker in September 2025. What’s the comic about? Here’s everything you need to know about it!
The Walking Dead and Invincible mastermind Robert Kirkman has teamed up with Batman artist David Finch to unleash Skinbreaker, a brutal new 8-issue comic. The comic features colours by Annalisa Leoni (Invincible Universe: Battle Beast), and letters from Rus Wooton (TRANSFORMERS).
As per the official announcement, Skinbreaker tells the story of a people on the verge of collapse and their fight for survival as the many threats they face close in for the kill. Check out the official synopsis in full:
Enor has led his tribe for many seasons, but his time as Chieftan is coming to an end. He wields the mighty SKINBREAKER, but at his age, he can barely lift it. Will Enor’s reluctant heir, Anok, take over before their world falls to ruin? As a bloody power struggle begins, an even bigger threat lurks in the darkness beyond their village.
Robert Kirkman and David Finch preview Skinbreaker
“I have wanted to work with David Finch for the entirety of my career,” said Kirkman. “We’ve gotten close many times over the years, but we wanted our collaboration to be something truly special. Skinbreaker is that series. I feel like this book is a high-water mark for both our careers. An action epic that is unrelentingly brutal but also contains a ton of emotion and heart. It’ll shock you and make you cry.”
“Skinbreaker is a labour of love. It’s a story that resonated very deeply for me, and it’s been the privilege of my career to help bring it to life,” said Finch. “Everyone involved has put every last ounce of effort into this book and I couldn’t be more excited and proud to finally share it with you.”
“This is the finest work of David Finch’s already masterful career,” said Sean Mackiewicz, SVP, Publisher at Skybound Entertainment. “Together Robert Kirkman and David have created a savage, new world full of wonders and creatures that have to be seen to be believed. Only two absolute comic book legends working at the top of their game could create Skinbreaker.”
First look preview pages
Below are some preview pages from issue #1:
Whenever Kirkman releases a new work, I’m there, seated, and ready to devour it. Skinbreaker looks brilliant; Kirkman is offering up an all-new action-packed series, full of his signature emotional beats, in an unfamiliar setting compared to his other works. What’s not to love?
Skinbreaker #1 releases in comic stores and digital on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 from Image Comics. Will you be picking it up? Tell us in the comments down below!
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