Skybound made headlines last week by revealing themselves to be the new publisher of the G.I. Joe and Transformers comics, via the pages of what appeared to be their bread-and-butter: an original, creator-owned comic book. We are pleased to present an exclusive of the next issue of one of those series, Dylan Burnett’s “Arcade Kings” #3, due out next month.
Written by Dylan Burnett
Art by Dylan Burnett
Colored by Walter Baiamonte and Sara Antonellini
Lettered by Andworld DesignROUND THREE: FIGHT!
Unable to match his brother Joe’s power and skills Ken discovered a new place to train: the Row home to the most highly competitive arcades in Infinity City. But when Victor McMax’s bid to take over the entire city brings his high-powered goons there, Ken has no choice but to protect his new home – and put his fists to work.
Thanks to Skybound and Image Comics for the preview, and be sure to pick up a copy when the issue releases on July 19. The first two issues are available online and in comic book stores right now.
Press release:
PREVIEW: ROUND THREE OF DYLAN BURNETT’S PRESTIGE COMIC ARCADE KINGS ARRIVES JULY 17TH
“An explosive blast of energy that will surely make for this year’s standout summer read.”
– Comic-Watch
“Arcade Kings #1 makes one feel pain, joy, and nostalgia in a wonderful debut issue with great art.”
– CBR
LOS ANGELES 06/22/2023 — Today Skybound debuted an enthralling first look at Arcade Kings #3, the action-packed comic full of fists, family, and video-game infused fighting. The third issue of this prestige series by creator/writer/artist Dylan Burnett (Cosmic Ghost Rider, Ant-Man), colorists Walter Baiamonte (Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers) and Sara Antonellini (Power Rangers), and letterer AndWorld Design (Excellence) hits comic book stores on July 17, 2023.
Unable to match his brother Joe’s power and skills, Ken discovered a new place to train: The Row, home to the most highly competitive arcades in Infinity City. But when Victor McMax’s bid to take over the entire city brings his high-powered goons to the Row, Ken has no choice but to protect his new home—and put his fists to work.
Arcade Kings #3 will feature main cover art from series artist and colorist Dylan Burnett and Walter Baiamonte, along with an open to order variant from Nuri Durr. The series will also feature a 1:10 “Fighting Game” Incentive Variant program by Jordan Gibson (Marvel’s America) and a 1:25 “Limited Color” Incentive Variant program featuring the main cover inks by Dylan Burnett.
Arcade Kings #3 (Diamond Codes listed below I SRP: $7.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play on Wednesday, July 17, 2023.
The full list of covers is below:
• Arcade Kings #3 Cover A by Burnett (MAY230199)
• Arcade Kings #3 Cover B by Durr (MAY230200)
• Arcade Kings #3 Cover C (1:10 Copy “Fighting Game” Incentive) by Gibson (MAY230201)
• Arcade Kings #3 Cover D (1:25 Copy “Limited Color” Incentive) by Burnett (MAY230202)
For more info and updates, visit www.skybound.com.
