Blood Faces Impossible Odds in New Blood & Thunder Comic Arc

Skybound and Image Comics reveal first look at issue #13 from the powerhouse creative team.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 7:04pm

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A bold, abstract illustration featuring stark, jagged geometric shapes in high-contrast red and white, conceptually representing the intense sci-fi action and high-stakes prison setting of the Blood & Thunder comic series.The high-octane sci-fi action of Blood & Thunder #13 promises to push the series' protagonist to her limits as she faces impossible odds in a desperate prison setting.Los Angeles Today

Today, Skybound and Image Comics unveiled interior pages and variant covers for the upcoming Blood & Thunder #13 comic. The first chapter of an all-new story arc arrives in comic book shops on May 13, 2026, from the creative team of writer Benito Cereno, artist E.J. Su, colorist MSassyK, letterer Rus Wooton, and co-creator Robert Kirkman. After the surprising conclusion of the previous issue, the story's protagonist, bounty hunter Akeldama 'Blood' Bledsoe, finds herself in an impossible situation in prison, desperate to regain the upper hand without her cantankerous talking gun, Thunder.

Why it matters

Blood & Thunder is a popular high-octane sci-fi action comic that explores a future where Earth has integrated alien species into society, leading to new kinds of laws, crimes, and dangers. Fans are eager to see how the creative team will push the story forward after the dramatic events of the previous issue.

The details

In Blood & Thunder #13, Blood is in the last place she expected - PRISON! Without her trusty companion Thunder, the galaxy's most wanted woman will need to find new allies to help her get the odds back in her favor and escape her impossible situation. The issue features a main cover by E.J. Su and Dee Cunniffe, as well as variant covers by Nick Roche & Josh Burcham, Karen S. Darboe, and Pete Woods.

  • Blood & Thunder #13 will be available in comic book shops and digital platforms on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

The players

Benito Cereno

The writer of Blood & Thunder #13 and co-creator of the series.

E.J. Su

The artist providing the main cover and interior art for Blood & Thunder #13.

MSassyK

The colorist for Blood & Thunder #13.

Rus Wooton

The letterer for Blood & Thunder #13.

Robert Kirkman

The co-creator of Blood & Thunder and a prolific comic book writer, known for titles like Invincible and The Walking Dead.

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The takeaway

Blood & Thunder #13 promises to be an exciting new chapter in this popular sci-fi action series, as fans eagerly await to see how the creative team will push the story forward and what challenges Blood will face without her trusted companion, Thunder, by her side.