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Pop Kill #1 — Exclusive Virgin Variant Cover Publisher: Mad Cave Studios | Released: February 26, 2025 Writers: Jimmy Palmiotti & Dave Johnson | Artist: Juan Santacruz | Colorist: Brian Reber Exclusive Virgin Variant Cover | 4-Issue Mini-Series | Near Mint | Rated M This exclusive virgin cover is a breathtaking, fully immersive painting executed entirely in a deep violet/purple monochromatic palette — a seductive blonde in pin-up attire poses with a branded soda can from the Pop Kill universe, floating bubbles drifting around her in a dreamy, glamorous atmosphere. The cover's color discipline is extraordinary — every element from the woman's skin, hair, and clothing to the background mist and bubbles is rendered in complementary shades of purple and violet, creating one of the most visually unified and immediately striking covers in the entire Pop Kill #1 lineup. A no-trade-dress virgin presentation ensures the artwork commands the full cover completely unobstructed. Imagine a world where the two dominant and competing Cola companies, each worth billions, are owned by former conjoined twins — now separated and consumed by mutual hatred. They hire assassins, saboteurs, and espionage operatives to meddle with each other on a daily basis. Pop Kill is a sexy, spy-driven crime story about two brothers' obsession and the fallout from their bad behavior, described by co-writer Dave Johnson as "nothing you have ever read before." 🔑 KEY ISSUE — YES, SERIES KEY Series premiere of Pop Kill — the critically buzzed 4-issue mini-series from Mad Cave Studios that went back to print on demand, with a second printing announced; one of the most eagerly anticipated indie crime/spy series of early 2025 Co-written by Jimmy Palmiotti — one of the most prolific and beloved writers in modern independent comics, celebrated for his long-running creator-owned work including Harley Quinn (which he co-created with Amanda Conner), Painkiller Jane, Jonah Hex, and dozens more; Palmiotti's loyal fanbase makes his creator-owned first issues consistently strong collector pieces Co-written and original concept by Dave Johnson — legendary cover artist and creator celebrated for his iconic covers on 100 Bullets, Deadpool, Superman vs. Muhammad Ali (with Neal Adams), and many more; Pop Kill is one of his most personal projects as both co-writer and visual architect Art by Juan Santacruz — the acclaimed Spanish artist whose dynamic, expressive style brings the spy/action concept to life with exceptional visual flair Exclusive Virgin Variant — no trade dress, no title, no publisher logo — pure cover art in its most pristine presentation; the all-purple monochromatic palette makes this cover one of the most distinctive and visually daring in the entire Pop Kill #1 variant lineup Pop Kill #1 went to a second printing by popular demand following its February 2025 debut — a significant indicator of collector and reader enthusiasm that underscores the first printing's value Ships bagged, boarded, and protected in a Gemini mailer.