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Pop Kill #1 — Shannon Maer 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 Cover: Shannon Maer | Near Mint | Rated M This exclusive virgin cover by the celebrated Shannon Maer is a breathtaking, thematically perfect cover for Pop Kill — a fiery red-haired woman in black lace lingerie and stockings stands defiantly between the two rival cola empires at the heart of the series, one hand gripping each banner: "POP COLA" (blazing blue/silver sparkle) on her left, "FIZZ ONE" (sizzling red/pink sparkle) on her right — the covers of the competing companies rendered with explosive, neon-lit energy. The warm amber and golden fire behind her amplifies the literal and figurative heat at the center of the Pop Kill universe, while Maer's signature luminous, exquisitely rendered photorealistic style makes this one of the most visually arresting and thematically on-point covers in the entire Pop Kill #1 lineup. Shannon Maer's signature is inscribed directly on the cover art. A no-trade-dress virgin presentation leaves the artwork 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. 🔑 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 Shannon Maer Exclusive Virgin Variant — Maer is one of the most beloved and acclaimed variant cover artists working in modern comics, celebrated for her luminous, photorealistic painted portraits and glamorous, expressive compositions across DCeased, Harley Quinn: Eat Bang Kill Tour, Red Sonja, Vampirella, and many more; her exclusive virgin covers are consistently among the most sought-after in the hobby; this cover is especially noteworthy for its direct thematic connection to the Pop Kill story — the two rival cola brands prominently displayed on the banners make this the most narratively integrated cover in the entire Pop Kill #1 lineup Co-written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Dave Johnson — two of the most beloved creators in modern independent comics; Palmiotti's creator-owned first issues are consistently strong collector pieces First-ever R-rated series from Mad Cave Studios — a landmark publishing milestone for one of comics' fastest-growing independent publishers Pop Kill #1 went to a second printing by popular demand — underscoring the collector and reader demand for first printing copies Ships bagged, boarded, and protected in a Gemini mailer.