Savage Dragon #281 Sells Out Instantly, Image Comics Rushes Second Printing

Savage Dragon #281 has sold out at the distributor level almost immediately, and Image Comics is rushing the issue back to print to meet strong reorder demand. The latest issue of Erik Larsen’s long-running superhero saga continues the momentum from Savage Dragon #280, which also recently went back to press. With issue #281 now selling out just as quickly, the current storyline is clearly connecting with readers and collectors as the series moves closer to its landmark 300th issue. “Reader response to the latest storyline has been intense,” said Larsen. “We just went back to press on Savage Dragon #280 and now #281 has sold out. It’s been nothing short of incredible.” Savage Dragon #281 Gets a Fast Second Printing In Savage Dragon #281, Malcolm Dragon returns home from Russia only to discover that the world has moved on without him. Now Malcolm must figure out how to rebuild his life after everything has changed in his absence. That kind of emotional reset gives the issue more weight than a standard action chapter. Malcolm is not just returning from a mission. He is returning to a life that may no longer fit him. For readers following the current run, this sellout signals that inte...