{"product_id":"mature-comics-modern-era-lot-4-book-set-lot-d-brand-new-unread","title":"(MATURE) Comics Modern Era Lot – 4 Book Set - Lot D (Brand New \/ Unread)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003ePlunge into the deepest corners of dystopian medical warfare, near-future survival, and whimsical dark fantasy with this high-grade collection of Image Comics first printings. This highly curated set pairs the critical mid-series escalations and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"246\"\u003ethe historic, hard-to-find series finale\u003c\/b\u003e of the acclaimed sci-fi thriller \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"320\"\u003eSurgeon X\u003c\/i\u003e with a major early chapter from Emma Kubert’s hit fantasy epic, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"394\"\u003eStoneheart\u003c\/i\u003e. Featuring breakout storytelling and artwork from legendary industry visionaries like Sara Kenney, John Watkiss, James Devlin, and Emma Kubert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eAll four books are in pristine, brand-new, and unread condition—making this collection a phenomenal pickup for indie completionists, sci-fi thriller collectors, or independent retail store owners looking to add high-interest modern backissues straight onto their storefront displays or longbox inventories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe Comic Book Lineup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eI. The Surgeon X Dystopian Arc (Includes the Series Finale)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSurgeon X #4 (2016) — Cover A First Printing:\u003c\/b\u003e The intense, high-stakes medical thriller written by filmmaker Sara Kenney charges forward. Set in a near-future London crippled by an antibiotic apocalypse, brilliant rogue surgeon Rosa Scott must make brutal, life-or-death triage choices. Features the stunning, gritty line work of the late, legendary artist \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"357\"\u003eJohn Watkiss\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"371\"\u003eThe Sandman, Conan\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSurgeon X #5 (2017) — Cover A First Printing:\u003c\/b\u003e The socio-political tension hits a terminal ceiling. As the government tightens its autocratic grip on life-saving medication, Rosa’s underground, back-alley surgical operation faces severe compromise, forcing her to choose between the Hippocratic Oath and absolute survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSurgeon X #6 (2017) — Cover A SERIES FINALE KEY:\u003c\/b\u003e The thunderous grand finale! This scarce, low-print final issue marks the tragic and definitive conclusion of the series, wrapping up the dark corporate healthcare conspiracies and the fate of the Scott family. This is the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"272\"\u003efinal published comic book work of legendary artist John Watkiss\u003c\/b\u003e before his passing in 2017, making it a highly significant piece of modern comic book history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eII. Modern Image Fantasy Showcase\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col start=\"4\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStoneheart #2 (2023) — Cover A Emma Kubert First Printing:\u003c\/b\u003e A sharp, magical transition into the whimsical dark fantasy world created entirely by comic royalty \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"159\"\u003eEmma Kubert\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"172\"\u003eInkblot\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"181\"\u003eRadiant Pink\u003c\/i\u003e). Shayde Whisper struggles to maintain control over her volatile, expanding magical powers while navigating local rivalries and the looming, sinister inner monologue that threatens to corrupt her identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOfficial Series Finale Key:\u003c\/b\u003e Features \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"37\"\u003eSurgeon X #6\u003c\/i\u003e, the hard-to-find final chapter that holds deep long-term collector value as a low-print run finale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Historic John Watkiss Tribute:\u003c\/b\u003e Contains the final three consecutive chapters illustrated by industry titan \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"109\"\u003eJohn Watkiss\u003c\/b\u003e, showcasing his masterclass command over anatomy, shadows, and neo-noir architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollector-Ready Presentation:\u003c\/b\u003e A uniform set of pristine modern first printings that look exceptional on physical retail racks, online web showcases, or individual social media storefront walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Image Comics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard Comic Book Mix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThemes:\u003c\/b\u003e Post-Antibiotic Dystopias, Rogue Medical Espionage, Whimsical Dark Fantasy, Low-Print Series Finales\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTotal Books:\u003c\/b\u003e 4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eItem Condition Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eAll books in this lot are in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"29\"\u003eBrand New \/ Unread Condition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStorage:\u003c\/b\u003e Maintained strictly in a smoke-free, climate-controlled collector environment entirely away from direct sunlight or harsh UV exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"20,1,1,0\"\u003eImage Comics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"20,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"20,2,1,0\"\u003eModern Indie Age (2016–2023 Releases)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"20,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCount\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"20,3,1,0\"\u003e4 Comics Total\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"20,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"20,4,1,0\"\u003eBrand New \/ Unread \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee pictures for product condition. All products are shipped Mon, Wed, and Fri from Retro Madness in Texas. Our staff are available during business hours to answer questions, send photos, or help find the perfect collectible item. Please call us at our Bedford location for more details!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Image Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43334633128003,"sku":"MAT5129","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0095\/0730\/7567\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_ae831e59-67d5-43b6-9a18-33a210d26785.jpg?v=1780416950","url":"https:\/\/retro-madness-pro-console-repair.myshopify.com\/products\/mature-comics-modern-era-lot-4-book-set-lot-d-brand-new-unread","provider":"Retro Madness","version":"1.0","type":"link"}