IGNITION PRESS
THE PATRON (2026) #1 CVR C 10 COPY INCV ANAND RK VAR
SKU: 81019628033501041 | Barcode: 81019628033501041
Condition grading guide
We grade our products using the following industry-standard scale. Each grade reflects the overall condition including cover, spine, and pages.
Nearly perfect. Minor imperfections such as a tiny spine stress or very light corner wear. Cover is flat with high gloss. Pages are off-white to white.
An above-average copy with minor wear. Small creases, tears, light spine stress, or minor corner blunting may be present. Cover retains most of its gloss.
An average, readable copy with moderate wear. Creases, tears, minor spine roll, and some loss of gloss may be present. Pages may be slightly tanned.
A below-average copy showing significant wear. Noticeable creasing, spine wear, and corner wear. Cover may have small tears or chips. Pages are tanned.
A well-read copy with heavy wear. Significant creasing, rolling, and possible small pieces missing from the cover. Cover may be loose. Pages are browned.
A heavily worn copy. Large tears, chunks missing, heavy creasing, soiling, or water damage. Covers may be detached. Suitable for reading copies only.
Pre-order Jul 29, 2026
Description
All the great artists have one thing in common...they’re dead.
A true patron of the fine arts, Mr. Cherish has dedicated his life to scouting and supporting emerging artists, launching countless unknowns from obscurity into industry superstardom. Unfortunately for these young artists, the secret to Cherish’s success is their untimely demise. Nothing makes a work of art more desirable and valuable to collectors than the passing of its creator, and Cherish has refined his ability to orchestrate spectacular tragedies without leaving a trace…before selling his dead protégés’ oeuvres for massive profits. Painter Matty Barnes is primed to become Cherish’s next “hit”—but when the script is flipped on this latest murder, a posthumous twist calls the artist’s fate and legacy into question putting the patron’s empire in the dueling crosshairs of law enforcement and a merciless third-party connoisseur.
Writer Christian Ward (Batman: City of Madness, Event Horizon) and artist John J. Pearson (The Department of Truth, The Infernals) put their own life’s work on the page in a highbrow thriller at the bloody intersection of art and commerce! Both creators will contribute a full series of variant covers, alongside a special incentive cover on #1 by Eisner Award-winning artist Anand RK (Deicidium, The Beauty).
Product details
| SKU | 81019628033501041 |
|---|---|
| Barcode | 81019628033501041 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Release date | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Format | Comic book |
| Brand | IGNITION PRESS |
| Type | Comics |
THE PATRON (2026) #1 CVR C 10 COPY INCV ANAND RK VAR
$11.00