Feature • BRZRKR: The Bleeding Tide
Tide of Blood: Why BRZRKR’s New One‑Shot Matters for Collectors
Pirates. Vampires. An immortal weapon. What this one‑shot means for readers and speculators—and how to secure our FrostyMugs × Ricardo López Ortiz exclusive via Collector Cartel & Redsters Comics
What is BRZRKR: The Bleeding Tide #1?
Set against a violent, high‑seas backdrop, The Bleeding Tide is a self‑contained tale that hauls the immortal weapon B. out of a chained coffin and into a pirate nightmare with a vampiric twist. It’s brutal, mythic, and newcomer‑friendly.
Creator‑Defined: Keanu Reeves & the BRZRKR Brand
BRZRKR was co‑created by Keanu Reeves with writer Matt Kindt for BOOM! Studios, and Reeves co‑wrote the original run—one reason the franchise commands outsized collector attention. With a live‑action film and an anime in development, timing matters for variant demand.
As seen on BOOM! Studios’ YouTube channel
Why this one could pop
- High‑concept hook: Pirates × vampires × immortal carnage = instant cover appeal.
- One‑shot accessibility: Easy on‑ramp for new fans when screen news drops.
- Creator cachet: Reeves’ involvement keeps BRZRKR in the cultural conversation.
Artist Spotlight: Ricardo López Ortiz
Ricardo López Ortiz is a Brooklyn, NY based comic book artist and illustrator hailing from Puerto Rico. He’s most known for his work on DC Comics’; The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive #1 (2022), Ghost‑Maker (2021) and American Vampire 1976 (2021), TKO Presents’ THE PULL (2020), Marvel’s War of the Realms: War Scrolls #1 (2019), Black Panther vs Deadpool (2018), Weapon X (2018), Totally Awesome Hulk: Monsters Unleashed (2017) and Civil War 2: Kingpin (2016), as well as Image Comics titles KILLBOY (2020), Hit‑Girl: Colombia (2017), WOLF (2016) and ZERO (2014).
FAQ
Release date & shipping
BRZRKR: The Bleeding Tide hits the direct market on 26th November 2025. Redsters will ship our allocation from early December.
Print run & allocations
Total: 500 Virgin + 250 Foil (Foil includes a numbered COA). The overall print run is split 50/50 between UK and international. A UK share is available via RedstersComics.com.
Bundles, grading & limits
We’ll offer a Trade + Virgin set at a reduced cost, plus optional CGC grading. There are no limits per customer.
Do I need prior BRZRKR issues?
No—this one‑shot stands alone. For deeper lore, start with the original 12‑issue series, then explore the one‑shots.
Continue Your Collector Journey
Compare BRZRKR with other comics UK collectors are watching, read about the Collector Cartel community, or browse current exclusives and rare variants.