Why BRZRKR: The Bleeding Tide Could Be the Next Big Key Issue
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.
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