Royals #2 — Cover C 1:20 incentive

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #2 collection

Royals #2 — Cover C 1:20 incentive

Cover C 1:20 incentive

Royals #2 — Cover C 1:20 incentive. Distinct artwork discovered during October 21, 2026 research. Exact cover visually compared with the Frank Miller/Lynn Varley original.

Cover artist
Ethan Young
Publisher
Image Comics
Published
May 6, 2026
Cover characters
Character identification in progress
Homage to
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #2
Research status
Verified
Homage type
Direct homage
Catalog ID
CL-DKR2-0018

Edition details

Exclusive
Not documented
Convention
Not applicable
Print Run
1:20 incentive
Format / Finish
Variant cover
Country / Language
US / English

Research notes and sources

Creator portfolio explicitly labels Royals #2 and supplies native 1375×2100 clean art; creator asset omits trade dress. Publisher confirms May 6, 2026 release; retailer and distributor identify Cover C 1:20. Source https://www.grahamcrackers.com/products/royals--2--2026--cover-c-young-variant-462948.htm . Exact target established visually, not merely a generic Dark Knight mention. Named identity intentionally unresolved. Distinct artwork discovered during October 21, 2026 research. Exact cover visually compared with the Frank Miller/Lynn Varley original.

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