Experience the modern masterpiece like never before in September 2026
Skybound and Image Comics, in partnership with Scott Dunbier’s Act 4 Publishing and Keven Gardner’s 12-Gauge Comics, announced the upcoming release of Jason Pearson’s Body Bags Artist’s Edition. A unique inside look at the stunning artistry of Jason Pearson that took the industry by storm in the ’90s, this gorgeous, oversized Artist’s Edition will arrive in comic shops on September 23, 2026.
This Artist’s Edition collects over 240 pages from Jason Pearson’s critically acclaimed comic Body Bags and is 12”x17” and includes the entire groundbreaking miniseries, plus short stories, covers, promo pieces, and more! Set in the near future, Body Bags focuses on an estranged father/daughter relationship, inside the world of bounty hunters and cold-blooded killers. Clownface and Panda’s story hit an emotional chord with many readers and has only grown in popularity since its release.
Each page of this modern comics masterpiece was written and drawn by Pearson, who considered Body Bags as the
“Jason Pearson was a once in a generation talent whose career was cut tragically short,” said Scott Dunbier. “It was a pleasure working with 12-Gauge Comics’ Keven Gardner to bring this wonderful book to fruition. I think fans of Jason’s stunning visuals will be thrilled by the results.”
An Artist’s Edition is an art book disguised as a comic collection. Although appearing to be in black and white, all the art is scanned in color, enabling the reader to see the work as close to the original as possible – ink gradients, blue pencil, and all the unique nuances that make original art so special – are all clearly visible and printed at the same size as drawn. The only better way to experience these pages is by looking at the artist’s drawing board, as they’re drawing.
“Jason Pearson’s Body Bags helped to define an era of amazing visual storytelling in the ‘90s,” added Senior Editor Nachie Marsham. “We’re thrilled to bring the full depth of his work into more people’s hands.”
Jason Pearson’s Body Bags Artist’s Edition begins the next chapter of the groundbreaking releases from the Act 4 Publishing and Skybound
Jason Pearson’s Body Bags Artist’s Edition (ISBN: 978-1-53-
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