Plunge into the deepest corners of dystopian medical warfare, near-future survival, and whimsical dark fantasy with this high-grade collection of Image Comics first printings. This highly curated set pairs the critical mid-series escalations and the historic, hard-to-find series finale of the acclaimed sci-fi thriller Surgeon X with a major early chapter from Emma Kubert’s hit fantasy epic, Stoneheart. Featuring breakout storytelling and artwork from legendary industry visionaries like Sara Kenney, John Watkiss, James Devlin, and Emma Kubert.

All four books are in pristine, brand-new, and unread condition—making this collection a phenomenal pickup for indie completionists, sci-fi thriller collectors, or independent retail store owners looking to add high-interest modern backissues straight onto their storefront displays or longbox inventories.

The Comic Book Lineup

I. The Surgeon X Dystopian Arc (Includes the Series Finale)

1. Surgeon X #4 (2016) — Cover A First Printing: The intense, high-stakes medical thriller written by filmmaker Sara Kenney charges forward. Set in a near-future London crippled by an antibiotic apocalypse, brilliant rogue surgeon Rosa Scott must make brutal, life-or-death triage choices. Features the stunning, gritty line work of the late, legendary artist John Watkiss (The Sandman, Conan).

2. Surgeon X #5 (2017) — Cover A First Printing: The socio-political tension hits a terminal ceiling. As the government tightens its autocratic grip on life-saving medication, Rosa’s underground, back-alley surgical operation faces severe compromise, forcing her to choose between the Hippocratic Oath and absolute survival.

3. Surgeon X #6 (2017) — Cover A SERIES FINALE KEY: The thunderous grand finale! This scarce, low-print final issue marks the tragic and definitive conclusion of the series, wrapping up the dark corporate healthcare conspiracies and the fate of the Scott family. This is the final published comic book work of legendary artist John Watkiss before his passing in 2017, making it a highly significant piece of modern comic book history.

II. Modern Image Fantasy Showcase

4. Stoneheart #2 (2023) — Cover A Emma Kubert First Printing: A sharp, magical transition into the whimsical dark fantasy world created entirely by comic royalty Emma Kubert (Inkblot, Radiant Pink). Shayde Whisper struggles to maintain control over her volatile, expanding magical powers while navigating local rivalries and the looming, sinister inner monologue that threatens to corrupt her identity.

Product Highlights

• Official Series Finale Key: Features Surgeon X #6, the hard-to-find final chapter that holds deep long-term collector value as a low-print run finale.

• A Historic John Watkiss Tribute: Contains the final three consecutive chapters illustrated by industry titan John Watkiss, showcasing his masterclass command over anatomy, shadows, and neo-noir architecture.

• Collector-Ready Presentation: A uniform set of pristine modern first printings that look exceptional on physical retail racks, online web showcases, or individual social media storefront walls.

Item Details

• Publisher: Image Comics

• Format: Standard Comic Book Mix

• Themes: Post-Antibiotic Dystopias, Rogue Medical Espionage, Whimsical Dark Fantasy, Low-Print Series Finales

• Total Books: 4

Item Condition Details

All books in this lot are in Brand New / Unread Condition

• Storage: Maintained strictly in a smoke-free, climate-controlled collector environment entirely away from direct sunlight or harsh UV exposure.

Specifications

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