{"product_id":"the-patron-1-limit-2-per-cover-rel-07-29","title":"The Patron #1 (Limit 2 Per Cover) (rel:07\/29)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Item Releases on 07\/29\/2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder by 06\/21\/2026 for Pre-order Guarantee \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ItemDetails_Description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tm-data-left-segment\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tm-info-text-style\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tm-metadata-text-section\"\u003eIgnition Press\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tm-metadata-text-section\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tm-metadata-text-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tm-info-text-style\"\u003eComic Script by: \u003cspan\u003eChristian Ward\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tm-info-text-style\"\u003eIllustrated by: \u003cspan\u003eJohn J. Pearson\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tm-info-text-style\"\u003eCover Design or Artwork by: \u003cspan\u003eChristian Ward\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tm-info-text-style\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tm-info-text-style\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll the great artists have one thing in common...they’re dead.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA true patron of the fine arts, Mr. Cherish has dedicated his life to scouting and supporting emerging artists, launching countless unknowns from obscurity into industry superstardom. Unfortunately for these young artists, the secret to Cherish’s success is their untimely demise. Nothing makes a work of art more desirable and valuable to collectors than the passing of its creator, and Cherish has refined his ability to orchestrate spectacular tragedies without leaving a trace…before selling his dead protégés’ oeuvres for massive profits. Painter Matty Barnes is primed to become Cherish’s next “hit”—but when the script is flipped on this latest murder, a posthumous twist calls the artist’s fate and legacy into question putting the patron’s empire in the dueling crosshairs of law enforcement and a merciless third-party connoisseur.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWriter \u003cb\u003eChristian Ward\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eBatman: City of Madness, Event Horizon\u003c\/i\u003e) and artist \u003cb\u003eJohn J. Pearson\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eThe Department of Truth, The Infernals\u003c\/i\u003e) put their own life’s work on the page in a highbrow thriller at the bloody intersection of art and commerce! Both creators will contribute a full series of variant covers, alongside a special incentive cover on #1 by Eisner Award-winning artist \u003cb\u003eAnand RK\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eDeicidium, The Beauty\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tm-info-text-style\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ItemDetails_Description\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder by 06\/21\/2026 for Pre-order Guarantee \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAll comics are bagged and boarded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you order comics with different release dates, and you choose shipping, all items will ship when the last of your items is released. If you would like them to ship on individual release dates, you must order them separately. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIMIT 2 PER COVER. \u003c\/strong\u003eBecause we can not control shortages or issues from distributors, we may not be able to fully fill all orders. This is pretty rare, but if this happens, we will contact you and either offer you credit for other comics or offer you a refund for the unavailable books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL SALES ARE FINAL\u003c\/strong\u003e. We are not able to control distributor delays or shortages. If the items you order are late getting to us, we will ship them as soon as they arrive. If the items you order do not arrive at our store or the items are damaged upon arrival at our store, we will offer you a refund or replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Cover A Christian Ward","offer_id":49160981315811,"sku":null,"price":4.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cover B John J. Pearson","offer_id":49160981348579,"sku":null,"price":4.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/2571\/8755\/files\/57_f02352fc-115f-40b9-bc90-4dd7f23cc16c.jpg?v=1780683856","url":"https:\/\/crossroadscomicsandart.com\/products\/the-patron-1-limit-2-per-cover-rel-07-29","provider":"Crossroads Comics and Art ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}