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PORTLAND, Ore. 05/02/2025—James Tynion IV and Tiny Onion have announced the first round of locations for Corpse Tour ‘25, the signing tour to support the new horror series from Image Comics, Exquisite Corpses. Tynion and members of the Exquisite Corpses creative team, dubbed the “Corpse Crew,” will stop at comic shops across North America, making each signing a unique event.
“I don’t think I’ve ever set out to do a signing tour of this scale, but we wanted to pull out all the stops for Exquisite Corpses,” said Tynion. “I couldn’t be more excited to visit a bunch of incredible shops across the country over these next 13 months, and to be joined by some of my amazing Corpse Crew collaborators along the way. Let the game begin!”
Each stop on Corpse Tour ‘25 will feature an intimate Q+A session with Tynion and guests, a signing, and a pop-up shop featuring exclusive tour merch only available at tour locations.
To kick off the tour, Tiny Onion and Revenge Of are combining forces to throw an Exquisite Release Party in Los Angeles. The release party will feature exclusive merch, giveaways, spooky refreshments and treats from Deadly Sweet Co., a signing with artist Alex Pardee, flash tattoos with Ghosted Tattoo Studio, and a giant Corpse Crew signing with Becca Carey, Che Grayson, James Tynion IV, Jordie Bellaire, Michael Walsh, Pornsak Pichetshote, and Tyler Boss.
In Exquisite Corpses, every five years on Halloween, the wealthiest families in America play a game. 12 of the deadliest people in the world are dropped into a small town with just one goal: last killer standing wins. For the citizens of Oak Valley, Maine—this year’s unlucky arena—the goal is much simpler. They must survive the night. The series will not only feature the work of Tynion IV and Walsh, but also a team of comics superstars. Each issue will build upon the last in a true ‘exquisite corpse’ game style, with a passing of the baton from creator to creator to unfold the story in a collaborative and competitive fashion.
Corpse Tour ‘25 will stop at…
- Issue 1 | May 16 | Los Angeles, CA | Revenge Of
- Issue 2 | June 18 | New York City, NY | Midtown Comics & June 20 | Austin,TX | Austin Books
- Issue 3 | July 26 | San Diego, CA | Now or Never
- Issue 4 | August 20 | Toronto, ON | The Beguiling
- Issue 5 | September 20 | Portland, OR | Books with Pictures
- Issue 6 | October 24 | Annapolis, MD | Third Eye Comics
Exquisite Corpses #1 will be a triple-length debut issue, featuring 60 pages of story content for just $4.99, and will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, May 14. The Cover C variant not only features the extra-length issue, but also an exclusive Exquisite Corpses: The Game killer card within a protective polybag for $6.99.
- Cover A by Walsh – Lunar Code 0325IM247
- Cover B by James Stokoe – Lunar Code 0325IM248
- Cover C by Walsh (polybagged with game card) – Lunar Code 0325IM249
- Cover D blank sketch cover – Lunar Code 0325IM250
- Cover E “stealth variant” by Jenny Frison – Lunar Code 0325IM251
- Cover F 1:25 copy incentive by Alex Eckman-Lawn – Lunar Code 0325IM252
- Cover G 1:50 copy incentive by Nimit Malavia – Lunar Code 0325IM253
- Cover H 1:100 copy incentive by Jae Lee & June Chung – Lunar Code 0325IM254
Exquisite Corpses #2 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, June 18 (Final Order Cutoff deadline for retailers is May 26):
- Cover A by Walsh – Lunar Code 0425IM328
- Cover B by Marianna Ignazzi – Lunar Code 0425IM329
- Cover C by Walsh (polybagged with Killer card) – Lunar Code 0425IM330
- Cover D “stealth variant” by [to be revealed] – Lunar Code 0425IM331
- Cover E 1:25 copy incentive by Riley Rossmo – Lunar Code 0425IM332
- Cover F 1:50 copy incentive by Martin Simmonds – Lunar Code 0425IM333
Exquisite Corpses #3 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, July 23 (Final Order Cutoff deadline for retailers is June 30):
- Cover A by Walsh – Lunar Code 0525IM344
- Cover B by Valentine De Landro – Lunar Code 0525IM345
- Cover C by Walsh (polybagged with Killer card) – Lunar Code 0525IM346
- Cover D “stealth variant” by [to be revealed] – Lunar Code 0525IM347
- Cover E 1:25 copy incentive by Ricardo Lopez Ortiz – Lunar Code 0525IM348
- Cover F 1:50 copy incentive by Joshua Hixson – Lunar Code 0525IM349
In the spirit of March Madness, each issue of Exquisite Corpses will feature playoff brackets that track the in-world competition—and readers will be able to play along at home, by guessing who they think will live, who will die, and who will ultimately win the game. The first set of killers were announced last month, and additional killers have since been revealed by Sami DeMonster and Popverse.
Exquisite Corpses will also be available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.
Happy Hunting!
For Tiny Onion press inquiries, contact:
Jazzlyn Stone, Director of Communications
Tiny Onion
press@tinyonion.com
Select early praise for Exquisite Corpses:
“Exquisite Corpses reads like the greatest Blumhouse movie never made. Allow Tynion and Walsh to invite you to a fascinating world of enthralling characters that gets you instantly hooked. You won’t regret it.”—Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, Invincible)
“Exquisite Corpses has everything you could possibly want from a horror series and THEN some. Twelve of the most twisted serial killers battling it out in a series made by comics’ most exciting creators? This book is easily the horror event of the year. My favorite read of 2025!”—Scott Snyder (Absolute Batman, Wytches)
“Lyrical in its brutality and mesmerizing in its chaos, Tiny Onion’s Exquisite Corpses transforms a quiet town into a stage for elegant carnage, as a wonderfully twisted menagerie of killers descends like a fever dream, blending Battle Royale with The Silence of the Lambs.”—Geoff Johns (Geiger, Green Lantern)
“Every now and then there’s a piece of horror fiction that feels so real, so prescient, so about-to-oh-my-fucking-god-happen-in-real-life, that you hope the creators are completely full of shit. I have read Exquisite Corpses. I hope James Tynion IV and Michael Walsh are completely full of shit.”—Patton Oswalt (Minor Threats)
“Exquisite Corpses has already set the stage for a thrilling battle for survival with any number of motivations at play, and issue #2 can’t get here soon enough.”—ComicBook (5/5 stars)
“James Tynion IV, Michael Walsh, Jordie Bellaire, and Becca Carey do something incredible with this first issue, which has made me retrace my steps a few times to ensure I didn’t miss anything. Setting up an entire world in one issue is no easy feat, but setting up a world that begs to be expanded upon is even harder. I didn’t just walk away wanting the next issue to come out; I wanted spin-offs and tie-ins. Heck, I wanted to buy all the beautiful variant covers…If the first issue of Exquisite Corpses is such a blast-the-doors-off-the-hinges experience, I cannot wait to see what the rest of the season has in store.”—Gatecrashers
“This series launches with a thrilling and brutal first issue, setting the stage for a gripping horror event filled with high-stakes action and social satire… It promises a blood-soaked spectacle that’s as ruthless as it is riveting”—AIPT
“Exquisite Corpses #1 sets up what promises to be mayhem of the most unhinged order, and offers up a compelling premise that pays homage to its inspirations while carving out a unique space for itself that is devilishly fun to read. The story from Tynion is as twisted and deep as the art from Walsh, and we are chomping at the bit to see how this plays out!”—Macabre Daily
“Exquisite Corpses #1 delivers a killer debut that sets the stage for what’s sure to be a wild and horrifying ride. James Tynion IV and Michael Walsh have crafted a twisted world that horror fans will love sinking their teeth into. With its oversized first issue packed with lore, characters, and gruesome imagery, this series is off to an incredibly strong start. If you’re a fan of Battle Royale-style stories, slasher horror, or just inventive comic storytelling, this is absolutely a series to watch. This is shaping up to be one of the most exciting horror comics of the year.”—Gonkbonk
“Exquisite Corpses #1 is a perfect way to introduce a new comic and unique concept. This series is set up to deliver some serious thrills, gore, action, and originality. Add to the fact that other collaborators will be stepping in and making the story theirs for issues they are involved in, well changing the story for every issue after, and you have a recipe for an all-time great series.”—Nerd Initiative
“The powerhouse team behind Exquisite Corpses makes this comic simply unmissable. And we’re still right at the beginning of a 13-chapter series. Some of the brightest voices in comics today are involved in Exquisite Corpses—I’m stoked to see what chaos lies ahead!”—Comics Bulletin
