End of Life #1 Second Printing Cover B Rafa Sandoval Card Stock Variant Mature Readers – Marvel Comics
End of Life #1 Second Printing Cover B Rafa Sandoval Card Stock Variant Mature Readers – Marvel Comics
End of Life #1 – Second Printing, Cover B: Rafa Sandoval Card Stock Variant (Mature Readers)
The breakout Mature Readers debut gets a premium second printing treatment. End of Life #1 returns in a second printing with this exceptional Cover B card stock variant by the phenomenally talented Rafa Sandoval — one of Marvel’s most dynamic and technically accomplished artists. Sandoval’s explosive, detail-rich style brings an intensity to this cover that perfectly matches the bold, uncompromising tone of the series itself. Printed on premium card stock for superior color depth and long-term durability, this is the collector’s edition of an already essential issue.
Whether you missed the first printing, want to upgrade to card stock, or are a dedicated Rafa Sandoval collector, this second printing Cover B is the definitive way to own End of Life #1.
- Title: End of Life
- Issue: #1
- Cover: Cover B – Card Stock Variant
- Cover Artist: Rafa Sandoval
- Printing: Second Printing
- Cover Stock: Premium Card Stock
- Rating: Mature Readers (MR)
- Publisher: Marvel Comics
- Format: Single Issue / Comic Book
- Genre: Drama / Thriller / Mature
- Published Date: April 2026
- Available in Stores From Publisher: April 2026
- Condition: New, Unread
⚡ Fun Fact: Rafa Sandoval is best known for his acclaimed run on Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps and X-Men — his ability to render both cosmic-scale action and intimate character moments with equal precision has made him one of the most versatile and in-demand artists at Marvel today.
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