Rafael Garcia: Henchman #2 (of 4) Cover B Ben Herrera Variant Mature Readers – Ablaze Publishing
Rafael Garcia: Henchman #2 (of 4) Cover B Ben Herrera Variant Mature Readers – Ablaze Publishing
Rafael Garcia: Henchman #2 (of 4) – Cover B: Ben Herrera Variant (Mature Readers)
A fresh perspective on the most dangerous job in the supervillain org chart. Rafael Garcia: Henchman #2 continues the sharp, darkly comedic four-issue Mature Readers limited series from Ablaze Publishing that flips the superhero genre on its head by centering the story on the guy nobody ever thinks about — the henchman. Cover B delivers a compelling alternative to the main cover with the distinctive artwork of Ben Herrera — an artist whose expressive, character-driven style and strong visual storytelling instincts bring a vivid, kinetic energy to Rafael Garcia’s world that makes this variant a standout addition to any Henchman collection.
Whether you’ve been following Rafael’s misadventures since issue #1, you’re a Ben Herrera collector, or you’re a Mature Readers fan who always reaches for the variant cover on a series this original and entertaining, Cover B of issue #2 is the edition that rewards the collector’s instinct.
- Title: Rafael Garcia: Henchman
- Issue: #2 (of 4)
- Cover: Cover B – Ben Herrera Variant
- Cover Artist: Ben Herrera
- Rating: Mature Readers (MR)
- Publisher: Ablaze Publishing
- Format: Single Issue / Comic Book / Limited Series (4 Issues)
- Genre: Action / Dark Comedy / Superhero Satire / Mature
- Published Date: April 2026
- Available in Stores From Publisher: April 2026
- Condition: New, Unread
🥷 Fun Fact: Ablaze Publishing — founded in 2018 — has rapidly built a reputation as one of the most adventurous and creator-friendly independent publishers in the industry, specializing in bringing bold, internationally sourced comics to English-language audiences alongside original creator-owned titles that consistently punch above their weight in critical acclaim and collector interest.
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