Curt Pires' Super Mondo Mega Mutts #1 Faces Sales Comparison to Fireborn #1's 70,000 Orders
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Rich Johnston
Summary
The article analyzes the sales performance of writer Curt Pires' upcoming comic book series, comparing the pre-order numbers of Super Mondo Mega Mutts #1 to his previous hit Fireborn #1 (which achieved 70,000 orders). It discusses Pires' rise from an indie comics stalwart to one of Image Comics' most prized creators, largely driven by the success of his Lost Fantasy universe. The piece speculates on whether Super Mondo Mega Mutts can match or exceed Fireborn's impressive sales figures, framing it as a test of Pires' staying power in the competitive comics market.
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· 3 pulledWill Curt Pires' Super Mondo Mega Mutts #1 smash his Fireborn #1 70,000 orders? Or will they whimper away with their tail between their legs?
Within the past year, writer Curt Pires has gone from indie comics stalwart to one of Image's most prized creators, with his series Lost Fantasy emerging as its own cottage industry of multiple sold-out printings, sought-after first appearances, and spin-offs.
Case in point: Pires' first new series set in the Lost Fantasy universe, Fireborn #1
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