Burn the Orphanage: Born to Lose – Image Comics – (2013–2014) – Volume 1 – Limited Series – #1–3

Burn the Orphanage: Born to Lose – Image Comics – (2013–2014) – Volume 1 – Limited Series – #1–3

📘 Series Summary

A high-octane love letter to 8-bit and 16-bit "beat 'em up" video games like Streets of Rage and Final Fight, Burn the Orphanage: Born to Lose is the first installment of an over-the-top revenge trilogy. Created by Daniel Freedman and Sina Grace (Lil' Depressed Boy), the story follows Rock, a young orphan left for dead after his home was burned to the ground. Alongside his gritty companions Lex and Bear, Rock fights through a neon-soaked city filled with goons, punks, and bizarre ninja clans to find the person responsible for his tragedy.

This 3-issue limited series evolves rapidly, escalating from gritty street brawls to a mystical martial arts tournament on a hidden island, and ultimately culminating in a bizarre interstellar confrontation. Known for its kinetic art and satirical take on gaming tropes, the series is an oversized romp that balances brutal action with self-aware humor. With a host of variant covers by industry stars like Tradd Moore and Rob Guillory, Born to Lose is a must-read for fans of retro gaming and stylized indie action.

⭐ Why This Series Stands Out

  • The opening chapter of the "Born to Lose" trilogy, successfully blending comic narrative with classic video game aesthetics.
  • Features kinetic, expressive artwork by Sina Grace, capturing the frantic energy of a side-scrolling arcade brawler.
  • Boasts highly collectible variant covers from top artists including Rob Guillory (Chew), Tradd Moore (Luther Strode), and Brandon Graham.
  • Escalates from street-level vigilantism to a Mortal Kombat-style tournament and sci-fi odyssey.
  • Includes oversized issues (#2 and #3), providing more room for explosive action sequences and world-building.
  • A unique homage to 1980s pop culture, complete with "topless stripper ninjas" and iconic retro-gaming archetypes.

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