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EXCLUSIVE: Youngblood #8 Obama Cover

Wed, January 14th, 2009 at 10:32AM (PST) | Updated: January 14th, 2009 at 5:21PM

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"Youngblood" #8 on sale in February

Image Comics has provided CBR with an exclusive first look at the cover of "Youngblood" #8, featuring U.S. President Elect Barack Obama. On sale in February, the issue contains a back-up story written and drawn by Rob Liefeld that depicts Obama putting together a new Youngblood team.

"Obama re-instating the program with his picks is a natural, with 'Savage Dragon' having featured Obama already," Liefeld told CBR. "And with 'Youngblood' having George H. W. Bush in its past, as well as a Saddam Hussein styled guy and Youngblood featured alongside Dan Quayle in 'Wildcats,' Bill Clinton in 'Supeme,' Image has a long history of involving presidential characters!"

This story leads into "Youngblood" #9, a story called "First Strike" wherein the White House is attacked and Obama is "a bit of an action hero."

When you're done checking out this exclusive first look, don't forget to visit CBR's Image Comics forum to discuss "Youngblood" with fellow readers.

YOUNGBLOOD #8
Writer: Joe Casey, Rob Liefeld
Artist: Derec Donovan, Rob Liefeld
On sale: February

President Obama picks new Youngblood team! A new day has dawned in America and for Youngblood that means a brand new direction under the executive direction of the new Commander-In -Chief! Who stays, who goes? Only Obama knows for sure! Rob Liefeld returns to the helm on story and art as Youngblood prepares for an all new direction in 09!

Now discuss this story in CBR's Image Comics forum.

Keywords:  rob liefeld, youngblood, barack obama, image comics

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