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By Renee Hansen

WALKING DEAD DLX #14 CVR D YOUNG AAPI VAR (MR) (FOC 4/12, ON-SALE 5/5) by Ethan Young. Image courtesy Image Comics, Skybound Entertainment
WALKING DEAD DLX #14 CVR D YOUNG AAPI VAR (MR) (FOC 4/12, ON-SALE 5/5) by Ethan Young. Image courtesy Image Comics, Skybound Entertainment /
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It was announced that Skybound will release variant covers that will honor Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in May. All of the covers will be created by artists of Asian or AAPI heritage.

The proceeds of these variant cover editions will be donated to Chinatown Community for Equitable Development (CCED) in Los Angeles. This organization utilizes volunteer manpower to build grassroots power with organizing, education and mutual help.

Sean Mackiewicz, SVP/Editor-in-Chief at Skybound Entertainment, stated in a press released that with the dramatic increase in hate crime against AAPI communities, they felt it was an opportunity to raise awareness.  The variants will benefit the AAPI community with a broader reach than just a statement against racism.

Skybound will release 8 variant covers that will benefit the AAPI communities and raise awareness.

All the variant covers will be available exclusively at comic book stores. The editions, which will be single-issue releases, are listed here:

  • FIRE POWER BY KIRKMAN & SAMNEE #11 CVR B HENDERSON AAPI VAR (FOC 4/12, ON-SALE 5/5) by Erica Henderson – Diamond Code FEB219190
  • WALKING DEAD DLX #14 CVR D YOUNG AAPI VAR (MR) (FOC 4/12, ON-SALE 5/5) by Ethan Young – Diamond Code FEB219192
  • BIRTHRIGHT #49 CVR B Su AAPI  VAR (FOC 4/19, ON-SALE 5/12) by EJ Su
  • STILLWATER #7 CVR B Lee AAPI VAR (FOC 4/26, ON-SALE 5/19) by Soo Lee
  • ULTRAMEGA #3 CVR E TBA AAPI VAR (FOC 4/26, ON-SALE 5/19) by TBA
  • THE WALKING DEAD DELUXE #15 CVR C YOUNG AAPI VAR (FOC 4/26, ON-SALE 5/19) by Cynthia Young
  • EXCELLENCE #11 CVR B Ha AAPI VAR (FOC 5/3, ON-SALE 5/26) by Robin Ha
  • MANIFEST DESTINY #43 CVR B AAPI VAR (FOC 5/3, ON-SALE 5/26) by TBA

Skybound revealed the first look for a variant cover for The Walking Dead Deluxe #14.

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WALKING DEAD DLX #14 CVR D YOUNG AAPI VAR (MR) (FOC 4/12, ON-SALE 5/5) by Ethan Young. Image courtesy Image Comics, Skybound Entertainment /

AAPI Heritage is observed every year in May to spotlight the AAPIs and their impact on American history and culture. You can learn about AAPI history and the 2021 theme, Advancing Leaders Through Purpose-Driven Service, on the website. 

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If you live in the LA area, there are many ways to volunteer with the CCED via their website. 

Stop AAPI Hate is a site where hate crimes towards AAIP communities can be reported.

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