Speed Racer #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis trade paperback collects the first story arc of IDW's 2008 Speed Racer series, bringing the iconic anime character back to comics with high-octane racing action. The volume reprints the early issues of the series, featuring Speed Racer and his Mach 5 as they tackle new challenges and rivals on the track.
"Death of a Racer" kicks off IDW’s 2008 Speed Racer series with a high-octane twist on the classic franchise, as Speed Racer faces off against the mysterious V-Team in a race that feels more like a fight for survival. Written by Brian Thomas and illustrated with bold, expressive art by Jill Thompson, the issue splits focus between the track and a daring infiltration by Sparky and Spridle into the V-Team’s hidden headquarters. The cover, by Ken Steacy, captures the tension with a sleek, dramatic portrait of Speed at the wheel.
In "null," Sparky steps into Speed's team for a high-stakes charity race where the competition runs hot and the rivals aren’t above dirty tactics. With Racer X also taking the track, the stakes rise as speed, skill, and secrets collide.
In "Dead Heat," Speed Racer faces off against the enigmatic V-Team Racers in a high-stakes race where every turn could be his last. While Speed pushes his limits on the track, Sparky and Spridle take a dangerous detour into the V-Team’s headquarters, searching for answers buried in the shadows of the circuit.
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↩ Reprints Speed Racer #1 (1987), Speed Racer #2 (1987), Speed Racer #3 (1987), Speed Racer #4 (1987), Speed Racer #5 (1987)
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