As we reach the midway point of 2025, allow us to share our top 5 comics published by BOOM! Studios!
2025 has been a terrific year so far for indie comic publishers. We’ve already listed the must-read comics from both Image Comics and Dark Horse Comics. And today, we turn our attention to BOOM! Studios, where brilliant new series have been coming fast. In this list, we countdown our 5 highlights of Dark Horse comics. Let’s take a tour!
Be Not Afraid
Be Not Afraid is an ambitious and evocative entry into the realm of horror comics that skillfully explores themes of faith, identity, and the complexities of maternal love.
Written by Jude Ellison S. Doyle, with striking illustrations by Lisandro Estherren and atmospheric coloring by Francesco Segala, the comic offers a compelling narrative that resonates on both a spiritual and psychological level.
The story centers on Cora Reims, a young farm woman who experiences a prophetic vision that leads her to give birth to a Nephilim, an entity caught between the celestial and the mortal worlds. Seventeen years later, this child exhibits increasingly disturbing abilities that not only threaten the natural order but also cast a shadow of fear and suspicion over the local community. The tension builds steadily as Cora grapples with the duality of her son’s existence and the weight of a divine mandate to confront what she has brought into the world.
You can find Be Not Afraid #1 here.
The Graveyard Club: Fresh Blood
R.L. Stine, renowned for his ability to evoke spine-chilling suspense and thrilling horror, brings a fresh wave of excitement with The Graveyard Club: Fresh Blood.
A sequel to his previous work in The Graveyard Club series, this graphic novel pushes the boundaries of gothic horror and psychological suspense. It combines dark atmosphere, relatable characters, and Stine’s signature plot twists to deliver a compelling narrative that keeps readers hooked from start to finish.
Fresh Blood picks up where the previous story left off, following the mysterious happenings surrounding a group of high school students who form an exclusive club centered around exploring graveyards. However, in Fresh Blood, the stakes are raised as the supernatural elements become even more ominous, and the members of the club are drawn deeper into a web of horror that might be too much to escape.
You can find The Graveyard Club: Fresh Blood here.
Bronze Faces
From New Masters creators Shobo and Shof, and artist Alexandre Tefenkgi (The Good Asian) comes Bronze Faces, a gripping descent into Nigerian history and the horrors of colonialism.
Bronze Faces is set primarily in Soho, London, where childhood friends Timi, Sango, and Gbonka unite, and learn that the British Museum has acquired the seminal works of Timi’s late father. Rightly, they see this as cultural theft, and, the trio plan to reclaim the artwork — now showcased in the British Museum. But that’s not all: when they learn that the museum houses an incredible number of colonial-era stolen artefacts, their mission of reclamation becomes even greater. It’s a heist story, but it’s so much more than that.
In our review, we praised issue #1’s compelling narrative, covering themes of cultural reclamation and the lasting impacts of colonialism.
You can find Bronze Faces here.
Dune: Edge of a Crysknife: Hiding among Harkonnens
The Dune Universe expands! The new one-shot comic Dune: Edge of a Crysknife from Brian Herbert (the son of Dune creator Frank Herbert) and long-time collaborator Kevin J. Anderson, alongside artist Simone Ragazzoni, delves into lesser-known regions of the iconic Dunemythos.
The official synopsis for the comic reads: Discover the origins of Shadout Mapes! In the sands of Arrakis, the Fremen plan to strike at the heart of Governor Dmitiri Harkonnen’s spice operation. But not all paths to sabotage run the same, as a young Shadout Mapes discovers going undercover!
You can find Dune: Edge of a Crysknife here.
The Last Boy
Dan Panosian’s (Canary, Alice Never After) reimagined Peter Pan comic, The Last Boy, has proven itself to be a standout series. You don’t want to miss this one; if you’re a fan of the original work it’s an absolute must-read! The BOOM! Studios series reimagines the classic fantasy tale by J.M. Barrie, adding a unique spin on the story, while retaining the essence of the original.
The series also features some absolutely gorgeous illustrations from rising star artist Alessio Avallone (James Bond: 007, For King and Country). Colouring is by Valentina Pinto, and lettering comes from Jeff Eckleberry.
You can buy The Last Boy here.
Which comics have stood out to you the most in 2025? Tell us in the comments down below.
