From superhero action to horror, indie publishers have published some top tier new series so far in 2026. But which ones are our favourites? Here’s our top 10!
While Marvel and DC are dominating sales charts (very much as expected), indie publishers have delivered some of the most acclaimed new series of 2026 so far. Whether you’re a horror fanatic, a superhero fan, or you’re craving some great epic fantasy — we’ve compiled a big list of 10 of the best indie comics of 2026 so far.
In no particular order, here’s 10 indie comics you simply can’t miss so far in 2026. If you think we’ve missed any good ones, tell us in the comments down below!
Super Creepshow
Love superheroes? Love Creepshow? Well, Super Creepshow is what happens when you blend the two together — and the result is a top tier series. Each issue consists of two stories, aiming to add a creepy twist to classic superhero origin stories and storytelling tropes. Throughout its early issues, it plays on everything from the power of super speed, to body horror on the scale of David Cronenberg’s The Fly.
So far, Super Creepshow has attracted some of the biggest names in comics, including Kieron Gillen, Ryan North, Marv Wolfman, and so on. In fact, we’ve also got an ongoing interview series with all the writers behind Super Creepshow. Check out our latest withSuper Creepshow #4 writers Jackson Lanzing. Collin Kelly and Sam Humphries.
D’ORC
D’ORC is created by fan-favorite writer and illustrator Brett Bean, who’s best known for his on Skottie Young’s I Hate Fairyland. D’ORC is a whimsical, laugh-out-loud fantasy about an orphaned half-dwarf, half-orc, wielding an ambitiously violent sentient shield, caught in the middle of a never-ending war between the Light and Dark. Writer and illustrator Brett Bean takes you inside a satirical high-fantasy world that’s brilliantly absurd and hilariously brutal. In our review, we hailed the series as another gem.
D’Orc sets a simple premise; this isn’t your sprawling, multi-faceted fantasy, and that’s fine. We follow a half dwarf, half orc, better known as D’Orc, who’s the one prophesied to end the world, ultimately bringing an end to the never-ending squabbles between the Light and the Dark. “D’orc is fiercely loyal, good natured most days, but also knows a level of anger that brews inside that frightens himself when it comes out I think a lot of people can feel that way,” Bean told us in our exclusive interview. “The awakening of self as you enter a bigger world that is ready to devour you.”
Ben 10
Published by Dynamite Entertainment, the Ben 10 comic reboot is a very exciting prospect for fans of the franchise — and readers have been flocking to it. Sure, the comics are not quite a Cartoon Network reboot, but the series brings back together original creators Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, Duncan Rouleau, and Steven T. Seagle for the first time in 16 years. It’s a series shrouded in authenticity, made by those who first ushered the series onto our screens.
The reboot takes canon in a slightly different direction, updating the concept for modern audiences, taking a more straightforward, action-oriented approach. “Ben 10 is obviously very close to our hearts, and has been for the last twenty years,” Casey said of the series. “So we’re psyched to finally present a vision of Ben and his mythology in the manner and format that we’ve always wanted to see. This is basically a straight-up superhero comic that’s going to compete with every major series out there. This is “Ultimate” or “Absolute” Ben 10. We guarantee, this is the best that Ben 10 has ever been.”
If you’re a long-time fan of Ben 10, this is the perfect read to jump back into that world. Or if you’re a newcomer, this is an excellent gateway into the Ben 10 Universe.
Pick up 'Ben 10 (2026) #1' here!
White Sky
White Sky sets up an interesting premise from the outset. At its core, it is a ghost story, but rather than the ghost activity taking place in paranormal hotspots, it asks the question: What if the entire world is haunted?
The series is written by William Harms (two-time BAFTA nominated Mafia III, International Horror Guild Award finalist Impaler) with fan-favorite artist JP Mavinga and colorist Lee Loughridge (Standstill). The publisher cites the series as ideal for fans of The Last of Us, The Walking Dead, and 28 Days Later. Those comparisons set up huge expectations, but they’re absolutely vindicated.
White Sky takes place 5 years after an apocalyptic event that saw the sky turn white… and not long after, the world ended. Now Violet and her father, David, are driven from hiding and forced to cross the desolate remains of America toward the shattered ruins of San Francisco, chasing a grapevine rumour of refuge. However, traversing a land haunted by the dead, nowhere is safe for the living.
Universal Monsters: The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux is one of the best-loved gothic horror novels of all-time. Of course, the story was made into a pop culture phenomenon thanks to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical. And now, the seminal work is reimagined in comics from esteemed creators Tyler Boss (You’ll Do Bad Things) and Martin Simmonds (The Department of Truth).
Universal Monsters: The Phantom of the Opera takes readers on a new foray deep beneath the grand chandelier of the infamous opera house. Boss and Simmonds’ comic series offers a terrifying new vision of the iconic story.
In terms of uniqueness, we actually praised its differences to the original story. In our review of Phantom of the Opera #1, we wrote: “When I first read this issue I imagined I would bash it for its lack of faithfulness to the source. Since then, I have grown to appreciate this new approach. References, adaptations, inspirations, at the end of the day, they are all bricks out of which we build new houses. There is nothing truly original, as there is nothing truly faithful anymore, where the difference lies is not if Christine Daae will say the appropriate line out of the first 20 pages of the book in comics format, but rather if I can see Christine Daae, while seeing a level of respect for Gaston Leroux from Boss’ and Simmonds’ and I dare say, this might be the first adaptation, I feel the French author’s presence lurking in those same negative spaces I was invited to peek out of.”
Pick up 'Universal Monsters: Phantom of the Opera #1' here.
Excommunicated
Published by Vault Comics, Excommunicated is a new supernatural horror series from New York Times bestselling author Jeremy Robinson (Infinite, Project Nemesis), artist Tiago Palma (X-Men United), colorist by Manuel J. Rodriguez, and letterer by Jim Campbell.
Excommunicated follows an ardently faithful nun and a festering demon who are excommunicated from the church—and from hell—because of a botched exorcism, and they must work together to uncover a sinister plot that endangers their lives and the world. For those unfamiliar with Robinson’s wider body of work, he’s written over 100 novels over the years, including Infinite, The Others, and the Good Boys trilogy. His work has featured on the New York Times bestsellers list. One of his most beloved works, Project Nemesis, is currently being made into a TV series at Sony Pictures Television.
Excommunicated is one of Robinson’s best and most thrilling works yet. In our review of issue #1, we praised it as a “hell of a debut” highlighting its strong characters, intricately woven plot and gorgeous illustrations.
We also did a big interview with writer Jeremy Robinson, check it out here.
Pre-order Excommunicated Vol. 1 here.
Corpse Knight
Corpse Knight is a gothic horror limited-series from a top-tier creative team that’s not just renowned for comics, but some hugely acclaimed film and TV projects. The full team consists of writer/co-creator Michael Chaves (The Conjuring franchise), artist/co-creator Matthew Roberts (Universal Monsters: Creature from The Black Lagoon Lives!), colorist Rico Renzi (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse) and letterer Pat Brosseau (Birthright).
Corpse Knight takes place in war-ravaged France in 1429 — during the midst of the Hundred Years’ War — where a young girl named Foy lives in relative peace with her father. However, after tragedy strikes and she loses her father, the one person by her side, she’s granted a miracle. Her father returns from the dead to protect her as the corpse knight.
Tightly plotted and gorgeously illustrated, Corpse Knight is one of the instant stand-outs of 2026 so far.
Touched by a Demon
Touched by a Demon is published by Dark Horse Comics. The 4-issue series follows Bifrons, a demon on a quest for redemption. Once a resident of Heaven, and well on his way to becoming an archangel, Bifrons (better known as Fronz) decided to instead venture to Hell in favour of tormenting souls for a living. However, he grows tired of such insistent torment on mortal souls, and instead decides to earn redemption by opening a life coach agency on Earth. He does this along with his trusty assistant Zuzu. Together they launch their company, but get more than they bargain for when they meet their first client, Wendy. A timid young girl, Wendy is a victim of emotional abuse from her parents.
This is a fun little fantasy series; it’s really funny, and also feels a lot like Lucifer.
Buy 'Touched by a Demon' #1 here.
Royals
Royals follows twin brothers Paul and Castor who have an uncanny telepathic connection. Such a connection unlocks the ability to do many different things, and they choose to go down the gambling route, utilising their skill to create the perfect poker hustle. It all goes very well, but they bite off a little more than they can chew when they take on the leader of the Bloody Cocks, the most ruthless criminal syndicate in Seoul. Check out our review of Royals #1 here.
The story is very much a crime, but it’s not dark and gritty. In fact it’s quite the opposite. It’s a story about two brothers using their unique power to earn a fortune through cheating in Poker. The connection between the brothers is the most charming element of the comic. They’re got completely different personalities, and in turn their motivations sway. Paul is quieter and more reserved, while Castor is outgoing and charismatic. The conflict doesn’t just come from the opponents they face, but also by the introspective interactions between Paul and Castor.
Knight City
Knight City comes from BRZRKR’s Matt Kindt and Stray Bullets’ David Lapham. In Kindt and Lapham’s 3-issue superhero series Knight City, they ponder a very interesting concept that makes it not ‘just another’ superhero comic. Knight City is described as Fight Club-meets-Superman. That comparison draws attention immediately. We’re talking about one of the most acclaimed psychological thrillers of all time, and, well, Superman. Setting my expectations extremely high, I was still greatly impressed by Knight City. This is a comic with nuance and a unique hook that draws you into its world.
We follow Knight, the protector of Earth. He’s a beacon of light, and he has his arch nemesis Zero. They get into myriad battles, but like Superman, Knight does not kill. He could have killed Zero several times over, but he shows restraint. It’s the humanisation that births respect from humanity. But so too, after endless battles against evil, he grows tired and weary. He cannot be everywhere at once. So at night, he takes himself deep into the antarctic, where he sleeps (relatively, but certainly not entirely) undisturbed by the chaos of the world. However, when he sleeps, his ‘dream’ takes him into a mortal body, where he lives a mundane life crunching numbers in an office. It’s in this mortal body that he is vulnerable. He is not absolutely aware of his super-powered alter-ego; it exists fleetingly in his mind.
In our review of Knight City, we wrote: “This comic achieves what it sets out to do. It doesn’t go down the route of subverting the Superman archetype by making him evil, as we’ve seen so many times before. It keeps the traditional view of the archetypal figure in tact, but builds out a totally unique and fresh narrative.”
What’s been your favourite new indie series of 2026?
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