Our 8 Favourite New Dark Horse Comics Series of 2025

2025 has been chock full of excellent comics, and a lot of them have come from publisher Dark Horse Comics. In this list, we cover 10 big standouts!

In our end-of-year lists, we’ve covered a bit of everything, from the 10 best DC series (where it’s been a particularly stellar year), to the best Image Comics series. Fans have had a lot to celebrate over the last 12 months.

In this article, we’re taking you on a tour of our 8 favourite new series from Dark Horse Comics that we’ve picked up over the last year. There’s some killer entries in here — some are completed series, others are still ongoing. Purchase links are for single issues/completed TPBs for pre-order.

8. Ripperland

From John Harris Dunning (Summer Shadows) and Steve Orlando (Midnighter, Martian Manhunter) comes “Ripperland,” a unique 4-issue comic series from Dark Horse Comics that blends the Jack the Ripper mythos with Westworld. The comic is drawn by Alessandro Oliveri, coloured by Francesca Vivaldi and lettered by Fabio Amelia.

The story takes place in the year 2188, where post-Brexit England now operates as a theme park run by Americans. What”s more, in this new Victorian era London, infamous serial killer Jack the Ripper has returned. The murder of a U.S. mogul sparks Special Agent Jesse Holden to travel to investigate the mysterious killing. Paired with British Police Detective Edwin Fogg, the unlikely duo must work together to solve the case.

If you want to learn more about Ripperland, you can check out our interview with writer John Harris Dunning here.

Buy Ripperland here. 

7. Vatican City

From legendary comics writer Mark Millar and artist Per Berg, Vatican City sets up a simple premise. A sudden vampire uprising ushers the world into chaos within a matter of hours. The entire United States is plunged into darkness in one evening. So too is Rome. However, there”s one location that the vampires simply cannot step foot inside; the sacred land of the Vatican.

And so, our protagonist, Guido Cavelti (who originally entered the Vatican in a bid to join the Swiss Guard) joins two thousand tourists and staffers in relative safety behind the walls and ancient, holy relics of Vatican City. All the while, millions of bloodthirsty vampires surround them, prepared to wait for as long as it takes to strike.

We gave issue #1 a hugely positive 4-star review, praising its brutal, exhilarating, and chaotic action set in a unique environment.

Buy Vatican City here. 

6. Who Are the Power Pals?

Written by Duane Murray with art from Ahmed Raafat, Who Are The Power Pals? follows inseparable friends and unfortunate actors Alex Green and Derek Summers, better known as their on-screen superhero counterparts Buzzard and Swallow. However, their extremely brief 1990s TV run with Power Pals went down like a damp squib; it was cancelled after just 3 episodes. But that small taste of fame left them desperate for more, and the middle-aged duo have been ardently trying to get back on the Hollywood train ever since.

This comic tackles a variety of themes and topics, including the price of fame, age, and the social impact and reception of superhero stories. Murray expertly writes the story, spinning together a hilarious narrative with tons of laugh-out-loud moments.

Buy Who Are the Power Pals? here. 

5. Our Brilliant Ruin: Horror at Crane Mansion

Our Brilliant Ruin: Horror at Crane Mansion is written by Cullen Bunn with art from Christopher Mitten, this 3-issue series is an Edwardian twist on Lovecraftian horror.

The synopsis reads: Our Brilliant Ruin depicts a world where intricate social ties of allegiance and conflict are tested by the presence of the Ruin—a malignant force that corrodes the world and turns people into horrific creatures. In “Horror at Crane Mansion,” an investigator for hire finds herself in deep when a simple job vetting a wealthy woman”s suitors becomes a death trap. Who is a tragic victim, and who is the ruthless hunter?

If you love Lovecraftian horror, look no further.

Buy Our Brilliant Ruin: Horror at Crane Mansion here. 

4. Synthetics

Esteemed Babylon 5 creator J. Michael Straczynski takes a fascinating approach to post-apocalyptic sci-fi in his 4-issue comic book series Synthetics.

Synthetics is written by J. Michael Straczynski with art from Tony Parker (Mass Effect: Foundation), colours from Carrie Strachan and letters from Steve Dutro. The series takes place on a dying Earth, where dead zones are ever-expanding and humanity is fast moving towards impending doom. Humans take two paths, either vent their anger against futures lost, or get lost in the immersive cyber-void, living in ignorant bliss. There’s only one way mankind can prevail: the development of a new kind of human, fit to survive the hostile new Earth.

After such a brilliant start, we’re super excited to continue reading Synthetics into 2026.

Buy Synthetics here. 

3. Space Scouts

Ether’s Matt Kindt and David Rubin deliver a wildly fun and gripping adventure with Space Scouts.

Space Scouts comes from the team of Matt Kindt and David Rubin. The story takes place in outer space, where a reluctant young girl with gifts finds herself en route to the center of the universe to compete in a reality show to become the next “Space Scout” — an esteemed team of intergalactic guardians. And that’s not all: the winning candidate gains power enough to completely transform not only their own and family’s fortunes, but the entire people of their worlds.

Buy Space Scouts here. 

2. Masterminds

When a struggling video game programmer dares to audition for a high-brow secret society in the gaming industry, known as Masterminds, he and a co-worker find themselves entangled in a web of deadly puzzles and games.

The gaming industry is one of the biggest on the planet nowadays, and it’s always growing. So too is the ‘LitRPG’ sub-genre, which was popularised by novels like Ender’s Game and Ready Player One. In Masterminds, written by Zack Kaplan along with Stephen Thompson (artist), Thiago Rocha (colours), and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (letters), the road to success comes through a sadistic gamification of real-life.

In Masterminds, we follow Edward, a struggling and troubled, but undeniably talented video game programmer. He’s forced to endure long hours of programming with little reward. He sees himself as under appreciated in his sector. In order to break free of his oppressive job, he decides to try his luck in auditioning for ‘Masterminds’ — a high-brow, cliquey, secret society that enlists the greatest minds in programming and guarantees them success. However, the audition process is far from conventional. Participants must first prove themselves through playing a number of deadly games.

Buy Masterminds here. 

1. Yucatan 1512

Yucatán 1512, a powerful and visually stunning graphic novel by Spanish artist and writer Alex Vede, offers a fresh perspective on the early stages of European colonization in the Americas. Set during the Age of Discovery, the novel combines historical facts with mythological and supernatural elements, weaving a rich narrative that explores the complexities of guilt, redemption, and the brutal consequences of imperialism. Through vivid illustrations and compelling storytelling, Vede invites readers to delve into a world of moral ambiguity, where survival, loyalty, and personal transformation intersect with the violence of colonial conquest.

This is a remarkable graphic novel that masterfully blends historical fiction, adventure, and fantasy to create a compelling narrative about the Spanish conquest of the Americas. Through its complex characters, breathtaking artwork, and exploration of important themes, the novel offers a fresh perspective on a well-worn historical topic. Alex Vede has crafted a story that is both entertaining and thought-provoking, one that will resonate with readers long after they have turned the final page. Yucatán 1512 is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of history, mythology, and storytelling, and it marks Vede as a talent to watch in the world of graphic novels.

Buy Yucatan 1512 here. 

What’s been your favourite series from Dark Horse Comics in 2025? Tell us in the comments down below!

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