Image Comics has published a gluttony of brilliant new titles so far in 2026 — but which ones are our favourites?
Image Comics has already had a massive 2026, not least thanks to its returning favourites. The publisher has also offered a stellar lineup of all-new titles. There’s something for everyone, from lush crime capers, to action-packed thrillers and mysteries, to a hilariously-good epic fantasy.
In this post, we’re walking you through — what we consider — the 10 best new Image Comics series on shelves. Your choices may differ, which is perfectly fine; rhapsodise about your favourites in the comments.
Let’s take a tour — this list is in no particular order.
Our top 10 Image Comics of 2026 (so far)
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 with Super Creepshow #4 writers Jackson Lanzing. Collin Kelly and Sam Humphries.
Buy 'Super Creepshow' #1 here.
Of the Earth
Brilliant creators Chris Condon (That Texas Blood, News from the Fallout) and Charlie Adlard (The Walking Dead) combine their expertise in Of the Earth.
The 6-issue series introduces us to Tabitha as she traverses the United States to the comfort of her Gramma’s home in Solitude, Texas. She clearly has a precarious history with her Gramma, having pursued a sordid life, and when she arrives back in her hometown, it’s eerily quiet and not what she remembers it to be.
Of the Earth has drawn comparisons to beloved genre classics; look no further than ’80s cult movie Blood Simple and John Carpenter’s legendary horror The Thing. Living up to such high calibre works pits it in a tough battle to stand-up to them — they’re standing on the shoulders of giants. But with Condon and Adlard at the helm, they deliver a debut issue that takes inspiration and carves out its own unique and creative identity.
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).
The series 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.
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.”
If Destruction Be Our Lot
If Destruction Be Our Lot comes from co-writers Matthew Rosenberg (4 Kids Walk Into a Bank, We’re Taking Everyone Down With Us), Mark Elijah Rosenberg (Approaching the Unknown, Year Million), and artist Andy MacDonald (Doctor Strange, Wonder Woman), colorist Francesco Segala, and letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.
In If Destruction Be Our Lot, humanity is (supposedly) extinct and all that remains are the robots who once helped us.The robots are happier now, doing their work and former public services without human interference. In amongst these robots is a human-looking robot version of Abraham Lincoln, but he’s tired. He is lonely and wants something more. Surely something lies beyond the edge of the robot-ruling city? He’s determined to find out, even if it means his ultimate destruction.
In our review, we wrote “If Destruction Be Our Lot is cinematic and well-crafted, with fun sci-fi charm” and compared it to other best-selling titles Descender, Sentient, and Not All Robots.
Buy 'If Destruction Be Our Lot #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 tales 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.”
Buy 'Universal Monsters: Phantom of the Opera' #1 here.
Red Roots
Created by acclaimed comics artist Lorenzo De Felici (Oblivion Song), Red Roots follows lives of a professional killer and a high school teacher, who are inexplicably bound by a terrifying, mysterious force. It’s dark, brutal, and presents a unique mystery that’s super difficult to solve. De Felici’s artwork is stunning as always. It’s more grounded, visceral and gritty than his previous work. Panels move quickly and the action flows. It’s clear that he’s learned how to master the art of cliffhangers after his long-time collaboration with Robert Kirkman.
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.
Narco
From Doug Wagner (writer), Daniel Hillyard (artist), Narco was an instant standout when it debuted back in March, praised for its unique premise and quirky tone, as well as sharp artwork.
The series follows Marcus Wesphal, who has a rare form of narcolepsy (when he gets excited, he passes out).He lives a homebound life… with a harmless infatuation with the girl next door. However, when he witnesses her murder and collapses, he becomes the number one suspect. In the wake of this, he’s forced to leave his apartment to pursue a killer.
What’s been your favourite new Image Comics series so far in 2026? Have we missed any of your picks? Tell us in the comments down below!
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