Best Image Comics: Week of April 24, 2024

From cyber serial killers to classic movie monsters and even some anthropomorphic cats, this week in Image Comics has it all and more. Get your pull lists ready for a great selection of titles from many of the best creators in the industry today. Whether you’re into offbeat horror stories or action-packed adventures, there’s a little bit of something for every kind of reader to enjoy. So, sit back and take a look at my personal picks of the best Image Comics you can check out this week on New Comic Book Day!

W0rldtr33 #9

By James Tynion IV, Fernando Blanco, and Jordie Bellaire, Aditya Bidikar

Image: Image Comics

After a little bit of a break, W0rldtr33 is back to continue spinning its strange and horrific tale. With the world falling apart all around her, Agent Silk scrambles to piece together the puzzle revolving around the woman PH34R, the person who seems to be in the middle of everything. But with the ruthless killer recruiting more people to her bloody cause, does the FBI agent have what it takes to stop the violence from overflowing?  

Duke #5

By Joshua Williamson, Tom Reilly, and Jordie Bellaire

Image: Skybound

Miniseries finale time! With betrayal at every corner of Duke’s journey, this is going to be one explosive issue. To cap things off, Duke comes face-to-face with an enemy he never could have imagined. But they don’t call him The Real American Hero for nothing. Committed Energon Universe readers will also want to keep an eye out for this one, as Skybound promises a shocking final page to this thrilling series! 

Monstress #51

By Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda

Image: Image Comics

The latest in Montress’ epic story has Maika Halfwolf plotting a way to rescue Seizi from captivity. The skirmish will lead him to discover what level of destructive power Lord Doctor has under his control. It’s all up to Maika to take control of the situation before everything gets out of hand.

The Six Fingers #3

By Dan Watters, Sumit Kumar, Lee Loughridge, and Aditya Bidikar, Tom Muller

Image: Image Comics

Johaness Vale’s journey to uncover the answers behind The One Hand Killer continues to take him to strange places. While his “consultation” with convicted serial killer Odell Watts didn’t go according to plan, Johaness remains committed to beating the demons that plague him. It may take the unexpected help from artist Ada Avanax to be the missing piece in the complicated puzzle. 

Universal Monsters: Creature From The Black Lagoon Lives! #1

By Dan Watters, Ram V., Matthew Roberts, and Dave Stewart

Image: Skybound

The latest in the Universal Monsters series from Skybound rears its head from under the water in this haunting new series. From the creative minds of Dan Watters, Ram V., and Matthew Roberts comes the revival of the Creature from the Black Lagoon. This new story takes place years after the original film, with journalist Kate Marsden tracking down a serial killer in the Amazon. Little did she expect that her chase would lead straight to a mythical monster who may be a friend or foe

Feral #2

By Tony Fleecs, Trish Forstner, Tone Rodriguez, and Brad Simpson

Image: Image Comics

The indoor cats continue their journey back home through the terrifying wilderness. Not only will they have to find their way through the thicket of woods, but they must also be wary of the other animals that are infected with an enraging rabies virus. While they do come across other cats along the way, they can’t be quick to trust because anyone could be harboring a dark secret. Even one of their own could be hiding something from the rest of the group.