Best Image Comics: Week of January 24, 2024

As much as I sound like a broken record by this point, it’s looking like another big week from Image Comics! With exciting comics hitting their climax, some story arc finales, and one highly-anticipated series debut, there are plenty of must-reads on this week’s pull list! So pull up and check out some of our picks of the best Image Comics you need to read this upcoming New Comic Book Day! 

Universal Monsters: Dracula #4

By James Tynion IV and Martin Simmonds

Image: Skybound

James Tynion’s bold take on the iconic monster takes a bloody turn in this upcoming issue. Dr. Seward, Van Helsing, and Count Dracula himself finally confront one another. But with tensions high and blood boiling, who among these men will walk away alive come sunrise? 

Ghost Machine #1

By Geoff Johns, Peter J. Tomasi, Ivan Reis, Francis Manapul, Bryan Hitch, Gary Frank, Jason Fabok, and Lamont Magee

Image: Image Comics

The groundbreaking series of comics starts with this massive 64-page special one-shot! From some of comics’ most talented minds, like Geoff Johns, Ivan Reis, Francis Manapul, and many more, comes a new era of superhero comics. With characters like Geiger, Redcoat, Rook, The Rocketfellers, and more, this issue will tie their stories together and jumpstart the ambitious shared universe of comics! You don’t want to miss being at ground zero of Image Comic’s hottest new imprint!

The Bone Orchard Mythos: Tenement #8

By Jeff Lemire, Andrea Sorrentino, and Dave Stewart

Image: Image Comics

After the chilling revelations from the last issue, the surviving neighbors must face the traitor among them in hopes of finding a way out of the living nightmare. But little do they know, the answers they seek could lead them deeper into the world’s hidden horrors. 

Newburn #14

By Chip Zdarsky and Jacob Phillips

Image: Image Comics

This latest issue of Newburn turns back the clock, introducing the origin story of the man himself and how he became notoriously known as New York’s most dangerous detective. Long-time fans will finally get the answers they’ve been looking for about what pushed Newburn over the edge. 

The Holy Roller #3

By Rick Remender, Joe Trohman, Andy Samberg, and Roland Boschi

Image: Image Comics

Looks like the bruising bowler has his hands full on this latest issue of the Holy Roller. With the town’s secret society of white supremacists chasing after him, Levi has no choice but to run and hide until the heat dies down. The problem is that trouble always finds a way to sniff out Levi wherever he goes. 

Hexagon Bridge #5

By Richard Blake

Image: Image Comics

Each new issue proves just how strange of a place The Bridge truly is. With reality bending all around them, Adley and Staden find themselves going through very different journeys. While Adley finds a new purpose during the search for her parents, Staden confronts a profound fate that will change his life forever.

The Schlub #6

By Ryan Stegman, Kenny Porter, Tyrell Cannon, Mike Spicer, and John J. Hill

Image: Image Comics

Image Comics’ strangest superhero concludes his first story arc with a bang! The final battle against the Wyrm begins here. With the city falling apart, it’s up to Roger to rally every superpowered friend he’s got to save to save the world. But he needs to move fast because if they can’t get things done quickly, Roger and Cirrus will be stuck in each other’s bodies forever!