Best Indie Comics: Week of August 14, 2024

We’ve got a very stacked lineup of comics for you to choose from this week! While Image Comics leads the charge, as usual, I’ve picked up some great ones from other indie publishers like IDW, Dark Horse Comics, Titan Comics, and more! The best thing really about exploring the world of indie comics is that there are amazing books to find wherever you look. So whether you’re into strange sci-fi romps or licensed comics, there are a whole lot of different flavors this week to dig into. So, with that, let’s get to the list! 

Best Image Comics of the Week

Transformers #11

By Daniel Warren Johnson, Jorge Corona, and Mike Spicer

Image: Skybound

The fates of both Earth and Cybertron rest on Optimus Prime’s shoulders. But with the strength of the Autobots dwindling and the Decepticons only getting more powerful, who will be by his side when the time comes? Transformers continues to be one of the essential comics to have on your pull list these days!

Falling in Love On the Path to Hell #3

By Gerry Duggan, Gary Brown, Chris O'Halloran, Joe Sabino, and Elliott Gray

Image: Image Comics

The bloody love story of MacRaith and Asami continues in this latest issue. The gunslinger finds himself on the cusp of getting assassinated by the cult that rules over the supernatural island. Good thing he has one of Japan’s most ruthless samurai on his side. Don’t miss out on one of Image Comics’ best new releases this year!

Napalm Lullaby #6

By Rick Remender and Bengal

Image: Image Comics

Rick Remender and Bengal’s hot new sci-fi comic is heating up for its first story arc finale! This action-packed issue has Sam and Sarah escaping from Dome City. But their journey to freedom is not safe, as they get cut off by the dangerous Janitor. All hell will break loose for one very explosive end to the story arc! 

Precious Metal #3

By Darcy Van Poelgeest, Ian Bertram, Matt Hollingsworth, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou

Image: Image Comics

Max’s precarious journey through the strange world of Precious Metal is a bumpy one. Just as he pushes closer to the Temple of Twelve, he gets betrayed by someone close to him. You don’t want to miss out on this sci-fi spectacle of a comic book series.

Best IDW Publishing comic of the Week

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Nightwatcher #1

By Juni Ba and Fero Peniche

Image: IDW Publishing

Fans of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have been dying to know who the Nightwatcher is. All will be revealed in this gritty and action-packed issue that follows the violent exploits of the mysterious vigilante. Written by rising star creator Juni Ba, this is one comic that fans of the Heroes in a Half Shell have been eagerly anticipating for a long time. 

Best Dark Horse Comics of the Week

Kill All Immortals #2

By Zack Kaplan, Fico Ossio, Thiago Rocha, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou

Image: Dark Horse Comics

The bloody family drama involving gods and Vikings continues in this latest issue of Kill All Immortals. With Frey on the run from her ruthless family, she ventures deep into the homeland that she’s turned away from for so long. There, she faces the tough decision of whether or not to embrace the killer instincts that run deep in her Nordic blood. Be on the lookout for this one if you enjoy John Wick with a little bit of Succession mixed into it. 

Into the Unbeing #3

By Zac Thompson, Hayden Sherman, and Jim Campbell

Image: Dark Horse Comics

Things continue to get worse for the expedition. After an unexpected cave-in, they are forced to dive deeper into the strange alien world. That’s when they come to realize just how grim their situation truly is. Trapped and with little help in reach, how far will they go to survive? Tune into this gripping sci-fi series to find out! 

Best Dynamite comic of the week

Jonny Quest #1

By Joe Casey, Sebastián Piriz, Lorenzo Scaramella, and Taylor Esposito

Image: Dynamite Entertainment

Jonny Quest is back alongside his family of intrepid explorers! For this adventure, step aboard the Sea Quest and pick up where the classic 1964 animated series left off. But be prepared for the story to take a much stranger turn than you’d expect! This is going to be a wild ride that fans and curious new readers are going to enjoy!

Best Titan Comic of the week

Life is Strange: Forget-Me-Not #4

By Zoe Thorogood, Claudia Leonardi, and Andrea Izzo

Image: Titan Comics

The cross-country road trip of Alex, Steph, and Lily reaches its end. After the three retrace Lily’s steps to make her memories whole again, they have one last chance to save her from a life of loneliness. The only problem is that she must finally make her way back home. Check out this final issue to see what the girl has in store for her future.

Best Vault Comics of the Week

Barbaric: Born in Blood #3

By Michael Moreci, Nathan Gooden, Fabi Marques, and Jim Campbell

Image: Vault Comics

In true Barbaric fashion, this miniseries finale is going out with a bloody bang! With battle lines drawn and enemies out in the open, Owen has his path set on discovering more about his ungodly curse. This issue is going to be a major turning point for the fan-favorite fantasy series!