Best Indie Comics: Week of July 24, 2024

As the comic book world gets ready for San Diego Comic Con 2024 this week, we’ve got a stack selection of indie comics to look forward to! While Image Comics is holding it down with a diverse lineup of plenty of fan-favorite comics, there are also plenty of great books to look out for from BOOM! Studios and DSTLRY. So let’s check out what’s on our reading list that will tide us over until SDCC 2024 comes rolling in! 

Best Image Comics of the week

Void Rivals #11

By Robert Kirkman, Lorenzo De Felici, and Patricio Delpeche

Image: Skybound

After the thrilling conclusion of the last issue, the Zertonian army finally catches up with Darak and Solila. But good thing for the Void Rivals, they now have the Cybertonian Springer on their side! The exciting new team kicks things off in the latest chapter of Skybound’s Energon Universe!

The Sacrificers #10

By Rick Remender, André Lima Araújo, and Dave McCaig

Image: Image Comics

Rick Remender’s hit series is changing things up this week by featuring bestselling artist André Lima Araújo. This issue will focus on Princess Soluna’s harrowing fall from grace as she faces unimaginable horrors in a godforsaken place. It will take every last ounce of power in the former god to find refuge and save her life. 

Feral #5

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

Image: Image Comics

Feral’s first story arc comes to a haunting end this week! As the indoor cats still reel from the last issue’s shocking revelations, they must keep moving forward to survive. They quickly learn that the outbreak is much worse than they could have imagined, and they are running out of safe places to run to. Where will their dark journey take them next? Check out this latest issue to find out! 

The Six Fingers #5

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

Image: Image Comics

We’ve reached the end of The One Hand and The Six Fingers saga. The final piece to the puzzle is revealed in this fascinating new issue. As the walls of reality begin to crumble all around him, Johannes Vale seems only to have one chance left to make it out of this chilling story alive. Don’t miss out on the truth finally being revealed in this final issue!

Supermassive #1

By Kyle Higgins, Ryan Parrott, Melissa Flores, Mat Groom, Stefano Simeone, and Becca Carey

Image: Image Comics

The latest Supermassive one-shot looks into the latest exploits of the other heroes in the Massive-Verse, including, Shift, Radiant Red, Rogue Sun, The Dead Lucky, and Inferno Girl Red. It’s up to the stacked team of heroes to save one of their own during the most action-packed stories of the series. Radiant Black fans should not miss out on this one! 

Self Help #2

By Owen King, Jesse Kellerman, and Marianna Ignazzi

Image: Syzygy Publishing

After changing his life at the end of Self Help #1, Jerry Hauser finds himself posing as the world-famous self-help guru Darren Hart. But little does Jerry know that Darren is knee-deep in dangerous problems, which he inadvertently inherits for himself. Jerry is going to have to pull off the con of the century if he wants to stay alive! 

Best BOOM! Studios comics of the week

Something is Killing the Children #39

By James Tynion IV, Werther Dell'Edera, and Miquel Muerto

Image: BOOM! Studios

Erica Slaughter’s Year Zero arc continues in this thrilling new issue of Something is Killing the Children. This issue has Erica going on a standalone adventure to a remote town teeming with nightmarish horrors. This mission is one of the defining moments that put her on the path to being the legendary monster slayer we all know and love. Don’t miss out on this one!

Hello Darkness #1

By Garth Ennis, Becky Cloonan, James Tynion IV, Werther Dell'Edera, Brian Azzarello, Vanesa R. Del Rey

Image: BOOM! Studios

Horror fans assemble! Hello Darkness is the beginning of a new monthly anthology series featuring modern Horror, Fantasy, and Mystery stories from many of the best creators today! This first issue alone features Garth Ennis, Becky Cloonan, James Tynion IV, Werther Dell'Edera, Brian Azzarello, Vanesa R. Del Rey, and many more! Pick this one up if you need to satisfy your horror cravings! 

Uncanny Valley #4

By Tony Fleecs and Dave Wachter

Image: BOOM! Studios

This cartoonishly chaotic comic book series continues! While Oliver finds himself in more dangerous situations, a surprising protector isn’t far behind to keep him safe. Don’t miss out on one of the most eye-catching comics out there today! 

Best DSTLRY comic of the week

The Big Burn #1

By Joe Henderson, Lee Garbett, Lee Loughridge, and Simon Bowland

Image: DSTLRY

New series alert! This time from the creative team that brought you the Eisner Award-nominated series Skyward! Following the story of a duo who pull off impossible heists, The Big Burn is a Bonnie and Clyde story with a fantasy twist. On the day they are finally caught for their crimes, the Devil himself offers them their freedom in exchange for their souls. But little does the Devil know that the couple plans to use their second chance in life to steal their souls back and come out on top. Do they have what it takes to beat the Devil in his own game? Check this hot new series to find out!