New Comics This Week: August 21, 2024

We’ve got another great week of comics to look forward to! With plenty of exciting titles coming from Image Comics, other publishers like BOOM, Dynamite, and Titan are all bringing some fire as well. Be sure to have your pull lists ready because there are plenty of interesting finales and premieres to look forward to this week! So, with that, let’s get to our picks of the best indie comics to help get you through the week!

Best Image Comics of the week

Destro #3

By Dan Watters, Andrea Milana, and Adriano Lucas

Image: Skybound

With no weapons or any help in sight, Destro must fight his way off a deserted mountain and survive the wrath of Chameleon. But what is Chameleon even after? Having a target on your back is just part of the territory when you’re someone as notorious as Destro. Don’t miss out on this intriguing series part of the Energon Universe!

Redcoat #5

By Geoff Johns, Bryan Hitch, Brad Anderson, and Rob Leigh

Image: Image Comics

This latest issue of Redcoat has Simon Pure caught knee-deep in a cultish conspiracy. But it’s a good thing he’s got a 13-year-old Albert Einstein on his side. The immortal mercenary is going to need all the help he can get if he wants to make it out alive against “The Founding Fathers,” the crazed group that’s been after him for over a century. 

Self Help #3

By Owen King, Jesse Kellerman, Marianna Ignazzi, Fabiana Mascolo, Ian Chalgren, Chris Ryall

Image: Syzygy Publishing

Jerry Hauser’s next step in reinventing himself starts with Darren Hart’s trusty assistant, Cassandra. Except some of his old skeletons in the closet refuse to stay hidden, putting a real damper on his plans. Stay tuned for the latest issue of Self Help, one of Image’s most intriguing new comics on the shelves today!

Local Man #13

By Tim Seeley, Tony Fleecs, Felipe Sobreiro, and Brad Simpson

Image: Image Comics

This is the end of The Lost Ones story arc! The Faceless Horde has taken over Farmington, making every townsperson a raving fanatic. That leaves Jack having to pull out the big guns to save his small town from turning into a cesspool of terrorists and degenerates. 

Standstill #1

By Lee Loughridge and Andrew Robinson

Image: Image Comics

New miniseries alert from a killer creative team! Meet Ryker Ruel, a raging sociopath in possession of a top-secret device that can freeze time. Naturally, massive international crimes are on the rise. The only one with the keys to stopping the lunatic is the introverted science geek who created the device. Find out just how far someone would go with the power to stop time!

Plastic: Death & Dolls #3

By Doug Wagner, Daniel Hillyard, Michelle Madsen, and Ed Dukeshire

Image: Image Comics

Edwyn’s life continues to get bloodier and more complicated. With FBI agents knocking on his door, the psycho is going to need to come up with a scam of the century to his killings going. Find out more about what goes through the mind of a deranged killer in this hilariously dark series!

Best Dynamite comic of the week

Thundercats #7

By Declan Shalvey and Drew Moss

Image: Dynamite Entertainment

Kit and Kat get into some hijinks in this latest issue of Thundercats. The two youngsters of the group go against Lion-O’s wishes and explore deeper into the Third Earth, discovering some terrifying secrets about their new home. Find out what this new danger could mean for the last survivors of Thundera!

Best BOOM! Studios comics of the week

Briar #8

By Christopher Cantwell, Alex Lins, and Luis NCT

Image: BOOM! Studios

Finale time for this thrilling fantasy series! Briar devises a plan to get her and her crew out of the devious Crane prison. With Grendrid finally in reach, Briar is going to stop at nothing to finish her life’s mission.

Blow Away #5

By Zac Thompson, Nicola Izzo, and Francesco Segala

Image: BOOM! Studios

Another finale here from BOOM! Studios! With all the evidence finally in place, Brynne discovers the truth about the murder footage. But when she confronts the culprit, her decision about what to do is not as clear-cut as she imagined. How will this thrilling story end? Check this issue to find out! 

Best Titan comic of the week

Huge Detective #1

By Adam Rose and Magenta King

Image: Titan Comics

New series alert! In the world of Huge Detective, humans live harmoniously with a race of giants known as the Huge. But a string of strange murders and disappearances puts that alliance in jeopardy. It’s up to Detective Tamaki and her Huge partner Gyant to get to the bottom of the mystery that’s dangerously plaguing their unique society.