New Creator-owned Comics This Week: May 31, 2023

Another week, another great selection of creator-owned comics to read! Explore amazing titles from many of the industry’s best creators, including James Tynion IV, Tim Seeley, Kyle Higgins, and more! With several series debuts and finales going down this week, excitement and intrigue are happening everywhere throughout the world of creator-owned comics.

Let’s check out some of the most exciting creator-owned comics coming out this week! 

W0rldtr33 #2

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

Image: Image Comics

Ellison Lane’s younger brother murdered over 60 people in his neighborhood as a user of the Undernet. The strange website’s influence spreads more as bodies start piling up across the country. If the hacker team does not act fast, it might be too late to stop the terrifying virus from reaching uncontrollable levels. The mystery of W0rldtr33 continues to unfold as one of Image Comics’ most intriguing releases to date!

Local Man #4

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

Image: Image Comics

Jack uncovers more clues about Hodag’s murder. But his one-man investigation leads to a brutal confrontation with his former teammate, Camo Crusader. The past finally catches up with Jack, revealing more about why he got kicked out of the Third Gen team and why Camo hates him so much. Fans of late-90s Image Comics will continue to get a kick out of this dark murder mystery filled with eccentric characters.

Deep Cuts #2

By Kyle Higgins, Joe Clark, Helena Masellis, Igor Monti, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou

Image: Image Comics

Rewind to Chicago 1928. Broadway is the talk of the town and musician Gail Gelstein has 48 hours to write the biggest jazz hit of all time. The problem is, she doesn’t know one thing about jazz! She's going to need a miracle if she wants to sweep the crowd off their feet with the power of her music! Continue walking down this whirlwind story about an alternate history of music!

Barbaric: Hell to Pay #4

By Michael Moreci and Nathan Gooden

Image: Vault Comics

It’s all going to hell for the party in this finale to Barbaric’s third epic volume! Owen the Barbarian is trapped in a fiery prison while trust issues build between Soren and his mentor Serra. The gang must pull things together if they want to walk out with all their arms and legs intact.

Torrent #4

By Marc Guggenheim, Justin Greenwood, Rico Renzi, and Keith Wood

Image: Image Comics

Michelle Metcalf is far from the happy-go-lucky superhero she used to be. Now that she’s on a path of vengeance, the trail of blood she’s left behind catches the attention of Earth’s most powerful heroes–The Praetorians. Outmatched and outnumbered, Michelle may never be the same after this massive confrontation.

Savage Strength of Starstorm #1

By Drew Craig

Image: Image Comics

All it takes is a meteor destroying his high school for student Grant Garrison to discover a strange artifact from another galaxy. The Starstorm is a powerful weapon that grants the young student incredible powers that can reshape his future and the fate of the entire universe. This brand-new series by Drew Craig is set to take the world of Image Comics by storm!

Kitsune #3

By Luca Frigerio and Emanuele Ercolani

Image: Scout Comics

A black cloud follows Kitsunichi Shimitzu and Yamanouchi Karamatsuki where ever they go, even within the safe confines of the Daimyo’s palace. It’s up to the samurai and his sidekick to end the rebellion before it seeps deeper into the Empire’s most loyal servants.

Destiny, NY Mystic Mafia #1

By Pat Shand, Elisa Romboli, and Jim Campbell

Image: Black Mask Studios

Lilith is the last surviving daughter of the Mystic Mafia. She moved to New York City to try and run from her past, but the demons of her dark lineage eventually caught up with her. Now, Lilith fights to take control of her destiny so that she can finally live a normal and happy life.

Door to Door Night by Night #6

By Cullen Bunn and Sally Cantirino

Image: Vault Comics

This is the story of Fred, a daredevil who drives like he has nothing left to lose. He chases after the legend of Fireball Sally, a mystical hot rod that’s rumored to be driven by the Devil himself. Fred is willing to put his soul on the line just to prove that’s he up to the challenge. With not much left in his gas tank, it will take everything Fred has to win the race of a lifetime.

Traveling to Mars #6

By Mark Russell and Roberto Meli

Image: Ablaze

The astronaut Roy comes to the terrifying realization that he’s not alone on his trip to Mars. With nothing but his smarts and the rovers by his side, Roy must improvise a plan if he wants to survive.