New Creator-Owned Comics This Week: August 16, 2023

This week’s list of creator-owned comics is filled with heavy hitters! From BOOM! Studios to Image Comics, publishers are putting out some of their best titles and we are all here for it. After all, a stuffed pull list is always a good problem to have. So, let’s not waste any more time and dive right into our picks of the best creator-owned comics releasing this week!

Something is Killing the Children #32

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

Image: BOOM! Studios

Erica has he hands full in this latest issue. Not only is the Duplicitype still at large, but Cutter is also on a rampage throughout Tribulation. Bodies will start piling up fast if Erica doesn’t start moving fast. It might take the help of an unlikely ally to save the small town from destruction. That is if that “ally” doesn’t stab Erica in the back.

Void Rivals #3

By Robert Kirkman, Lorenzo De Felici, and Mat Lopes

Image: Skybound

Darak and Solila continue on their journey back home. The two adventurers find themselves in the clutches of a monstrous new villain. They quickly discover that they’re not the only prisoners inside the captor’s twisted ship. As dicey as the situation gets, the two know how much the fate of the Sacred Ring rests on their shoulders.

Something Epic #4

By Szymon Kudranski

Image: Image Comics

A much older Danny is finally coming to terms with the reality of his incredible powers. With the help of a new mentor, Danny takes a fascinating tour through the imaginary multiverse. What he once thought was just in his mind turns out to be much bigger than he ever could have imagined.

I Hate Fairyland #8

By Skottie Young and Brett Bean

Image: Image Comics

After a bloody battle between Gerts, it looks like the last one standing is the original Gert herself! With her job done, Gert wants the prize promised to her. It’s up to the King to hold up his end of the bargain or risk having another terrorizing, green-haired monster on his hands.

The Cull #1

By Kelly Thompson, Mattia De Iulis, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou

Image: Image Comics

Kelly Thompson’s highly-anticipated new series is here! After five teenagers venture out to a forbidden rock to shoot a short film, they awaken something hidden deep within the earth. One of the kids is not who they seem and they will trigger horrific events that change the world forever.

The Magic Order 4 #6

By Mark Millar and Dike Ruan

Image: Millarworld

The latest volume of Mark Millar’s acclaimed series comes to a shocking close! This issue marks the end of the long-running wizard wars before the series makes its long-awaited debut on Netflix!

Red Sonja #2

By Torunn Grønbekk and Walter Geovani

Image: Dynamite

With a bounty on her head, Sonja finds herself facing off against danger in every town she sets foot in. Someone is using mysterious magic to make the She Devil’s life a living hell. All signs are pushing her to the dilapidated town known as Vestfold. It’s where she meets their cruel ruler, Varg, and hopefully finds some answers before it's too late.

Antarctica #2

By Simon Birks and Wili Roberts

Image: Top Cow Productions

Dr. Hannah can’t help but distrust the other version of herself that comes from an alternate world where resources are depleted. The good doctor fights to protect her trusted colleagues against threats both outside and in her facility. It’s in all that confusion that the shocking revelation comes to light.

In Hell We Fight! #3

By John Layman and Jok

Image: Image Comics

Midori and the gang are quickly discovering how strange of a place Hell really is. On top of all the demons they need to fight through, they come across a demonically possessed ventriloquist dummy. Who knows why twisted plans Woddy has in store for the group of condemned teenagers?

Wild's End #3

By Dan Abnett and I.N.J. Culbard

Image: BOOM! Studios

After narrowly escaping a fiery death, the crew discovers a chilling revelation about the otherworldly invaders. The aliens’ means of controlling survivors is much more sinister than they first thought. It’s up to Bernie, Eddie, and the rest of the stranded crew members to stop the aliens’ terrifying plans and save their country from a fate worse than death.