New Creator-Owned Comics This Week: June 21, 2023

From long-running modern classics to intriguing new series debuts, this week in creator-owned comics has plenty of great releases to check out. Image Comics continues to hold it down as a great place to discover some of the best out-of-the-ordinary comics you can find today. Even if you’re more interested in the usual superhero story, the world of creator-owned comics is where to look for new and exciting comics to put into your pull list.

Let’s check out the creator-owned comics we’re most excited about this week!

Saga #65

By Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples

Image: Image Comics

Trouble is brewing for everyone in Saga. Hazel and Squire are deadlocked in a standoff against a mysterious man who claims to be their friend. Alana must find the kids in time to get them onboard the carnival ship before it takes off for good. Meanwhile, the assassin is inching closer to finding the family’s whereabouts.

Rogue Sun #13

By Ryan Parrott, Abel, Marco Renna, Natalia Marques, and Becca Carey

Image: Image Comics

The latest story arc of Rogue Sun starts now! After the tragic events that happened last issue, Dylan is still trying to adjust to his new life. But villains don’t wait for heroes to be at their best. With new threats arriving in the city, Dylan must take control of his powers or risk everything he loves.

I Hate Fairyland #6

By Skottie Young and Brett Bean

Image: Image Comics

Fairyland is back and bloodier than ever! Except Gert is not happy about being stuck in Fairyland again. It doesn’t help that the new king enlists the help of a familiar face to deal with his big Gert problem. The girl just wants to get out of there as fast as possible!

Time Before Time #24

By Rory McConville, Declan Shalvey, Will Morris, Chris O'Halloran, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou

Image: Image Comics

In a special one-shot drawn by guest artist Will Morris, the story shifts the focus to Verna Grace. After living through a tragic accident that killed her whole family, Verna is deadset on changing the past. She won’t let even the Syndicate get in her way of making things right.

The Bone Orchard Mythos: Tenement #1

By Jeff Lemire, Andrea Sorrentino, and Dave Stewart

Image: Image Comics

The latest of Jeff Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino’s shared horror universe starts here. Tenement brings together the stories of seven people living in an apartment complex and the dark secrets that tie them together. This comic is essential for fans of the growing Bone Orchard Mythos.

Kaya #9

By Wes Craig, Jason Wordie, and Andworld Design

Image: Image Comics

Kaya is at her lowest point. Separated from both her allies and magical arm, Kaya must muster the little strength she has left to make it through the Poison Lands. And she will need to move fast to find Jin because he finds himself spiraling down a delirious nightmare he may not be able to pull himself out of.

Terrorwar #3

By Saladin Ahmed and Dave Acosta

Image: Image Comics

Muhammed and the rest of the Terrorfighters find themselves detained after Blue City got hit by a devastating Terror attack. But a powerful politician has other plans for the low-rent mercenary crew. It shows Blue City has plenty of secrets still hiding in the shadows of this futuristic world.

All Eight Eyes #3

By Steve Foxe, Piotr Kowalski, Brad Simpson, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou

Image: Dark Horse Comics

Vin is quickly finding out it’s not easy returning to a normal life after learning the truth about what lurks in the walls of New York City. It doesn’t help that his mentor Reynolds is continuing his crusade to exterminate every spider crawling throughout the city. If the two are not careful, it could be Vin or an innocent bystander who gets killed.

Arcade Kings #2

By Dylan Burnett, Walter Baiamonte, and Sara Antonellini

Image: Image Comics

It’s round two of Dylan Burnett’s adrenaline-pumping comic! Joe continues his search for his missing brother. He ends up in the ghost town called Rockview, home of the Plum Khurana. Unfortunately for Joe, the gang has bone to pick with him and everyone in his family.

Wild's End #1

By Dan Abnett and I.N.J. Culbard

Image: BOOM! Studios

The fantasy comic by the award-winning team of Dan Abnett and I.N.J. Culbard returns to their alien-infested world of anthropomorphized characters. The new story focuses on a crew of sea voyagers who were out at sea during the invasion. To their shock, they return to land and find their once-cozy seaside home brimming with alien invaders.