New Creator-Owned Comics This Week: November 15, 2023

This week in creator-owned comics is looking like another packed selection from Image Comics especially. Along with continuing favorites and a highly anticipated new series debut, this week is dishing out plenty of thrilling finales! Be sure to have your pull lists ready if you don’t want to miss out! Let’s check out our picks of the best comics coming out this week!

Fishflies #3

By Jeff Lemire

Image: Image Comics

The mystery behind who shot Paul DuPuis deepens as Officer Laraque investigates a new lead that brings him into the home of Franny Fox. While she holds the biggest clue to the case, the young girl is not going to betray her new friend so easily. This story is only going to get stranger from here!

The Cull #4

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

Image: Image Comics

With the gang back in their world, they discover a lot has changed since their last visit. If they thought the things inside the portal were horrific, then what’s waiting for them at home is much worse. They’ll need to work together with their new powers to make things right.

Something Epic #7

By Szymon Kudranski

Image: Image Comics

Something Epic reaches the finale of its first story arc! After being haunted by death and his inner fears, Dan returns to the temple of Imagination in search of answers. But what he finds is the true face of darkness revealing itself.

Time Before Time #29

By Declan Shalvey, Rory McConville, Joe Palmer, Chris O'Halloran, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou

Image: Image Comics

This special series finale marks the return of co-creator artist Joe Palmer! The original team behind the thrilling series closes the book together in an issue where time finally runs out for everyone.

The Deviant #1

By James Tynion IV, Josh Hixson, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou

Image: Image Comics

James Tynion IV and artist Josh Hixon bring to life a new horror tale perfect for the holiday season. The Deviant follows the story of a heartless killer who commits unimaginable atrocities while dressed up as Santa Claus. 50 years after the first string of killings, there’s a new “Deviant Killer” looking to spread some Christmas cheer.

The Forged #6

By Greg Rucka, Eric Trautmann, Mike Henderson, Nolan Woodard, and Ariana Maher

Image: Image Comics

The Forged’s latest mission comes to a close! After the Agents of the Empire attempt to murder Vic and the team, it turns out all that fighting started because of a misunderstanding. That’s just another day in the office for the universe’s strongest mecha pilots.

Hexagon Bridge #3

By Richard Blake

Image: Image Comics

The rescue mission begins in this latest issue of Hexagon Bridge. Adley and Staden put their skills and special abilities to the test as they dive headfirst into the parallel dimension known as The Bridge to bring their parents back home safe and sound.

Antarctica #5

By Simon Birks, Lyndon White, and Willi Roberts

Image: Top Cow Productions

A third Antarctic base enters the fray in this story about parallel worlds intersecting continues. Hannah and Dr. Hannah must join forces to stop their new common enemy. It’s during their unlikely alliance that Dr. Hannah reveals the heartbreaking motives behind her actions. This strange sci-fi series continues to raise the stakes as more revelations unfold.

Coda #3

By Simon Spurrier and Matias Bergara

Image: BOOM! Studios

Hum and Serka put their differences aside to come up with a plan that fixes their mess. The problem is that the plan needs them to trust each other completely. Meanwhile, a band of marauders grow in strength as they absorb every community that crosses their path.

Arcade Kings #5

By Dylan Burnett, Walter Baiamonte, and Sara Antonellini

Image: Skybound

It’s the final round for this hard-hitting miniseries! The villainous Victor McMax lays all his cards out on the table to take full control of Infinity City. It’s going to take the combined strength of brothers Joe and Ken to take down the final boss of the city!