IMAGE COMICS FOR OCTOBER

BIRTHRIGHT #20

Written by Joshua Williamson, art and cover by Andrei Bressan and Adriano Lucas.

An assault unlike anyone on Earth has ever seen -- or survived...

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 12.

BLACK LIGHT DISTRICT 6 ISSUES

Written by Jesse Blaze Snider, art by Phil Hester, Jason Pearson, Andrea Tamme, David Witt, J. K. Woodward, Michael Spicer, Erik Larsen, Chris Burnham, covers by Andrew Dalhouse, Chris Burnham.

Jesse Blaze Snider's groundbreaking online comic book / music anthology comes to Image Comics! Featuring six epic illustrated stories set to the music of the geek culture inspired "Black Light District" EP!

$3.99, in stores on Oct. 12

THE BLACK MONDAY MURDERS #3

Written by Jonathan Hickman, art and cover by Tomm Coker.

"A Full Confession." Solve one murder, uncover thousands.

56 pages, $4.99, in stores on Oct. 12

BLACK SCIENCE #25

Written by Rick Remender, art and cover by Matteo Scalero and Moreno Dinisio.

Special 25th issue of Black Science brings a new threat to the McKay clan, one that's been in front of them all along.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 12.

CANNIBAL #1

Written by Brian Buccellato, Jennifer Young, art and cover by Matias Bergara.

Cannibal is about the denizens of a small Everglades town desperately trying to hold onto their everyday lives at the dawn of a cannibal pandemic. With no cure in sight, the region has become split over what to do with the victims, though for Cash and Grady Hansen the answer is simple: Kill them. But all of that changes when the virus begins to infect people they love.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 5.

CASANOVA ACEDIA #8

Written by Matt Fraction, Michael Chabon, art by Fabio Moon, Gabriel Ba.

Flashback! To when things started getting weird…

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Sept. 28.

CHEW #58

Written by John Layman, art and cover by Rob Guillory.

Second-to-last issue. One for the road.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 26.

DEADLY CLASS #23

Written by Rick Remender, art and cover by Wes Craig, Jordan Boyd.

Saya sets out to tie up some loose ends, but it may just turn out to be a noose for herself.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 26.

DEMONIC #3

Written by Christopher Sebela, art and cover by Niko Walter and Dan Brown.

Scott Graves sold his soul, now he has to hold up his end of the bargain. But his target, the New Age Novo organization, has a history that runs deep… and corrupts all it touches.

32 pages, $2.99, in store on Oct. 19.

DESCENDER #16

Written by Jeff Levine, art and cover by Dustin Nguyen.

"Singularities" comes to its shocking conclusion. The secret sins of one of our main cast members are revealed, and the eff ects will shatter allegiances and change the world of Descender forever!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 19.

ECLIPSE #2

Written by Zack Kaplan, art and cover by Giovanni Timpano.

In a world where sunlight kills, solar engineer David “Bax” Baxter and police detective James Everly hunt for a mysterious butcher who doesn't burn, but their investigation into the post-apocalyptic wasteland raises more questions than answers.

32 pages, $3.99.

EDEN'S FALL #3

Written by Matt Hawkins and Bryan Hill, art by Atilio Rojo, covers by Rahsan Ekedal, Linda Sejic.

Former FBI Agent James Miller has found his monster hiding in Eden, Wyoming. Is he able to finally bring him to justice, and how much will it cost him to put Thorton down for good? In the small town of Eden, vengeance is a sword that cuts both ways.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 26.

ELEPHANTMEN #73

Written by Richard Starkings, art by Axel Medellin, cover by Boo Cook.

"Up Close and Personal," part one. Hip Flask finds himself face to face... with himself!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 26.

THE FIX #6

Written by Nick Spencer, art and cover by Steve Lieber.

Roy investigates a high-profile murder.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 12. 


THE FUSE #22

Written by Anthony Johnston, art and cover by Justin Greenwood, Shari Chankhamma.

"Constant Orbital Revolutions," Part Four. Betrayal in the MCPD! Who's in cuffs this time? Why are Klem and Bianca jumping in and out of molecule scanners? What are the terrorists really planning?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 12.

GLITTERBOMB #2

Written by Jim Zub, art by Djibril Morissette-Phan, K. Michael Russell, covers by Djibril Morissette-Phan, Marguerite Sauvage.

Death, denial, and the darkness within. What's got into Farrah?

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 12.

GREEN VALLEY #1

Written by Max Landis, art and cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli, Cliff Rathburn, Jean-Francois Beaulieu.

The knights of Kelodia are the finest in the land, but they've never faced a power like the one that resides in the Green Valley…

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 5.

HADRIAN'S WALL #2

Written by Kyle Higgins, Alec Siegel, art and cover by Rod Reis.

Simon must break the crew's silence.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 19. 


HORIZON #4

Written by Brandon Thomas, art by Juan Gedeon and Frank Martin, cover by Jason Howard.

Fleeing the law in a van armed with four explosives. One has just been deactivated. Three to go… This is Zhia Malen's new life on Earth.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 19.

THE HUNT #4

Written by Colin Lorimer, art and cover by Colin Lorimer, Joanna Lafuente.

The hunted has now become the hunter. It seems that the Sluagh are not the only ones guilty of stealing life.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 19.

I HATE FAIRYLAND #10

Written, art and covers by Skottie Young.

"Final Fantasy" conclusion. Decades of Gert's blunders brings Fairyland to its final days. The last of this world's survivors have to find a way to right her many wrongs. So many. Too many. They'll probably die.

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Oct. 19.

IMAGE FIRSTS SHUTTER #1

Our IMAGE FIRSTS editions reprint the first issues of some of our most popular series for only $1. Perfectly priced for new readers interested in trying out a new series or sampling the first chapters of some of our trade paperbacks at little to no risk, IMAGE FIRSTS are available year-round to order upon retailer request, and this month we're adding eight new titles to our growing list of dollar comics that are always in stock!

$1, in stores on Sept. 7.

IMAGE GIANT SIZED ARTISTS PROOF EDITION: HUCK #1

Written by Mark Millar, art and cover by Rafael Albuquerque.

Everyone's favorite neighborhood superhero, Huck, is now available in a new Image Giant Sized Artist's Proof Edition, presenting special artist achievements in their raw form in an over-sized format. Rafael Albuquerque's line work from Huck #1 and a selection of his covers from the entire Huck series are presented in glorious black and white inks, free of grey tones. An instant fan favorite and collector's item!

$19.99, in stores on Oct. 26.

IMAGE GIANT SIZED ARTISTS PROOF EDITION: INJECTION #1

Written by Warren Ellis, art and cover by Declan Shalvey.

The all-new Image Giant-Sized Artist's Proof Edition series presents special artistic achievements in their raw form in an oversized format. Declan Shalvey's atmospheric line art from Injection #1 is presented in glorious black-and-white inks with ink-washes at 11″ X 17″. Also includes a full size cover gallery.

$24.99, in stores on Sept. 7.

IMAGE GIANT SIZED ARTISTS PROOF EDITION: TOKYO GHOST #1 & 2

Written by Rick Remender, art and cover by Sean Murphy.

Presenting issues #1 and #2 of the hit Tokyo Ghost in the ultimate artist's treatment, as Murphy's groundbreaking pages are presented in their original inks at glorious 11×17. Collects Tokyo Ghost #1-2.

$24.99, in stores on Sept. 14.

IMAGE GIANT SIZED ARTISTS PROOF ED THE WALKING DEAD #100

Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Charlie Adlard.

The Giant-Sized Artist's Proff series continues, presenting special artist achievements in their raw form in an oversized 11″ x 17″ format. The Walking Dead #100 features the landmark introduction of Negan and some of Charlie Adlard's most iconic work.

$19.99, in stores on Oct. 12.

IMAGE GIANT SIZED ARTIST PROOF EDITION: OUTCAST

Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Paul Azaceta.

The Giant-Sized Artist's Proof series continues, presenting special artistic achievements in their raw form in an oversized 11″ x 17″ format. Paul Azaceta's haunting artwork from Outcast #1 is presented here in glorious black-and-white inks.

$19.99, in stores on Sept. 14.

IMAGE GIANT SIZED ARTISTS PROOF EDITION WALKING DEAD #1

Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Tony Moore.

The all-new Image Giant-Sized Artist's Proof Edition series presents special artist achievements in their raw form in an oversized format. Tony Moore's gritty line work from The Walking Dead #1 is presented here in glorious black and white inks, free of grey tones, at 11×17.

$19.99, in stores on Sept. 7.

INVINCIBLE #132

Written by Robert Kirkman, art by Cory Walker, Nathan Fairbairn, cover by Ryan Ottley, Jean-Francois Beaulieu.

Thragg makes a move that will change everything. The cataclysmic events of this issue lead directly into the twelve-part epic "End of All Things" starting next issue.

24 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 19.

INVISIBLE REPUBLIC #12

Written by Gabriel Hardman, Corinna Bechko, art and cover by Gabriel Hardman, Jordan Boyd.

Croger Babb's betrayals come back to haunt him as Maia Reveron must cross the war-torn jungles of Asan after a deadly altercation.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 26.

ISLAND #12

Written and art by Fil Barlow, Lando, Gael Bertrand, Brandon Graham, cover by Marian Churchland.

Each issue contains 72 pages of full issue-length stories by some of the most interesting creators making comics. This issue, Johnnie Christmas returns with part 2 of his fantastic Firebug.

72 pages, $7.99, in stores on Oct. 19.

JUPITER'S LEGACY VOL. 2 #5

Written by Mark Millar, art and covers by Frank Quitely.

The series climax of epic superhero saga Jupiter's Legacy, Vol. 2 has arrived! War is still raging between the super-villains and heroes to see who will control the world's superpowers. Brandon and Chloe have a long-standing score to settle-in the end, will blood prove thicker than water?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 26.

KILL OR BE KILLED #3

Written by Ed Brubaker, art by Sean Phillips and Elizabeth Breitweiser, cover by Sean Phillips.

As our hero is drawn deeper into the shadows, his secret vigilante life begins to put everything he cares about in danger.

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 12.

LAKE OF FIRE #3

Written by Nathan Fairbairn, art and cover by Matt Smith, and cover by John Paul Leon.

The small band of surviving crusaders and heretics struggles to come to grips with the alien menace that has cursed the land. A decision must be made- do they try to run, or are they compelled by their faith to track the devils and take the fight to them, even if that means marching through the very gates of Hell itself?

24 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 26.

LAZARUS #26

Written by Greg Rucka, art and cover by Michael Lark.

"Cull," part five. Vassalovka strikes. The Beast is unchained. Forever suffers a devastating loss.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 26.

MANIFEST DESTINY #24

Written by Chris Dingess, art and cover by Matthew Roberts, Tony Akins and Owen Gieni.

"Sasquatch," conclusion. Lewis & Clark make a deal in order for their crew to survive, as their encounter with the mighty Sasquatch has far-reaching consequences.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 19.

MECHANISM #4

Written, art and cover by Raffaele Ienco.

The Geckos invade the walled city of Philadelphia while Protos assembles the war-torn robots of the past into an assault force.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 19.

MIDNIGHT OF THE SOUL #5

Written, art and cover by Howard Chaykin.

Mini-series conclusion. A desperate race toward dawn… a suburban bloodbath… the deeper truth of memory… and a tentative and fragile peace.

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Oct. 5.

MONSTRESS #8

Written by Marjorie Liu, art and cover by Sana Takeda.

The hunt for answers takes Maika and her friends out to sea...

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 26.

MOONSHINE #1

Written by Brian Azzarello, art and cover by Eduardo Risso, variant cover by Frank Miller.

Set during Prohibition, and deep in the backwoods of Appalachia, Moonshine #1 tells the story of Lou Pirlo, a city-slick “torpedo” sent from New York City to negotiate a deal with the best moonshiner in West Virginia, one Hiram Holt. What Lou doesn't figure on is that Holt is just as cunning and ruthless as any NYC crime boss. Because not only will Holt do anything to protect his illicit booze operation, he'll stop at nothing to protect a much darker family secret…a bloody, supernatural secret that must never see the light of day… or better still, the light of the full moon.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 5.

NO MERCY #10

Written by Alex de Campi, art and cover by Carla Speed McNeil.

New story arc. As students begin to trickle back to the US from the service trip in Mataguey, they wonder: Will the tragedy define their lives? Or will its lawsuits? And for the kids who remain in-country, is death done with them yet?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 5.

ODYC #11

Written by Matt Fraction, art and cover by Christian Ward.

"The Fall of the House of Atreus," part one. Queen Gamem returns home, and she's not alone.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Sept. 28.

ODYC #12

Written by Matt Fraction, art and cover by Christian Ward.

"The Fall of the House of Atreus," part two. Love kills in this, the worst homecoming party ever.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 26.

OUTCAST #22

Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Paul Azaceta and Elizabeth Breitweiser.

"The Ticking Clock." Another friend has fallen victim to dark forces. Can Kyle and Anderson save them in time?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 26.

PAPER GIRLS #10

Written by Brian K. Vaughan, art and cover by Cliff Chiang and Matt Wilson.

The second arc of the smash-hit ongoing series concludes with the Paper Girls risking everything to escape the 21st Century... but if any survive, where will they end up next?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 5.

POSTAL #16

Written by Bryan Hill, art and cover by Isaac Goodhart, cover by Linda Sejic.

The Aryan Brotherhood makes an all-out assault against Eden, and now the former criminals of Eden make their last stand against a violent sociopath fueled by hatred, who won't stop until none of them are left.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 26.

POSTAL FBI DOSSIER #1

Written by Matt Hawkins, Bryan Hill, art by Atilio Rojo, cover by Linda Sejic.

Why doesn't the FBI raid Eden? Find out how Mayor Shiffron keeps the wolves at bay as she thumbs through the latest FBI profiles.

$3.99, in stores on Sept. 14.

REBORN #1

Written by Mark Millar, art and cover by Greg Capullo, covers by Jock, Fran Cho, John Cassaday, Todd McFarlane.

Millar and Capullo join forces to create the smash hit sci-fi / fantasy story of the year: Reborn. Where do you go when you die? Not heaven or hell; somewhere else. Somewhere you have to fight to survive. Somewhere the people from the past are waiting for you-the good and the bad.

$3.99, in stores on Oct. 12.

THE RED ONE #4

Written by Xavier Dodson, art and cover by Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson.

"Undercover," Part 2! Kremlin Elite Agent Vera Yelnikov carries out her mission of becoming the new darling of America-as the superhero, Red One. But how does one become an American Superhero? – Russlan has some ideas, but Vera has something else in mind: in her undercover role as assistant to Director Lew Garner, to help make the film The Farm X!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 5.

REVIVAL #43

Written by Tim Seeley, art by Mike Norton, Mark Englert, cover by Jenny Frison.

Dana leads the murderer of her sister on a march to justice, across the wasteland that was once her hometown.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 5.

RINGSIDE #9

Written by Joe Keatinge, art by Nick Barber, Simon Gough, cover by Sandra Lanz.

Former professional wrestler and current fixer, Daniel Knossos suffers brutal consequence as his dual lives finally collide in the most devastating way possible.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 2.

ROMULUS #1

Written by Bryan Hill, art and cover by Nelson Blake.

Our world isn't free. All of us, for generations, have lived under the secret control of The Ancient Order of Romulus. One young woman, raised by them, trained by them, betrayed by them, must push through her fear to take a stand against the silent evil that masters our world. Her name is Ashlar, and her war begins with the brutal first chapter of the new Image series Romulus.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 5.

RUMBLE #15

Written by John Arcudi, art and cover by James Harren, cover by Geof Darrow.

"Immortal Coil," conclusion. Rathraq fights against everybody! Meanwhile, Timah and Bobby might make things even worse...

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Oct. 19.

SAVAGE DRAGON #219

Written, art and cover by Erik Larsen.

"Mister Glum on Trial.' The diabolical Mr. Glum goes on trial for crimes against humanity.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 16.

SEVEN TO ETERNITY #2

Written by Rick Remender, art and cover by Jerome Opena and Matt Hollingsworth, cover by Eric Canete.

Now face to face with the God of Whispers, enslaver of worlds, all that stands between Adam Osidis and his heart's every desire is one simple compromise, to bend the knee.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 26.

SHUTTER #23

Written by Joe Keatinge, art and cover by Leila Del Duca, Owen Gieni.

New story arc, "So Far Beyond!" The final act begins now! Shutter's final storyline begins with Kate Kristopher in the most dangerous spot she's been in yet, as she's picking up the pieces in the wake of lives lost. Everything comes to a head as we learn the answer to every single question, every last mystery, and all the truths behind the lies we've learned. If Shutter's second act finale proved anything, it's that no one's safe from what's coming.

24 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 12.

SNOTGIRL #4

Written and cover by Bryan Lee O'Malley, art and cover by Leslie Hung.

It's Halloween... But what is everyone going to wear??

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 26.

SNOWFALL #6

Written by Joe Harris, art and cover by Martin Morazzo.

"The Coldest War," part one. Lost in a winter he did not create, wounded and alone, the White Wizard is saved by what might be the mercy of angels. Will fugitive terrorist Dr. August Reasons rise to his own redemption, or will it all come crashing down?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 19

SOUTHERN CROSS #8

Written and cover by Becky Cloonan, art by Andy Belander, Lee Loughridge.

"Romulus," Part Two. An explosion, a riot, an assassin! Hazel is too old for this sh*t.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 12.

SPAWN #268

Written by Todd McFarlane, art by Todd McFarlane and various, cover by Todd McFarlane.

With newfound powers, Spawn begins his crusade of eradicating the evil still left on Earth. This issue takes a terrorizing twist that will leave you horrified.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 9.

SPREAD #17

Written by Justin Jordan, art by John Bivens and Felipe Sobreiro, covers by Kyle Strahm and Felipe Sobreiro.

"Sanctuary," part four. Sanctuary comes to an end as we learn the true nature of the Spread.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 19.

STRAY BULLETS: SUNSHINE AND ROSES #19

Written, art and cover by David Lapham.

After everything they nearly died for is suddenly gone, Beth, Orson, and Nina must become Other People or risk losing their minds.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 5.

SURGEON X #2

Written by Sara Kenney, art and cover by John Watkiss.

"Relative Insanity," part two. As Rosa Scott aka Surgeon X struggles to save lives in a post-antibiotic world, she learns more about the horrific death of her mother. This news pushes her brother into a psychotic breakdown, and when the Scott family have a royal engagement at Buckingham Palace with King Charles, things get even weirder.

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 26.

THIEF OF THIEVES #36

Written by Andy Diggle, art and cover by Shawn Martinbrough and Adriano Lucas.

"Gold Rush," part five of six. Never steal from Russians. Never.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores Oct. 26.

THROWAWAYS #4

Written by Caitlin Kittrdge, art by Steven Sanders, cover by Jason Bays.

Kimiko is thrust front and center in the fight against the agents of ULTRA when both Abby and Dean are taken prisoner. Desperate to find and rescue Dean, Kimiko undertakes a risky procedure to restore Abby's full memory of Abby's time in the program that transformed her into a ruthless, nearly superhuman assassin-but in the process, Kimiko triggers the full extent of Abby's programming. Now, no one is safe-especially not Elizabeth Ostrander, the woman who turned Abby's life upside down in the first place.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 12.

THE WALKING DEAD #159

Written by Robert Kirkman, art by Charlie Adlard, Stefano Gaudiano and Cliff Rathburn, covers by Charlie Adlard, Dave Stewart, Arthur Adams.

"The Whisperer War," part three. The war rages on.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 5.

WAYWARD #17

Written by Jim Zub, art and cover by Steven Cummings, Tamra Bonvillain, cover by Sana Takeda.

This issue is the perfect place to jump on board and see what Image's supernatural sensation has to offer. Rori and Ayane have been transported to Ireland and the Emerald Isle teems with new magic, mystery, and danger.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 26.