Image Comics has another strong and intriguing release slate for March, 2024. From multiple post-apocalypses to multiple titles featuring art by Szymon Kudrański, they’ve got it all.
We’ve broken down 11 of our top picks for must-buy comics for the month below, including a one-shot set in the world of Local Man, a new Spawn spinoff, and a whole lot of Energon Universe, as well. Check it all out below, and we apologize in advance to your wallet.
1. The Last Mermaid #1
Release Date: March 6, 2024
Derek Kirk Kim’s story of the titular last mermaid traversing a dry post-apocalypse in a mech-suit along with her faithful axolotl companion is a must-buy. Gorgeously constructed and heart-rendingly simple, this is going to be a stand-out month after month.
2. Void Rivals #7
Release Date: March 6, 2024
After a long break, the title that kicked off the Energon Universe is back for its second arc. Will there be even more surprises in store? I guess we’ll have to read to find out.
3. Transformers #6
Release Date: March 13, 2024
This is Daniel Warren Johnson’s final issue on art for Transformers, as well as the finale of the first arc. Don’t worry, Johnson is still writing the next six issues, and Jorge Corona is joining on art. But we’ll hold on to this final precious issue as tight as we can in the meantime.
4. Our Bones Dust #4
Release Date: March 13, 2024
Another stunning post-apocalypse series, Our Bones Dust wraps up with this fourth issue. What will happen in this story of a young girl and a robot trying to avoid cannibals?
5. Napalm Lullaby #1
Release Date: March 13, 2024
Rick Remender and Bengal take on a title that of course includes plenty of hyper-violence. But at the same time, as people are being skewered with swords, they’re also skewering the idea of organized religion through a sci-fi theocracy. A must check-out based on the team alone.
6. Something Epic #8
Release Date: March 20, 2024
Szymon Kudrański is a singular talent, with a knack for mixing beautiful pages with dense layers of text without it feeling crowded. This title follows people called Epics, who can craft the stories that hold the world together. And frankly, while it’s surprising this is coming back for a second arc, I’m extremely intrigued to see what Kudrański has cooked up.
7. Sam And Twitch: Case Files #1
Release Date: March 20, 2024
Sam and Twitch? In this economy? Todd McFarlane returns to his classic Spawn-adjacent detectives with a brand new title drawn by… Szymon Kudrański. See? It’s all coming together.
8. Feral #1
Release Date: March 27, 2024
Tony Fleecs and Trish Forstner flip the script on their now classic Stray Dogs with a title focusing on cats trying to get home in a zombie apocalypse. Get ready to have your heart broken all over again!
9. Sex Criminals: The Complete Edition
Release Date: March 27, 2024
Normally I try to highlight single issues here, but a trade paperback edition of Chip Zdarsky and Matt Fractions Sex Criminals featuring all 31 issues is a must-have for any discerning collector.
10. Local Man: Bad Girls #1
Release Date: March 27, 2024
Tim Seeley and Tony Fleecs kick off another one-shot set in the world of Local Man. Last time that was Local Man Gold, one of the wildest comics of 2023. This time, Seeley teased to Comic Book Club on our live show that they’re bringing in a ton of guest stars from throughout Image Comics. Can’t wait.
11. Monstress #50
Release Date: March 27, 2024
Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda’s Monstress hits a major milestone with issue #50 of the series. Expect more cat world politics, and more, you know, monstrosities.
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