Since its founding in 1992, Image Comics has built a reputation as the home of bold, creator-owned storytelling. Free from the constraints of traditional superhero universes, Image has given us everything from gritty post-apocalyptic tales to space operas, superhero reinventions, and controversial satire. Here’s our list of the Top 10 Best Series from Image Comics—a blend of influence, storytelling, art, and cultural impact.
10. Youngblood
One of the flagship titles that launched Image Comics, Youngblood by Rob Liefeld was a '90s sensation. Featuring a government-sanctioned team of superheroes, the series introduced a grittier, flashier take on costumed vigilantes. While it leaned heavily into style, it helped define the tone and direction of early Image Comics. It’s a chaotic, kinetic ride that still holds nostalgic value.
9. Bomb Queen
Raunchy, violent, and politically incorrect, Bomb Queen isn’t for the faint of heart. Jimmie Robinson’s provocative satire follows a villainess who rules her city with an iron fist—and a heavy dose of cleavage and explosives. Underneath the humor and shock value is sharp commentary on politics, media, and power. Love her or hate her, Bomb Queen is unforgettable.
8. Black Science
Rick Remender’s Black Science is a mind-bending sci-fi epic that explores alternate dimensions, existential dread, and the chaos of broken families. With gorgeous art by Matteo Scalera and a consistently intense narrative, the series is part Fringe, part Sliders, and all high-octane emotion. It’s one of the most visually striking and intellectually ambitious titles Image has ever published.
7. Jupiter’s Legacy
From the minds of Mark Millar and Frank Quitely, Jupiter’s Legacy examines what happens when superheroes fail to live up to the ideal. It’s a multi-generational epic full of drama, betrayal, and legacy—a fresh, mature take on the capes-and-spandex genre. The lush art and morally complex storylines make it a standout in the superhero renaissance.
6. The Old Guard
Before it was a Netflix hit, The Old Guard by Greg Rucka and Leandro Fernández was a slick, philosophical action comic about immortal mercenaries. Blending brutal combat with introspective themes of immortality and loss, it’s a gripping read with a timeless sense of cool. It’s a rare comic that balances deep lore with grounded emotion.
5. Radiant Black
Radiant Black is Image’s modern superhero crown jewel. Created by Kyle Higgins, it introduces a fresh hero with real-world struggles, existential themes, and a wider interconnected universe. It’s a spiritual cousin to Invincible—and a must-read for fans of character-driven, dynamic superhero storytelling with heart, humor, and evolving stakes.
4. Spawn
Todd McFarlane’s Spawn remains one of Image’s most iconic and longest-running titles. A former assassin turned hellspawn antihero, Spawn blends horror, tragedy, and supernatural action with consistently striking art. With over 300 issues and counting, Spawn has become a symbol of creator-owned success, pushing visual boundaries and redefining antiheroes for decades.
3. The Walking Dead
Robert Kirkman’s The Walking Dead transformed zombie fiction forever. Gritty, relentless, and emotionally devastating, it wasn’t just about the undead—it was about the people struggling to survive in a hopeless world. With stark black-and-white visuals and unforgettable characters like Rick, Michonne, and Negan, the series became a cultural phenomenon and a blueprint for long-form survival horror.
2. Saga
Equal parts space opera, family drama, and fantasy epic, Saga by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples is a genre-bending masterpiece. Alana and Marko’s intergalactic love story is filled with wonder, heartbreak, political conflict, and some of the wildest creatures in comics. Gorgeously illustrated and emotionally resonant, Saga is often considered the pinnacle of modern comics.
1. Invincible
Taking the top spot is Invincible, the superhero series that redefined the genre. Created by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley, Invincible starts with a familiar premise and rapidly evolves into one of the most violent, heartfelt, and shocking stories in comics. Mark Grayson’s journey from teen hero to galactic protector is packed with twists, character growth, and emotional devastation. It’s brutal, funny, smart—and easily the crown jewel of Image’s superhero universe.
What’s your favorite Image Comics series? Did your pick make the list? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know what we missed!
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