The Indie Giant: 5 Image Titles That Could Be the Next Invincible
1. Radiant Black
By: Kyle Higgins, Marcelo Costa
Why It Matters: A fresh, creator-owned take on superhero mythos, Radiant Black blends relatable millennial burnout with multiversal stakes and high-concept sci-fi. It’s part of a larger “Massive-Verse” that includes spin-offs like Rogue Sun and Inferno Girl Red.
Why It Could Break Out: Tight visual style, heartfelt arcs, and a creative team already discussing adaptations. Think Spider-Verse meets Chronicle.
2. Nocterra
By: Scott Snyder, Tony S. Daniel
Why It Matters: A post-apocalyptic thriller where darkness consumes the world. Snyder and Daniel bring blockbuster energy and a rich, ominous world.
Why It Could Break Out: Already optioned by Netflix. Has major visual potential — Pitch Black meets Mad Max.
3. The Department of Truth
By: James Tynion IV, Martin Simmonds
Why It Matters: A horror-tinged, cerebral thriller where belief shapes reality. Conspiracies come to life — literally.
Why It Could Break Out: Feels like X-Files meets The Sandman. Perfect for prestige TV. Tynion’s pedigree guarantees attention.
4. Little Monsters
By: Jeff Lemire, Dustin Nguyen
Why It Matters: A slow-burn emotional tale about child vampires surviving in a ruined world. Quiet, tragic, beautifully illustrated.
Why It Could Break Out: Lemire and Nguyen are a proven team. Has the emotional core of an indie film with the scope of a haunting fantasy drama.
5. Killadelphia
By: Rodney Barnes, Jason Shawn Alexander
Why It Matters: A gritty horror-noir where American history and vampire mythology collide in modern Philadelphia.
Why It Could Break Out: Already in development for TV. Feels like Blade by way of True Detective, with cultural weight and genre power.
Closing Thought
Image Comics isn’t just putting out great books — it’s shaping the next wave of comic-to-screen storytelling. These titles aren’t hype. They’re blueprint-level good. Read them now so you can say you were there first.
