Looking for the hottest comics dropping next week? Whether you're into cosmic adventures, horror, or indie gems, here are the most anticipated comic book releases you should have on your radar. We'll start with the top 5 and then the top 5 new #1s. Before we get into the top five, I just want to highlight 3 indie comic books this week. #1. Image Comics: I Was A Fashion School Serial Killer #1 Rennie Bethary has just been accepted into New York City’s most prestigious fashion school. Her designs are daring, edgy, and singular... and made of human flesh. Did we forget to mention Rennie is a serial killer who simply wants to be a fashion designer instead? Stupid, pesky, murderous urges! #2. Oni Press: Plague House #1 HOUSES AREN’T THE ONLY THING THAT ARE HAUNTED. . . . This spring, architect of terror Michael W. Conrad (Wonder Woman, In Bloom) and 2024 Ringo Award–winner Dave Chisholm (Miles Davis and the Search for the Sound) begin a deep and disturbing excursion into 21st ce...
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