Bug Wars #1

Published by Image Comics
February, 2025

MINISERIES PREMIERE
Slade Slaymaker is a kid from Alabama suddenly lost in a vicious world beyond his imagining, a world of marauding ant armies, spellcasting spider witches, and beetle-riding barbarians.
A kingdom of tiny but deadly warriors hidden in his own backyard. The same world that saw his father eaten alive by insects now plunges young Slade into the middle of a brutal Bug War to decide the fate of his family.

From the superstar team of writer JASON AARON (SOUTHERN BASTARDS, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Absolute Superman) and artist MAHMUD ASRAR (Conan the Barbarian, X-Men, Batman & Robin) comes the over-sized debut of BUG WARS: BOOK ONE, the first adventure in a sprawling new dark fantasy epic.

Select early praise for BUG WARS:
“What an absolutely stunning book, everyone. And an incredible read.” —Geoff Johns

“Bug Wars is a beautiful mix of high fantasy, suburban horror and every creepy-crawler under the sun. It’ll get under your skin (in a good way.)” —Charles Soule

“Best Comic I’ve read in ages!” —Frank Quitely

“From issue #1 alone, Bug Wars has become my first new favorite comic of 2025. A huge congrats for Jason Aaron, Mahmud Asrar, Matt Wilson & Becca Carey on making such a fun comic!” —Joshua Williamson

“An epic adventure with huge heart – pre-order your copy from your LCS today so you don’t miss out!” —Scott Snyder

Cover Artists: Mahmud Asrar, Matthew Wilson
Writer: Jason Aaron
Artist: Mahmud Asrar