Bug Wars follows Slade Slaymaker, an Alabama kid who suddenly finds himself in a world more sinister than he could have imagined. It’s a world of marauding ant armies, spell-casting spider witches, and beetle-riding barbarians. A small but deadly kingdom of warriors hidden in your backyard. The same world where her father was eaten alive by insects. Now, young Slade throws himself into the middle of a brutal bug war to decide the fate of his family.
Bug Wars #1
Screenplay: Jason Aaron
Artist: Mahmoud Asrar
Color: Matthew Wilson
Text: Becca Carey
Release date: February 12, 2025
PORTLAND, OR, 01/13/2025 — Image Comics is proud to present bestselling author Jason Aaron (“Southern Basterds,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” “Absolute Superman”) and artist Mahmoud – We are pleased to present the first look at the upcoming new series Bug Wars by Asraal (Conan). Barbarian, X-Men, Batman vs. Robin). This sneak peek at the savage and epic new series shows readers what’s in store for the action-packed brutality when they pick up the super-length first issue in February from Image Comics .
The series was first announced at last year’s New York City Comic-Con, with the limited edition Ashcan generating early buzz among show attendees and earning a spot on IGN’s list of Most Anticipated Comics of 2025 .
Bug Wars follows Slade Slaymaker, an Alabama kid who suddenly finds himself in a world more sinister than he could have imagined. It’s a world of marauding ant armies, spell-casting spider witches, and beetle-riding barbarians. A small but deadly kingdom of warriors hidden in your backyard. The same world where her father was eaten alive by insects. Now young Slade throws himself into the middle of a brutal bug war to decide the fate of his family.
In Bug Wars, tiny warriors battle it out for control of a kingdom ruled by insects hidden beneath the bushes.
Bug Wars #1 will be available in comic book shops on Wednesday, February 12th.
Cover A by Mahmud Asrar & Matthew Wilson – Lunar Code 1224IM222Peach Cover B by Momoko – Lunar Code 1224IM223Cover C Blank Sketch – Lunar Code 1224IM224Cover D 1:25 Copy Incentive Pepe Larraz and Matthew Wilson – Lunar Code 1224IM225Cover E 1:50 Copy Incentive by Matias Bergara – Lunar Code 1224IM226Cover F 1:100 Copy Incentive by Peach Momoko Virgin – Lunar Code 1224IM227
Bug Wars #2 will be available in comic book shops on Wednesday, March 19th.
Cover A by Mahmoud A. Asrar & Matthew Wilson – Lunar Code 0125IM334 Cover B by Yannick Paquette & Matthew Wilson – Lunar Code 0125IM335 Cover C by Tony Daniel & Marcelo Maiolo 1:25 Copy Incentive – Lunar Code 0125IM336
Bug Wars will also be available on many digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.
