Author: Newsroom
PORTLAND, Ore. 02/14/2025 — Buzzy new series launch, The Hive—by creators AJ Lieberman (Cowboy Ninja Viking, Term Life, Batman: Gotham Knights) and Mike Henderson (Nailbiter, The Forged, Cable: Love & Chrome)—has readers swarming comic shops to pick up the debut issue, leading to a quick sell out of inventory at the distributor level. Image Comics is fast-tracking the series for reprint this week in order to keep up with escalating demand.
The reprint issue of The Hive #1 will also feature exciting new cover art by Henderson.
“This makes all our hard work worthwhile,” said Lieberman. “I can not wait for readers to get sucked deeper into the lives of these characters for no other reason than i know the mayhem coming their way and I promise, sex, violence and bees play a huge part! Welcome to the Hive!”
The stinging crime series follows former worker bee criminals—who have special hivemind mind control powers—and a new recruit as they try to flee a vengeful Queen Bee crime boss on the warpath. Bee hierarchy and biology meets crime warfare in this action-packed neo-noir story that readers won’t want to miss out on.
Henderson added: “Mason Shaw got a second chance, and now readers have a second chance to find out where it leads him in The Hive #1! We promised sex, violence and bees and we aim to deliver!”
The Hive #1, second printing (Lunar Code 1224IM855) and The Hive #2 (Lunar Code 0125IM375) will both be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, March 12.
The Hive is also available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.
Select early praise for The Hive:
“Henderson and Azpiazu present intense imagery which catapults this imaginative tale to new heights. The buzz is definitely real behind this one.” —Nerd Initiative
“A stinging crime story, brimming with depth, drama and violence.” —Monkeys Fighting Robots
“Lieberman weaves intricate drama and suspense against Henderson’s stunning artwork Azpiazu’s brilliant colors to craft a series that has me chomping at the bit for more.” —Capes & Tights