Author: Newsroom
PORTLAND, Ore. 04/30/2025 — Inventory of Bug Wars at the distributor level dropped like flies last week when fans made a beeline to comic shops to pick up the latest issue of the buzzy new series. Image Comics will rush Jason Aaron (Southern Bastards, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Absolute Superman) and Mahmud Asrar’s (Conan the Barbarian, X-Men, Batman & Robin) Bug Wars #1 and Bug Wars #3 back to print in order to keep up with the steadily multiplying reorder activity.
“It is a delight to see the interest in our little book,” said Asrar. “We feel rewarded for our efforts and we’re only beginning! Eager to share further adventures in the Bug Wars world with you.”
Aaron added: “Bug Wars is a fantasy saga years in the making, set in a world that Mahmud and I hope to continue to explore for many years to come. Thank you to the growing swarm of Bug Warriors out there for continuing to push this series to sell-out status. The war for the Yard for only begun.”
Bug Wars follows Slade Slaymaker, a kid from Alabama suddenly lost in a vicious world beyond his imagination, 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.
Bug Wars #1, third printing (Lunar Code 1224IM970) and Bug Wars #3, second printing (Lunar Code 0225IM946) will both be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, May 28.
Bug Wars #2, second printing (Lunar Code 0125IM897) is available at comic book shops now.
Bug Wars #4 Cover A by Asrar (Lunar Code 0325IM280) and Bug Wars #4 Cover B by Jorge Corona (Lunar Code 0325IM281) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, May 21.
Bug Wars is also available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.
Select early praise for Bug Wars:
“An imaginative and ambitious dark fantasy story full of epic moments.” —Pages & Panels
“A cool concept with epic art that is executed well and leaves plenty of mysteries on the table for future issues.” —Graphic Policy
“Gripping story, intricately detailed artwork, and deep thematic depth.” —Comic Crusaders
“If you haven’t heard of Bug Wars, do yourself a favor and go check it out immediately… Off to a really compelling start, giving us action right from the jump and promise of an epic (and violent) fantasy adventure, but also presenting a more delicate story about a family navigating grief and trauma.” —Engadget
“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