Lesser-known Image Books

[armlessphelan]

Anything from Top Cow. Literally anything. Also, gotta echo the Prophet praise.

[Dr. Cheesesteak]

Agreed on Invisible Republic and Roche Limit, OP. As for others...

Elephantmen - not sure if this counts as "lesser-known" since it was relatively big like 5-6 years ago. But it's fallen to obscurity since. The longest running non-partner title for Image. It's great, imo, if you like dystopian futures, anthropomorphism, etc

Drifter - A low sci-fi story that...well, for me, is kinda convoluted? At least at first, I am a handful of issues behind. But there're a lot of characters, a lot of sub-storylines going on, etc. But I like Ivan Brandon and the last arc starts in December, so I'm sure it'll all be tied together.

Manifest Destiny - Alt history take on Lewis & Clark. One of my favorite titles out right now, regardless of publisher. They encounter monsters and creatures on their journey and there's a good amount of societal subtext.

Monstress - Really good story about a girl from an oppressed class. Has anime-art style and an interesting fantasy/steampunk/dark age aesthetic.

Lake of Fire - #1 just came out a couple weeks ago. interesting alt history story about Crusaders encountering aliens (not a spoiler since it's on first couple pages!)

Southern Cross - just started 2nd arc. Really good horror sci-fi story, imo. Set on a large ship and very has a very personal and family sense to it. However, I've decided to trade-wait, even after picking up 1st arc in singles.

I'd mention Birthright, Cry Havoc, Revival, Snotgirl etc, but I don't think they're really "lesser-known" even tho they aren't written by the writers you listed in OP

Anything from Top Cow. Literally anything.

I can echo this, too.

[sven]

I wouldn't really consider Monstress a lesser known either. It gets plenty of love and sells pretty damned well. It's an awesome series though so better safe than sorry right?

[Dr. Cheesesteak]

I wouldn't really consider Monstress a lesser known either. It gets plenty of love and sells pretty damned well. It's an awesome series though so better safe than sorry right?

if that's the case, then so be it lol.

[son of booyah]

One thing I am definitely taking away from this thread is the Manifest Destiny recommendation. Don't know why I'm not reading that.

[cc008]

Drifter - A low sci-fi story that...well, for me, is kinda convoluted? At least at first, I am a handful of issues behind. But there're a lot of characters, a lot of sub-storylines going on, etc. But I like Ivan Brandon and the last arc starts in December, so I'm sure it'll all be tied together.

Convoluted is a good way to describe Drifter. It was tough for me to follow at times, which lead to me not wanting to read it as much. Is the next arc really the last though? If that's the case I can definitely commit to powering through the confusion to see the endgame.

[cc008]

One thing I am definitely taking away from this thread is the Manifest Destiny recommendation. Don't know why I'm not reading that.

It's fun and horrifying all at the same time. Kind of like a historical-fiction-Supernatural.

[MYCMTSC]

Shutter, Birthright, and Southern Cross are favorites of mine.

[kp404]

These 3 I rarely see mentioned but are great series:

1)Bedlam by Nick Spencer (great storytelling, haunting artwork)

2)Severed by Scott Snyder (I know Snyder is problematic for some, but here he brings his A game)

3)Hack/Slash by Tim Seeley (just a lot of fun and gore)

[matt levin]

Stray Bullets
Kill or Be Killed
Thief of Thieves
Lazarus
Powerlines

[Dr. Cheesesteak]

Convoluted is a good way to describe Drifter. It was tough for me to follow at times, which lead to me not wanting to read it as much. Is the next arc really the last though? If that's the case I can definitely commit to powering through the confusion to see the endgame.

Yeah, I was the same way, hence why I'm a few issues behind (tho that's usually the case for my indie pulls). It should read better in trade, which I'll probably pick up (waste of money, I know *cry*). It's funny b/c part of me was thinking "am I just not getting this b/c I'm not reading it consistently?" But good to know it's not just me!

But yeah, I saw there were no solicitations for it for the 2 months after #14. So I checked the last couple pages of #14 (the letters page or whatever) and it's a letter from Ivan saying they're taking 3 months off then doing the last arc. He repeated again confirming it would be the last arc, though I can check what he says verbatim if you'd like.

[cc008]

Yeah, I was the same way, hence why I'm a few issues behind (tho that's usually the case for my indie pulls). It should read better in trade, which I'll probably pick up (waste of money, I know *cry*). It's funny b/c part of me was thinking "am I just not getting this b/c I'm not reading it consistently?" But good to know it's not just me!

But yeah, I saw there were no solicitations for it for the 2 months after #14. So I checked the last couple pages of #14 (the letters page or whatever) and it's a letter from Ivan saying they're taking 3 months off then doing the last arc. He repeated again confirming it would be the last arc, though I can check what he says verbatim if you'd like.

I trust you lol, but that's good to know. I can stick it out to see it all pay off.

[sven]

Yeah I still have no idea what is going on in Drifter either but I've enjoyed the ride.

[cc008]

It's easy on the eyes, that's for sure.

[Yosaltenberg]

I love the look and feel of Drifter, it really pulled me in the first few issues, but I am lost and confused most of the time when I finish an issue. I have the last 3 issues still waiting to go through, so maybe a larger chunk at a time will help it make more sense.