Bug Wars: Book One is a 2025 dark fantasy comic from Image Comics, written by acclaimed creator Jason Aaron (Southern Bastards, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Absolute Superman) and illustrated by Mahmud Asrar (Conan the Barbarian, X-Men, Batman & Robin), with colors by Matt Wilson. This epic adventure introduces Slade Slaymaker, a young boy from Alabama suddenly thrust into a hidden, savage world just beneath his backyard—a realm ruled by insect warriors.
In this mysterious kingdom, ant armies march, spider witches wield deadly magic, and beetle-mounted barbarians clash in a brutal war. It’s the same place where Slade's father was devoured by giant bugs. Now, Slade must survive this hostile land and play a central role in the Bug War that may determine the fate of his family—and possibly the world.
Bug Wars delivers action, suspense, and rich world-building in an over-sized debut issue that kicks off a sprawling, imaginative series. With top-tier storytelling and stunning visuals, this is a must-read for fans of fantasy, coming-of-age tales, and high-stakes adventure. Discover the insect apocalypse beneath your feet in Bug Wars: Book One, where survival is anything but small.
