PORTLAND, Ore. 03/28/2025 — The industry is abuzz with excitement for the hot new series Bug Wars by Jason Aaron (Southern Bastards, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Absolute Superman) and Mahmud Asrar (Conan the Barbarian, X-Men, Batman & Robin) and issue #2 of the hot new series has sold out completely at the distributor level. Image Comics has fast-tracked Bug Wars #2 for reprint this week in order to keep up with the swarms of reorders.
“Thank you for embracing these bugs! We’ve been blown away by how many of you have chosen to join us in the wilds of the Yard, among the Spyder Wytches, Beetle Riders and of course the ravenous mosquitoes of the Bludhole,” said Aaron. “I’m really proud of the reading experience we’re putting together each and every issue, including loads of world-building backmatter, as we continue to explore the fantastical hidden kingdom of the Mytes.”
Asrar added: “It’s so rewarding to see the colossal love you’ve shown to the minute heroes and monsters of the world we’ve created. You have our everlasting gratitude. We have so much more that we’ll explore and discover in Bug Wars. Can’t wait to share it with you.”
In Bug Wars #2, Slade is lost in his own backyard, prisoner of tiny bug-riding warriors known as Mytes. And in Swarm City, the most dangerous hive in all the Yard, Slade will have to learn to unleash his newfound powers…or else watch his family die.
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 #2, second printing (Lunar Code 0125IM897) and Bug Wars #3 Cover A by Asrar and Matthew Wilson (Lunar Code 0225IM321) and Bug Wars #3 Cover B by Adam Kubert & Laura Martin (Lunar Code 0225IM322) will all be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, April 23.
Bug Wars will also be 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
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