In an exciting development for comic book enthusiasts and collectors alike, acclaimed creatives Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen are reuniting at Image Comics to launch their new series, Crowbound. Set to debut on September 2, 2026, this title promises to deepen their already impressive collaborations, which include Descender, Ascender, Little Monsters, Black Hammer, and Robin and Batman.
Lemire describes Crowbound as “the darkest book” they have crafted together, yet imbued with themes of heart and hope. The creators have dedicated much effort to constructing the expansive southern gothic sci-fi world that encapsulates this series. Lemire expresses his anticipation about sharing this narrative with their readers, while Nguyen emphasizes the excitement of revisiting their creative chemistry to explore new storytelling avenues.
CROWBOUND #1
(W) Jeff Lemire (A) Dustin Nguyen
In a striking blend reminiscent of Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale and Cormac McCarthy’s The Road, Crowbound follows a noncompliant mother who forges a sinister alliance with an ancient, violent Scarecrow Queen to rescue her daughter from a totalitarian regime. Rose, an ordinary worker in the ominous Factory, confronts a grim world of desolate settlements, submerged villages, and lethal swamps. When her daughter Ava faces an untimely fate due to their oppressive society, Rose is drawn into a surreal struggle against formidable outside forces, including the terrifying Scarecrow Queen who offers her a devastating choice: save her daughter at a perilous cost.
