We’re celebrating Image Comics‘ 25th anniversary all this week by breaking down the company’s all-time best 25 series. With so much diversity in its catalog, Image truly has comics for everyone. Check them out for yourself! And leave some of your own favorites in the comments.
This celebration was originally published as a five-part series, but has been consolidated here for your convenience. Thanks to writers Tony Wendel, Nick Enquist, Wes Messer, and Manny Gomez (who thought of and organized this project).
5. Alex + Ada
Alex + Ada is fifteen issues of one of the most romantic series you will find that will break your heart. It’s written by Jonathan Luna and Sarah Vaughan, drawn by Luna and it’s an absolute must-read. It’s a story about a boy and falling in love with an android girl. It explores the topics of love, how brutal it can be, and the many aspects of love in general. It deep dives into acceptance and hatred, through the robots and androids of this universe. There’s a lot here to dial into one paragraph but it’s beautiful, powerful, and it will tear your heart out. Alex + Ada, my introduction into a comic that will tear you to pieces but find yourself loving the experience.
