Arcanum

Brandon Peterson’s Arcanum is a single-issue debut from 1997, published under Image’s Wizard imprint, that introduces a new fantasy universe built around a mysterious, otherworldly artifact. Peterson, who both wrote and illustrated the issue, crafted a visually rich, self-contained story that hints at a larger mythos of magic and conflict. While the series never continued beyond this initial outing, it stands as a polished showcase of Peterson’s dual talents and the kind of creator-owned, high-concept world-building that defined Image’s early era.