Image Firsts: Wytches

Scott Snyder and Jock brought their shared flair for visceral horror to Image Comics with Wytches, a series that reimagines the classic witch myth as a terrifying, predatory bargain between desperate families and ancient forest-dwelling entities. Launched in 2014, this taut, one-issue debut in the Image Firsts line distills the premise of a father trying to protect his daughter from a nightmare made flesh, with Jock’s stark, shadow-drenched art amplifying Snyder’s claustrophobic dread. It’s a potent introduction to a modern horror touchstone, showcasing the creative team’s ability to blend psychological terror with folkloric reinvention.