Savage

In the late 2000s, Image Comics published Savage, a four-issue miniseries that blends survival horror with a gritty, post-apocalyptic twist. Written by Dan Wickline, Jeff Frank, and Steve Niles, with striking painted artwork by Mike Mayhew, the series follows a man who must navigate a world overrun by primal, monstrous threats. Its lean, visceral storytelling and Mayhew's detailed visuals made it a standout entry in the era's wave of creator-owned horror comics.