The Deviant

Set in a snowbound Milwaukee, this nine-issue horror series from Image Comics follows a young man whose life unravels after he agrees to help his reclusive uncle clear out a hoarder house—one with a dark, violent history tied to a serial killer known as "The Deviant." Written by James Tynion IV with haunting art by Joshua Hixson, the story weaves together a present-day mystery and a decades-old crime spree, exploring how trauma and secrets echo through a family and a community. It's a tense, character-driven thriller that stands out for its atmospheric, slow-burn dread and its unflinching look at the monsters we make of the past.