The Divided States of Hysteria
Image · 2018–present · 1 issue
About the series
In The Divided States of Hysteria, writer Howard Chaykin and artist Jesús Merino launch a pointed, satirical series from Image Comics that imagines a near-future America fractured by political extremism and a mysterious wave of violence. This first issue sets the stage for a dark, noir-infused thriller, with Chaykin’s trademark cynical dialogue and Merino’s crisp, detailed art capturing a nation on the brink. It matters as a timely, unflinching commentary on contemporary social divides, delivered by a veteran creator known for his provocative, adult-oriented storytelling.