How an outside idea reaches a company, in its own words · checked 2026-10-29
How to pitch a comic to Image Comics
Reads unsolicited work
Image Comics seeks new writers and artists for creator-owned comics. It pays no page rates and owns no intellectual property, so every property stays with its creators. Robert Kirkman’s The Walking Dead and Invincible are Image books.
“Here at Image Comics we are actively seeking new talent—writers and artists alike—to join the creator-owned family.”
“Finally, since Image Comics, Inc. owns no intellectual properties, you can be assured—accepted or not—that your property will remain yours.”
What you agree to by sending something
“Image Comics publishes creator-owned/creator-generated properties and WE DON’T PAY PAGE RATES.”
What it says it looks for
“We are looking for comics that are well written and well drawn, by people who are dedicated and can meet deadlines.”
“We are not looking for any specific genre of comic book.”
“Please include a minimum of five pages that are fully inked and lettered.”
What it has bought from outside
2010
The Walking Dead (Image comic) adapted as an AMC series from Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, Charlie Adlard
“The Walking Dead premiered on October 31, 2010.” en.wikipedia.org
2021
Invincible (Image comic) adapted as an Amazon Prime Video series from Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, Ryan Ottley
“Invincible is an American adult animated superhero television series created by Robert Kirkman for the streaming service Amazon Prime Video, based on the Image comic book series of the same name co-created with Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley.” en.wikipedia.org
2017
Invincible live-action film in development at Universal from Robert Kirkman
“A live-action film based on the Image Comics comic book series Invincible was revealed in April 2017 to be in development at Universal Pictures, with Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, who were fans of the comics, hired as the writers and directors.” en.wikipedia.org
