The Hive is nothing you'd expect but everything you'd want in a dirty, neo-noir story set in a world where some people can connect and control others like a Queen Bee in a hive.

Mason Shaw is no one. A worker bee. All that changes when he crosses paths with a few stragglers trying to stay one step ahead of a queen with immense powers. There are those among us that can connect and manipulate the people around them into a hivemind state—like a beehive. These people are called Hivers. It’s not hypnotism. It’s not some kind of drug. It’s biological.

The Hive is about a group of hunted hivers struggling to remain one step ahead of their wrathful former queen who is hunting them down. But when a mysterious worker bee gets recruited it starts a series of events that puts everyone on a collision course and will end with everyone in danger… especially the Queen.

Sex. Violence. And Bees. Welcome to The Hive.

Collects issues #1-4.

About The Author

A.J. Liberman

AJ Lieberman is the writer of Cowboy Ninja Viking and Term** **Life both from Image / Shadowline. Cowboy Ninja Viking sold to Universal with Chris Pratt attached and adapted Term Life for Focus which starred Vince Vaughn and Hailee Steinfeld. He has written numerous titles for DC Comics including, Batman: Gotham Knights, Harley Quinn, and War Games. Additionally, AJ wrote the original graphic novel The Silver Six for Scholastic and Graveyard Wars for Ablaze.

About The Illustrator

Mike Henderson

Mike Henderson is the co-creator of MASKS & MOBSTERS and NAILBITER, both with Joshua Williamson.

Product Details

Publisher: Image Comics (September 2, 2025)
Length: 112 pages
ISBN13: 9781534330313

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Raves and Reviews

"This is different from drugging or hypnotism. It's a biological imperative that completely strips one's autonomy at the behest of a queen. That's a damn intriguing hook for a futuristic crime drama."

– Screen Rant