Monkey Meat: The First Batch

A zany, satirical one-shot from Image Comics, Monkey Meat: The First Batch (2022) launches a premise where a mysterious, monopolistic corporation harvests a strange, supernatural meat from a secret island of intelligent monkeys. Written and drawn by Juni Ba, this debut issue introduces a world of corporate absurdity and dark humor, setting the stage for a series that gleefully skewers consumerism and exploitation. It matters as a bold, singular statement from a rising creator, packed with vibrant art and a wild, memorable concept.