Narco # 1 is a five-issue thriller miniseries from Image Comics released on March 4, 2026. The series is a "Hitchcockian whodunnit" created by the fan-favorite duo Doug Wagner and Daniel Hillyard, known for their previous works in the "Materials Universe" such as Plastic, Plush, and Vinyl.
Plot Overview
The story follows Marcus Wesphal, a young man living with an extreme form of narcolepsy: any spike in heart rate or excitement causes him to instantly black out.
- The Incident: After years of a sheltered, homebound life, Marcus witnesses the murder of his neighbor—on whom he had a quiet crush—and immediately collapses.
- The Conflict: He wakes up as Suspect #1. Handcuffed in an interrogation room, Marcus must find a way to outrun his own failing body and reconstruct his lost moments to find the real killer before he is caught or killed.
- The Tone: The series is described as a blend of quirky horror and suspense, heavily inspired by Alfred Hitchcock classics like Rear Window and Psycho.
Issue Details
- Creative Team: Written by Doug Wagner; Art and Main Cover by Daniel Hillyard; Colors by Dave Stewart.
- Cover Price: $3.99.
- Available Variants:
- Cover A: Main art by Daniel Hillyard.
- Cover B: A Hitchcock homage variant by Hillyard.
- Cover C: A Blank Sketch cover.
- Cover D: An Invincible Team variant by Hillyard and Stewart.