Courtesy of Oni Press, AIPT can exclusively share details about their EC Comics revival offerings in September. First up is Epitaphs from the Abyss #3 will feature creators Chris Condon, Corinna Bechko, Jay Stephens, Charlie Adlard, Leomacs, and Jonathan Case. That’s right, The Walking Dead artist and legend Adlard is joining in on the fun. It’s in stores on September 18th.
But wait—there’s more! Cruel Universe #2 is out September 4th and promises bizarre tales of time and space featuring 40 pages of destructive wonder with cosmic implications. The second issue will feature Christopher Cantwell, Chris Condon, Stephanie Phillips, Ben H. Winters, Javier Fernandez, David Lapham, Leomacs, and Riley Rossmo!
The series promises to offer bizarre tales of time and space featuring 40 pages of destructive wonder with cosmic implications. The second issue launches on August 21st.
So what’s Epitaphs from the Abyss #3 about?
EVERY TOMBSTONE TELLS TELLS A TALE . . . THESE ARE YOUR EPITAPHS FROM THE ABYSS!
In your next infamous ish from the immortal EC Comics, all-new stories of fatalistic spectacle— told with wanton disregard for moral standards or public decency—from six ax-wielding masters of splatter de spectacular: rising star Chris Condon (That Texas Blood) and Eisner Award nominee Charlie Adlard (The Walking Dead); Hugo Award nominee Corinna Bechko (Green Lantern: Earth One) and Eisner Award winner Jonathan Case (Green River Killer); and Emmy Award winner Jay Stephens (Dwellings) and the maniacal Leomacs (Rogues)!
Check out covers by Lee Bermejo, Tom Fowler, Jay Stephens, and Rian Hughes below!
So what’s Cruel Universe #2 about?
You were an explorer who challenged the farthest reaches of existence. Until your technology inevitably failed you and you found yourself trapped in the endless void of space, drifting aimlessly amongst the nebulae, with only one question rattling through your tiny, dying, all-too-human brain: What if the horrors of this reality are too great to comprehend? What if they were NEVER supposed to be explored at all? GOOD THING YOU STILL HAVE THIS COMIC TO KEEP YOU COMPANY, SPACEMAN!
Test the boundaries of our cold and unforgiving CRUEL UNIVERSE with four bizarre tales of time and space by eight modern masters of the science-fiction form: Christopher Cantwell (Thanos, Iron Man) and David Lapham (Stray Bullets); Chris Condon (That Texas Blood) and Javier Rodriguez (Amazing Spider-Man); Stephanie Phillips (Harley Quinn, Grim) and Riley Rossmo (Wesley Dodds: The Sandman); and a very special surprise from Ben H. Winters (CBS’ Tracker) and Leomacs (Rogues). . . . At last, EC Comics dares you to look into the void and ponder what fate awaits us all! (Hint: It’s OBLIVION!)
Check out covers of Cruel Universe #2 by Lee Bermejo (Batman: Damned) and Greg Smallwood (Human Target), alongside new contributions from Tom Fowler (Refrigerator Full of Heads), Riley Rossmo (Cowboy Ninja Viking), and Rian Hughes (The Multiversity)!
For more on this news, read the press release below!
PORTLAND, OR (June 6, 2024) – EC COMICS IS BACK FROM THE GRAVE … AND NOTHING CAN STOP WHAT’S COMING NEXT! Oni Press – the multiple Eisner and Harvey-Award winning publisher of groundbreaking comics and graphic novels since 1997 – is proud to reveal the all-new cast of vile visionaries at the helm of September 2024’s two gargantuan releases pumping new blood into the iconic legacy of the immortal EC Comics: EPITAPHS FROM THE ABYSS #3 and CRUEL UNIVERSE #2!
In anticipation of September’s frightful festivities, book your therapy appointment NOW because Oni’s hugely anticipated, dangerously demented new line of EC titles is assembling one of the most staggering cast of comics talent anywhere on the shelves today with new tales of ill intent from Corinna Bechko (Green Lantern: Earth One), Chris Condon (That Texas Blood), Jonathan Case (Green River Killer), Stephanie Phillips (Harley Quinn, Grim), Jay Stephens (Dwellings), and Ben H. Winters (CBS’ Tracker) – plus the official EC debuts of Charlie Adlard (The Walking Dead), Christopher Cantwell (Thanos), Javier Fernandez (Wolverine), David Lapham (Stray Bullets), and Leomacs (Rogues, Ghostlore)!
Plus: New covers of staggering artistic audacity from EC masterminds Lee Bermejo (Batman: Damned) and Greg Smallwood (Human Target), alongside new contributions from Tom Fowler (Refrigerator Full of Heads), Riley Rossmo (Cowboy Ninja Viking), and Rian Hughes (The Multiversity)!
WARNING: Do not put these issues directly into your long box—they could leak blood onto your other comics!
EPITAPHS FROM THE ABYSS #3
Written by CHRIS CONDON, CORINNA BECHKO & JAY STEPHENS
Art by CHARLIE ADLARD, LEOMACS & JONATHAN CASE
Cover A by LEE BERMEJO
Cover B by TOM FOWLER
EC Homage Variant (1:10) by JAY STEPHENS
B&W Artist Edition Variant (1:20) by TOM FOWLER
Archive Edition Variant (1:50) by RIAN HUGHES
EVERY TOMBSTONE TELLS TELLS A TALE . . . THESE ARE YOUR EPITAPHS FROM THE ABYSS!
In your next infamous ish from the immortal EC Comics, all-new stories of fatalistic spectacle— told with wanton disregard for moral standards or public decency—from six ax-wielding masters of splatter de spectacular: rising star Chris Condon (That Texas Blood) and Eisner Award nominee Charlie Adlard (The Walking Dead); Hugo Award nominee Corinna Bechko (Green Lantern: Earth One) and Eisner Award winner Jonathan Case (Green River Killer); and Emmy Award winner Jay Stephens (Dwellings) and the maniacal Leomacs (Rogues)!
CRUEL UNIVERSE #2
Written by CHRISTOPHER CANTWELL, CHRIS CONDON, STEPHANIE PHILLIPS & BEN H. WINTERS
Art by JAVIER FERNANDEZ, DAVID LAPHAM, LEOMACS & RILEY ROSSMO
Cover A by GREG SMALLWOOD
Cover B by RILEY ROSSMO
EC Homage Variant (1:10) by JAY STEPHENS
B&W Artist Edition Variant (1:20) by RILEY ROSSMO
Archive Edition Variant (1:50) by RIAN HUGHES
You were an explorer who challenged the farthest reaches of existence. Until your technology inevitably failed you and you found yourself trapped in the endless void of space, drifting aimlessly amongst the nebulae, with only one question rattling through your tiny, dying, all-too-human brain: What if the horrors of this reality are too great to comprehend? What if they were NEVER supposed to be explored at all? GOOD THING YOU STILL HAVE THIS COMIC TO KEEP YOU COMPANY, SPACEMAN!
Test the boundaries of our cold and unforgiving CRUEL UNIVERSE with four bizarre tales of time and space by eight modern masters of the science-fiction form: Christopher Cantwell (Thanos, Iron Man) and David Lapham (Stray Bullets); Chris Condon (That Texas Blood) and Javier Rodriguez (Amazing Spider-Man); Stephanie Phillips (Harley Quinn, Grim) and Riley Rossmo (Wesley Dodds: The Sandman); and a very special surprise from Ben H. Winters (CBS’ Tracker) and Leomacs (Rogues). . . . At last, EC Comics dares you to look into the void and ponder what fate awaits us all! (Hint: It’s OBLIVION!)
IN STORES SEPTEMBER 4th, 2024
YOU THINK YOU ARE READY, BUT YOU ARE NOT! THERE’S NO PLACE TO HIDE – THE RISE OF EC COMICS WILL SOON BE UPON SOON UPON US!
EPITAPHS FROM THE ABYSS #1 (of 5)
WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO, CHRIS CONDON, J. HOLTHAM & STEPHANIE PHILLIPS
ART BY JORGE FORNES, PHIL HESTER, PETER KRAUSE & VLAD LEGOSTAEV
COVER A BY LEE BERMEJO
COVER B BY ANDREA SORRENTINO WITH DAVE STEWART
EC HOMAGE VARIANT (1:10) BY JAY STEPHENS
B&W ARTIST EDITION VARIANT (1:50) BY RIAN HUGHES
HORROR HOST VARIANT (1:100) BY DUSTIN WEAVER
FOIL COVER (GOLD) BY LEE BERMEJO
FOIL COVER (SILVER) BY ANDREA SORRENTINO WITH DAVE STEWART
BLANK COVER ALSO AVAILABLE
ON SALE JULY 24TH | $4.99 (STANDARD) | $7.99 (FOIL) | 40 PGS | FC
IOC: 05/30/2024
FOC: 07/01/2024
EPITAPHS FROM THE ABYSS #2 (of 5)
WRITTEN BY JASON AARON, TYLER CROOK, & MATT KINDT
ART BY TYLER CROOK, KLAUS JANSON, & JORGE FORNES
COVER A BY LEE BERMEJO
COVER B BY ADAM POLLINA
EC HOMAGE VARIANT (1:10) BY JAY STEPHENS
B&W ARTIST EDITION VARIANT (1:20) BY ADAM POLLINA
EC ARCHIVE VARIANT (1:50) BY RIAN HUGHES
ON SALE AUGUST 21ST, 2024 | $4.99 (STANDARD) |$ 7.99 (FOIL) | 32 PAGES | FC
IOC: 6/27/2024
FOC: 7/29/2024
EPITAPHS FROM THE ABYSS #3 (of 5)
WRITTEN BY CHRIS CONDON, CORINNA BECHKO & JAY STEPHENS
ART BY CHARLIE ADLARD, LEOMACS & JONATHAN CASE
COVER A BY LEE BERMEJO
COVER B BY TOM FOWLER
EC HOMAGE VARIANT (1:10) BY JAY STEPHENS
B&W ARTISTS EDITION VARIANT (1:20) BY TOM FOWLER
ARCHIVE EDITION VARIANT (1:50) BY RIAN HUGHES
ON SALE SEPTEMBER 18TH | $4.99 | 32 PGS | FC
IOC: 7/25/2024
FOC: 8/26/2024
CRUEL UNIVERSE #1 (of 5)
WRITTEN BY CORINNA BECHKO, CHRIS CONDON, MATT KINDT, & BEN H. WINTERS
ART BY JONATHAN CASE, KANO, LEOMACS, ARTYOM TOPILIN, & CAITLIN YARSKY
COVER A BY GREG SMALLWOOD
COVER B BY J.H. WILLIAMS III
EC HOMAGE VARIANT (1:10) BY JAY STEPHENS
B&W ARTIST EDITION VARIANT (1:50) BY J.H. WILLIAMS III
SPA FON VARIANT (1:100) BY TOM FOWLER WITH BILL CRABTREE
FOIL COVER (SILVER) BY GREG SMALLWOOD
FOIL COVER (GOLD) BY J.H. WILLIAMS III
BLANK COVER ALSO AVAILABLE
ON SALE AUGUST 7TH | $4.99 (STANDARD) | $7.99 (FOIL) | 40 PGS | FC
IOC: 06/27/2024
FOC: 07/15/2024
CRUEL UNIVERSE #2 (of (5)
WRITTEN BY CHRISTOPHER CANTWELL, CHRIS CONDON, STEPHANIE PHILLIPS & BEN H. WINTERS
ART BY JAVIER FERNANDEZ, DAVID LAPHAM, LEOMACS, & RILEY ROSSMO
COVER A BY GREG SMALLWOOD
COVER B BY RILEY ROSSMO
EC HOMAGE VARIANT (1:10) BY JAY STEPHENS
B&W ARTIST EDITION VARIANT (1:20) BY RILEY ROSSMO
ARCHIVE EDITION VARIANT (1:50) BY RIAN HUGHES
ON SALE SEPTEMBER 4TH | $4.99 | 32 PGS | FC
IOC: 7/25/2024
FOC: 8/12/2024
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