Oni Press just recently revitalized the well known EC Comic books brand name, and the brand-new line has rapidly end up being a success, with Obligations reporting that Epitaphs From the Void # 1 has actually marketed over 65,000 duplicates. Due to that success, Oni is expanding the EC Comic books line heading right into 2025.
Initially, the scary compilation Epitaphs From the Void is being increased from the initially revealed 5-issue go to a 12-issue maxi-series. That will certainly lug the collection right into Summer season 2025, whereupon the ending will certainly lead the way for a brand-new EC Comic books title.
Future problems of Epitaphs From the Void will certainly include tales from Charlie Adlard (The Strolling Dead), Matt Bors (Hazardous Avenger), Matt Kindt (BRZRKR, Mind MGMT), Matthew Rosenberg (DC Vs. Vampires), Mark Russell (Batman: Dark Age, X-Factor), Tim Seeley (Neighborhood Male), Jay Stephens (Houses), Joanne Starer (Sirens of the City), and Alexandre Tenfengki (The Great Eastern), while Lee Bermejo will certainly remain to supply covers for the collection.
Following, Oni will certainly launch a holiday-themed compilation unique in December 2024 called Shiver Suspenstories # 1, including a mix of scary, sci-fi, and armed forces activity stories. The developers entailed consist of Jason Aaron (Thor), Ben H. Winters (CBS’ Tracker), David Lapham (Stray Bullets), Kano (Gotham Central), and cover musicians Adam Hughes (Marvel Lady) and Darick Robertson (The Boys).
Ultimately, Oni has actually disclosed the collection that will certainly be changing the sci-fi compilation Cruel Cosmos after it finishes its 5-issue run. The dark dream collection Cruel Kingdom will certainly debut in January 2025, including tales from Cullen Bunn (The Sixth Weapon), Chris Condon (That Texas Blood), Dennis Culver (Unstoppable Ruin Patrol), Al Ewing (Never-ceasing Hunk), Justin Jordan (The Odd Ability of Luther Strode), and Leomacs (Rogues), with covers by Adam Pollina (X-Force).
” With Epitaphs From the Void # 1 currently on shop racks, it’s risk-free to claim the full-blooded return of EC Comic books to keep racks worldwide has actually gone beyond also our very own hostile assumptions to end up being Oni Press’ greatest Straight Market launch in a years,” claimed Seeker Gorinson, Oni Press Head Of State & & Author, in a declaration. “We owe a significant financial obligation of many thanks to the followers, developers, and sellers that have actually sustained this exemplary rebirth for among one of the most legendary and prominent posting homes in the background of the comics tool. It likewise implies the 2nd stage of our enthusiastic strategies to reinforce the extent of our EC posting program can currently be disclosed– starting with a shock development for Epitaphs From the Void and proceeding right into 2 brand-new launches: this winter season’s holiday-themed Shiver Suspenstories unique and EC’s first-ever expedition in dark dream, Cruel Kingdom, starting in January!
Followers can anticipate for more information concerning the future of the EC Comic books line at the “EC Comic Books Lives Once Again at Oni Press!” panel at San Diego Comic-Con, which is being hung on Friday, July 26th at 5 pm PT in Space 23ABC.
For much more on the EC Comic books line, look into our unique sneak peeks of Epitaphs From the Void # 1 and Cruel Cosmos # 1. And you can likewise see whatever pertaining to the IGN’s San Diego Comic-Con 2024 real-time program.
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