Skybound and Image Comics will bring more horror to comic book shops this September with Creepshow Vol. 5. The new volume continues the popular comic book anthology based on Greg Nicotero’s Shudder TV series, produced and licensed by Evoke Entertainment Company.
The Eisner Award-nominated horror anthology returns with two new stories in every issue. Each chapter aims to shock, disturb, and entertain in the spirit of every version of Creepshow across pop culture.
Brian Witten is overseeing the series on behalf of Nicotero’s Monster Agency Productions.
First Issue Introduces Clowns, Chaos, and Cosmic Terror
Creepshow Vol. 5 #1 will feature stories from Tyler Boss, Francesca Ciregia, and Lorenzo De Felici.
Boss, known for Universal Monsters: Phantom of the Opera, teams with Ciregia, known for Spider-Man, for a story about clown colleagues pushed past the breaking point. As tensions rise, body parts stretch too far in a show readers will not forget.
The issue then shifts to outer space with a story by De Felici, known for Void Rivals and Red Roots. A mysterious object from space begins wiping out humanity. The last surviving astronaut must trace its origins before it is too late.
Variant Covers and Creative Team Revealed
The main cover for Creepshow Vol. 5 #1 comes from Kyle Hotz, known for The Incredible Hulk, and Dan Brown.
The issue will also feature several variant covers. The lineup includes open-to-order covers by Francesca Ciregia and Luana Vecchio, known for Lovesick.
A New Roster of Horror Talent Joins the Anthology
Creepshow Vol. 5 will feature a creative roster that includes Stephanie Williams, Brian Witten, Tyler Crook, Yasmin Angoe, Joshua Hixson, Baldemar Rivas, Leandro Fernandez, and more.
Williams is known for The Raven Boys. Witten is known for Final Destination. Crook is known for Harrow County. Angoe is known for Her Name Is Knight. Hixson is known for The Plot. Rivas is known for Unearth. Fernandez is known for The Old Guard.
With a new lineup of creators, two horror stories in every issue, and the franchise’s signature mix of terror and dark humor, Creepshow Vol. 5 is set to deliver another round of nightmare-fueled anthology storytelling this September.
