It’s been over a yr since Birthright, the epic high-fantasy collection from author Joshua Williamson and artist Andrei Bressan concluded with its fiftieth challenge. Although the collection could also be over, followers can rejoice as Skybound introduced as we speak that Williamson and Bressan together with colorist Adriano Lucas are collaborating on a brand new comedian collection entitled Darkish Trip.
Right here’s how the writer describes the collection:
Satan Land has been the world’s premiere horror-themed amusement park for over 50 years, house to the scariest trip ever created – The Satan’s Due. However when lifelong fan Owen Seasons begins his first day on the job, he’ll uncover the true horrors occurring behind the scenes, the reality in regards to the park’s reclusive creator Arthur Dante and that the job of his goals would possibly simply be a residing nightmare.
Williamson described the genesis of the undertaking and getting again into his horror roots:
“Two of my largest obsessions have all the time been HORROR…and AMUSEMENT PARKS. So, I needed to discover a option to mix them into one thing new. It’s a dream e-book I’ve been engaged on for a LONG time and it’s been superior to lastly pull it along with Andrei and the entire Birthright workforce!” It’s nice to get again to horror after Nailbiter ended, and right here we dive into some new themes with horror: What is frightening in as we speak’s world? How are you going to create one thing scary when day by day we’re residing in a horror present? These are the themes I wished to discover with DARK RIDE. Amusement Parks are supposed to be a spot of FUN…however right here we actually convey the HORROR.”
Likewise Bressan voiced pleasure to be collaborating on a brand new comics undertaking with Williamson.
“It’s secure to say that we’re heading house! I’m actually completely happy to be reunited with the remainder of the Birthright clan as soon as once more! Hell! We normally inform folks we’re a workforce, however in reality, we’re a residing, respiratory creature! And a hungry one too! At first you had us brandishing swords…however now, this time round…effectively…horror, proper? I keep in mind studying one thing that claims ‘In horror, the floor all the time lies. Nothing is what it appears to be.’ So, take this and blend it up with an amusement park. You assume you’re enjoying and having enjoyable, however you’re really flirting with Demise. And right here, Demise blinks again at you!”
Skybound Leisure editor Amanda LaFranco teased:
“Joshua and Andrei created one of many iconic trendy collection in Birthright and after they approached us about Darkish Trip, it was clear that lightning struck a second time. That is all the pieces you’re keen on about Joshua and Andrei turned as much as eleven, with an exhilarating new method to horror comics that you just’ll love whether or not you’re a die-hard fan of the style or not.”
Along with a Bressan and Lucas, Darkish Trip #1 may also characteristic a variant cowl by y Martín Morazzo that spotlights park mascot Danny D. Evill. Further variant covers will likely be introduced quickly.
The world of Darkish Trip makes its first comedian e-book look in Skybound X #25, accessible in comedian retailers and at digital suppliers on July 20, 2022.
Darkish Trip #1 will likely be accessible at comedian e-book retailers and digital platforms on Wednesday, October 5, 2022.
