Oni Press showcases samplers from EC Comics revival books EPITAPHS FROM THE ABYSS and CRUEL UNIVERSE

With simply over a month to go earlier than launch, Oni Press has unleashed a few of the tales from upcoming EC Comics revival anthologies Epitaphs from the Abyss and Merciless Universe to whet readers appetites.

With 40-page openers, these five-issue anthology sequence will give a brand new spin on the kind of storytelling that made the EC Comics line legendary within the ’40s and ’50s. Horror title Epitaphs from the Abyss #1 will hit comedian retailers July twenty fourth, with its science fiction counterpart Merciless Universe #1 touchdown on terra firma August seventh.

Based on a press launch:

“THIS SUMMER, THE MOST NOTORIOUS NAME IN TERROR IS BACK – WITH A VENGEANCE!! The approaching arrival of Oni Press’ fear-fueled revival of the immortal EC Comics is mere weeks away – led by EPITAPHS FROM THE ABYSS #1 on July twenty fourth and adopted by CRUEL UNIVERSE #1 on August seventh! Ushered into actuality by a few of the most twisted minds in comics right this moment, Oni Press is proud to disclose an prolonged look into two terrifying EC tales from the 40-page first points of every must-read sequence: “KILLER SPEC” by J. Holtham (Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Story) & Jorge Fornés (Rorschach, Hazard Avenue), “FAMILY VALUES” by Stephanie Phillips (Harley Quinn, Grim) & Phil Hester (Household Tree), and “THE CHAMPION” by Matt Kindt (BRZRKR, Thoughts MGMT) and Kano (Gotham Central)!”

Don’t overlook to take a look at our current unique interview with Oni Press Writer and President Hunter Gorinson for the lowdown on the revival of this legendary line.