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EC Epitaphs from the Abyss Vol. 1
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About The Book
From the publisher that drove Tales from the Crypt, Vault of Horror, Haunt of Fear, and many more into the depraved hearts of an unsuspecting world, the immortal EC COMICS returns with its first ALL-NEW series in nearly 70 years!
In our seminal first collection of Epitaphs From the Abyss, witness shocking tales of torment and tension in the immortal EC tradition—as wrenched from the grave by the vile intentions of acclaimed writers Brian Azzarello (Batman: Damned, 100 Bullets), Jason Aaron (Scalped, Thor: God of Thunder, TMNT), Chris Condon (That Texas Blood, Night People), J. Holtham (Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale), and Stephanie Phillips (Harley Quinn, Grim), and realized into bloody reality by "all-slaughter" artists Jorge Fornes (Rorschach, Danger Street), Phil Hester (Family Tree), Peter Krause (Irredeemable), Charlie Adlard (The Walking Dead), Klaus Janson (The Dark Knight Returns, Daredevil) and many more!
What the Comics Code Authority couldn't kill has only made it stronger . . . EC COMICS LIVES AGAIN IN EPITAPHS FROM THE ABYSS!
Collecting Epitaphs from the Abyss #1–4.
About The Illustrators
Jorge Fornes is a gifted Spanish illustrator known for his exceptional artistic talent and innovative storytelling style. Born and raised in Madrid, Spain, after completing his studies in Fine Arts, Fornes embarked on a successful career as an illustrator. His work spans various genres, including comics, graphic novels, and book illustrations. Fornes has gained recognition for his dynamic and expressive illustrations, particularly in the realm of superhero comics.
Phil Hester has been writing and drawing comics since the dawn of time. He has drawn Kevin Smith's Green Arrow, Mark Millar's Swamp Thing, Robert Kirkman's Ant-Man, and Jeff Lemire's Family Tree, as well as notable runs on Nightwing, The Flash, Batman Beyond, Justice League, and many more. His recent penciling assignments include Kevin Smith's Tales from the Quick Stop, and Gotham City: Year One with Tom King.
Phil has written Wonder Woman, The Darkness, Deathstroke, Mythic, Titans Giant, Swamp Thing Giant, and his co-creations The Coffin with artist Mike Huddleston, and Firebreather with artist Andy Kuhn, which became an Emmy-winning feature on Cartoon Network.
He wrote and drew The Wretch, which was nominated for an Eisner Award for Best New Series. He lives in the sticks.
Peter Krause is an American illustrator and comic book artist. He is best known for his work on various DC Comics titles, most notably the Superman-related titles and a three-year run on The Power of Shazam! with Captain Marvel and the Marvel Family.
Klaus Janson is the iconic illustrator of the seminal The Dark Knight Returns and a long run on Daredevil, among many, many projects. Klaus lives in New York, where he writes, draws, inks and colors, and teaches comics.
Charlie Adlard found his first gig at the Judge Dredd Megazine in 1992 and hasn’t looked back since. She lives in Shrewsbury, England.
Leomacs is an Italian comic book artist based in Rome, Italy. In Italy, Leomacs has worked extensively for Sergio Bonelli Editore drawing Tex and Dylan Dog. For DC Comics, he has recently collaborated on Lucifer and the seven-part Hill House Comics thriller Basketful of Heads written by Joe Hill. He has drawn the French graphic novel The Invisible Mountain, written by Pierre Makyo and Frédéric Richaud, published by Delcourt. Leomacs and Riccardo La Bella collaborated on the graphic novel Apprendre à maîtriser son destin, Mémoire Vive written by Pierre Makyo for Glénat édition. Leomacs has collaborated as a storyboard artist with Colingwood & Co. for the animated series Horrid Henry. He has also realized storyboards and animated sequences for the film Nessuno mi troverá directed by Egidio Eronico.
Jonathan Case is a cartoonist from the great Pacific Northwest. His 2015 graphic novel, The New Deal (author/artist, Dark Horse), was a nominee for the Reuben, Harvey, and Oregon Book awards for best graphic album. In 2012, he won an Eisner Award for Green River Killer, A True Detective Story (Dark Horse). His other books include Dear Creature (author/artist, Dark Horse), Batman ’66 (artist, DC), Superman: American Alien (artist, DC), and Over the Garden Wall: Distillatoria and Over the Garden Wall: Circus Friends (author, BOOM!).
David Lapham began his career in the comic industry at the age of twenty working at Valiant Comics learning his craft illustrating and helping to create many original titles, including Shadowman, Harbinger and Rai. He left Valiant to work at Defiant Comics where he co-created Warriors Of Plasm with Jim Shooter. David turned his back on the superhero genre in 1995 to co-found the independent publishing company, El Capitan Books, which began publishing David's comic series Stray Bullets. Lapham has won Eisner Awards for his work on Stray Bullets and Murder Me Dead.
Claire Roe is an artist from Scotland. Her works include her creator-owned title Foul Brood, IDW's The Hollywood Special, Marvel Comics' Nebula, Captain Marvel Snapshots, Darkhold: Wasp, DC's Batgirl & the Birds of Prey, Poison Ivy: Uncovered, Poison Ivy Marasmius, and Boom! Studios' Bury the Lede and We(l)come Back.
Vlad Legostaev was born in eastern Europe. He never suspected that his childhood obsession would become everyday work. A comic artist inspired by Western and Eastern authors including such names as Mignola, Otomo, Miyazaki and others, Vlad completely devoted himself to illustrating comics after spending 6 years as a martial artist. Now he lives with his girlfriend and their cat in Kharkov (Ukraine), drawing covers, pages, and commissions.
Product Details
- Publisher: Oni Press (May 6, 2025)
- Length: 136 pages
- ISBN13: 9781637157534
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Raves and Reviews
"The legendary EC Comics brand returns with a collection of 13 all-new macabre morality tales that deliver EC’s signature unsettling atmosphere, unforgettably grotesque imagery, and gut-punch twist endings while embracing modern sensibilities and modernizing the execution for today’s horror audiences [...] This is the rare collection in which not a single entry falls flat. Supernatural retribution, monster massacres, and psychological terror abound in this triumphant revival of a classic brand."
– t, Library Journal
“Now, like the ghosts and zombies who haunted many of its pages, EC is back from the beyond [...] with the same radical spirit as their predecessors.”
– LA Review of Books
“Triumphant.”
– Screenrant
“Horrifying.”
– IGN
“Exciting.”
– Geek Vibes Nation
“There’s something about those old EC Comics that just hits different, and Epitaphs faithfully slips back into that vibe to deliver spooky new stories that have a classic feel.”
– Engadget
“There’s plenty to be disturbed by…Blood, gore, and the unease rising in your belly are all in Epitaphs from the Abyss.”
– AIPT Comics
The comic disrupts the modern comic book aesthetic, creating a scream back to a time when comics had the power to truly shock and outrage…Epitaphs is a collection of stories, linked via a storyteller of supernatural appearance, with each twisted tale featuring a protagonist who is far from heroic, and just deserts are meted out on a golden platter. There’s no hope here, no-one to come to your rescue, and brutal justice is the closest you will get to a happy ending. Let’s face it, it is exactly what you have come looking for.”
– Monkeys Fighting Robots (5 out of 5 stars)
“It’s hard imagining a higher quality modern continuation of EC’s horror brand. For those who’ve explored the superb foundational Crypts and Vaults and who want new catacombs plumbing 21st Century themes of the supernatural, let Epitaphs from the Abyss and the Grave-Digger be your guide.”
– Comics Beat
“Truly terrifying…. EC Epitaphs From the Abyss delivers everything you’d expect from classic EC Comics.”
– Capes and Tights
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