"A Violent World. A Missing Enforcer. A Battle for Survival Against a System Designed To Destroy." Cherry Bomb Comics is set to release THE BROODING MUSE: Book One & Book Two this April, and we have all the details, along with preview pages you can read right now.
"From the minds of Zack Slattery and Max Brody, this psychological horror thriller plunges readers into an intricate, high-stakes world of supernatural terror, relentless pursuit, and shifting alliances. The Brooding Muse is brought to life with stunning artwork by Nik Poliwko, Manuel Martin Peniche (Shudder Magazine), Hernan Gonzalez (Gunbreed), and Issac Cordova (Ghost Rider), with letters by Sarahy Ocanto (Super Dangerous) and Nicolas Lepka (Wendigo).
A world built on violence teeters on the brink of collapse. When The Brooding Muse—an infamous enforcer—vanishes, chaos erupts. A rogue faction of assassins begins a ruthless hunt, determined to reclaim the one who abandoned them, while three unlikely survivors, entangled by fate and blood, fight for their only chance at escape. In a landscape where deceit is a shield, trust is a gamble, and survival is never promised, Kayla—a reluctant survivor—must navigate horrors beyond comprehension, pushed past the edge of sanity into an abyss of paranoia and violence. The Raven looms. The Floating Fangs descend. And the game of survival begins."
“This is a project that has been in the works for several years, and it's finally time to unleash it!” said series co-creator and writer Zack Slattery. “Be prepared for a thrilling adventure that will haunt you to the core with its twists and turns. I look forward to hearing what people think about the series.”
Co-creator Max Brody added, “I really enjoyed working with illustrators that are from many different places all over the world. Their diversity brought challenges, but we got past those, and we were able to relay exactly what I was trying to put forth. I love the final product, and I hope you will too!”
The Brooding Muse: Book One
"In a world ruled by killers, peace is a fleeting illusion. When The Brooding Muse—a relentless enforcer—vanishes, chaos erupts. A rogue faction of assassins is closing in, desperate to reclaim their lost weapon, while three unlikely survivors, bound by blood and circumstance, fight to sever the strings of a violent fate.
Kayla, born from brutality, struggles to hold onto her humanity as every escape is crushed and every path forward drips with blood. Trapped in a waking nightmare, she is pushed beyond her limits—not just for survival, but for a final shot at freedom in a world determined to consume her.
A relentless psychological horror thriller, The Brooding Muse: Book One is a descent into paranoia and violence, where trust is a death wish, fear is absolute, and survival is never guaranteed."
The Brooding Muse: Book Two
"The nightmare only deepens. The world of The Brooding Muse fractures, twisting into an abyss of paranoia and madness. The Raven watches. The Floating Fangs descend. And those who remain must forge fragile alliances—or be swallowed whole.
Kayla’s descent continues as the minds around her break, shattering under the weight of fear. Isolated and hunted, she must navigate a brutal landscape where deception is a weapon, trust is a trap, and every choice teeters between life and oblivion. Some will claw their way through the wreckage. Others will be lost to the void.
Unforgiving, nerve-fraying, and cinematic in scope, The Brooding Muse: Book Two drags readers deeper into a psychological horror labyrinth where the mind shatters, the body follows, and death is never the end."
"A fusion of gothic horror, psychological thrills, and supernatural suspense, The Brooding Muse channels the atmospheric dread of The Sandman and Hellblazer, the high-stakes brutality of Preacher, and the haunting visual storytelling of 30 Days of Night. This series is perfect for mature audiences who crave layered, high-impact storytelling. It’s a must-read for fans of DC/Vertigo’s darkest corners and the indie horror underground."
The Brooding Muse: Book One & The Brooding Muse: Book Two arrive on Amazon direct on April 26th and are now available for preorder. Check out the promo art and preview pages below, and make sure to visit https://broodingmuse.com/ for the latest updates.
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