It's always a joy to see what David Dastmalchian and Leah Kilpatrick are cooking up. They're endlessly creative and always working on new projects across multiple mediums, so I'm very excited for their latest announcement: Kingdom of Earth. A four-issue comic book series from Dark Horse Comics, featuring art by Soo Lee and letters from Frank Cvetkovic, Kingdom of Earth is a world dominated by monsters, and we have the initial announcement and a look at the first issue's cover:
From the critically acclaimed writing duo of actor, writer, and producer David Dastmalchian (Count Crowley, Through), and actor, writer, and producer Leah Kilpatrick (Headless Horseman, DC Horror Presents) along with the Bram Stoker Award-winning artist Soo Lee (Carmilla, Minor Threats), Dark Horse Comics invites readers to journey into a world where humans are no longer the dominant species with Kingdom of Earth. The four-issue series features letterer Frank Cvetkovic (Cyberpunk 2077, Tramps of the Apocalypse) with cover art by Lee.
“It's tempting to abandon hope when the world is dominated by monsters... right?! But thanks to the incredible passion of my creative partners on this book," said Dastmalchian, “we created a terrifying world where a small flicker of hope burns amidst an apocalyptic landscape. I love mash-ups and this series is the ultimate mash-up. Every monster you've ever seen, read or studied battles for supremacy while a small movement of humans plot survival and rebellion.
“I love being able to draw monsters and creatures that go bump in the night,” said Lee. “It's so much more different than what I've been working on lately and thanks to my collaborators, I'm able to test myself by making this dark and terrible world beautiful in my own way. I hope everyone is captivated by the world we have developed in Kingdom of Earth.“
In Kingdom of Earth:
2036. Two years ago, hordes of monsters rose from the earth and sea, devouring everything in sight. Much of mankind was massacred before the monsters realized they needed humans. In this new world, humans have two options: service or slaughter. When a young child named Frankie narrowly escapes their fate as livestock, they soon realize that their fight for survival has only just begun.
"I love monsters. Every culture has its own folklore, fables, and ghost stories that terrify people in their own unique way,” added Kilpatrick. “Kingdom of Earth gives us the chance to mine from all of it. I’ve never seen a story, aside from one of my favorites, Cabin in the Woods, where every monster imaginable collides in one world of horror, chaos, and ambition. In KOE, nothing is off-limits. The fun is getting to know these creatures and giving them personality, fears, and motives of their own."
Survive or be served on a silver platter in Kingdom of Earth #1(of 4) when it arrives in comic shops on July 15, 2026, for $4.99. Visit Find your comics store (FYCS) for more details and stores near you.
After more than a decade as a consultant in the entertainment industry, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who passionately explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He is also consulted with as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, film festivals, and conventions.
After more than a decade as a consultant in the entertainment industry, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who passionately explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He is also consulted with as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, film festivals, and conventions.
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