If you haven't been reading Clive Barker's Next Testament, now is the perfect time to catch up. The first original comic book series from Clive Barker is getting its first trade paperback release next week and we have a new set of pages for Daily Dead readers to check out. Covering issues 1 - 4, volume one introduces us to Julian Demond and shows us his first encounter with Wick, who claims to be God:

"Named the best mini-series of 2013 by Bloody Disgusting, this trade paperback collects the first arc of Clive Barker’s original comic book creation, with collaborators Mark Miller (HELLRAISER) and Haemi Jang (HELLRAISER: THE ROAD BELOW).

Julian Demond, captain of industry, leaves his life behind to begin a walkabout. While wandering the desert, he comes across a unique figure, who calls himself Wick...and claims to be God. Together, they begin a terrifying journey across the Earth, as neither man merely wants to make a mark on the world. Instead, they intend to leave a scar."

We've been told that this collection includes a few inclusive items not seen in the original issues, including a introduction by author Victor LaValle (The Devil in Silver), an Afterword by Rue Morgue founder Rodrigo Gudiño, and a sketch gallery from artist Haemi Jang.

CLIVE BARKER'S NEXT TESTAMENT VOL. 1 TP

  • Authors: Clive Barker and Mark Miller
  • Artist: Haemi Jang
  • Cover Artist: Goñi Montes
  • Price: $14.99
  • Release Date: May 21st