From EC Comics and Oni Press, Cruel Kingdom takes readers to the "lands of fatal fable and fiendish fantasy" and is back with a new issue on December 23rd (with a pre-order deadline of November 16th). We're excited to give readers a tease of the horrors that await them with a preview of "Finishing School," by writer Jude Ellison S. Doyle, artist Ramón F. Bachs, colorist Michelle Madsen, and letterer Richard Starkings and Comicraft's Tyler Smith.
"In this Cruel Kingdom, it’s not the storm clouds that have a silver lining . . . it’s the rusty edge of the executioner’s blade! ’Tis yet another twisted transmutation of EC Comics, you foolish peasant! Welcome back to the lands of fatal fable and fiendish fantasy for more fairy-tale romances that are about to take a terrible turn . . . courtesy of cursed creators Ramón F. Bachs (Red Robin), Ryan Haddock (EC’s Catacomb of Torment), Ryan Kelly (Saucer Country), Sami Kivelä (The Forever Home), Jude Ellison S. Doyle (Dead Teenagers), and Greg Pak (Planet Hulk)! Alas, this pained and perilous journey through ancient realms long thought forgotten is far from over . . . so bite down hard, because we’re just getting to the good stuff, heh heh!"
CRUEL KINGDOM 2 #4 (OF 6)
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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