Bringing the world of EC Comics further into the ancient realm of swords, sorcery, and medieval magic, the second issue of the dark fantasy anthology series Cruel Kingdom will haunt comic shop shelves on February 5th from Oni Press.
As a special treat for Daily Dead readers, we have an exclusive preview of writer Chris Condon and artist PJ Holden's Cruel Kingdom #2 story "A Rare Immunity," a tale that follows a knight named Parzival who claims the powerful sword of Illum the Great, a blade that gives unfathomable immunity to its wielder... along with a terrible curse!
Below, you can check out our exclusive preview of "A Rare Immunity," along with the chilling cover art for Cruel Kingdom #2, and we also have the official press release with more details on the anticipated EC Comics release!
Press Release: PORTLAND, OR (January 30th, 2025) – ONCE UPON A TIME…BLOOD WILL BE SPILLED! Oni Press – the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning publisher of groundbreaking comics and graphic novels since 1997 – is thrilled to present a terrifying look at the next shocking year of EC Comics with your first look inside CRUEL KINGDOM #2!
Enter the lost aeon of brave knights, foreboding wizards, and glorious skull-crushing brutality as EC Comics' first-ever dark fantasy title unleashes its next full-throated battle cry of all-out terror with spellbinding writers Cameron Chittock (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Stranger Things), Chris Condon (Ultimate Wolverine) and Steve Niles (30 Days Of Night) alongside enchanting artists PJ Holden (2000 AD), Andrea Mutti (Rebels), and David Lapham (Stray Bullets)! Lo, this is no ordinary storybook – this is CRUEL KINGDOM!
CRUEL KINGDOM, the first dark fantasy anthology series from EC, features a variety of spellbinding tales from some of the most talented – and twisted – names in comics, including acclaimed writer Chris Condon (That Texas Blood) and spine-tingling artist PJ Holden (Judge Dredd) as EC brings readers face-to-face with the business-end of the sword of Illum the Great!
From the restless imaginations that spawned EPITAPHS FROM THE ABYSS and CRUEL UNIVERSE, cast your gaze upon CRUEL KINGDOM and despair! Featuring covers from Adam Pollina (X-Force), Jay Stephens (Dwellings), and Rian Hughes (The Multiversity), readers can descend into darkness when CRUEL KINGDOM #2 arrives in shops on February 5th!
CRUEL KINGDOM #2 (of 4)
WRITTEN BY CHRIS CONDON, CAMERON CHITTOCK, & STEVE NILES
ART BY ANDREA MUTTI, P.J. HOLDEN, & DAVID LAPHAM
COVER A BY ADAM POLLINA
COVER B BY TOM FOWLER & BILL CRABTREE
HOMAGE VARIANT (1:10) BY JAY STEPHENS
B&W ARTIST EDITION VARIANT (1:20) BY TOM FOWLER
ARCHIVE EDITION VARIANT (1:50) BY RIAN HUGHESON SALE FEBRUARY 5th | $4.99 | 40 PGS. | FC
FOC: JANUARY 13TH
Exclusive Preview of Chris Condon & PJ Holden's "A Rare Immunity":
COVER A BY ADAM POLLINA:
COVER B BY TOM FOWLER WITH BILL CRABTREE:
HOMAGE VARIANT (1:10) BY JAY STEPHENS:
B&W ARTIST EDITION VARIANT (1:20) BY TOM FOWLER:
ARCHIVE EDITION VARIANT (1:50) BY RIAN HUGHES:
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