The holiday season is set to be filled with chills and thrills as Oni Press and EC Comics bring a variety of horror-themed comics to readers this December. With a mix of one-shots, series conclusions, and exciting continuations, fans can look forward to a month packed with shocking stories and unforgettable artwork.
One of the highlights is the release of “Shiver SuspenStories #1”, a special 56-page issue that kicks off a new series of EC-style horror comics. Featuring new stories from acclaimed writers like Jason Aaron and Ben H. Winters, and artists such as Kano and Peter Krause, this collection combines horror, science fiction, and suspense in a beautifully wrapped package.
Expect tales of yuletide terror and dismemberment, perfect for those looking for a holiday scare. With a variety of variant covers available, this issue is sure to be a collector’s item.
More Horror Awaits in Epitaphs From The Abyss
For those who can’t get enough horror, “Epitaphs From The Abyss #6” continues to deliver gruesome and gripping tales. Written by J. Holtham, Mark Russell, and Tim Seeley, and featuring art by Charlie Adlard and David Lapham, this issue promises to push the boundaries of terror with three new stories exploring themes of pain, fright, and retribution.
Each story is crafted to leave readers with an uneasy feeling long after they’ve turned the final page. With its unique brand of horror and dark humor, “Epitaphs From The Abyss” has become a must-read for fans of the genre.
Wrapping up its run is “Cruel Universe #5”, the final issue in a miniseries that has explored the fragility of reality and the unraveling of human consciousness. Written by Corinna Bechko, Cullen Bunn, and Amy Roy, and illustrated by Daniel Irizarri and Claire Roe, this issue promises to reveal the ultimate, horrifying truths of the series. As the characters grapple with mind-bending concepts and face impossible choices, the series finale is sure to leave readers questioning the nature of their own reality.
Supernatural Noir and Sci-Fi Thrills Continue with Oni Press
“Calavera, P.I. #2” continues the story of Juan Calavera, a private investigator resurrected from the dead to help a grieving mother find her missing son. Set against the backdrop of 1930s Los Angeles and infused with supernatural elements, this series blends noir with horror in a unique way.
Writer and artist Marco Finnegan crafts a narrative filled with tension, mystery, and revenge. As Calavera navigates a city ravaged by the Great Depression and plagued by human trafficking, readers are taken on a dark and thrilling journey.
For those who prefer dystopian sci-fi, “Skin Police #3” offers a grim look at a future where clones, known as “Dupes,” are hunted by the authorities. Written by Jordan Thomas and illustrated by Daniel Gete, this series follows Brisson Eckis, a top agent of the DIC, as he faces his toughest challenge yet, saving someone close to him who’s been marked for death. With high-stakes action and morally complex characters, “Skin Police” is a thought-provoking read that challenges the boundaries of the sci-fi genre.
Epic Conclusions and New Beginnings
December also sees the conclusion of “Autumn Kingdom #4”, the final chapter in a phantasmagoric folk-horror series by Cullen Bunn and Christopher Mitten. As sisters Sommer and Winter venture deeper into the dying fae realm, they face the Autumn King and uncover the truth behind a devastating blight. This issue promises a dramatic conclusion filled with horror, sacrifice, and the strength of family bonds. For fans of dark fantasy and folk horror, “Autumn Kingdom” has been a captivating journey worth following.
Meanwhile, “Sectuars #3” wraps up its action-packed tale of treachery and takeover. Written by Dennis Culver and illustrated by Ramon Bachs, this series has taken readers through an epic struggle between the forces of good and evil in the Shining Realm. As Prince Dargon faces his final showdown with General Spidrax, the stakes have never been higher. This finale promises a thrilling conclusion that will satisfy fans of the iconic Warriors of Symbion.
Rick and Morty Adventures Continue
Rick and Morty fans have a lot to look forward to in December. “Rick and Morty Presents: Maximum Coda #1” delivers the epic, operatic conclusion to the Maximum Trio saga. Written by Brockton McKinney and illustrated by Jarrett Williams, this one-shot sees the titular duo facing off against the musical madman Concerto and his crew of musically gifted cronies. With a 40-page story filled with action, humor, and absurdity, this issue is a must-read for fans of the series.
Additionally, “Rick and Morty: Kingdom Balls” is being collected in a softcover edition, offering readers the chance to experience the complete adventure in one volume. Written by Josh Trujillo and Ryan Little, with art by Jarrett Williams, this story takes Rick, Morty, and Jerry through a series of conflict-ridden worlds as they try to protect Rick’s Ball Blade from the nefarious Casteratis. This collection is perfect for fans who want to revisit, or discover, the adventure from the beginning.
Oni Press Collected Editions and Special Releases
December is also a great month for those looking to expand their comic collections with special editions and collected volumes. “Cemetery Kids Don’t Die Vol. 1” offers a chilling adventure from writer Zac Thompson and artist Daniel Irizarri. This horror series explores a world where a group of friends becomes trapped inside a brutal horror game called Nightmare Cemetery, and must navigate its dangerous landscape to rescue a friend.
Another notable release is “Kaijumax Complete Collection Vol. 1”, an omnibus collecting the first two seasons of Zander Cannon’s critically acclaimed series about a prison for giant monsters. This edition offers a perfect entry point for new readers and a comprehensive collection for longtime fans.
For those who enjoy psychological and philosophical storytelling, “El Fuego” by David Rubín is a must-read. This graphic novel explores the final days of Earth through the eyes of a renowned architect grappling with his role in a world facing imminent destruction. It’s a deeply personal and thought-provoking narrative that delves into themes of morality, legacy, and redemption.
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SHIVER SUSPENSTORIES #1 (ONE-SHOT) | December 2024 Oni Press Solicitations
- WRITTEN BY JASON AARON, BEN H. WINTERS & MORE
- ART BY KANO, PETER KRAUSE & MORE
- COVER A BY DARICK ROBERTSON
- COVER B BY ADAM HUGHES
- HOMAGE VARIANT (1:10) BY JAY STEPHENS
- B&W ARTIST EDITION VARIANT (1:20) BY DARICK ROBERTSON
- ARCHIVE EDITION VARIANT (1:50) BY RIAN HUGHES
- BLANK COVER ALSO AVAILABLE
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, TERROR COMES CALLING WITH 56 PAGES OF SHOCKING CHILLS FROM AN ALL-STAR CAST OF EC’S FINEST FIENDS!
Just in time for Christmas, Oni Press and EC Comics are proud to present Shiver SuspenStories #1, the FIRST in an ALL-NEW series of extra-sized EC specials colliding tales of horror, science fiction, and powerfully potent suspense in one joyously wrapped package that may or may not be leaking something strange under the Christmas tree . . .
Featuring brand-new tales of merry dismemberment and yuletide destruction from writers Jason Aaron (Thor), Ben H. Winters (CBS’ Tracker), and more, with artists Kano (Gotham Central), Peter Krause (Irredeemable), and more, plus a newly remastered and authentically restored holiday classic from the EC vaults! Get ready to hear those SLAY BELLS RING, AIN’T IT SICKENING?!
- ON SALE DECEMBER 11th, 2024 | $7.99 | 56 PAGES | FC
- IOC: 10/24/2024
- FOC: 11/11/2024
EPITAPHS FROM THE ABYSS #6 | December 2024 Oni Press Solicitations
- WRITTEN BY J. HOLTHAM, MARK RUSSELL & TIM SEELY
- ART BY CHARLIE ADLARD, DAVID LAPHAM, & OTHERS
- COVER A BY LEE BERMEJO
- 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 HUGHES
EC COMICS HAS AWOKEN FROM THE GRAVE, AND THE MONTHLY SERIES THAT JUST WON’T DIE IS BACK WITH ANOTHER “ALL-KILLER” ISSUE!
Yes, my ghastly ghouls, the horrific comic mag that AiPT! says is fueled by “blood, gore, and the unease rising in your belly” won’t stop until it has reaped its revenge! In this month’s bountifully bloody issue, join our award-winning team of riotously relentless writers J. Holtham (The Horizon Experiment), Mark Russell (Batman: The Dark Age), and Tim Seeley (Local Man) and delightfully sinful artists Charlie Adlard (The Walking Dead) and David Lapham (Stray Bullets) among others as they set out to etch three all-new tales of pain, fright, and retribution into the tombstones that dot the Grave-Digger’s cemetery like so many flies on a moldering corpse. Beware: We’re only six issues in, and the fun is just getting started!
- ON SALE DECEMBER 18th, 2024 | $4.99 | 32 PGS | FC
- IOD: 11/18/2024
- FOC: 12/18/2024
CRUEL UNIVERSE #5 (of 5) | December 2024 Oni Press Solicitations
- WRITTEN BY CORINNA BECHKO, CULLEN BUNN & AMY ROY
- ART BY DANIEL IRIZARRI, CLAIRE ROE & OTHERS
- COVER A BY GREG SMALLWOOD
- COVER B BY MALACHI WARD
- HOMAGE VARIANT (1:10) BY JAY STEPHENS
- B&W ARTIST EDITION VARIANT (1:20) BY MALACHI WARD
- ARCHIVE EDITION VARIANT (1:50) BY RIAN HUGHES
How fragile this tapestry of reality is, yes? What happens when you pull at the lone, loose thread that tethers together the concept you call “human consciousness”? What perceptions will be the first to fall as time and space gives way to the endless cascade of the fourth and fifth dimensions beyond? Can your quaint sense of self handle the unraveling of everything you once thought constant? WE SURE HOPE SO . . . BECAUSE THIS COMIC MIGHT BE THE ONE THING KEEPING YOU SANE!
Peril and panic await within these pages as EC Comics and Oni Press unveil the final, awful truths of this CRUEL UNIVERSE, brought to you by some of today’s most brilliantly maniacal minds! Penned with awe and disbelief by the likes of Corinna Bechko, Cullen Bunn, and Amy Roy, and brought to terrible fruition by the limitless atomic collisions of the terribly talented artists Daniel Irizarri, Claire Roe and others. Rejoice, for within these pages, we have found the quantum equation for FEAR!
- ON SALE DECEMBER 4th, 2024 | $4.99 | 32 PGS | FC
- IOD: 10/24/2024
- FOC: 11/11/2024
CALAVERA, P.I. #2 (of 4) | December 2024 Oni Press Solicitations
- WRITTEN BY MARCO FINNEGAN
- ART BY MARCO FINNEGAN
- COVER A BY MARCO FINNEGAN
- VARIANT COVER (1:20) BY ESTEBAN SÁNCHEZ
The mystery deepens in Marco Finnegan’s (Morning Star, Night People) supernatural Chicano noir!
Five years after he was gunned down in cold blood, private investigator Juan Calavera has been resurrected from the dead to help Maria Valdez find her missing son. As he contends with his ghastly new appearance and powerful abilities, Calavera returns to an unrecognizable Los Angeles ravaged by the Great Depression. Meanwhile, hidden amid the fog of the Mexican Repatriation, La Fantasma continues her human trafficking campaign. Will Calavera’s thirst for vengeance get in the way of finding Maria’s son?
- ON SALE DECEMBER 4th, 2024 | $4.99 | 32 PGS | FC
- IOC: 9/24/2024
- FOC: 11/11/2024
SKIN POLICE #3 (of 4) | December 2024 Oni Press Solicitations
- WRITTEN BY JORDAN THOMAS
- ART BY DANIEL GETE
- COVER A BY DANIEL GETE & JASON WORDIE
- COVER B BY ANDY BELANGER
- VARIANT COVER (1:20) BY SHAKY KANE
Rising star Jordan Thomas (The Man From Maybe) and bombshell artist Daniel Gete (Über) continue to shock and fascinate with a jolting current of hi-octane dystopian sci-fi that would make Orwell himself say, “That’s seriously messed up.” Don’t miss the mini-epic of the year!
In his role as an agent of the DIC, Brisson Eckis has earned his reputation as the best of the best. He’s made a career hunting and capturing potentially homicidal clones, aka “Dupes,” and for him, it’s always been business. But when someone very close to him is marked for assassination by the Pro-Dupe League, things are about to get very personal . . .
- ON SALE DECEMBER 11th, 2024 | $4.99 | 32 PGS | FC
- IOD: 10/24/2024
- FOC: 12/11/2024
AUTUMN KINGDOM #4 (of 4) | December 2024 Oni Press Solicitations
- WRITTEN BY CULLEN BUNN
- ART BY CHRISTOPHER MITTEN
- COVER A BY CHRISTOPHER MITTEN
- COVER B BY MARIE ENGER
- VARIANT COVER (1:20) BY CHRIS SHEHAN
Behold! The last stand of the fall’s phantasmagoric folk-horror odyssey is here, from master storytellers Cullen Bunn (The Sixth Gun) and Christopher Mitten (Hellboy & the BPRD)!
Sommer and Winter descend into the Autumn Kingdom, so close to rescuing their parents, but shaken and more aware than ever with what they stand to lose in this fight. The sisters encounter the dreadful king of the dying fae realm and learn the truth behind the growing blight, but is it too late to return to their normal lives? Only their sword and their unbreakable bond will tell . . .
- ON SALE DECEMBER 18th, 2024 | $4.99 | 32 PGS | FC
- IOC: 10/24/2024
- FOC: 11/18/2024
SECTAURS #3 (of 3) | December 2024 Oni Press Solicitations
- WRITTEN BY DENNIS CULVER
- ART BY RAMON BACHS
- COVER A BY DUSTIN WEAVER
- COVER B BY GREY WILLIAMSON
- COVER C BY FRANCIS PORTELA & LEONARDO PACIAROTTI
- FULL ART VARIANT (1:10) BY DUSTIN WEAVER
- VARIANT COVER (1:20) BY A.J. JOTHIKUMAR & ULISES ARREOLA
Writer Dennis Culver (Unstoppable Doom Patrol) and artist Ramon Bachs (Star Wars: Bounty Hunters) don’t pull any punches as they pay off this tale of tribulation, treachery, and takeover with an unforgettable finale worthy of the iconic heroes of SECTAURS: WARRIORS OF SYMBION!
The fiercest warriors of the Dark Domain have successfully completed their stealth mission and placed Castle Shining under siege. Prince Dargon has been bested in combat by the more experienced General Spidrax. All hope appears to be lost. But even if the Shining Realm’s forces of good manage to rally their forces against their enemies, will the cost of victory prove too great?
- ON SALE DECEMBER 18th, 2024 | $4.99 | 32 PGS | FC
- IOC: 10/24/2024
- FOC: 12/25/2024
RICK AND MORTY PRESENTS: MAXIMUM CODA #1 (ONE-SHOT) | December 2024 Oni Press Solicitations
- WRITTEN BY BROCKTON MCKINNEY
- ART BY JARRETT WILLIAMS
- COVER A BY JARRETT WILLIAMS & HANK JONES
- COVER B BY GINA ALLNATT
- COVER C BY WARREN WUCINICH
From Brockton McKinney (Savage Squad) and Jarrett Williams (Rick and Morty: Kingdom Balls) comes Rick and Morty Presents: Maximum Coda, the 40-page epic, operatic conclusion to the Maximum Trio saga!
It’s the final countdown! The musical madman Concerto is back and making one last-ditch effort to rid the world of Rick and Morty! Our ignorant, intrepid heroes must travel to an underwater lair for a final showdown, where they’ll face off with Concerto and his crew of musically gifted cronies, and finally discover just what the f**k all of this mess is truly about.
- ON SALE DECEMBER 4th, 2024 | $5.99 | 40 PGS. | FC
- IOC: 10/24/2024
- FOC: 11/11/2024
RICK AND MORTY: KINGDOM BALLS SC | December 2024 Oni Press Solicitations
- ADVANCE SOLICIT
- WRITTEN BY JOSH TRUJILLO & RYAN LITTLE
- ART/COVER BY JARRETT WILLIAMS
From the bombastic creative team of writers Josh Trujillo (Blue Beetle) and Ryan Little (Marvel Studios’ What If . . . ?) and illustrator Jarrett Williams (Super Pro K.O.) comes a world-hopping ode to dreams, love, and the way of the blade . . .
Morty discovers a distinctive sword from Rick’s past, the mysterious Ball Blade, and unwittingly opens a portal into a series of worlds rife with conflict (the English 201 kind). Marooned through the portal, Rick, Morty, and Jerry must navigate the worlds of conflict, discover why Rick’s Ball Blade is pulling them toward an enchanting, sultry voice from his past, and protect Rick’s deeply held dream from the nefarious Casteratis, who seek power through gathering Dream Balls . . . with only the dwindling order of Ball Bladers standing in their way.
Collects issues #1–4 of the miniseries Rick and Morty: Kingdom Balls.
- ON SALE JANUARY 8th, 2024 | $19.99 | 112 PGS | FC
- IOC: 10/24/2024
- FOC: 12/16/2024
CEMETERY KIDS DON’T DIE VOL. 1 SC | December 2024 Oni Press Solicitations
- WRITTEN BY ZAC THOMPSON
- ART BY DANIEL IRRIZARI AND GEGÊ SCHALL
- COVER BY DANIEL IRIZARRI
YOU’RE ONLY ALIVE IF YOU’RE ONLINE. . . . Experience the acclaimed, terrifying adventure downloading from the cortexes of critically acclaimed writer Zac Thompson (Hunt for the Skinwalker, The Dregs) and blockbuster artist Daniel Irizarri (XINO, Judge Dredd)!
The twenty-first century sucks hard, but it’s been made somewhat tolerable by the latest media innovation to finally unseat the iPhone. Enter the Dreamwave: the first gaming console played entirely while you sleep.
Now the obsession of millions around the globe, it’s also the one point of solace for four friends whose lives have been marred by trauma and dysfunction. Together, this group of ultra-online “Cemetery Kids” spend their nights roaming the open world of the most immersive and brutal horror game ever created: Nightmare Cemetery. Together they seek to dethrone an enigmatic humanoid monster known only as the “King of Sleep.”
Which was fun, until one of them doesn’t wake up and finds their consciousness locked inside a horror game that is anything but imaginary. Now, the three remaining Cemetery Kids must navigate the game’s forbidden landscape to rescue their friend . . . and pray that the secret lurking at its center doesn’t follow them home.
- ON SALE DECEMBER 4th, 2024 | $17.99 | 112 PGS | FC | December 2024 Oni Press Solicitations
- IOD: 10/24/2024
- FOC: 11/11/2024
KAIJUMAX COMPLETE COLLECTION VOL. 1 SC
- ADVANCE SOLICIT
- WRITTEN/ART/COVER BY ZANDER CANNON
On a remote island in the South Pacific lies Kaijumax, a maximum security prison for giant monsters. Follow doting father Electrogor as he stands up to the cruel space superhero warden! See corrupt guard Gupta manage his illicit uranium-dealing empire and pay off his gambling debts to the Queen of the Moon!
Watch Mecha-Zon battle his own programming when the monster he was created to destroy shows up on the pound! These stories and more will assault you from every angle in the cesspool of corruption that is Kaijumax.
This softcover omnibus, the first of three epic volumes, collects Kaijumax Season One: Terror and Respect issues #1-6 and Kaijumax Season Two: The Seamy Underbelly issues #1–6, by two-time Eisner Award–winner Zander Cannon!
- ON SALE JANUARY 15th, 2024 | $39.99 | 304 PGS | FC | December 2024 Oni Press Solicitations
- IOD: 10/24/2024
- FOC: 12/23/2024
BACKTRACK DELUXE EDITION HC
- ADVANCE SOLICIT
- WRITTEN BY BRIAN JOINES
- ART AND COVER BY JAKE ELPHICK
The Fast and the Furious meets Back to the Future in this high-stakes car race through history from writer Brian Joines (Bill & Ted) and artist Jake Elphick (WWE: NXT Takeover), now collected in a deluxe hardcover edition.
If you had a chance to fix a mistake from your past, would you take it?
Guilt weighs heavily on former criminal “wheelman” Alyson Levy, whose personal life is in tatters. That is, until eccentric businessman Casper Quellex makes her an offer: to participate in a cross-country race where the winner can correct a single mistake from their past.
The catch? Each leg of the course will have drivers racing through a different period in history, where they will contend with medieval warriors, dinosaurs, natural disasters, and all-out pirate brawls . . . Quellex is determined to make this his most entertaining race of all time!
Collecting Backtrack #1–10.
- ON SALE JANUARY 22nd, 2024 | $39.99 | 288 pgs. | FC
- IOD: 10/24/2024
- FOC: 12/30/2024
EL FUEGO HC | December 2024 Oni Press Solicitations
- ADVANCE SOLICIT
- WRITTEN/ART/COVER BY DAVID RUBÍN
From visionary storyteller David Rubín (Cosmic Detective, The Hero), El Fuego is a psychological, philosophical, and geographical odyssey through the last remaining days of planet Earth. It is the story of one particular inhabitant, who must decide how much more of himself to give to the greater good before truly finding peace within.
A mass-extinction event is imminent as a giant meteorite is hurtling toward the Earth. Renowned architect Alexander Yorba, entrusted to design a citadel on the Moon which would ensure the survival of humanity, is diagnosed with a terminal illness.
Thrust into an existential crisis, Alexander begins to question the validity of his successes, having colluded with the world’s elite to spare only the wealthiest members of society, and grapples with what it means to be a decent person in a decaying world.
His spiritual and moral journey will take him from the Moon to Madrid, by way of New York, Helsinki, Amsterdam, and Rome, where he will have to confront his past choices with those who were his greatest influences, in hopes of finding his way . . . before the end comes.
- ON SALE FEBRUARY 26th, 2024 | $29.99 | 256 pgs. | FC
- IOD: 10/24/2024
- FOC: 2/3/2025
MR. MUFFINS: DEFENDER OF THE STARS SC
- ADVANCE SOLICIT
- WRITTEN BY BEN KAHN
- ART/COVER BY GEORGEO BROOKS
Defender of the cosmos! Vanquisher of evil! Failure at frisbee?? Corgi shenanigans, epic space battles, and intergalactic heroes abound in this uplifting, action-packed adventure about the powerful connection between humans and their pets from GLAAD Media Award nominee Ben Kahn (Renegade Rule, Elle Campbell Wins Their Weekend) and illustrator Georgeo Brooks (Immortals Fenyx Rising: From Great Beginnings).
Eleven-year-old Reuben Mahmud just wants a break. When he takes his pet corgi, Mr. Muffins, to the park, he expects to get just that, a break. But what he gets instead is an alien invasion right smack dab in the middle of his neighborhood! Oh! And apparently Mr. Muffins is the chosen one destined to save the galaxy? This should be interesting . . .
Dragged into the middle of an epic space war, Reuben learns that the fate of the entire galaxy rests in Mr. Muffins’s adorable corgi paws. It’s going to take a lot more than tail wagging and butt waddling to end this war.
To turn the tide of the conflict, intergalactic soldier Cassara must show Mr. Muffins how to tap into his cosmic power and be the hero the galaxy needs him to be. But when Mr. Muffins is separated from Reuben and a formidable giant mech-corgi arrives to conquer the world, Mr. Muffins’s powers are put to the test. Will Reuben be able to rise to the occasion to help his fluffy best friend? Do Cassara, Reuben, and Mr. Muffins have what it takes to end this war once and for all?
- ON SALE JANUARY 22nd, 2024 | $14.99 | 168 pgs. | FC | December 2024 Oni Press Solicitations
- IOD: 10/24/2024
- FOC: 12/30/2024
