First Look: The Creeping Below #1 Brings Darkness to New Heights
By August Tales Comics
Prepare yourself, horror fans! BOOM! Studios is pulling back the curtain on their newest title, The Creeping Below #1, arriving this October. This highly anticipated series, crafted by acclaimed writer Brian Azzarello and artist Vanesa Del Rey, promises a spine-chilling blend of black metal, Norse mythology, and revenge. Think Swamp Thing colliding with The Crow, and you’re not far off the mark.
A Dark Saga Takes Shape
BOOM! Studios has announced that The Creeping Below will hit shelves on October 2, 2024. It’s described as a brutal revenge story steeped in the grim aesthetics of black metal and infused with the power of ancient Norse gods. The tagline, “The gods above, the creeping below,” sets the stage for a brutal descent into a world of vengeance.
The story follows Val, an American black metal fan who tragically meets her end at the hands of a sadistic local band during a music festival in Oslo. Her violent demise awakens the Old Gods of Norse mythology, who resurrect her to seek vengeance—not just for herself, but for all women wronged. But as her bloody crusade unfolds, Val faces a crucial choice: remain a warrior or lose herself to the beast within.
Black Metal Meets Myth: A Story of Brutality and Elegance
At the heart of The Creeping Below is Val’s journey from victim to avenger, as she navigates her newfound powers bestowed by the Norse gods. This story doesn’t shy away from the raw brutality of its black-metal setting. Val’s vengeance is not just personal; it’s a cosmic reckoning that promises chaos for those in her path.
This isn’t just a revenge tale. It’s a visually stunning dive into a world where mythology and modern brutality merge, forcing Val to choose between being a warrior or becoming something far darker.
A Visual Feast: Cover Art That Haunts
Fans can feast their eyes on the breathtaking main cover by Vanesa Del Rey, with variant covers from renowned artists like Maria Llovet, Mike Deodato Jr., and Jae Lee & June Chung. The art promises to capture the haunting, otherworldly essence of the narrative.
BOOM! Studios is no stranger to creating masterpieces, and The Creeping Below is the latest in a long line of critically acclaimed works. The imprint has earned its reputation as a home for both original stories and licensed adaptations, and this new series fits right into its growing portfolio.
Mark Your Calendar
The Creeping Below #1 hits comic shops on October 2, 2024. Pre-orders are available at your local comic shops, or you can grab the digital version on Kindle, iBooks, and Google Play. Be sure to secure your copy before it disappears into the shadows.
Here’s a breakdown of the available variants:
- Creeping Below, The #1 A Main: AUG240015
- Creeping Below, The #1 B Variant: AUG240016
- Creeping Below, The #1 D 1:25 INCV: AUG240018
- Creeping Below, The #1 F FOC Reveal Variant: AUG240020
- Creeping Below, The #1 G Unlockable Variant: AUG240021
So, get ready to dive into the dark world of The Creeping Below, where vengeance takes a mythic, brutal twist.
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