Image Comics Launches Horror Label Ninth Circle
By: August Tales
A new imprint is emerging at Image Comics — Ninth Circle. The brainchild of creative powerhouses such as Garth Ennis, Marguerite Bennett, industry heavyweights Joe Pruett and Ram V, and Hollywood executive producer Adam Glass. Also backing the venture are strategic advisor Michael Bogner and company representative David Stone.
Commenting on the initiative, co-founder Garth Ennis expressed his lifelong horror-genre fandom. His upcoming project, Freddie the Fix, promises a cocktail of horror and humor.
Revolutionizing Horror on Page with Ninth Circle
Ninth Circle aims to cater to an audience hungry for new horror experiences. Pledging to traverse the darkest corners of the genre, the brand promises a wealth of varying themes, from paranormal and psychological to comedic.
The debut series from Ninth Circle is Freddie the Fix. This stomach-churning, grin-inducing narrative follows Freddie, the “cleaner” for troublesome Hollywood monsters. The eye-catching art for this project comes from Mike Perkins. Freddie the Fix hits comic store shelves and digital platforms on December 11.
Taking Horror to New Heights
Adam Glass embellishes on the ethos of Ninth Circle. In his words, the imprint celebrates horror in all forms. With the combined story-crafting skills of the team, they eagerly anticipate sharing their work with fans.
On the horizon, expect to see a title from Marguerite Bennett and Jill Thompson, a narrative by Joe Pruett illustrated by Butch Guice, and a tale by Adam Glass illustrated by Bernard Chang. Further projects from Garth Ennis and Ram V are already marked for a 2025 release.
The Genesis of Ninth Circle
Ninth Circle emerges as a bold new entrance in the comic industry. Co-founded by veteran comic book writers and a Hollywood executive producer, the imprint is set to reshape genre storytelling. It discards superheroes for horror, where the only romance is a dance with gore and macabre. Ninth Circle is determined to bring high-quality horror that breaks boundaries and dares where others don’t.
The Future of Ninth Circle
The imprint kicks off with Freddie the Fix. Keeping quality over quantity in mind, Ninth Circle intends to produce stunning double-shot books each month. These individualized stories of terror ensure a full narrative arc in each issue.
Anticipate further Ninth Circle gems, including works by Marguerite Bennett and Hall of Fame inductee Jill Thompson, Joe Pruett, Butch Guice, Adam Glass, and Bernard Chang. With additional releases from Garth Ennis and Ram V expected in 2025, Ninth Circle threatens to be a formidable presence in the horror comic industry.
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