After nearly three decades since its initial release, the cult classic film "Event Horizon" directed by Paul W.S. Anderson is set to expand its universe with a prequel. IDW Publishing has announced "Event Horizon: Dark Descent," a compelling five-issue comic book series that delves into the harrowing events leading up to the movie and uncovers the mysterious fate of the Event Horizon's original crew.
Crafted by acclaimed writer Christian Ward, known for his work on "Batman: City of Madness," and illustrated by Tristan Jones, who has contributed to "Aliens: Defiance," "Dark Descent" promises a visually and narratively rich experience. The series is further enhanced by Pip Martin's vibrant colors, seen in "That Texas Blood," and an impressive lineup of cover artists including Ward, Jeffrey Alan Love, Martin Simmonds, and Joshua Hixson.
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IDW provides an official synopsis of "Event Horizon: Dark Descent":
Embracing the hard-R rating of the shocking movie, EVENT HORIZON: DARK DESCENT #1 (of 5 issues) will lightspeed jump into comic shops this August. Taking place before the events of the film and completely accessible to new readers, this is the unbelievable story of the final fate of the original Event Horizon crew. What really happened to Captain Kilpack and the first crew as their ship journeyed across a nightmarish realm of torments beyond imagining? Abandon all hope as demonic forces - led by Paimon, the eyeless King of Hell - unleash agony and pure evil upon the crew in a gripping story.
Christian Ward expressed his enthusiasm and commitment to the project, stating, "It's a huge privilege to be handed the keys of such a beloved film, one I take very seriously and I have some extremely exciting things up my sleeve. Big gory swings will be happening. You'll never see the film in the same light again."
Jones echoed Ward's sentiments, adding, "I think what Christian's laying out and adding to the lore is going to surprise people. It's certainly given me a lot of gnarly, visceral stuff to chew on visually, which is always fun and knowing that this is being done directly in collaboration with the team behind the film certainly helps lock things in as something fans of the film will want to explore with us."
"Event Horizon: Dark Descent #1" is slated for release on August 20, 2025. For those eager to dive deeper into the "Event Horizon" universe, be sure to revisit our retrospective on the film's 25th anniversary.
