“THE HORROR”, A GRAPHIC NOVEL PREQUEL TO JOSEPH CONRAD’S ‘HEART OF DARKNESS’ ARRIVES OCTOBER 2023 :: Weblog :: Darkish Horse Comics

Had been Kurtz’s remaining phrases a confession–or maybe, a warning?

Darkish Horse Books presents The Horror, a graphic novel prequel to Joseph Conrad’s traditional Coronary heart of Darkness. Written by Lars Jacobson in his comics debut and paired with the artwork of Eduardo Francisco (Aliens: Defiance, Mass Impact), The Horror explores the origins of one of the vital enigmatic characters in storytelling historical past.

Journey with Kurtz and his household as they enter the “coronary heart of darkness” on a humanitarian mission for Belgian King Leopold’s Congo Free State, tasked with opening a buying and selling publish within the uncharted inside of the Congo to advertise free markets and finish slavery. Nonetheless, deep within the jungle, they encounter a primordial evil, the origins of which date again to the womb of civilization, perverting minds and corrupting souls whereas preying on the worst instincts of mankind. The locals converse of this insidious evil in fearful whispers, calling it, “The Horror.”

The Horror TPB shall be accessible in bookstores October 24, 2023 and October 25, 2023 in comedian outlets. It’s now accessible for pre-order at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and at your native comedian store and bookstore. The Horror TPB will retail for $19.99.