Oni Press revealed a first look at the upcoming Epitaphs from the Abyss #3, one of its revival EC Comics titles. The issue features three standalone stories from Chris Condon and Charlie Adlard, Corinna Bechko and Jonathan Case, and Jay Stephens and Leomacs. Each one is poised as another chilling tale in line with the original comic publisher’s ethos.
In the press release, Condon discussed his and Adlard’s story, A Crossroads Repetition, stating:
“One of the greatest twist-of-fate stories in American culture comes not from an EC Comic but from the Delta Blues. Why did bluesman Robert Johnson die at twenty-seven; the first to enter the entertainment industry’s most exclusive club? Was it due to a fateful meeting at the crossroads with a particularly devlish individual with an offer too good to refuse? Well, comics genius Charlie Adlard and I took a long look at this classic idea, spun it into an EC story, and thanks to Charlie’s deft handling of the material, came out with something almost lyrical in its execution–a descriptor you don’t often hear attributed to EC stories. But make no mistake–our story, ‘A Crossroads Repetition’, still packs that patented EC punch-in-the-gut that we know, love, and look forward to in every issue of EPITAPHS FROM THE ABYSS and CRUEL UNIVERSE.”
Oni also shared a look at the covers to issue three, featuring illustrations by Lee Bermejo, Tom Fowler, Jay Stephens, and Rian Hughes. Those covers and the preview pages can be seen below.
Epitaphs from the Abyss #3 will be in comic shops and on digital platforms on Wednesday, September 18.