An all-new cosmic horror story set in the universe of the terrifying cult-classic film! The Event Horizon was a revolutionary spaceship designed for one mission: faster-than-light travel with a top secret and experimental gravity drive. But upon activating the device, the ship journeyed across the borders of Hell itself. In a nightmarish realm of torments beyond imagining, Captain Kilpack and the first crew of the Event Horizon must resist all manner of demonic forces including Paimon, the eyeless King of Hell, and their own descents into madness and bloodlust, if they've any chance of escaping back to their own wo more
Event Horizon: Dark Descents #1 creates a sense of danger and unease that builds in the pit of our stomachs and never quite leaves. Fans of this franchise will want to check this out and move it to the top of their pull list without a doubt! Read Full Review
Although this is a deeply disturbing comic, definitely not for the faint of heart, it is an exceptional work of horror. It bridges the gap between psychological and physical horror, as well as translating a cinematic experience into a comic book event. Read Full Review
Jones delivers some beautifully detailed, dark and scary art throughout the issue. I think the visual style of this issue perfectly captures the tone and mood of the story. Read Full Review
Event Horizon: Dark Descent #1 is a gripping start to a prequel that honors the cult classic film while crafting its own distinct brand of space horror. It's the kind of horror that'll have you gripping your chair, and you won't even notice until you're done reading it. With a haunting atmosphere, disturbingly real characters, and dread that lingers like static in the dark, it's a must-read for horror fans and sci-fi thrill-seekers alike. Read Full Review
Event Horizon: Dark Descent nails the disturbing feeling and psychological horror that made the original film become a cult classic. While familiarity with the 1997 feature will add to your overall experience, this series stands on its own as a dark, mature, and stunningly crafted cosmic horror tale, well worth the nearly 30-year wait. Plus, all the more reason to rewatch the classic film over again. Read Full Review
We've got a solid introduction here, and I think anyone with a taste for space horror might find a lovely case of the creeps in this title. Bring on issue 2! It did take me a little bit to really focus, but once I did, I greatly enjoyed it and look forward to seeing things get worse. Read Full Review
Event Horizon: Dark Descent is obviously a prequel series to the cult sci-fi horror movie. And yet Event Horizon: Dark Descent #1 is surprisingly accessible. No knowledge of the movie is required to get into the story, but certainly readers familiar with the movie will find the issue more rewarding, of course. Either way, fans of sci-fi horror series should absolutely pick this up. Read Full Review
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