BEHOLD: A BLOODY NEW ONGOING SERIES! Out of the ashes of EPITAPHS FROM THE ABYSS, we usher THE TORMENTOR—a new horror host with an unhealthy interest in human anatomy—into the shadow-strewn halls of EC Comics history for our next monthly horror anthology! Hold onto your head (if it’s still attached) . . . because no one escapes THE CATACOMB OF TORMENT!
For Her Royal Travesty of Pain's first request: Master storytellers John Arcudi (B.P.R.D.) & Patrick Piazzalungo (Those Not Afraid), Matt Kindt (BRZRKR) & David Lapham (Stray Bullets), and Marguerite Bennett (Batwoman) & Dan McDaid (Shazam!) each take turns manning the rack a more
'Catacomb of Torment' is a mixed bag in its first issue. There are some fun moments here that recall classic EC, but I truly hope the next issue is stronger. Read Full Review
Decently-told if predictable stories, with satisfying levels of gore. I'm a leftie liberal but after so many issues that seemingly aimed to bludgeon readers to death with the heavy-handedness of their message, the first story was practically refreshing - though I'd prefer to see the editors take on more nuanced stories over wild swings in the opposite direction. All the stories made sense (not always a given), and both art and storytelling show significant improvements over Epitaphs. All in all, a decent start.
I think all the stories were just ok. I actually liked the reprint story the best.
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