EC Cruel Universe: 2 #12
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| Writer | Greg Smallwood, Melissa Flores, Ann Nocenti |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
Cold, dark, and grim, the second volume of Eisner Award–nominated ode to oblivion is preparing for the BIG CRUNCH that waits at the end of all things with a masterclass in scintillating science fiction told in the immortal EC Comics manner! At the apex of the gaping maw of the void that looms over our final issue (for now): Eisner Award–winning superstar Greg Smallwood (The Human Target, Moon Knight) writes and illustrates his first cataclysmic cosmic contribution to the CRUEL UNIVERSE canon! Then: Irradiated writers Melissa Flores (Power Rangers Prime) and Ann Nocenti (Daredevil) join atomically annihilated artists Daniel Gete (Skin Police) more
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AIPT - David Brooke
Jun 30, 2026Cruel Universe 2 #12 serves as a fitting finale for the anthology's second volume, showcasing the strengths that have made the revival such a success. Nocenti delivers cerebral body horror, Flores taps into contemporary fears with devastating effectiveness, and Smallwood closes the issue with a loving homage to classic EC storytelling. The result is a collection of stories that are frightening, thoughtful, and visually spectacular. If horror comics are at their best when they hold a mirror up to society's fears and failings, Cruel Universe 2 ends its run with a reflection that's difficult to look away from. Read Full Review
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