"Event Horizon Prequel 'Dark Descent' Finally Arrives"

After nearly three decades since its debut in theaters, Paul W.S. Anderson's cult classic Event Horizon is set to expand its universe with a thrilling prequel. IDW Publishing has announced Event Horizon: Dark Descent, a gripping five-issue comic book series that will delve into the harrowing events preceding the iconic film. This series aims to shed light on the mysterious fate of the original crew aboard the Event Horizon ship.

Dark Descent is penned by acclaimed writer Christian Ward, known for his work on Batman: City of Madness, and illustrated by Tristan Jones, famous for Aliens: Defiance. The vibrant colors are brought to life by Pip Martin, who has worked on That Texas Blood. The series boasts stunning cover art by Ward, Jeffrey Alan Love, Martin Simmonds, and Joshua Hixson, promising a visually stunning addition to the Event Horizon lore.

Event Horizon: Dark Descent #1 Cover Art Gallery

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Here's IDW's official description of Event Horizon: Dark Descent:

Embracing the hard-R rating of the shocking movie, EVENT HORIZON: DARK DESCENT #1 (of 5 issues) will lightspeed jump into comic shops this August. Taking place before the events of the film and completely accessible to new readers, this is the unbelievable story of the final fate of the original Event Horizon crew. What really happened to Captain Kilpack and the first crew as their ship journeyed across a nightmarish realm of torments beyond imagining? Abandon all hope as demonic forces - led by Paimon, the eyeless King of Hell - unleash agony and pure evil upon the crew in a gripping story.

Christian Ward expressed his excitement and commitment to the project, stating, "It's a huge privilege to be handed the keys of such a beloved film, one I take very seriously and I have some extremely exciting things up my sleeve. Big gory swings will be happening. You'll never see the film in the same light again."

Tristan Jones added, "I think what Christian's laying out and adding to the lore is going to surprise people. It's certainly given me a lot of gnarly, visceral stuff to chew on visually, which is always fun and knowing that this is being done directly in collaboration with the team behind the film certainly helps lock things in as something fans of the film will want to explore with us."

Event Horizon: Dark Descent #1 is slated for release on August 20, 2025.

For a deeper dive into the Event Horizon franchise, don't miss our retrospective on the film's 25th anniversary.