Event Horizon: Inferno
| Event Horizon: Inferno | |
|---|---|
Cover art for issue #1. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | IDW Publishing |
| Genre | Science fiction horror |
| Publication date | April 2026 — |
| Main character | Event Horizon (Paramount Pictures) |
| Creative team | |
| Written by | Christian Ward |
| Artist | Robert Carey |
Event Horizon: Inferno is an American science fiction horror limited comic book series is set to begin being published in 2026 by IDW Publishing.[1][2] The comic is a sequel to Event Horizon: Dark Descent.[3][4][5]
Publication history
In October 2024, it was announced that comic series from IDW Dark, set in the Event Horizon universe, was in the works, alongside comic series from the 30 Days of Night franchise, A Quiet Place franchise, the Smile franchise, Sleepy Hollow, and The Twilight Zone franchise.[6][7][8]
Synopsis
The series takes place 200 years after the events of Event Horizon.[1] The series follows a billionaire who seeks to salvage the remains of the Event Horizon near Neptune.[9]
Characters
- Billionaire: A rich character who doesn't mind risking the lives of others in his quest.
Issues
| Issue # | Title | Written by | Drawn by | Colored by | Lettered by | Publication date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Event Horizon: Inferno #1 | Christian Ward | Robert Carey | TBA | TBA | April 2026[1] |
| 2 | Event Horizon: Inferno #2 | 2026 | ||||
| 3 | Event Horizon: Inferno #3 | 2026[10] |
References
- ^ a b c Cronin, Brian (December 25, 2025). "Event Horizon Sequel Writer Compares His Story to This 39-Year-Old James Cameron Epic: 'It's a Different Beast' (Exclusive)". CBR. Archived from the original on December 26, 2025. Retrieved December 26, 2025.
- ^ Dyce, Andrew (February 4, 2026). "Event Horizon Officially Rewrites The Movie's Lore With New Prequel". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on February 6, 2026. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ Salmon, Will (October 21, 2024). "Smile, A Quiet Place, Sleepy Hollow, and more big screen horror franchises to get comics from IDW's new horror line". GamesRadar+. Archived from the original on December 20, 2025. Retrieved December 26, 2025.
- ^ Morrison, Matt (October 18, 2024). "A Quiet Place, Smile, & More Paramount Horror Titles Getting Comics From IDW Dark". SuperHeroHype. Archived from the original on December 20, 2025. Retrieved December 26, 2025.
- ^ Schedeen, Jesse (December 26, 2025). "Event Horizon: Dark Descent Prequel Series Gets Horrifying New Cover Artwork". IGN. Archived from the original on December 26, 2025. Retrieved December 26, 2025.
- ^ Squires, John (October 25, 2024). "IDW Joining Forces With Paramount for Comics Based on 'Smile', 'Event Horizon' and More". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on December 19, 2025. Retrieved December 26, 2025.
- ^ Couch, Aaron (October 18, 2024). "'Smile,' 'A Quiet Place' Comic Books in the Works from IDW (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on December 20, 2025. Retrieved December 26, 2025.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (May 6, 2025). "Cult Horror 'Event Horizon' Comic Book Prequel Series Unveiled by IDW Publishing (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on December 20, 2025. Retrieved December 26, 2025.
- ^ Tardive, Ambrose (December 9, 2025). ""Event Horizon: Inferno" Is The Official Sequel To the Cult Horror Film". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on December 26, 2025. Retrieved December 26, 2025.
- ^ Cronin, Brian (February 5, 2026). "Event Horizon Sequel Writer Reveals Connections To The 1997 Sci-Fi Thriller, Teases 'Unexpected' Twists (Exclusive)". CBR. Archived from the original on February 6, 2026. Retrieved February 6, 2026.