Writer Scott Snyder and artist Jock have previously collaborated on a lauded Detective Comics run, as well as the horror book Wytches. And now they’re back at it again with the “brutal noir” You Won’t Feel A Thing, from DSTLRY.
The news was announced during the upstart publisher’s panel at San Diego Comic-Con, where they revealed the surprise book will hit stores this November.
“You Won’t Feel A Thing is by far the most haunting and atmospheric project I’ve ever worked on,” said co-creator and writer Snyder via a press release provided to Comic Book Club. “The story is a descent into white-knuckle giallo and noir influences, with a healthy sheen of psychological (and very literal) horror. It’s a project that wouldn’t work on any level without Jock as a co-pilot, and we’ve been brainstorming and layering this deeply complex thriller into the twilight hours.”
Working with editor Will Dennis, the book follows a retired detective “whose past comes back to haunt him.” He’s wasting away in a retirement home, dying of a brain tumor that’s taking all of his memories. But when a serial killer reemerged, he needs to delve deep into his own mind to help solve the case.
Added Jock, “The claustrophobic, disorienting approach of YOU WON’T FEEL A THING is unlike anything we’ve done before. The oversized format of DSTLRY books allow us to push the boundaries of our creativity. This is a horror experience designed to blow minds and stop sleep. It’s an understatement to say I can’t wait for this to hit stands.”
If you’re at Comic-Con, you can head to the DSTLRY booth #2314 today, July 27, at 3pm to snag a free print teasing the upcoming series, during Snyder and Jock’s joint signing.
While the exact release date is TBA, the three-issue series will be available in November both digitally and in comic book shops, the latter in DSTLRY’s patented prestige format, with “48 pages of interior stock.”
Comic Book Club Live Info:
Discover more from Comic Book Club
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.