From the ashes of Epitaphs From The Abyss comes Oni Press and EC Comics Catacomb of Torment #1, a new ongoing horror anthology series.
“Classic EC Comics’ stories excel at finding the perfect balance of horror and humor, between satire and suspense,” said Oni Press Editor-in-Chief Sierra Hahn via a press release. “Like the best of those seminal comics, CATACOMB OF TORMENT puts you on the edge of your seat, with tales that pick at the scab of what makes us uncomfortable. These are stories that will have people talking.”
The first issue features stories written by John Arcudi, Marguerite Bennett, and Matt Kindt, with art by David Lapham, Dan McDaid, and Patrick Piazzalunga.
Catacomb Of Torment #1 Preview
Check out five pages and eight covers from the July 16, 2025 publishing issue here! Click the thumbnails for a larger version:
Catacomb Of Torment #1 Official Synopsis:
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.) & Tonci Zonjic (Black Hammer: Skulldigger & Skeleton Boy), Matt Kindt (BRZRKR) & David Lapham (Stray Bullets), and Marguerite Bennett (Batwoman) & Dan McDaid (Shazam!) each take turns manning the rack and turning the red-hot irons for three all-new and blisteringly brutal tales of mayhem and malice in the undying EC tradition!
Plus, as an added bonus: A surprise classic from the EC vaults, painstakingly remastered and newly restored to its original coloring.
The critics are already saying, “This is literal torture” and “Please make it stop!” Pick up this fearful 40-PAGE FIRST ISSUE—and the Tormentor might just consider letting them go!
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