Michael Chaves is well known for his work in The Conjuring universe, but he’s conjuring up a different sort of story with Skybound and Image Comics’ Corpse Knight.
Alongside artist/co-creator Matthew Roberts, the new horror fantasy series takes place in war-ravaged France, as a young girl named Foy is forced to survive on her own. That is until her father returns from the dead as the titular corpse knight. As they head off a sacred quest, they’ll run into black magic, murderers, wild animals, armies, and more, and Foy may need to face up that her father was always a monster.
“Corpse Knight was born out of my love of dark fantasy, but it quickly became something more. It’s a story of parenthood and mortality, told through heroes, monsters, and all the shades in between,” said Chaves via press release. “I’ve been a fan of Matthew Roberts since Manifest Destiny, and I truly believe this is some of his finest work. His art is beautiful, tactile, and, when it needs to be, amazingly gruesome. Alongside Rico Renzi’s awesome color work, it’s everything you want from this kind of book.”
Added Roberts, “I was certain my next project would be anything but horror, but I’m having the best time drawing Corpse Knight, despite myself. Corpse Knight is a blast. Michael’s script has allowed me to play in a way I’ve not in the past, taking big swings but always feeling grounded by the family bond at the center. That bond is where I find the light, and it makes all the gruesome stuff even more fun to play with. Having Rico on board is the icing on the cake. I can’t imagine anyone else making the choices he makes with colors. I can’t wait for everyone to see what this team is putting together.”
Corpse Knight #1 hits stores on April 22, 2026. Check out a preview and covers below.
Corpse Knight #1 Cover H Blank Sketch ($4.99)
Corpse Knight #1 Cover A by Matthew Roberts & Rico Renzi
Corpse Knight #1 Cover B by Jae Lee
Corpse Knight #1 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Tonči Zonjić
Corpse Knight #1 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Nimit Malavia
Corpse Knight #1 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Andrea Milana
Corpse Knight #1 Cover F (1:100 FOIL Incentive) by Stephanie Hans
Corpse Knight #1 Cover G (Die-Cut Helmet) ($4.99) by Matthew Roberts
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