“Birthright” creators Joshua Williamson and Andrei Bressan’s latest fantasy horror series, the devilish theme park tale “Dark Ride,” concludes its first arc next month, and we are pleased to present an exclusive, unlettered three-page preview.
Written by Joshua Williamson
Art by Andrei Bressan
Colored by Adriano Lucas
Lettered by Pat BrosseauEND OF STORY ARC “WILLIAMSON and BRESSAN have crafted some truly horrifying attractions, and you’re going to want to get a seat right up front.” —JAMES TYNION IV (THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH, Something is Killing The Children) The secret of Arthur Dante’s deal with the devil is revealed. Now, Halloween and Sam, heirs to the empire, must decide whose side they’re really on.
Thanks to Skybound for the preview, and be sure to pick up a copy – either safely in a store, or digitally – when it releases January 11, 2023. “Dark Ride” #1-3 are available in the meantime right now.
Press release:
FIRST LOOK: DARK RIDE #4 BY JOSHUA WILLIAMSON & ANDREI BRESSAN CLOSES THRILLING FIRST STORY ARC
“Dark Ride is proving to be an emotional roller coaster that’s worth riding.” – ComicBook.com
“Dark Ride haunts with its unsettling mystery and enthralls with superb imagery.” – AIPT Comics
LOS ANGELES 12/15/2022 — Skybound today unveiled a first look at Dark Ride #4, which concludes the epic first arc of the hit new horror comic book series. From the iconic Birthright team of writer Joshua Williamson (Batman, Dark Crisis), artist Andrei Bressan (Justice League Incarnate), colorist Adriano Lucas (Nightwing), and letterer Pat Brosseau (Creepshow), Dark Ride takes place in an amusement park known as the scariest place on Earth—Devil Land.
The secret of Arthur Dante’s deal with the devil is revealed. Now, Halloween and Sam, heirs to the empire, must decide whose side they’re really on. It’s an occult world after all…
“This first arc of Dark Ride closes with such a blood-curdling cliffhanger — readers won’t see it coming,” said series editor, Amanda LaFranco. “Josh and Andrei have been slowly intensifying the horror each issue, and at the close of this arc, we’re really going to get a look at just what darkness Devil Land has hidden in the park and what’s in store for the Dante family. Things will only get scarier from here.”
Dark Ride #4 continues an impressive variant cover lineup that has run throughout the series’ first arc. In addition to the main cover by Bressan and series colorist Adriano Lucas, Dark Ride’s Cover B variant spotlights park mascot Danny D. Evil, with an issue #4 cover by Michael Walsh (The Silver Coin), while Cover C showcases Devil Land’s resident femme fatale and horror aficionado, Halloween, with the first four issues’ cover art by Sweeney Boo (Over My Dead Body).
Additionally, megastar creator Tony Fleecs (Stray Dogs, Star Wars Adventures) is art directing a classic homage poster variant program. The 1:25 incentives will span the Cover D slot of Dark Ride’s first four issues, bringing on a new guest artist for each cover. Dennis Culver (Justice League Incarnate) is the artist at the helm for issue #4, with the Dark Ride world’s rendition of Devil Tales.
Dark Ride #4 will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.
The full list of covers is below:
• Dark Ride #4 CVR A by Bressan & Lucas (Diamond Code NOV220211)
• Dark Ride #4 CVR B (Danny D. Evil Mascot Variant) by Walsh (NOV220212)
• Dark Ride #4 CVR C (Halloween Character Spotlight Variant) by Boo (NOV220213)
• Dark Ride #4 CVR D 1:25 INCV (Classic Homage Poster Cover) by Culver & Fleecs (NOV220214)
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