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A new terror from John Carpenter has been released. The debut graphic novel for the legendary master of horror, Cathedral, is out from Storm King Comics today. The release is accompanied by a new John Carpenter single “Revenge” which will appear on the book’s corresponding album CATHEDRAL arriving this Friday, August 7 on Sacred Bones Records. Get ready for extreme horror on all fronts – the Lord of the Underground is emerging!
The Synopsis And Covers For Cathedral
Downtown Los Angeles sets the scene for John Carpenter’s CATHEDRAL in the book co-written with acclaimed producer and editor Sandy King and writer Sean Sobczak, illustrated by renowned artists Federico De Luca and Luis Guaragna, colored by Sian Mandrake, and lettered by Marshall Dillon. For collectors, limited editions of the book will feature covers by some of the greatest talents in illustration right now: Storm King exclusive by Francesco Francavilla, Storm King Album exclusive by Luis Guaragna with Sian Mandrake; Sacred Bones exclusive by Leonardo Colapietro; and Midsummer Scream exclusive by Jason Shawn Alexander, in addition to the main cover by Federico De Luca.
The story begins where an abandoned cathedral stands, fenced in and ignored by the world around it. The preoccupied passers-by have long since ceased to notice the dilapidated church in their midst, never mind sensing the danger and centuries-old evil trapped inside its walls. A gruesome murder one late night pulls the structure into the spotlight, triggering a police investigation into the loss of one of their own. Lieutenant Christine Marks, along with detectives Paul Hernandez and Steve Mayfield, must enter the church in search of the monster that murdered her father. Every step takes them deeper into the belly of the church, revealing the mystery of an ancient evil imprisoned within.
The Companion Album Releases Friday
Completing the audio/visual project is CATHEDRAL, the album which finds John Carpenter and longtime band mates Cody Carpenter (synths) and Daniel Davies (guitar) providing the soundtrack for an elevated terrifying experience. Each track on the album aligns with a chapter of the graphic novel, with liner notes guiding listeners through the story. As a result the story unfurls like a film and is the closest approximation to a new movie from Carpenter since 2010. “It was so cinematic and vivid,” Carpenter says of the dream that inspired the story. “I thought, ‘I have to score this.’ It’s kind of our first heavy metal album.”
Midsummer Scream in Long Beach, California this weekend sees a release party for the new album. You can listen to the debut singles for the album including the newest one “Revenge” right now.
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