The most disturbing kingdom of Hg Wells Classic has become an editorial phenomenon
When it seemed that classic monsters lived only in the memory of black and white cinema, Skybound Entertainment showed once again that the terror of once continue to have enormous attraction power. Universal monsters: The Invisible Man #1Written by James Tynion IV and designed by Dani, He surprised everyone with such a solid debut that he is already preparing A second edition for October After rapidly exhausted his first heat.
This comic not only returns to the mysterious Jack Griffin to popular culture, but does it under a modern, visceral and psychological look that is conquering both lovers of veteran terror and new readers who seek strong emotions.
Universal monsters: The Invisible Man #1
Skybound bet to revitalize the Monstros de Universal Started in 2023 with titles such as Creature of the black lagoon lives! y DrackerBoth very well welcomed. In 2024 he joined Frankensteinand more recently arrived The mummyshowing that the publishing house does not plan to leave any classic outside of its reinvention.
But it was The invisible man What has become the unexpected jewel of the line. With Brad Simpson colors y Carey Becca labelThe work shows a gloomy style, full of disturbing atmospheres and a narrative that roughly explores the Descent to the protagonist’s madness.
A story of obsession and madness
The comic takes the essence of the novel by Hg WellsPublished 128 years ago, but hits him until he gives him a much more disturbing air. In this version, Jack Griffin He feels he has always been invisible to others, but when he manages to make that obsession with a scientific reality, a path is opened without return. Not even the woman you love can stop itBecause the only thing left is the monster.
The official synopsis summarizes it as a trip in which Griffin Humanity vanishesrevealing the creature inside. And all this is reflected with the pages loaded with violence and symbolism contained, which make this delivery more than one tribute: it is a work with your identity.
Luxury covers and second insured edition
The first edition launched the past August 27thhe had alternative authentic weights of weights such as Alex Ross, David Aja, Joshua Middleton, Rosemary Valero-O’Connell Y Christian Ward. Now, for the Second impression that will arrive on October 1stSkybound has confirmed a new exclusive cover, the work of Maria Wolf Y Mike SpicerWhere blood becomes the real visual protagonist.
From the editorial, Alex Anton (Skybound editorial director) clarified: “It’s official: James Tynion IV and Dani’s invisible man is an instant classic. We are happy to print multiple copies of this disturbingly beautiful first problem”.
A success that reopens old doors
The success of this comic revive the eternal question: what makes Universal’s monsters so fascinating? Perhaps it is the mixture of nostalgia, the iconic power of their figures or the new reinterpretation proposed by contemporary authors. Anyway, The monsters of the universal phenomenon are more alive than ever in the comicAnd if this trend continues, other characters are likely to return with this modern approach.
With a screenwriter of the caliber of TV (Winner of Eisner and author of Something is killing children) and a cartoonist like DaniSpecialist in horror atmospheres as demonstrated in The low and low woodsThe result was difficult to go unnoticed. And without a doubt, the game started.
If you like dark reinterpretations and psychological terror, this comic is a must. The return of The invisible man It is not only a celebration of the original work, but an example of how the comic can update the centenary myths for a contemporary audience without losing an apex of its strength.
The second edition of Universal monsters: The Invisible Man #1 THE October 1st In specialized bookstores and everything indicates that it will fly again from the shelves.
