EVENT HORIZON Sequel Comic Book Series INFERNO Coming April 2026 from Christian Ward, Rob Carey, and IDW Publishing

With the Event Horizon prequel comic book series Dark Descent now in its fourth and final printing, readers have made it clear that they are hungry for more hellish sci-fi horror set in the ever-expanding universe of the beloved 1997 film, and IDW Publishing is going to continue to sate those eerie appetites in 2026 with the sequel comic book series Event Horizon: Inferno!

Taking place 200 years after the chilling events of the film, Event Horizon: Inferno will be written by Dark Descent writer Christian Ward, who this time will be teaming up with artist Rob Carey (Aliens: Resistance) for the sequel series that will debut in April 2026 from IDW Publishing.

In the meantime, the Event Horizon: Dark Descent prequel series from Chrisitan Ward, Tristan Jones, Pip Martin, and Alex Ray will be receiving final printings that are slated to go on sale February 4th, 2026, which is also the release date of the prequel’s concluding issue.

Below, we have the official press release with full details, as well as a look at the cover art for Event Horizon: Inferno (by Christian Ward, Rob Carey, and Rod Reis, respectively) and the reprint covers for Event Horizon: Dark Descent by Tristan Jones and Pip Martin.

In case you missed it, be sure to check out Jonathan James’ interview with Christian Ward about Event Horizon: Dark Descent, and to keep up to date on Event Horizon: Inferno and other exciting releases, be sure to visit:

Press Release: LOS ANGELES, CA (December 9, 2025) – Almost 30 years after its release in theaters, the cult-classic horror movie Event Horizon has returned and taken the comic book industry by storm.

IDW Publishing is proud to announce all four of the currently released issues of the prequel series have sold out, and a brand new series, set many years after the events in the film, is set to debut in April, 2026.

From the brilliant mind of Eisner Award-winning writer Christian Ward (Batman: City of Madness, Two Face) comes EVENT HORIZON: INFERNO. After captivating fans with the twisted prequel series, Ward returns to reveal what happens 200 years after the unforgettable events of the movie while amping up both the shocking terror and gripping action with artist Rob Carey (Aliens: Resistance, Outsiders).

“I’m thrilled to continue the story of Event Horizon. First we told you the story about what happened before the events of the film and now we’re exploring what happened after the credits rolled,” said Ward. “Get ready for more sci-fi, more excitement and especially more cosmic terror. There are more demons in hell and we’re only just beginning.”

After receiving glowing reviews from critics and fans alike, issues of the prequel series EVENT HORIZON: DARK DESCENT from Ward, Tristan Jones, Pip Martin, and Alex Ray keep selling out. To meet the remarkable demand, IDW Publishing is proud to announce the last and final reprints of the first four issues of the hit horror series. These new printings will be the last chance for readers to get single issues of the incredibly popular series. Fans who miss out will not be able to obtain a physical copy of the terrifying tale until the collected trade paperback edition arrives next summer.

Pre-orders for all four new and final printings are due December 15. Be sure to contact a comic shop before this date to guarantee copies. All four new printings go on sale February 4, 2026, which is the same day the final issue of the chilling series also arrives in shops.

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Cover A by Christian Ward

Cover B by Rob Carey

Variant RI 1:15 by Rod Reis

4th & final reprint cover by Tristan Jones, Pip Martin

3rd & final reprint cover by Tristan Jones, Pip Martin

2nd & final reprint cover by Tristan Jones, Pip Martin

2nd & final reprint cover by Tristan Jones, Pip Martin