Image Comics’ imprint Syzygy Publishing is showcasing the horror-filled side of comic conventions in a new anthology series, Dread The Hall H.
From Jordan Hart (Ripple Effects) and Chris Ryall (Zombies vs. Robots), Dread The Hall H is set to spotlight the horrors and terrors of comic conventions, with the debut issue featuring “deepest, darkest corners of convention culture—where fandom reaches feverish extremes.” Dread The Hall H features artists Nelson Dániel (Dying is Easy), Piotr Kowalski (Creepshow), Jimmy Kucaj (Come Find Me), and Chris Anderson (Heavy Metal). Issue one features cover art by Mario Wolf, Dániel, and Hart.
It’s comic convention season! And what better way to celebrate comic cons than this extra-length anthology filled with con-related horror stories! Last year, they skewered all things Christmas on the pages of DREAD THE HALLS, and now writers CHRIS RYALL and JORDAN HART, alongside artists NELSON DANIEL, PIOTR KOWALSKI, JIMMY KUCAJ, and CHRIS ANDERSON, bring terrifying convention tales to life! Covers by MARIA WOLF, a convention-line wraparound by NELSON DANIEL, and a “con-badge” incentive cover by JORDAN HART! The perfect and perfectly terrifying comic to read while waiting to get into that massive convention hall!
“The comic conventions I attended as a kid were in the cigarette-hazed party rooms of Milwaukee’s bowling alleys,” said co-creator and writer Jordan Hart. “When I finally made it to San Diego as an attendee shortly after college, it felt like Valhalla. Comics. Movies. Toys. Video Games. Exclusives. Treasure Hunts. Obstacle Courses. There are endless things to do at these big, multi-day conventions. So, it wasn’t hard for us to work horror and satire into a few of them like Hollywood Q&As, overnight line camping, backstage access, and exclusive item chasing.”
“As much as I love comic conventions—I’ve not missed San Diego’s since 1997—I’ve also had several experiences that have provided perfect fodder for a comic like Dread The Hall H,” said co-writer and Syzygy publisher Chris Ryall. “This comic is both our absolute love letter to convention culture and a fun way of exorcising the many demons we’ve amassed while attending these sprawling and overwhelming events, all brought to life in beautifully vivid fashion throughout the four stories presented in this issue.”
Dread The Hall H #1 arrives in comic book stores on July 23rd, 2025, and can be pre-ordered now!
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