Merging neo-noir with the supernatural, Godfather of Hell is the story of a mob enforcer who instead of suffering eternal damnation for his sins, tries his best to take control of hell. The first issue is written by New York Times Bestseller Cavan Scott (Star Wars: The High Republic, Shadow Service) and drawn by Bram Stoker Award-winning artist Pius Bak (Eat the Rich, The Magicians), the series debuts on October 2024 and will also feature art from multiple other artists such as Nathan Gooden (Barbaric), Joshua Hixson (Deviant), Chris Shehan (House of Slaughter), Jake Phillips (Destroy All Monsters), Corin Howell (Lilith), and Conor Boyle (Judge Dredd).
In GODFATHER OF HELL, Dario Santini has lived a charmed life as an enforcer and debt collector for mob boss Niccolò Mechini. He’s had it all: respect, power, even the love of a good woman. But everything changes when he crosses a line and is shot dead on the sidewalk. Waking up in Hell, Dario faces a future of pain and suffering… unless he can turn eternal damnation into a business opportunity.
“Most exorcist dramas focus on the human victims and their saviors, but Godfather of Hell flips the script, telling the story of multiple possessions from the point of view of the demons themselves,” said Scott. “Our guide to the ultimate criminal underworld is Dario, a mob enforcer who, after a fatal shooting, receives an unexpected business proposition from one of Satan’s lieutenants. Hell, Dario quickly realizes, is just another racket, and if there’s one thing Dario knows, it’s how to work rackets. Can he play the Devil at his own game to save those he loves from eternal damnation? Or will he finally lose his soul?
“Godfather of Hell is a demonic noir where human souls are collateral and damnation lurks on every street corner: a truly twisted tale of possession, passion and powerplay. I can’t wait for everyone to meet the devil’s new debt collector!”
“Throughout my career I’ve explored various genres, but lately I’ve found myself naturally gravitating towards drawing weirder and creepier stuff. So was I thrilled when Vault approached me with a proposition to work on this unique twist of horror? And with Cavan freaking Scott? HELL yeah!” Pius Bak added, “The story is funny and sad, very cool and creepy, I’m genuinely enjoying Cavan’s storytelling. On my part, from designing the characters to illustrating the covers, from sketching the layouts to inking the pages, working on this book has been immensely fun!”
Godfather of Hell releases October 2024 from Vault Comics for $4.99. Look for it at your local comic book store this fall!
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