“Board the Event Horizon for a Twisted New Tale…” — Interview: Christian Ward Discusses the EVENT HORIZON: DARK DESCENT Prequel Comic Book Series

Those that know me or have listened to our Corpse Club podcast are all too aware of my undying love for Event Horizon. One of my favorite movies of the 90s, and easily among the best horror / sci-fi movies ever made, fans have always wanted to return to the world created by Paul W.S. Anderson and Philip Eisner nearly 28 years ago. And we’re getting our chance this August, with the release of the first of five issues of a brand-new prequel comic book series set in the world of Event Horizon. Titled Event Horizon: Dark Descent, the official prequel comes from Christian Ward, Tristan Jones, Pip Martin, and IDW.

I was so excited when I heard the news, and so happy for Christian Ward, that I knew we had to jump on a Zoom call immediately to talk about this prequel series. Check out our interview below, where we recall our first time seeing Event Horizon, and discuss Christian Ward’s approach to the horrors of the new prequel series, working with IDW, Tristian Jones, Pip Martin, and more!

From the Press Release: “For the first time in almost 30 years, fans can board the Event Horizon for a twisted new tale…

EVENT HORIZON: DARK DESCENT is the first expansion of the cult horror favorite since it was released in theaters by Paramount Pictures in 1997. The terrifying cinematic universe was originally created by director Paul W.S. Anderson and writer Philip Eisner, and now an innovative crew of acclaimed comic book creators – multiple Eisner Award-winner Christian Ward (writer of Batman: City of Madness), powerhouse sci-fi artist Tristan Jones (Aliens: Defiance), and rising star colorist Pip Martin (That Texas Blood) – proudly present the official prequel to the unforgettable film that has haunted fans for decades.

Embracing the hard-R rating of the shocking movie, EVENT HORIZON: DARK DESCENT #1 (of 5 issues) will lightspeed jump into comic shops this August. Taking place before the events of the film and completely accessible to new readers, this is the unbelievable story of the final fate of the original Event Horizon crew. What really happened to Captain Kilpack and the first crew as their ship journeyed across a nightmarish realm of torments beyond imagining? Abandon all hope as demonic forces – led by Paimon, the eyeless King of Hell – unleash agony and pure evil upon the crew in a gripping story.

EVENT HORIZON: DARK DESCENT #1 (of 5 issues) is on sale August 20, 2025 with a pre-order deadline of July 14, 2025. The first issue will feature a primary cover by Jeffrey Alan Love, variant covers by Christian Ward, Martin Simmonds, and Joshua Hixson, a foil full art variant of Ward’s cover, and a sketch cover.

No interdimensional travel is required to find a comic shop near you, only a quick trip to comicshoplocator.com.

EVENT HORIZON: DARK DESCENT is part of the spine-tingling horror imprint IDW DARK. A twisted blend of comic books from the worlds of blockbuster horror franchises from Paramount and fan-favorite IDW originals, find your new fear with IDW DARK.”

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Event Horizon: Dark Descent #1 will be released on August 20th and is available for pre-order now at a comic shop near you, and pre-ordering guarantees you get a copy. The pre-order cutoff date is July 14th. Find a comic book store near you at: comicshoplocator.com

Cover A by Jeffrey Love

Cover B by Christian Ward

Foil Full Art Variant RI 1:50 by Christian Ward