Writer Skottie Young and artist Jorge Corona, known for their Eisner Award-nominated work on “Middlewest,” are teaming up once again for an enthralling new project titled “Ain’t No Grave.” This five-issue comic series, slated to debut in May through Image Comics, promises to deliver a captivating blend of dark Western fantasy.
The official synopsis from Image sets the stage for the story, focusing on the character Ryder, who had left her tumultuous past behind upon finding love and embracing motherhood.
However, her newfound peace shatters when she discovers that everything she holds dear is under threat of being torn away. Driven by the looming specter of Death itself, Ryder is compelled to dust off her guns and embark on a perilous journey to confront the source of this ominous menace.
“Ain’t No Grave” is described as a tale crafted for mature audiences, offering a narrative that traverses the landscape of a Western setting infused with elements reminiscent of Guillermo Del Toro’s signature style, evoking comparisons to the classic film “Unforgiven.”
Skottie Young expressed his excitement for the project, highlighting the anticipation for readers to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of this genre-bending Western narrative. Meanwhile, Jorge Corona shared his enthusiasm for revisiting familiar thematic territory, combining elements from their previous collaborations into a gripping dark fantasy narrative imbued with the raw intensity of traditional Western storytelling.
This collaboration marks a reunion for Young and Corona, who previously joined forces on the acclaimed “Middlewest” series. Their creative synergy was also evident in “The Me You Love In The Dark,” a Bram Stoker Award-nominated work published by Image.
In that series, readers followed the journey of Ro, an artist seeking inspiration in a foreboding old house, only to encounter chilling revelations beyond her imagination.
With “Ain’t No Grave” set to debut on May 8, fans can anticipate an immersive and riveting exploration of the Western genre reimagined through the lens of dark fantasy, courtesy of Young, Corona, and the rest of the creative team at Image Comics.
