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John Carpenter Unveils “Cathedral” Comic and Album 2026

5/20/2026

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John Carpenter Announces

John Carpenter announced the comic book Cathedral for release on August 4, 2026.
John Carpenter announced a companion album for August 7, 2026 on Sacred Bones Records, recorded by Cody Carpenter and Daniel Davies and featuring the single “Lord of the Underground” as a standalone soundtrack.
John Carpenter, Sandy King, and Sean Sobczak co-wrote the comic about Lieutenant Christine Marks, Detective Paul Hernandez, and Steve Mayfield investigating an abandoned downtown Los Angeles cathedral.

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Carpenter Revives Horror

John Carpenter is returning to horror in 2026 with a new comic-album project titled “Cathedral.”
The project marks his first original horror narrative since The Thing, ending a 16-year directing hiatus.
“Cathedral” blends dialogue-driven comics with Carpenter’s signature soundscapes, reflecting his polymath approach.
Fans and critics expect the work could influence contemporary horror by reviving his blend of mundane settings and supernatural dread.

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Storm King Collaboration

“Cathedral” will reach retail outlets on August 4 2026, marking Storm King’s first collaboration with Carpenter in over a decade.
Sandy King frames comic’s horror intent with motto “Every dream should be a nightmare.”
Illustrator Federico de Luca, who worked on Carpenter’s “HalloweeNight,” and artist Luis Guaragna, a Marvel and DC illustrator, provide artwork.
Colorist Ryan Winn, letterer Marshall Dillon and a synth-driven album complete the multimedia launch that highlights Carpenter’s synthesizer reputation.

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John Carpenter Announces

John Carpenter announced the comic book Cathedral for release on August 4, 2026.
John Carpenter announced a companion album for August 7, 2026 on Sacred Bones Records, recorded by Cody Carpenter and Daniel Davies and featuring the single “Lord of the Underground” as a standalone soundtrack.
John Carpenter, Sandy King, and Sean Sobczak co-wrote the comic about Lieutenant Christine Marks, Detective Paul Hernandez, and Steve Mayfield investigating an abandoned downtown Los Angeles cathedral.

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