Carpenter's graphic novel 'cathedral' delves into ancient evil

Horror master John Carpenter is expanding his creative horizons into the world of graphic novels with his debut full-length work, 'John Carpenter's Cathedral'. The 120-page dark tale follows a gruesome murder investigation that unravels a centuries-old evil trapped within an abandoned LA cathedral.

Cathedral's sinister underground world

Co-written by Carpenter alongside producer Sandy King and Sean Sobczak, the graphic novel delves into the nightmares lurking deep beneath the cathedral's walls. With eerie artwork by Federico De Luca and Luis Guaragna, 'Cathedral' promises to deliver the chilling atmosphere fans have come to expect from Carpenter's work.

As Lieutenant Christine Marks and her team delve deeper into the church's belly, they uncover the mystery of an ancient evil imprisoned within its crumbling stones. Carpenter himself described the story as a 'nightmare landscape deep underground filled with monsters too weird and sinister to exist in daylight', indicating a darkly fantastical journey.

'Cathedral' is set to release on August 4, 2026, priced at $22.99. Fans eager to dive into Carpenter's twisted graphic novel can pre-order their copy on Amazon.