Super Creepshow #5 Preview: Skybound and Image Comics Turn Superhero Obsession Into Horror
Never meet your heroes.
That warning gets a bloody new meaning in Super Creepshow #5, the next issue of the horror-superhero anthology from Skybound and Image Comics. Arriving at comic book shops on July 15, 2026, this issue delivers two brand-new horror stories built around dangerous fandom, dark magic, and the terrifying side of hero worship.
Based on Greg Nicotero’s Creepshow franchise from Shudder, Super Creepshow takes the anthology format fans know and twists it through a superhero lens. Each issue gives readers standalone stories from major creators, making it easy for new fans to jump in without needing years of continuity.
For readers already following Skybound’s horror line, this issue also connects naturally with the publisher’s larger Creepshow momentum, including the upcoming Creepshow Vol. 5 #1 launch from Skybound and Image Comics.
Superheroes Get Creepy in Super Creepshow #5
Super Creepshow #5 keeps the anthology format alive with two separate tales of terror.
The first story comes from Eisner Award-winning writer Ram V and artist Riccardo Burchielli. This story follows a superfan and the superhero he worships, pushing the idea of obsession into something unsettling, funny, and frightening.
The second story comes from Christian Ward and Fábio Veras, who introduce readers to the Phantom Professor and the human cost of practicing the mystic arts.
That setup gives the issue a strong one-two punch. One story digs into fandom and superhero mythology. The other leans into dark magic, occult danger, and the kind of cosmic weirdness that fits perfectly inside the Creepshow tradition.
Why New Readers Should Pick This Up
The best thing about Super Creepshow #5 is that it works as a clean entry point.
You do not need to be caught up on every previous issue. You do not need to know a complicated superhero universe. You just need to enjoy scary stories with sharp ideas, creepy visuals, and a twisted sense of humor.
This issue is especially built for readers who like:
Superheroes with a horror edge.
Anthology comics.
Creepshow-style stories.
Dark magic.
Dangerous fandom.
Standalone horror tales.
Comic books that feel weird, fun, and unpredictable.
That makes Super Creepshow #5 a strong pickup for horror fans, superhero fans, and readers who want something different from standard capes-and-villains storytelling.
The First Story: When Hero Worship Goes Wrong
The Ram V and Riccardo Burchielli story appears to focus on the danger of loving superheroes too much.
The preview pages show a comic shop setting, fans arguing about old comics, and a mysterious figure pushing one reader deeper into a strange superhero obsession. That is a smart hook because it uses familiar comic book culture as the doorway into horror.
Collectors know the feeling. Everyone has that one character, one book, one creator, or one childhood favorite that means more than it probably should.
Super Creepshow #5 takes that feeling and asks what happens when admiration becomes something darker.
Ram V is a strong fit for this kind of story because his work often blends atmosphere, character psychology, and supernatural unease. Riccardo Burchielli’s gritty visual style gives the story a grounded, street-level texture before the horror takes over.
The Second Story: Dark Magic and the Phantom Professor
The second tale brings in Christian Ward and Fábio Veras for a story about mystic power and the danger of wanting control over forces no one fully understands.
The preview pages introduce the Phantom Professor, a magical figure surrounded by demons, spells, and occult spectacle. But this is still Creepshow, so the real horror may not be the monster in the sky. It may be the people cheering for it, exploiting it, or misunderstanding what they are seeing.
That is where Super Creepshow works best. It gives readers wild horror imagery, but there is usually a nasty little human truth underneath the monster.
Christian Ward’s imagination and Fábio Veras’ expressive art make this story one of the big reasons to check out the issue.
Cover Lineup for Super Creepshow #5
Super Creepshow #5 also comes with a strong cover lineup for collectors.
The main cover by Pye Parr captures the oversized horror-comic energy of the series, with a giant monster bursting through the city and a classic Creepshow magazine-style feel.
The variant covers include work by Martín Morazzo and Chris O’Halloran, as well as Christian Ward.
Full cover list:
Super Creepshow #5 Cover A by Pye Parr
Lunar Code: 0526IM0430
Super Creepshow #5 Cover B by Martín Morazzo and Chris O’Halloran
Lunar Code: 0526IM0431
Super Creepshow #5 Cover C by Christian Ward
Lunar Code: 0526IM0432
With horror anthologies, covers matter. They set the tone before the first page. This lineup gives collectors three very different visual hooks, from monster-movie chaos to darker superhero dread.
A Stacked Creative Line Across the Series
Super Creepshow has been built around a rotating lineup of major creators, and issue #5 continues that approach.
Across the series, Skybound has brought in talent including Kieron Gillen, Ryan North, Gerry Duggan, Marv Wolfman, James Harren, Brandon Thomas, Sam Humphries, Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Matteo Lolli, and more.
That creator-driven anthology model is one of the best reasons to follow the series. Every issue brings a different tone, different visual style, and different kind of nightmare.
Comic Book Details
Title: Super Creepshow #5
Publisher: Skybound / Image Comics
Based On: Greg Nicotero’s Creepshow
Story Creators: Ram V, Riccardo Burchielli, Christian Ward, Fábio Veras
Cover A: Pye Parr
Cover B: Martín Morazzo and Chris O’Halloran
Cover C: Christian Ward
Price: $3.99
Release Date: July 15, 2026
Format: Anthology horror comic
Genre: Horror, Superhero Horror, Dark Fantasy
Digital Platforms: Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Google Play
Final Thoughts: Super Creepshow #5 Looks Like a Must-Read for Horror Fans
Super Creepshow #5 looks like another strong issue for readers who want horror comics with personality.
The concept is simple but effective: take superhero obsession, comic fandom, dark magic, and twisted morality, then push everything through the Creepshow filter. The result is a comic that feels accessible for new readers while still rewarding longtime horror fans.
With Ram V, Riccardo Burchielli, Christian Ward, and Fábio Veras leading the stories, this issue has the creative firepower to stand out on the shelf.
Pick up Super Creepshow #5 from Skybound and Image Comics when it arrives at comic book shops on July 15, 2026.
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