Skybound and Image Comics Bring Back Creepshow Vol. 5 #1 for More Tales of Suspense and Horror
Just when you thought it was safe to turn the lights back on, Creepshow is crawling out of the shadows again.
Skybound and Image Comics have announced Creepshow Vol. 5 #1, the next terrifying chapter in the Eisner Award-nominated horror anthology based on Greg Nicotero’s Shudder TV series. The new five-issue volume begins this September with fresh scares, twisted morality tales, grotesque surprises, and two brand-new horror stories in every issue.
The debut issue features work from Tyler Boss, Francesca Ciregia, and Lorenzo De Felici, delivering the kind of sharp, stylish horror that has made the Creepshow comic series one of the most reliable anthology books on shelves.
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Creepshow Returns for Volume 5
Creepshow Vol. 5 #1 continues the anthology tradition that fans of the franchise know well: short, nasty, memorable stories designed to shock, disturb, and entertain.
Every issue of the comic series features two horror tales from different creators, giving readers a double dose of fear with each release. That format is one of the biggest reasons the series works so well. Creepshow does not need to stay in one lane. It can move from gruesome body horror to cosmic dread, from dark comedy to psychological terror, from supernatural revenge to something deeply strange and unexpected.
That flexibility is what makes Creepshow such a strong horror brand.
New readers do not need to know years of continuity. You can jump in, open the issue, and let the Cryptkeeper-style chaos begin.
Two New Horror Stories in Every Issue
The best part of Creepshow Vol. 5 #1 is the promise of two complete horror stories in one comic.
That makes each issue feel like a mini horror festival. You are not just getting one tone or one monster. You are getting two separate nightmares, each with its own setup, twist, and visual personality.
For horror fans, that is a major selling point.
One story might make you laugh before it turns your stomach. Another might start quietly before pulling you into something cosmic and terrifying. That unpredictability is the heart of Creepshow. The series thrives because readers never know exactly what kind of horror is waiting on the next page.
If you like anthology horror, this is one of the easiest comics to recommend.
Tyler Boss and Francesca Ciregia Deliver Clown Horror
The first story in Creepshow Vol. 5 #1 comes from Tyler Boss and Francesca Ciregia, and it sounds like a nightmare under the big top.
The story centers on clown colleagues whose tensions — and body parts — are stretched far too thin. That premise alone feels perfect for Creepshow. It has workplace friction, carnival horror, body horror, and the kind of uncomfortable humor that makes the franchise so much fun.
Clown horror works because it turns something colorful and ridiculous into something deeply wrong. Balloons, face paint, exaggerated smiles, honking horns, and bright costumes can become terrifying when the tone shifts.
This story looks ready to take that familiar fear and twist it into something gross, funny, and unforgettable.
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Lorenzo De Felici Brings Cosmic Terror to the Debut Issue
The second story in Creepshow Vol. 5 #1 comes from Lorenzo De Felici, known for work including Void Rivals and Red Roots.
This story moves from carnival horror into cosmic dread as a mysterious object from space begins wiping out humanity. The central question is chilling: can the last surviving astronaut trace where the object came from before it is too late?
That is classic science-fiction horror territory.
A mysterious object. A collapsing world. One astronaut left to uncover the truth. The setup has huge stakes, but it also carries that intimate end-of-the-world fear that makes cosmic horror work. Humanity may be facing extinction, but the story appears to focus on one survivor trying to understand the impossible.
That contrast between massive disaster and personal desperation could make this one of the issue’s strongest hooks.
Why Creepshow Still Works as a Comic
Creepshow works so well in comics because the anthology format is built for visual impact.
A horror comic can deliver a shocking final panel, a grotesque splash page, or a visual twist that lands differently than television or film. The reader controls the pace, but the creators control what waits when the page turns.
That is where Creepshow thrives.
The franchise has always mixed old-school horror-host energy with modern scares. It understands that horror can be fun and disgusting at the same time. It can be colorful, mean, funny, tragic, violent, and weird. The comic version captures that spirit by giving different creators room to bring their own nightmares into the anthology.
Comic Book Addicts has previously called Creepshow “a must-buy for any reader who appreciates high-quality, character-driven horror,” and Volume 5 looks ready to keep that reputation alive.
An All-Star Horror Lineup for Volume 5
The first issue is only the beginning.
Creepshow Vol. 5 will feature an impressive roster of creators across the full five-issue run, including Stephanie Williams, Brian Witten, Tyler Crook, Yasmin Angoe, Joshua Hixson, Baldemar Rivas, Leandro Fernandez, and more.
That lineup is important because a horror anthology is only as strong as its creative voices. Creepshow succeeds when each story feels different, and this roster suggests Volume 5 will continue pushing the series into multiple corners of horror.
Readers can expect different styles, different fears, and different kinds of endings.
Some stories may be bloody. Some may be funny. Some may be cruel. Some may be quiet until the final page. That variety is exactly why anthology horror remains so addictive.
Greg Nicotero’s Creepshow Legacy Continues
The comic series is based on Greg Nicotero’s Creepshow TV series, produced and licensed by Evoke Entertainment Company.
Nicotero’s connection to modern horror is massive. His work in special effects, television, and horror storytelling has helped shape decades of genre entertainment, including The Walking Dead and the current Creepshow series.
That legacy gives the comic series a strong foundation.
Creepshow is not trying to be just another horror title. It is carrying the spirit of a franchise built on twisted morality tales, grotesque effects, horror-host energy, and the joy of being scared by something you probably should not have looked at in the first place.
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Catch Up on Creepshow Before Volume 5
New readers have plenty of ways to catch up before Creepshow Vol. 5 #1 arrives.
Previous collected editions include:
Creepshow Vol. 1
The Eisner Award-nominated first volume of the anthology.
Creepshow Vol. 2
More standalone horror stories from a new lineup of creators.
Creepshow Vol. 3
Another collection of twisted tales and unsettling endings.
Creepshow Vol. 4
The most recent collected volume before the new fifth installment.
Creepshow Deluxe Book One
A hardcover collection bringing together the first two volumes.
The collected edition of Super Creepshow is also scheduled to arrive on September 9, 2026, collecting Super Creepshow #1–5 and Super Creepshow Special #1.
That gives horror fans several entry points before the new volume begins.
Cover and Collector Information
Creepshow Vol. 5 #1 launches with a strong cover lineup.
Cover A by Kyle Hotz and Dan Brown
The main cover leans into classic horror imagery, with a monstrous figure emerging from a mass of skulls. It feels like a perfect throwback to vintage horror comics while still looking sharp for modern shelves.
Cover B by Francesca Ciregia
This variant features a disturbing clown image surrounded by balloons, with a sinister grin and a heart held out like a twisted gift. It is colorful, creepy, and very on-brand for the debut issue’s clown horror angle.
Cover C by Luana Vecchio
This cover takes a retro beauty-ad approach and turns it into skull-faced horror, complete with a mock advertisement feel. It is stylish, playful, and unsettling in exactly the right way.
Collectors who enjoy horror covers should have several strong options here. Each cover captures a different side of Creepshow: graveyard terror, circus nightmare, and vintage horror satire.
Comic Book Details
Title: Creepshow Vol. 5 #1
Publisher: Skybound / Image Comics
Based On: Greg Nicotero’s Creepshow TV series from Shudder
Issue: #1 of 5
Featured Creators: Tyler Boss, Francesca Ciregia, Lorenzo De Felici
Main Cover: Kyle Hotz and Dan Brown
Variant Covers: Francesca Ciregia, Luana Vecchio
Price: $3.99
Release Date: September 16, 2026
Format: Full-color comic
Genre: Horror, Anthology, Suspense, Supernatural Horror
Why Horror Fans Should Pick Up Creepshow Vol. 5 #1
Creepshow Vol. 5 #1 should be an easy pickup for horror fans.
The series gives readers two new horror stories per issue, a rotating lineup of major creators, strong cover art, and the familiar Creepshow blend of shocks, dark humor, and gruesome twists.
It is also a great comic for new readers because every issue offers fresh stories. You do not need to memorize continuity or start from the beginning. You can walk into a comic shop, grab the newest issue, and get a complete horror experience.
That makes Creepshow one of the most accessible horror comics on the shelf.
If you like anthology horror, old-school horror comics, Shudder’s Creepshow series, scary short stories, twisted endings, or comics that deliver something different every month, Creepshow Vol. 5 #1 belongs on your pull list.
Final Thoughts: Creepshow Vol. 5 Looks Ready to Haunt Comic Shops Again
Creepshow Vol. 5 #1 looks like another strong return for one of comics’ most entertaining horror anthologies.
The debut issue gives readers clown horror from Tyler Boss and Francesca Ciregia, cosmic extinction terror from Lorenzo De Felici, and a sharp cover lineup from Kyle Hotz, Dan Brown, Francesca Ciregia, and Luana Vecchio.
That is a strong start.
The best horror anthologies leave you wondering what kind of nightmare comes next, and Creepshow continues to understand that formula. It is scary, stylish, nasty, and fun in the way only Creepshow can be.
Get ready. The Creep is back, and comic shops are not safe.
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