Wytches, Vol. 1: Pledged Edition Remasters Scott Snyder and Jock’s Horror Classic Ahead of TV Adaptation
Wytches is returning in a bigger, darker, and newly remastered edition this fall.
Image Comics will release Wytches, Vol. 1: Pledged Edition, an expanded trade paperback collecting Scott Snyder and Jock’s acclaimed horror series with additional material and newly recolored pages ahead of the upcoming Amazon/MGM Studios TV adaptation.
The new edition collects Wytches #1–6, Wytches: Bad Egg Halloween Special, material from Image! anthology #7, and a significant portion recolored by Matt Hollingsworth to match the look of the upcoming animated series.
For horror comic readers, this looks like the definitive way to experience one of Image Comics’ most unsettling modern horror stories.
Wytches Returns in an Expanded Pledged Edition
Originally launched in 2014, Wytches quickly became one of the standout horror comics of the decade. The series came from New York Times bestselling writer Scott Snyder and acclaimed artist Jock, whose collaboration created a chilling take on witch folklore that felt brutal, personal, and deeply unnerving.
Now, Wytches, Vol. 1: Pledged Edition is giving longtime fans and new readers a stronger entry point before the story reaches a wider audience through television.
Readers looking for release details can check the official Image Comics listing for the upcoming trade paperback.
What Is Wytches About?
For centuries, people were persecuted and executed for witchcraft.
But in the world of Wytches, those victims were not witches at all. They suffered to protect a far more terrifying truth: real witches are out there.
They are ancient. They are deadly. They are rarely seen. And they are even more rarely survived.
The story follows the grieving Rooks family as they move to the remote town of Litchfield hoping for a fresh start. Instead, they find something waiting in the woods. Something old. Something evil. Something hungry.
That premise is what makes Wytches hit so hard. It takes the familiar idea of witches and strips away the romantic fantasy. Snyder and Jock turn witchcraft into something primal, bodily, and terrifying.
Scott Snyder Calls This the Definitive Version
Scott Snyder described Wytches as a deeply personal book rooted in the fears he felt as an anxious parent. That emotional core is important because the series is not just about monsters hiding in trees. It is about family terror, helplessness, sacrifice, and the fear that you cannot protect the people you love.
Snyder also called this new edition the definitive version of the story, praising the expanded collection and Matt Hollingsworth’s new colors.
That matters for collectors and new readers. Wytches, Vol. 1: Pledged Edition is not simply a reprint. It is a remastered package designed to bring the first major arc and rarer stories together in one volume.
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Jock’s Horror Art Still Hits Hard
Jock’s artwork has always been one of the biggest reasons Wytches stands out.
The book does not rely on clean monster reveals or standard horror staging. Jock’s pages feel jagged, nervous, and infected. The woods never feel safe. The characters never feel fully protected. The horror often feels like it is crawling just outside the panel.
That visual approach made Wytches one of the most memorable Image horror titles of its era. With the new recolored material designed to align with the animated adaptation, the Pledged Edition gives the series a fresh visual presentation without losing the dread that made it work in the first place.
Why New Readers Should Pick This Up
Wytches, Vol. 1: Pledged Edition is a strong pickup for readers who want horror comics with serious atmosphere and emotional stakes.
This is not a monster-of-the-week story. It is a family nightmare. It is about the terrible things hidden behind old stories, small towns, and the promise of a new beginning.
New readers should watch this release if they enjoy:
Modern horror comics
Folk horror
Family-centered horror
Dark supernatural mysteries
Image Comics horror titles
Scott Snyder’s horror writing
Jock’s atmospheric artwork
Comics being adapted for television
The timing also makes this edition important. With the Amazon/MGM Studios adaptation on the way, this is the version many new fans will likely use to discover the source material.
Release Details
Title: Wytches, Vol. 1: Pledged Edition
Publisher: Image Comics
Writer: Scott Snyder
Artist: Jock
Colors: Matt Hollingsworth
Collects: Wytches #1–6, Wytches: Bad Egg Halloween Special, and material from Image! anthology #7
ISBN: 9781534342095
Comic Shop Release Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Bookstore Release Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Format: Trade Paperback
Comic Book Addicts Take
Wytches, Vol. 1: Pledged Edition feels like the right release at the right time.
The original series already has a strong reputation as one of Image Comics’ best modern horror books. Expanding the collection, adding rarer material, and remastering part of the color work gives fans a reason to revisit it before the TV adaptation arrives.
For new readers, this edition removes the guesswork. It collects the core story, bonus material, and the additional pieces needed for a fuller first-volume experience.
The horror hook remains as strong as ever: the people accused of witchcraft were not the real threat. The real witches were something older, worse, and hungry in the dark.
Final Thoughts
Wytches, Vol. 1: Pledged Edition brings Scott Snyder and Jock’s horror masterpiece back in an expanded and remastered package built for longtime fans, collectors, and readers discovering the series ahead of the Amazon/MGM Studios adaptation.
With its terrifying mythology, emotional family stakes, and unforgettable visual identity, Wytches remains one of the essential modern horror comics from Image.
The woods are calling again.
Wytches, Vol. 1: Pledged Edition arrives in comic shops on October 21, 2026, and bookstores on November 17, 2026.
Join the Discussion
Are you picking up Wytches, Vol. 1: Pledged Edition from Image Comics? Are you revisiting the series before the TV adaptation, or reading it for the first time?
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