In a bold reinterpretation of The Mummy, Eisner Award winner Faith Erin Hicks (Pumpkinheads, The Nameless City Trilogy) teams up with colorist Lee Loughridge (Standstill) to breathe fresh life into one of the most iconic Universal Monsters of all time. Titled Universal Monsters: The Mummy #1, this four-issue limited series is poised to bring classic gothic terror back to the forefront of the comic book world. Fans can unearth the first issue on March 26, 2025, when it debuts in comic shops.
Helen Grosvenor, a young woman straddling two distinct worlds, finds her life forever twisted by a cursed childhood encounter. Plagued by haunting whispers and drawn to an Egyptian dig site from her past, Helen becomes the unsuspecting catalyst in the resurrection of a powerfulâand terrifyingâancient being known only asâŠTHE MUMMY. Promising a blend of romantic tragedy, chilling horror, and Egyptian lore, Hicksâ new tale sets the stage for a story that resonates with universal themes of identity, belonging, and primal dread.
A Monster Reborn
Just as Universal Studios first awakened The Mummy on screen in 1932, Hicksâ version aims to enthrall modern readers with an expanded mythos. Her art styleâcharacterized by expressive linework and cinematic panel layoutsâsupports Loughridgeâs moody color palette, painting the supernatural gloom of musty tombs, nighttime deserts, and the precarious line between life and death. Early previews tease a mix of romantic elements and a sense of doomed fate, reminiscent of tragic love stories woven into classic Monster lore.
Skybound Entertainment, already celebrated for revitalizing timeless properties, sets out to invigorate The Mummyâs terror. This new storyline captures the spirit of the original Universal Monsters but amplifies the drama and horror for contemporary fans. And with a behind-the-scenes team thatâs no stranger to cinematic flair, each issue promises to be as visually evocative as it is narratively compelling.
What to Expect
- Atmospheric Horror: Sweeping Egyptian vistas, moonlit excavations, and the shadowy corridors of cursed tombs.
- Romantic Tragedy: Helen Grosvenorâs struggle between two worldsâand the haunting link to The Mummyâadds a layer of poignant heartbreak.
- Nostalgic Yet New: The revered monster roars back onto the scene in full-color, bridging the golden era of Universal horror with modern sensibilities.
- Intriguing Cover Variants: In addition to the standard cover, readers can look forward to collectible variant coversâincluding a 1:10 connecting seriesâperfect for fans eager to showcase their horror cred.
Mark Your Calendars
Universal Monsters: The Mummy #1 hits comic shops on March 26, 2025, with the entire four-issue run set to release monthly. Fans seeking a deeper preview of Helenâs eerie predicament can stay tuned to HorrorBuzz, where our full review goes live on March 24âjust days before The Mummy shambles onto shelves.
If youâve ever craved a romantic tragedy amid the chill of ancient secrets, Faith Erin Hicksâ riveting new series just might be your next obsession. Get ready to unravel the gauze and meet a Mummy reborn with horrifying style.
