The Eighth Seal is a horror book by James Tynion IV that was originally penned back in 2013, while he was making his bones at DC. It was released as a web comic through Mark Waid’s site Thrillbent.com. If you missed it, like I did, you can now pick up the IDW Publishing print release this Wednesday. And, I highly recommend you do so.

Tynion has been making a name himself as a top-notch horror comic book writer; and this creator-owned opus, was one of his earliest creations. It’s got apocalyptic demonic possession hints of The Omen, Rosemary’s Baby, and The Exorcist. Also, Jeremy Rock’s nightmarish art is darkly hypnotic.

Described as one woman’s visceral nightmares bleeding into reality as she struggles to live in the political spotlight. Is she losing her mind, or do these visions hold some darker truth?

The story focuses on Amelia, the current First Lady, who battles the savage evil spirits plaguing her psyche. Each mental episode murderously escalates into her reality.

I’m hooked. This one has been added to my pull list.

Story: James Tynion IV  Art: Jeremy Rock
Story: 9.5 Art: 9 Overall: 9  Recommendation: Buy

IDW Publishing provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review.