BOOM! Studios ihas announced Judas, a new comic book series launching in December from Emmy and WGA Award-nominated writer Jeff Loveness and artist Jakub Rebelka that follows the path of the most famous traitor in history. In a story perfect for fans of Preacher and The Goddamned, Judas picks up after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ,  as Judas Iscariot wakes up in Hell and grapples with his role in “The Greatest Story Ever Told”—and how much of his part was preordained.

The release, Loveness said:

Growing up, I always felt sorry for Judas. He’s always portrayed as a villain and the epitome of betrayal, but the entire Christian narrative of redemption and forgiveness hinges on him. He was born and destined to play this part in the story. There was never a chance for him to be anything else.

I’m really looking forward to diving into an unexplored corner of Christianity as Judas journeys through Hell, trying to make sense of himself and his place in the story. Judas in Hell is such a striking image to me. Hell is full of broken people, used by God in His grand story, then cast aside forever. Everyone feels alone and wasted… and it’s up to Judas to navigate through them all as he claws towards something resembling closure.

Judas #1 features a cover illustrated by Jakub Rebelka.