In June, Dark Horse Comics will release the first in an all-new four-issue comic miniseries the all-star team of actor/singer Josh Gad, creative storytellers Ben and Max Berkowitz, artist Ariel Olivetti, and letterer Frank Cvetkovic. The Writer combines the fantastical elements of cultural folklore with the real-life challenges of the creative process, in a story that is unique, familiar, and wholly original.

The Writer introduces readers to Stan Siegel, an established storyteller known for comic book stories of the heroic and fantastical. However, his life takes an unexpected and dark turn when he is plunged into a Nazi occult-fueled nightmare. In a whirlwind of folklore and magic, Stan’s hunger for answers unveils hidden identities amid demonic chaos and high-speed chases. This thrilling saga is a race against time, with Stan compelled to stop the rising tide of terror by becoming the hero from his pages.

The Writer assembles this all-star creative team from the stage, the screen and comics alike to bring readers into the magical world of cultural folklore through the lens of the pitfalls of the real-life creative process, The first issue lands on shelves of your favorite comic shop on June 19.