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The Chaos! Library Kickstarter Celebrates Purgatori and Chastity!

Comic book cover featuring Purgatori and Chastity, two female characters with distinctive styles, surrounded by a fiery background. The title 'PURGATORI x Chastity Classic Omnibus Collections' is prominently displayed.

Two iconic comic book bad girls are back in business, as Dynamite Entertainment and Coffin Comics have launched a brand-new Kickstarter offering fans a complete archive of tales starring vampiress vixens Purgatori and Chastity from the beloved Chaos! Comics era! The campaign is live and runs until October 8.

This campaign follows the virally successful first foray in this historic collaboration, when Dynamite and Coffin came together to remaster and compile every story starring Evil Ernie. These new books reprinting Purgatori and Chastity comics are also filled with stunning and boundaries-breaking comics that have long been out of print and sought after by collectors. No longer will fans have to dive deep into back-issue bins, fight over skyrocketing online auctions, and trade one darling book for another in fan groups. The complete storylines of these leaders of the bad girls wave are ready for everyone’s shelves!

Kicking off in 1993, fans flocked to Chaos! Comics like moths to a flame for its genius mix of horror and tropes of the superhero genre. The heavy metal aesthetic and gritty sagas were a perfect representation of the rebelliousness, humor, and spirit of the 1990s and remain as fun today as they were then!

This new Kickstarter offers three books again. Two are devoted to the fables of Purgatori, the ancient slave girl turned demonic vampire. Created by Brian Pulido, she debuted in Evil Ernie: Revenge #1 before launching into her first solo series Purgatori: The Vampires Myth in 1996 with gorgeous artwork by superstar Jim Balent (Catwoman, Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose). Now across two titanic tomes, fans can read chapters of her journey including stories like The Dracula Gambit, Goddess War, Goddess Rising, Purgatori Empire, The Hunted, Darkest Hour, God Hunter, God Killer, and more! In addition to the aforementioned Pulido and Balent, other legendary creators who added to the tapestry of Purgi include David Quinn (Doctor Strange, Faust), Al Rio (Gen13), Mike Deodato Jr. (Avengers, Wonder Woman), Marc Andreyko (Manhunter, Supergirl), Len Kaminski (Iron Man), Joshua Dysart (Harbinger, Swamp Thing), and more.

Teenage girl Chastity Marks was struck with tragedy when turned into a vampire. When she realizes she is undetectable to her fellow vampires, her new devotion in life is hunting other bloodsuckers! Now all her solo adventures will be collected into one comprehensive volume, meticulously assembled for returning and new readers. Readers get to see her deadly skills in Evil Ernie: Straight to Hell, then she broke out into Chastity: Theatre of Pain. Later tales include Rocked, Lust for Life, Reign of Terror, Shattered, Crazytown, and more. On the Chastity front, Pulido is joined by other creators including Ivan Reis (Superman, Aquaman), Ed Benes (Birds of Prey, Justice League), Steven Grant (Punisher), Fabian Nicieza (X-Men, X-Force), Peter Vale, and others.

Each book is oversized at 9 by 12 inches. Fans can opt for three different versions of the books. Signed special editions feature ribbon markers, gilding, as well as signed and numbered bookplates. For the most discerning collectors, the super deluxe editions are limited to 333 copies each. Slipcases are also available, exclusive to the Kickstarter.

In addition to the books at the front and center of the Kickstarter, tons of awesome extras and add-ons are available. Shirts featuring both vampires and the classic Chaos! logo can be added to fans’ closets. Or patch sets can be grabbed for fans to customize their own clothes. Print sets featuring some of the most iconic artwork of these characters by top artists are included. Challenge coins and many other goodies are up for backers too!

As the campaign progresses, Dynamite and Coffin are excited to keep backers and those on the fence engaged with exciting stretch goals and surprise drops.

Early bird backers within the first 66 hours get two FREE trading cards featuring both characters added to their hauls!

Dynamite and Coffin Comics announce a Co-Publishing Agreement

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After a photo teased it, Dynamite Entertainment and Coffin Comics have announced the start of a historic co-publishing agreement, set to offer fans the ultimate collaboration and releases many have been waiting on for years. Following the surprise in-person announcement at Swornfest 2026 in Mesa, Arizona, this past weekend, after extensive meetings and planning between Dynamite’s Nick Barrucci and Coffin’s Brian Pulido, the full cast of characters and world of the original Chaos! Comics line will be reunited for limited-time reprint collections and merchandise, available through multiple channels, including direct-to-consumer crowdfunding campaigns and the direct market.

It all kicks off soon with a massive Kickstarter showcasing the character that began it all — Evil Ernie! In a projected three-volume set, all of the beloved original misadventures of the Evil One will be collected comprehensively for the first time ever. Presented in multiple formats, the books will amount to well over 1,500 pages. Each edition will feature a unique cover. Smiley, the Psychotic Button’s specials and solo stories will also be included in this set, while other superstars, including Lady Death, Purgatori, and Chastity will have appearances. Key storylines, including Youth Gone Wild, The Resurrection, Revenge, Straight to Hell, Destroyer, and more, will be presented in these can’t-miss tomes.

Future Kickstarter campaigns will focus on Lady Death, Purgatori, Chastity, and the Coffin universe.

As further details are confirmed, Dynamite and Coffin will keep fans up to date on book contents, formats, pricing, and launch dates. Other goodies projected to be offered include limited-edition issue reprints with epic enhancements, like metal or glow-in-the-dark effects, on top of all-new artwork from top names. A trading card set is being considered for parallel development. Posters, prints, T-shirts, patches, and challenge coins are planned.

The thrill ride mythos of Chaos! began in 1991 with the debut of Evil Ernie created by writer Brian Pulido and brought to life by the late great Steven Hughes. A couple years later, the scope and success of the effort expanded with the founding of a separate publisher and a string of new characters and titles including Lady Death, Purgatori, Chastity, Jade, Bad Kitty, Lady Demon, and many more. Pulido was revered by fans for his dark, pulse-pounding storytelling, great collaborative eye for artists, and unparalleled engagement with fans, aka the “Fiends.”

Steven Hughes established the iconic look for many of the Chaos! mainstays. His detail-oriented, moody artwork matched both Ernie’s edgy verve and the innovative “bad girl” trend, which featured Lady Death at the forefront. His visual blueprint laid the groundwork for countless creators who have tackled the characters to this day, including Ed Benes, Mike Deodato, Al Rio, Jim Balent, Ivan Reis, and countless others.

The Chaos! library outside of Lady Death was acquired by Dynamite Entertainment in 2010 and has featured in several best-selling comics and crossovers. Industry icons like Tim Seeley and Mirka Andolfo have contributed to the evolving characters, and they’ve crossed paths with Vampirella, Red Sonja, Hack/Slash, and more.

Pulido continues his tales of Lady Death and his reputation of connecting directly with “Sworn Nation” to this day through Coffin Comics. New characters, including La Muerta, Lady Satanus and Hellwitch, have wowed, and a new era of fans and creators keeps the energy alive with record-smashing Kickstarters and conventions.

More news on the Evil Ernie project and future plans will be coming soon!

Preview: Vampirella Vs. Purgatori Trade Paperback

Vampirella Vs. Purgatori Trade Paperback

Writer: Ray Fawkes
Artist: Alvaro Sarraseca
Covers: Derrick Chew
136 pages | Horror, Action Adventure | $19.99 | Teen+

The unholy alliance you prayed would never happen! For countless generations, the fight between good and evil has been fought, as much behind the scenes as in plain view. Unbeknownst to the world at large, one force has stood as a safeguard against the potential triumph of evil and the unleashing of the apocalypse: The 36. Now, someone is after them, a creature of evil known as Purgatori, and the only thing standing in her way is Vampirella. So with all of existence hanging in the balance, what could possibly bring these two enemies to join forces? Hint: Whatever it is, it must be really bad.

Collects VAMPIRELLA VS. PURGATORI #1-5 and a complete gallery of covers.

Vampirella Vs. Purgatori Trade Paperback

Preview: Purgatori (Vol. 2) #5

Purgatori (Vol. 2) #5

writer: Ray Fawkes
artist: Alvaro Sarraseca
covers: Antonio Fuso (A), Michael Sta. Maria (B), Russell Fox (C), Nerdy Nereid Cosplay (D), Michael Sta. Maria (E-RI/BW), Russell Fox (F-RI/BW), Russell Fox (G-RI/Virgin), Michael Sta. Maria (H-RI/Virgin)
FC | 32 pages | Horror, Action/Adventure | $3.99 | Teen+

Purgatori! She’s got the memories of thousands of people in her head! But who is she, really? She might be able to figure it out if only people would stop trying to kill her, eat her, become her, conquer her, feed themselves to her, die in entertaining ways, all of the above… literally ALL the time. But maybe that’s… someone’s plan? Maybe if she stops and thinks, everyone’s in real trouble. Let’s find out! IN THIS ISSUE.

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Preview: Purgatori #4

Purgatori #4

writer: Ray Fawkes
artist: Alvaro Sarraseca
covers: Antonio Fuso (A), Szymon Kudranski (B), Russell Fox (C), Nerdy Nereid Cosplay (D), Szymon Kudranski (E-RI/BW), Russell Fox (F-RI/BW), Russell Fox (G-RI/Virgin), Szymon Kudranski (H-RI/Virgin)
FC | 32 pages | Horror, Action/Adventure | $3.99 | Teen+

Purgatori! She’s got the memories of thousands of people in her head! But who is she, really? She might be able to figure it out if only people would stop trying to kill her, eat her, become her, conquer her, feed themselves to her, die in entertaining ways, all of the above… literally ALL the time. But maybe that’s… someone’s plan? Maybe if she stops and thinks, everyone’s in real trouble. Let’s find out! IN THIS ISSUE.

Purgatori #4

Preview: Purgatori #3

Purgatori #3

writer: Ray Fawkes
artist: Alvaro Sarraseca
covers: Antonio Fuso (A), Carlo Pagulayan (B), Russell Fox (C), Nerdy Nereid Cosplay (D), Carlo Pagulayan (E-RI/BW), Russell Fox (F-RI/BW), Russell Fox (G-RI/Virgin), Carlo Pagulayan (H-RI/Virgin)
FC | 32 pages | Horror, Action/Adventure | $3.99 | Teen+

Purgatori! She’s the girl with the great horns and the biggest body count.

Now she’s fighting battles inside and out — monsters trying to kill her in the trackless forests of Europe, and witches trying to take control of her onetrack mind. And through it all, one central question nags her over and over – How the hell did she end up in Norway?! She’d better figure things out, or someone’s gonna get gored in the fjord.

Purgatori #3

Preview: Purgatori #2

Purgatori #2

writer: Ray Fawkes
artist: Alvaro Sarraseca
covers: Antonio Fuso (A), Carlo Pagulayan (B), Russell Fox (C), Nerdy Nereid Cosplay (D), Carlo Pagulayan (E-RI/BW), Russell Fox (F-RI/BW), Russell Fox (G-RI/Virgin), Carlo Pagulayan (H-RI/Virgin)
FC | 32 pages | Horror, Action/Adventure | $3.99 | Teen+

Purgatori! She’s the girl with the great horns and the biggest body count. Now she’s fighting battles inside and out — monsters trying to kill her in the trackless forests of Europe, and witches trying to take control of her onetrack mind. And through it all, one central question nags her over and over – How the hell did she end up in Norway?! She’d better figure things out, or someone’s gonna get gored in the fjord.

Purgatori #2

Preview: Purgatori #1

Purgatori #1

writer: Ray Fawkes
artist: Alvaro Sarraseca
covers: Antonio Fuso (A), Carlo Pagulayan (B), Russell Fox (C), Nerdy Nereid Cosplay (D), Blank Authentix (E), Carlo Pagulayan (F-RI/BW), Russell Fox (G-RI/BW), Antonio Fuso (H-RI/BW), Russell Fox (I-RI/Virgin), Carlo Pagulayan (J-RI/Virgin)
FC | 32 pages | Horror, Action/Adventure | $3.99 | Teen+

DEBUT ISSUE!

From the team that brought you the seismic VAMPIRELLA VS. PURGATORI series comes the solo follow-up for the demon of dark humor!

Purgatori’s really living the vampire demon life. She’s got Lilith’s nasty mind worm eating her willpower. She’s going bug-nuts crazy. And now, there are a bunch of witches targeting her with their weird body-snatching schemes. Clearly, it’s time for some quiet introspection and careful planning, right? Get ready for bloody mayhem instead!

Purgatori #1

Women of Dynamite: Purgatori – Limited Edition Black & White Variant Statue

Women of Dynamite: Purgatori – Limited Edition Black & White Variant Statues

sculptor: Jason Smith
artist: Michael Turner
FC l 12.25” H (14.5” H including wings) x 6” D x 7” W
$249.99 • Teen+

Only 49 of these beautiful black-and-white statues exist in the whole world! An extremely Limited Edition Purgatori statue based on the work of comics sensation Michael Turner and sculpted by the ever-talented Jason Smith, featuring the stark contrast of light and darkness, with just a touch of deep red to highlight our villainess’s classic look. Hand-painted on cold-cast porcelain, the Purgatori statue stands approximately 12″ in height (14” to the tip of her wings) with a 6″ base. This rare variant edition of the Women of Dynamite: Purgatori statue comes packaged in a four-color box with a hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. This lady’s killer contours make an alluring addition to every hardcore fiend’s collection!

NOTE: Limited to only 49 statues. Allocations may occur.

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Purgatori Statue, Out Now

Purgatori Statue

Art: Jason Smith (sculptor), Michael Turner (artist)The vampire goddess from Egypt, rising from the pits of Hell, has never looked so desirable… or deadly! Based on the work of comics sensation Michael Turner (Fathom, Witchblade) and sculpted by the ever-talented Jason Smith, the bat-winged beauty of Chaos! Comics joins the brand-new Women of Dynamite line of statues. Hand-painted on cold-cast porcelain, the Purgatori statue stands approximately 12″ (nearly 14″ to the tips of her wings!) in height with a 6″ base, with each individually numbered as part of a Limited Edition run of 1994 statues (celebrating the debut year of Chaos! Comics). The Women of Dynamite: Purgatori statue comes packaged in a four-color box with a hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. This crimson-skinned killer makes an alluring addition to every hardcore fiend’s collection!

The vampire goddess from Egypt, rising from the pits of Hell, has never looked so desirable… or deadly! Based on the work of comics sensation Michael Turner (Fathom, Witchblade) and sculpted by the ever-talented Jason Smith, the bat-winged beauty of Chaos! Comics joins the brand-new Women of Dynamite line of statues. Hand-painted on cold-cast porcelain, the Purgatori statue stands approximately 12″ (nearly 14″ to the tips of her wings!) in height with a 6″ base, with each individually numbered as part of a Limited Edition run of 1994 statues (celebrating the debut year of Chaos! Comics). The Women of Dynamite: Purgatori statue comes packaged in a four-color box with a hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. This crimson-skinned killer makes an alluring addition to every hardcore fiend’s collection!

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