A Haunting First Look at WHEN I LAY MY VENGEANCE UPON THEE #1

BOOM! Studios today revealed a first look at WHEN I LAY MY VENGEANCE UPON THEE #1. Rising star writer Gus Moreno, whose debut novel This Thing Between Us was awarded a “Best Book of 2021” recognition by NPR, joins forces with visionary artist Jakub Rebelka (Cyberpunk) and letterer Becca Carey for a mesmerizing descent into Hell in WHEN I LAY MY VENGEANCE UPON THEE.

Father Barrera is a disgraced priest, haunted by his part in the tragic death of an innocent child. As penance, he is exiled to the remote South American town of Puerto Cristina to apprentice under the enigmatic Father Stygian, the preeminent, if not controversial, exorcist. It is a joyless assignment.

Exorcists are normally trained in the Vatican, but Stygian has his own way of handling demons…methods that predate even the Church. And unfortunately for Barrera, Stygian’s last apprentice committed suicide not too long ago.

As Barrera seeks to unlock the mysteries of Stygian’s strange practices, he finds himself amidst an island rife with the forces of evil… What do these constant streams of possessions mean? And how are they connected to a comatose hospital patient, one who’s been in that condition for half a century without aging a single day…

WHEN I LAY MY VENGEANCE UPON THEE #1 features main cover art by series artist Jakub Rebelka, and variant covers by acclaimed illustrators Jacob Phillips (That Texas Blood), InHyuk Lee (Mighty Morphin), Jae Lee & June Chung (The Dark Tower), and a limited BOOM! Studios Direct Reserve exclusive variant by Jae Lee & June Chung!

WHEN I LAY MY VENGEANCE UPON THEE is the newest release from BOOM! Studios’ eponymous imprint, home to critically acclaimed original series, including BRZRKR by Keanu Reeves, Matt Kindt, and Ron Garney; Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera; bestselling horror anthology Hello Darkness; Grim by Stephanie Phillips and Flaviano; Stuff of Nightmares by R.L. Stine and A.L. Kaplan; A Vicious Circle by Mattson Tomlin and Lee Bermejo; Ghostlore by Cullen Bunn and Leomacs; Rare Flavours by Ram V and Filipe Andrade; Underheist by David and Maria Lapham; Animal Pound by Tom King and Peter Gross; Minor Arcana by Jeff Lemire; Vicarious by Ryan Parrott and Eleonora Carlini; The Creeping Below by Brian Azzarello and Vanesa Del Rey; and the upcoming Bronze Faces by Shobo, Shof, and Alexandre Tefenkgi; and In Bloom by Michael W. Conrad and John J. Pearson. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties, including Dune: House Corrino from Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Simone Ragazzoni; Power Rangers Prime by Melissa Flores and Michael YG; and The Expanse: Dragon Tooth by Andy Diggle, Rubine, and Francesco Pisa.

WHEN I LAY MY VENGEANCE UPON THEE #1 will be available in comic shops January 1, 2025. It is available for pre-order at your local comic shop. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including Kindle, iBooks, and Google Play.

When I Lay My Vengeance Upon Thee #1 A Main: NOV240037

When I Lay My Vengeance Upon Thee #1 B Variant: NOV240038

When I Lay My Vengeance Upon Thee #1 C BOOM 20th Anniversary Variant: NOV240039

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When I Lay My Vengeance Upon Thee #1 E 1:20 INCV BOOM 20th Anniversary Variant: NOV240041

When I Lay My Vengeance Upon Thee #1 F 1:25 INCV: NOV240042

When I Lay My Vengeance Upon Thee #1 G Unlockable Variant: NOV240043

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