EC Cruel Universe: 2 #8
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| Writer | Mike Carey, Melissa Flores, Jeff Jensen |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
What’s that in the sky? A flaming meteor, hurtling toward Earth? An invading alien armada? No, it’s the latest issue of EC’s Eisner and Ringo Award–nominated science-fiction monstrosity . . . and no one will be spared! In preparation for the imminent collapse of human society, give into your most deeply buried desires and distract yourself from the flaming ruin that awaits us all as the devious minds of writers Mike Carey (Hellblazer), Melissa Flores (Power Rangers Prime), and Jeff Jensen (Green River Killer) conjoin with apocalyptic artists Kano (EC’s Epitaphs from the Abyss), Lukas Ketner (Count Crowley), and more to bring our fast-devolvin more
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AIPT - David Brooke
Mar 03, 2026EC Cruel Universe #8 is another reminder why this series is such a reliable blind buy. Each creative team delivers a tight, focused sci-fi horror tale that builds toward a payoff worth the ride. Flores and Kano craft a claustrophobic domestic meltdown with sharp pacing and a cruel sting at the end. Carey and Gete deliver the most viscerally satisfying arc, culminating in a monster reveal that feels earned and wickedly appropriate. Jensen and Ketner close things out with a story that toys with empathy and artificial love, flipping expectations in a way that lingers. Even if some of the structural beats feel familiar, the execution across the board is strong enough to make this issue an easy recommendation for horror fans looking for compact, effective storytelling. Read Full Review
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