PORTLAND, Ore. 05/07/2026 — From critically acclaimed creator Stjepan Šejić (Sunstone, Ravine, Aphrodite IX, Witchblade, Harleen) comes the exciting return of his creator-owned series Death Vigil. Death Vigil (2026) #1 kicks off an all-new chapter this August from Image Comics/Top Cow.
Death Vigil will also boast highly collectible variant covers by such high-flyers as Sozomaika and Mirka Andolfo.
The smash hit series is back! Bad news: You're dead. Good news: You can join a band of Death Knights and help protect the world from necromancers and cosmic horror. The pay's not great, but you'll love your co-workers. So grab your spirit weapon and prepare for battle against the Primordial Enemy—join Death Vigil today!
"When I made the first story arc of this series, I was a no-name artist trying to establish myself as not just an artist but a writer as well," said Šejić. "These days many of you know the caliber of storytelling I bring to the table. Be it mature-audience indie gems like Sunstone and Fine Print or mainstream books like Harleen, I bring layered, complicated characters and heart-wrenching tales. Many of you have, over time, read the original story arc of Death Vigil and saw its potential. Let us together now realize it. This is the second story arc. If you like it, get loud about it because without you there may not be a third one for a long time. And trust me... you want the third, the fourth, and the fifth one!"
The story of modern-age Death Knights locked in an ongoing war against the ever-growing power of the ravenous primordial Elder Gods. The only catch is you have to die first. Become a corporeal immortal Death Knight, and obtain reality-altering weaponry in the never-ending battle between Good and Evil.
Matt Hawkins, President and COO at Top Cow, added: “There aren’t many books that can balance cosmic horror, action, and genuine heart the way Death Vigil does. It’s also my personal favorite of all of Stjepan’s work. He has a unique voice, and this return doesn’t just pick up where things left off—it raises the bar.”
Death Vigil (2026) #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, August 5:
- Cover A by Šejić
- Cover B by Sozomaika
- Cover C by Mirka Andolfo
- Cover D by Šejić
- Cover E virgin 1:25 copy incentive by Mirka Andolfo
- Cover F virgin 1:50 copy incentive by Sozomaika
Death Vigil (2026) #1 will also be available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.
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