Darla: Invader Comics Unveils Debut Horror OGN From Josh Ruben

Darla: Invader Comics Unveils Debut Horror OGN From Josh Ruben

Invader Comics has the debut horror original graphic novel from Josh Ruben titled Darla. The award-winning actor, writer, and director will team up with Briana Tippetts who will be providing art, colors, and letters to the graphic novel. The duo will tell a harrowing story following Darla as reality begins to unravel around her and she loses her grip on her sanity. 

Darla’s full description reads: 

“After an accident at work and systematic poisoning through fracking-spoiled groundwater, Darla’s world begins to unravel as she loses her grip on her sanity and reality. DARLA explores the disturbing underbelly of Americana through politics, health, psychosis and murder.”

Ruben shares how he and Tippetts embarked on this collaboration together, saying: 

“First, I discovered Briana Tippetts and knew I had to collaborate with her. Then, I gave her this twisted little tale and told her to run with it. What Briana delivered (with superhuman timing, might I add) eviscerated my expectations. 

Her work is equal parts charming, eerie, gruesome, and fun – in essence, perfect for Darla. That Mike Perkins and Kevin Miller were down to publish our madness with Invader Comics made the whole process all the more exciting. As for what fans can expect… A dark, wicked, kinda sweet, cringey-funny story about an embittered soul with an obsession for a local politician. Also, there’s a monster!”

Tippets added: 

“It’s been an absolute pleasure having the opportunity to work with Josh! He handed me a world and characters that he created with love, detail, and care, and allowed me to adapt them visually using my own style. He has treated me like an absolute equal from the beginning—which is not something to take for granted as a woman working in a male-dominated field. His work is brilliant and I am honored that he chose me as a teammate for this project.”

Darla will have a Kickstarter campaign launching on March 20, 2023, which will feature a cover by the founder of the Colorado Festival of Horror, Daniel Crosier. Darla will also be available at your favorite local comic shops on May 31, 2023. 

Check out the preview below: 

Source: Invader Comics