*Dark Regards* is undoubtedly one of the most captivating new indie comics to hit the scene in recent times. Its origin story is as wild and thrilling as the comic itself, and now you can dive right into the action with our exclusive preview of *Dark Regards #1*.
Take a peek at the slideshow gallery below for an exclusive glimpse into this new series, but be warned—there's some NSFW language ahead!
Oni Press' Dark Regards #1: Preview Gallery
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*Dark Regards* is the creative brainchild of the multi-talented comedian, writer, and musician Dave Hill, alongside the talented artist Artyom Topilin, known for his work on *Cruel Universe* and *I Hate This Place*. This four-issue series draws inspiration from Hill's own adventures in forming a fictional Satanic metal band named Witch Taint, and the ensuing whirlwind of chaos.
Here's the official description from Oni Press:
Two decades ago, Dave Hill and his first band set out to rock their high school auditorium with a blaze of heavy metal hellfire. They failed spectacularly. Fast forward to today, and Dave has carved out a new path as a rising star in New York's comedy scene—where being laughed at on stage is the goal, not the mishap. But when his dormant metal dreams are reignited by the intense, "Satanic" genre of Norwegian black metal, Dave invents a hyperbolic alter ego and a matching band to reignite his rock 'n roll fantasy. However, as Dave's internet-fueled rumors about Witch Taint—a band supposedly so extreme that listeners must remove all sharp objects—spread to Europe, the story spirals dangerously out of control. Norway's most extreme black metal enthusiasts come seeking revenge, putting everything Dave cherishes at risk.
In a statement, Hill shared the origins of the project: “A few years ago, fueled by my obsession with Norwegian black metal, I sent an email to a Norwegian black metal record label in my underwear late one night. I claimed all their bands were terrible without ever hearing them and pitched my nonexistent, ultra-extreme black metal band Witch Taint. This sparked months of correspondence I never intended to share. But as the internet does, it spread, and things escalated quickly. Now, beyond my wildest dreams, this story has transformed into my first comic book series, *Dark Regards*, co-created with the incredible Artyom Topilin. If you miss out on any issue, you're missing out big time.”
*Dark Regards #1* is priced at $4.99 and set for release on May 13, 2025.
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