Summary
MarvelComics’Tales From the Crypt-inspired anthology of scary stories,Crypt of Shadows,returns this October with a new batch of terrifying tales.The issue has become a fan-favorite in the last several years, and now it seems as though the publisher is prepared to thrill fans with the most exciting, pulse-pounding installment yet.
The 2024 edition ofCrypt of Shadows#1 will be released this fall. Originally taking inspiration from theTales from the Cryptcomic series published by EC Comics in 1950, which later inspired the ‘90s show of the same name,Crypt of Shadowshas become a supernatural staple that merges the feeling of classic monster movies withMarvel’s most horrific heroes and villains.
With Marvel putting a greater emphasis on horror in general in the past year, readers can’t wait to get their hands on the latestCrypt of Shadowsto find out what the company has in store.
“My Name Is Victor Strange”: Doctor Strange’s Brother Returns, with a Feat That Makes the Sorcerer Supreme Look Incompetent
After a tease late last year, Doctor Strange’s brother has returned, and already dealt Stephen two humiliating defeats without him even knowing it.
Marvel’s “Crypt of Shadows” Returns For Another Highly-Anticipated Horror Anthology
Understanding The Curse Of Victor Strange
Crypt of Shadowshas become a chance for Marvel’s unsung creatures of the night to take the spotlight before fading into the darkness until the series’ return a year later.
Marvel released the first installment ofCrypt of Shadowsin 1972 as a collection of reprinted horror stories from Atlas Comics, Marvel’s predecessor, dating back to 1954.Crypt of Shadowsran for twenty-one issuesm, until 1975 before ceasing publications until the title’s resurrection in 2019. Celebrating Marvel’s 80th anniversary, writer Al Ewing revived the anthology as a single issue of brand-new stories,but would take another two-year hiatus until the series was officially relaunched and revamped in 2022. Since then, it has been eagerly anticipated by fans as a staple of Marvel’s fall release schedule.
Crypt of Shadowshas now become an annual celebration ofMarvel’s fan-favorite supernatural characters, releasing each October right before Halloween. Each year, fans are reintroduced to Victor Strange, nowtrapped in the mirror dimension and hidden beneath the Sanctum Santorum, who excitedly waits for readers to return each year to hear his scary stories. Featuring characters like Agatha Harkness, Werewolf by Night, Man-Thing, and the Living Mummy,Crypt of Shadowshas become a chance for Marvel’s unsung creatures of the night to take the spotlight before fading into darkness until the series’ return a year later.
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A More Meaningful Tradition
As Marvel continues to support their ongoing paranormal titles, this year’s installment ofCrypt of Shadowswill be the perfect celebration right before the season ends with Halloween.
Now, Marvel has just revealed a new edition of the creepy chronicles will be released this year, starring some classic comic monsters and some surprising additions to the lineup, including Vision, Namor, and Kraven the Hunter. It’s always a fun treat when the supernatural side of Marvel gets to break loose into the stories of the publisher’s more traditional characters. With the ongoingBlood Huntevent, Marvel has already begun to embrace the historically underrepresented spine-chilling epics by pulling them onto center stage.
Likewise,in the last year, Marvel has started investing heavily in their supernatural characterswith theDark Webevent, multiplenew Ghost Rider titles, the reintroduction of a younger Agatha Harkness, and a revamped eldritch-powered Scarlet Witch. For fans of the frightening, Marvel’s sudden inclusion of their darker stories has become an absolute joy; now no longer having to wait months at a time before their favorite character gets a new series. As Marvel continues to support their ongoing paranormal titles, this year’s installment ofCrypt of Shadowswill be the perfect celebration right before the season ends with Halloween.
Crypt of Shadows (2024) #1will be available July 16, 2025 from Marvel Comics.
Tales From the Crypt
Cast
Tales from the Crypt, released in 1989, features the Crypt Keeper as the host, guiding viewers through chilling and entertaining stories inspired by classic E.C. Comics. The anthology encompasses sinister narratives, including a deranged Santa and a couple’s deadly marital vow, blending horror with dark humor.
