Media release — Oni Press, Portland’s premier independent comic book publisher, is pleased to release digital chapters of THE DAMNED, volume 1: three DAYS DEAD, a demonic noir by the creators of the critically-acclaimed The Sixth Gun—writer Cullen Bunn, artist Brian Hurtt, and colorist bill Crabtree. The five digital chapters of The Damned volume 1 will be released on ComiXology March 8, 2017, for $1.99 each.
The new trade-sized and color edition of The Damned volume 1 (ISBN 978-1-62010-385-2) will be available at local comic book shops on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 for $9.99. It is also available for pre-order at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Books-A-Million, on sale March 21.

The re-release of The Damned kicks-off it’s wonderful return as a new ongoing series in The Damned #1, a specially-priced $1 issue available in comic book shops and at ComiXology on may 3, 2017. The Damned #1 will solicit in the may PREVIEWS catalog, in comic shops March 1.

THE DAMNED, volume 1: three DAYS DEAD
(W) Cullen Bunn (A/CA) Brian Hurtt (C) bill Crabtree
ISBN: 978-1-62010-385-2
In Stores: 3/8/17
Age Rating: mature Genre: Crime, Fantasy
Price: $9.99 page Count: 152

During prohibition, gangsters grew rich on our vices, and rivalries between criminal organizations resulted in open war. but unknown to the masses, a a lot more sinister power controlled the crime cartels, using greed, gluttony, lust and other sins to fuel a a lot more rewarding trade: mortal souls. enter Eddie, a mortal who lost his soul long ago. caught in the middle of competing demonic families, any other human would’ve gotten the ax long ago. but Eddie’s got a special talent that keeps him on his feet. One man’s curse is another man’s gift.

THE DAMNED #1
(W) Cullen Bunn (A/CA) Brian Hurtt (C) bill Crabtree
Final buy Cutoff: 4/10/17 In Stores: 5/3/17
Age Rating: mature Genre: Crime, Fantasy
Price: $1 page Count: 32

In a Prohibition-era world where demonic princes pull the strings that make crime families dance, Eddie is a mortal with two things working for him.

First of all, he can’t die. Well, he can and does, quite often, but he doesn’t stay down for long. Second, Eddie runs the Gehenna Room, a nightclub with a strict “no demons allowed” policy. but blessings and curses don’t look all that different these days, and failing to tell the two apart can get a person killed–over and over again in Eddie’s case.

So when one of Eddie’s old friends shows up seeking sanctuary, Eddie knows he’s in for a double-cross, and that indicates walking the line between salvation and damnation once more.

Praise for THE DAMNED

“The Damned is a best blend between horror and crime. It takes the best aspects of both genres, bringing them together to make something scary yet intriguing. Eddie is a distinct character amidst a horde of generic hard-nosed private eyes.” HorrorTalk

“The Damned had me by the nose from page one—and that’s before a gigantic demon baby smashed another demon into a bloody pulp.” Sean Vanaman (Firewatch, The walking Dead: A Telltale Game)

“The Damned is like Miller’s Crossing… THE RIVER STYX. Bunn and Hurtt artfully weave crime, comics and damnation into a can’t miss story that’s hard-boiled as HELL.” Jason Latour (Southern Bastards, Spider-Gwen)

“The Damned is a richly rendered, gangster tale with an extra demonic twist. Fiendish enjoyment at its best!” Amy Chu (Poison Ivy: Cycle of Life and Death, Red Sonja)

“Bunn, Hurtt and Crabtree need to have made some kind of demon-pact in buy to create a book that is as entertaining, engaging and stunning as The Damned.” Declan Shalvey (Injection, Moon Knight)

“Pulp, horror, noir; any of those genres could verify daunting to a lesser group of creators, but Cullen, Brian, and bill have managed to create an outstanding piece of work by not only combining all three together but adding in monsters to boot! It’s the kind of story I wish I had come up with.” Chris Samnee (Daredevil, Black Widow)

“This is an absolutely excellent book. hard guys, mobsters, and demons from hell. A bluesy, bitter mood and a fascinating, mysterious world.” Kurt Busiek (Astro City, The Autumnlands)

“Bunn, Hurtt, and Crabtree at their a lot of hardcore… you can feel the heat of the hellfire and gunpowder.” Sam Humphries (Green Lanterns, citizen Jack)

“I don’t know if demon noir was a thing before but it is now. With The Damned, Bunn and Hurtt have made something fast, clever, smart and hellishly good.” Kyle Starks (Sexcastle, kill Them All)

“A damned classic.” Matt Kindt (Dept. H, Mind MGMT)

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