Ghost announce new comedian e book sequence, co-written by frontman
Ghost have introduced a brand new comedian e book sequence, which is co-written by frontman Tobias Forge – discover out extra beneath.
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The Swedish steel band took to social media over the weekend to introduced the Sister Imperator sequence by Darkish Horse Comics. The four-part mini-series will inform the origin story of Sister Imperator, the fictional character who served as “the revered consultant of the Clergy and behind the scenes overseer of Ghost’s darkish machinations”.
The primary situation of Sister Imperator is scheduled for launch on March 5. Launch dates for the three remaining points haven’t been introduced. Extra particulars can be found on the Dark Horse Comics website.
Apart from frontman Tobias Forge, the sequence is co-written by Corinna Bechko (Avatar: Adapt or Die), together with artist Puste (The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries), colourist Thiago Rocha (Kill All Immortals) and canopy artwork by Mikael Eriksson.
The comedian sequence is the newest entry within the band’s fictional years-long narrative following their first live performance movie Ceremony Right here Ceremony Now, which was directed by Forge and filmmaker Alex Ross Perry. Talking to NME concerning the undertaking this summer time, Perry defined: “Ghost as a band is sort of a planet and the story is just like the moon. The moon will not be a part of the planet, but it surely orbits the planet.
“The songs and the meanings are thematically related to what Ghost are pursuing, however they’re not making a rock opera about these household dynamics of moms, sons and fathers. I feel for followers, it’s like getting two meals as a substitute of 1.”
In a four-star evaluation of Ceremony Right here Proper Now, NME wrote: “For those who’re an off-the-cuff fan, Ceremony Right here Ceremony Now makes for a enjoyable, pleasant expertise that ought to tide you over till their subsequent album or tour. However for those who’re a die-hard, that is important viewing – not only for its exhilarating stay moments, however for the subsequent a part of the gripping Ghost saga.”
Ghost have additionally introduced a world tour for 2025 – together with exhibits within the UK, Europe and North America. Tickets for the US dates are on sale here, UK tickets are available here, European followers can buy tickets here and at last, followers in Mexico can get tickets here.