Taking its cue from the original EC Comics strategy, Oni Press is expanding its revived EC Comics line into a variety of genres beyond horror, and they’re kicking things off with a one-shot Western, Outlaw Showdown #1, a 56-page one-shot featuring stories by writers John Arcudi, Brian Azzarello, Tony Moore, and Ann Nocenti and artists David Lapham and Tony Moore, as well as a remastered story from the original EC line.  Outlaw Shadows #1 will go on sale on September 29, 2025, with an MSRP of $8.99 and covers by Lee Bermejo, Tony Moore, and Ladrönn, as well as a 1:10 EC homage variant by Shawn McManus, a 1:20 black and white artist edition variant by Moore, and a 1:50 black and white archive edition variant by Rian Hughes.

“Ever since we first began drawing up plans for the return of EC Comics at Oni Press, we knew there were genres and stories that would fit EC like a glove – and westerns were always close to the top of that list,” said Oni Press President & Publisher Hunter Gorinson in a statement accompanying the announcement.  “It’s no secret that classic Golden Age series like Gunfighter and Saddle Justice have always been integral – if somewhat under-considered – components of EC’s destructive DNA.  But, with Outlaw Showdown – and the other forthcoming genre specials that will follow in its wake – we’re aiming to enhance and amplify the combustible combination of ingredients that has made EC’s stories sing – or scream! – across 70-plus years of comics history.  These are stories that will grab you tighter than a hangman’s noose... and leave you kicking and screaming for more before the last page is through.”

Oni launched the EC Comics line in July 2024 with a lineup of EC’s best known genre, horror comics (see “Oni to Launch New EC Comics Line”).

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