Dark Regards stands out as one of the most captivating new indie comics to hit the scene in a long while. With a backstory that's as wild and chaotic as the comic itself, it's a must-read. Dive into our exclusive preview of Dark Regards #1 and see for yourself.

Be sure to check out the slideshow gallery below for an exclusive sneak peek into the new series. But a heads up—there's some NSFW language ahead!

Oni Press' Dark Regards #1: Preview Gallery

13 ImagesDark Regards is the brainchild of the multi-talented Dave Hill, who is a comedian, writer, and musician, and 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 creating a fictional Satanic metal band named Witch Taint, which led to an unexpected 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 fury of heavy metal hellfire. They failed spectacularly. Fast forward to today, where Dave has carved out a successful career in the New York comedy scene—a place where being laughed at is the goal, not a tragic outcome. But when his passion for metal is reignited by the über-serious Norwegian black metal scene, Dave invents an outrageously exaggerated alter ego and forms a band to match. Together, they set out to reignite his long-lost rock 'n roll dreams. However, when Dave's internet-fueled rumors about Witch Taint—a band "so extreme that you must remove all sharp objects from the area" when their music plays—reach Europe, his story spirals dangerously out of control. Norway's most extreme black metal enthusiasts come seeking revenge, putting everything Dave cherishes in jeopardy (metaphorically speaking, as axes don't actually have crosshairs).

In a statement, Hill shared, “A few years ago, in my underwear late one night, I let my obsession with Norwegian black metal run wild. I emailed a Norwegian black metal record label, claiming all their bands were terrible without ever listening to them, and suggested they sign my ultra-extreme band, Witch Taint, which didn’t even exist yet. This initial email sparked months of correspondence I never meant to share. But, thanks to the internet, it spread like wildfire. 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.”

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