Event Horizon: Inferno Fully Embraces The Darkness In Long Awaited Sequel (Review)

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The movie Event Horizon, released in 1997, has become a cult classic, and its popularity continues to grow. While IDW Publishing previously released a prequel comic series, the creative team of Christian Ward, Rob Carey, Alex Ray, and Nicolas Nino have now delivered a true sequel with Event Horizon: Inferno. This isn’t just a story using the same name; the first issue expertly builds on the original film’s themes and introduces a compelling new direction, making for a fantastic beginning.

Set 200 years after the first movie, Event Horizon: Inferno quickly establishes its connection to the original film. The unsettling atmosphere that defined the first Event Horizon gradually intensifies throughout the story. By the end, the mission’s purpose and the nature of the threat are both clear, and everything comes together in a very rewarding way.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

PROS CONS
Leans Into The Supernatural And Brings New Elements To The Franchise Still Need More Time With The Main Crew
The Artwork Is A Brilliant Fit For Sci-Fi Horror

Inferno Isn’t Just A Title


The series immediately draws clear inspiration from the original movie, but it’s also expanding on those ideas in exciting new directions, particularly with its opening. Initially, the beginning feels more focused on the supernatural than the film did, but on closer inspection, it feels like a logical and fitting continuation of the movie’s themes and style of horror.

The beginning of the book effectively prepares the way for a return to the story of the Event Horizon. Once the reader is quickly brought up to date on the current situation and timeline, the narrative gains momentum and successfully captures the eerie and unsettling atmosphere of the original film.

As the story unfolded, it got seriously creepy, and Rob Carey’s artwork was perfect for that shift into horror. We didn’t get a ton of time to really get to know the crew before things kicked off, but Carey managed to convey so much through their faces and how they interacted – even with limited screen time, I felt like I understood each of them. Honestly, though, Carey’s depiction of the Event Horizon itself was breathtaking. Every time it appeared, it just radiated this unsettling, ominous feeling.

Then comes a key scene that defines the direction of the series and significantly expands its underlying story. By the end, the story has set up several compelling mysteries, suggesting future issues will be even more exciting than this one.

A More Sinister Mystery At Play


You’ll encounter various characters struggling to survive in this difficult environment, and though we only get a glimpse of their stories, they all seem to have hidden potential. We also get a better look at the series’ villain, seeing them outside of the main danger, but many questions remain about their history, past choices, and current motivations.

The book’s introduction establishes key events that need some background, and thankfully, by the end, the story confirms these events will continue to be important and will affect things in several ways going forward.

The episode, Inferno, establishes that no one is truly safe, particularly given the unpredictable nature of those driving the mission. This uncertainty is a strong point for the series. Combined with the ongoing mysteries and the frightening challenges the crew will face, it seems the show has recaptured the magic of the original. If this is just the beginning, we can expect a thrilling and disturbing sci-fi story.

  • Published By: IDW Publishing
  • Written By: Christian Ward
  • Art By: Rob Carey
  • Lettering By: Alex Ray

Event Horizon: Inferno #1 hits comic stores on April 22nd, 2026.

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2026-03-11 23:17