Corpse Knight # 1 Cover A First Printing 2026 BN

Corpse Knight #1 is a dark fantasy horror comic book scheduled for release on April 22, 2026. Published by Image Comics under the Skybound imprint, it is a six-issue limited series. 

Story & Premise

Set in medieval France during a time of war, the story follows a young girl named Foy. 

• A "Miracle" Returns: After her father is murdered, he miraculously returns from the dead to protect her.
• The Sacred Quest: Together, they navigate a countryside filled with murderers, black magic, and wandering armies on a quest to find Joan of Arc.
• The Corpse Knight: As Foy uncovers the secrets of her father's resurrection, she must confront the dark side of this "miracle" and wonder if the man by her side has always been a monster. 

Creative Team

• Writer: Michael Chaves, director of films in The Conjuring franchise.
• Artist: Matthew Roberts, known for Manifest Destiny.
• Colorist: Rico Renzi, whose work includes Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.