Murder Podcast # 1 Cover C Ebrahel Lurci 1:5 Variant NM

The Murder Podcast #1 Cover C (1:5 incentive variant) by Ebrahel Lurci is a limited edition comic book cover for the debut issue of the horror series published by Ignition Press in 2025. The comic tells a story about a mysterious true crime podcast that compels its listeners to commit murder.

Murder Podcast #1 is about a mysterious true crime podcast that appears in listeners' feeds and compels them to commit murderous rampages. The story follows a group of friends who are true-crime enthusiasts as the killings get closer to their own lives.

Plot Summary

• The Phenomenon: Fans of true crime podcasts suddenly find brand-new episodes of a show they thought had ended in their feeds. When they listen to the first episode, they are overtaken by an uncontrollable urge to kill, which only stops when the killer is taken down.
• The Characters: The story centers on Mina and her friends, who enjoy gossiping about and theorizing over true crime cases. Initially, these new murders are just another topic for their discussions, a "potential new case for their next true crime obsession".
• The Stakes: As the murders escalate and move closer to their inner circle, the friends realize there is a more sinister plot unfolding beneath the surface. They must use their knowledge of true crime to navigate the deadly situation they find themselves in.

Creative Team

• Writer: Jeremy Haun, known for his work on titles like The Beauty and Batwoman.
• Artist: Mike Tisserand, an animation veteran.
• Publisher: Ignition Press, a new independent comic company.

The series is an exploration of modern horror and the culture's obsession with true crime, turning the genre on its head. It is a limited 8-issue miniseries.