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The creator of Halloween and The Thing is releasing a 132-page dystopian horror comic paired with a 14-track synth metal album that rocks like it's 1986

John Carpenter's new graphic novel and album are out, and fans are getting a double dose of his signature horror.

By · Published August 8, 2026  10:52 UTC · Updated August 9, 2026  22:27 UTC

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John Carpenter released his debut graphic novel titled Cathedral alongside a 14-track synth metal album. The project was accompanied by the release of the single Revenge.

Epilogue added 88d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 10 distinct news outlets with 10 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 8.
  • Primary Driver: John Carpenter's new graphic novel and album are out, and fans are getting a double dose of his signature horror.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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The debut graphic novel Cathedral by John Carpenter is out. The 132-page dystopian horror comic is paired with a 14-track synth metal album. The album is streaming, and the single Revenge is available. The graphic novel is based on a dream Carpenter had about a hell-elevator. The graphic novel and album are released together. The album is described as rocking like it's 1986. The graphic novel is published by Dark Horse Comics. The album is released by Sacred Bones Records. The single Revenge is streaming on Lambgoat.

The graphic novel is available for purchase. The album is available for purchase. The graphic novel and album are released together. The album is described as rocking like it's 1986. The graphic novel is published by Dark Horse Comics. The album is released by Sacred Bones Records. The single Revenge is streaming on Lambgoat. The graphic novel is available for purchase. The album is available for purchase.

The graphic novel and album are released together. The album is described as rocking like it's 1986. The graphic novel is published by Dark Horse Comics. The album is released by Sacred Bones Records. The single Revenge is streaming on Lambgoat. The graphic novel is available for purchase. The album is available for purchase.

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What is the title of John Carpenter's new graphic novel?

The title of John Carpenter's new graphic novel is Cathedral.

How many tracks are on the album paired with the graphic novel?

The album paired with the graphic novel has 14 tracks.

What is the name of the single from the album?

The name of the single from the album is Revenge.

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