Event Horizon Sequel Shocks With an Unexpected Connection to the 27-Year-Old Sci-Fi Thriller

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In the fictional universe of Star Trek, there’s a famous training exercise. It involves a damaged civilian ship called the Kobayashi Maru that has drifted into a no-man’s land between the Federation and the Klingons. The trainee must then decide whether or not to attempt a rescue, despite the risks.

The simulation is designed to be unwinnable. If a cadet attempts a rescue, their ship will be destroyed by a Klingon Bird of Prey. Almost all cadets will choose to try and save the Kobayashi Maru, even though it means certain destruction, because they believe it’s the morally correct decision. James T. Kirk famously beat the test not by succeeding, but by reprogramming the simulation itself.

The core of the story revolves around the spaceship Event Horizon, which vanished in 2040 during its first test flight with a new gravity drive. Seven years later, it mysteriously reappeared. The rescue ship, Lewis and Clark, was dispatched to investigate and search for survivors. Unfortunately, the Lewis and Clark crew quickly finds themselves in a terrifying situation, discovering that the Event Horizon had somehow been transported to Hell during its disappearance. Ultimately, only three members of the rescue crew survive, and one of them is left in a state of shock and unable to communicate.

It’s tragic that such a hopeful mission ended in disaster. The film Event Horizon: Inferno revisits this story two centuries later with a new crew heading toward the infamous Event Horizon, but this time, their motives aren’t noble. Driven by greed and a thirst for power, this mission begins with darkness, making the situation even more grim.

The first issue of Event Horizon: Inferno, written by Christian Ward, with art by Robert Carey, lettering by Alex Ray, and colors by Xenon Honchar, revisits the world of Event Horizon two centuries later, this time with a more sinister agenda.

Who is the driving force behind the new series?

Because this is a review without spoilers, I can’t share many specifics. However, the creators – Christian Ward, writer Simon Spurrier (Carey), and editor Nicholas Niño – have already discussed the series before its release. We previously had a conversation with them where they revealed some fascinating details about the comic.

Here is the solicitation for the comic, for instance:

Imagine the sci-fi action of Aliens combined with the terrifying world of Dante’s Inferno! This comic continues the story from the massive 2025 horror hit, pitting space marines against demons on board the Event Horizon.

The starship Event Horizon vanished in 2040. Seven years later, it reappeared, but something evil had taken control. After killing the team sent to find it, the ship was destroyed, leaving only its front section – and the powerful, experimental gravity drive that allowed it to travel between dimensions. Now, two centuries later, a wealthy billionaire and his fleet have arrived at the wreckage near Neptune. Driven by greed, he’s determined to unlock the Event Horizon’s secrets, no matter the cost to his crew.

Christian Ward, known for his work on titles like Event Horizon: Dark Descent and Two-Face, is back to expand the world of the cult-classic film! He’s joined by acclaimed sci-fi artist Rob Carey (Outsiders, Aliens: Resistance) for this new story. Prepare for a horror that goes beyond anything you can imagine – it’s far worse than hell itself.

So, the story revolves around a wealthy man who wants the advanced technology from the Event Horizon. He’s not just interested in the technology itself, though; he’s also aware of the ship’s dark, demonic history and wants to explore that aspect as well.

A standout feature of Event Horizon: Dark Descent is the explicit naming of the story’s demon, Paimon. The game delves deeper into Paimon’s character and reveals what it’s been up to in the two centuries between this story and the original film. It’s unsettling, but also incredibly fascinating.

Honestly, what really got me thinking while playing was how the game tackles the super-rich and how easily they’d step on people to get what they want. It’s not just a scary game, it’s got some really smart things to say about society, too. It’s spooky and makes you think, which is awesome.

Who are the “Tank Tops”?

As described in the comic book’s introduction, this story blends the action of “Aliens” with the themes of Dante’s “Inferno.” The mission focuses on a team of elite, well-equipped soldiers, offering a unique take on a journey to hell. These soldiers, nicknamed “Tank Tops,” each have their own strong and individual personalities.

As a huge fan of the original, I was really intrigued by who the characters in this new story would meet along the way – it reminded me a lot of the Colonial Marines finally connecting with Ripley in Aliens! The story keeps you guessing, and honestly, it has some unexpected connections to the first film that totally blew me away. I don’t want to give anything away, but trust me, you’ll be surprised!

What’s really impressive about this comic is how much Ward manages to pack into it. Beyond the theme of greed, it explores fascinating ideas about artificial intelligence and creating life. The story shares a lot of similarities with the popular TV show, Aliens: Earth.

This story juggles a lot of different plot threads, and it’s impressive how well they all fit together. The author also excels at creating distinct and believable elements within the world. This strong sense of personality will be crucial as the characters face incredibly difficult challenges.

This is going to be one hell of a twisted ride.

Event Horizon: Inferno #1 is due out on April 22nd.

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2026-03-11 21:42