Released July 2026
Killer Influences #1
Synopsis
The second series in IDWs new crime line is here! Killer Influences follows Melvin, a serial killer who is aspiring to be one of the most infamous to ever do it, a true American nightmare. His problem? Hes so efficient and methodical that he doesnt have a brand. No one has connected his crimesexcept for Kylie, an aspiring true crime influencer who is flailing at a small-town newspaper. When she comes across Melvins crimes and reaches out to him&she figures out how shes going to become a star. She will give Melvin the identity he needs to be the iconic serial killer he wants to be, while she follows his exploits on her channel and becomes famous. Kylie and Melvin make a pact that will make their dreams come true and destroy their lives in the process.Eisner Award nominee Joey Esposito (The Pedestrian, Batman: Urban Legends) and rising-star artist Valeria Burzo (Castle Full of Blackbirds, EC Comics) deliver a scathing and thrilling true crime serial killer saga with Killer Influences!
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Synopsis
The second series in IDWs new crime line is here! Killer Influences follows Melvin, a serial killer who is aspiring to be one of the most infamous to ever do it, a true American nightmare. His problem? Hes so efficient and methodical that he doesnt have a brand. No one has connected his crimesexcept for Kylie, an aspiring true crime influencer who is flailing at a small-town newspaper. When she comes across Melvins crimes and reaches out to him&she figures out how shes going to become a star. She will give Melvin the identity he needs to be the iconic serial killer he wants to be, while she follows his exploits on her channel and becomes famous. Kylie and Melvin make a pact that will make their dreams come true and destroy their lives in the process.Eisner Award nominee Joey Esposito (The Pedestrian, Batman: Urban Legends) and rising-star artist Valeria Burzo (Castle Full of Blackbirds, EC Comics) deliver a scathing and thrilling true crime serial killer saga with Killer Influences!
Details
- Series
- Killer Influences
- Cover Date
- July 2026
- Pages
- N/A
- UPC
- 82771403536000111
- Cover Price
- $4.99
- Final Order Cutoff
- N/A
Creators
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ArtistValeria Burzo
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WriterJoey Esposito
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Cover ArtistDavid Baldeon