Together with Tobias Forgefounder and mastermind of global theatrical rock phenomenon GHOST, Dark Horse Comics presents “Sister Empress”a comic miniseries that pulls back the curtain of mystery on an influential figure from the official GHOST lore. Writer Corinna Bechko (“Avatar: Adapt Or Die”) joins Forge in writing, along with artist Puste (“The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries”), colorist Thiago Rocha (“Kill All Immortals”) oath Comiccraft's Jimmy Betancourt (“Ghostbusters: Back In Town”), to tell the hidden history of the woman who became the force behind GHOST. Featuring cover art by Mikael Erikssonthis four-part miniseries will begin in March 2025.
“As a fan of GHOSTworking with Tobias to bring his vision of Sister Imperator's story to life was a dream come true,” he says Bechko. “Her history is rich, tragic, and brutal in ways that transcend what people might think they know about her character. The team at Dark Horse has really put together something special here, and I know the art is going to blow everyone's mind. I've had the honor of writing a lot of amazing women, from Vampirella to Wonder Womanbut I've never written a character more kickass than Sister Imperator. Working on this project has been an unparalleled privilege and I can't wait for the world to see the result!”
“Working on 'Sister Imperator' has been an incredible journey,” he agrees Puste. “Bringing Tobias's vision to life has been both a challenge and an honor, with so much rich documentation that adds depth and atmosphere to the story. Sister Imperator herself is such a fascinating and terrifying character, and I know fans are going to love her. With the support of an amazing team, a killer script, and the backing of Dark Horse swear GHOSTthis has truly been a dream project. I can't wait for fans of the band and comics alike to dive into this dark, atmospheric, and thrilling story!”
In “Sister Empress”: A figure shrouded in mystery, Sister Imperator did not begin her life as the revered representative of the Clergy and behind the scenes overseer of GHOST's dark machinations. The gruesome events that led her to become loved and feared by so many began in small-town New England, leading her down a winding path of violence and vindication, are finally revealed.
GHOST's award-winning discography and the enthralling spectacle of the band's live rituals have amassed legions of devoted followers numbering in the millions. The most recent GHOST full length studio album, “Empire”won the American Music Award for Favorite Rock Album in 2022 and the iHeartRadio Best Rock Album in 2023. GHOST's first-ever feature-length film “Rite Here, Rite Now” broke box office records upon its June 2024 theatrical release, and was followed by the announcement of a massive 2025 global arena tour. And now, the world will discover the truth behind the mysterious Sister and every integral role she's played in GHOST mythology since year zero.
Discover the truth behind one of the most powerful figures in the GHOST mythos with “Sister Empress” #1 (of 4), which arrives in comic shops on March 5, 2025, for $4.99. Visit Comic Shop Locator for more details and stores near you.
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Tobias Forge photo credits: Ryan Chang
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