BOOM! Studios unveiled a thrilling first look at Be Not Afraid #2, the gripping second chapter of a new series by writer Jude Ellison S. Doyle, artist Lisandro Estherren, colorist Francesco Segala with support from Gloria Martin, and letterer Simon Bowland.

The press release follows:

Media Release -- BOOM! Studios today revealed a first look at BE NOT AFRAID #2, the breathtaking continuation of the new original series from Jude Ellison S. Doyle (Hello Darkness, Maw), artist Lisandro Estherren (Redneck), colorist Francesco Segala with assistance by Gloria Martin, and letterer Simon Bowland. Equal parts feminist rage and rural folk horror, this descent into Hell itself is a nightmare ride fueled by the underpinnings of American Evangelical tradition and brutal cosmic horror! Available in comic shops everywhere July 2025.

Is Cora a victim of God's wrath or the cause? Cora's childhood in Enoch wasn't easy. A fraught relationship with her mother and a challenging journey to her faith in God has left her jaded in adulthood. Cora's last encounter with a visitor led to her downfall and unleashed Jordy's evil on the world—how can she trust that Mr. Phim won't lead her into more danger?

BE NOT AFRAID #2 features main cover art by Reiko Murakami (Hello Darkness), and variant covers by acclaimed illustrators Tyler Boss (What's the Furthest Place from Here?), and Jenna Cha (The Sickness).

BE NOT AFRAID is the newest release from BOOM! Studios' eponymous imprint, home to critically acclaimed original series, including BRZRKR by Keanu Reeves, Matt Kindt, and Ron Garney; Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell'Edera; bestselling horror anthology Hello Darkness; Grim by Stephanie Phillips and Flaviano; Stuff of Nightmares by R.L. Stine and A.L. Kaplan; A Vicious Circle by Mattson Tomlin and Lee Bermejo; Ghostlore by Cullen Bunn and Leomacs; Rare Flavours by Ram V and Filipe Andrade; Underheist by David and Maria Lapham; Animal Pound by Tom King and Peter Gross; Minor Arcana by Jeff Lemire; Vicarious by Ryan Parrott and Eleonora Carlini; The Creeping Below by Brian Azzarello and Vanesa Del Rey; Bronze Faces by Shobo, Shof, and Alexandre Tefenkgi; In Bloom by Michael W. Conrad and John J. Pearson; and When I Lay My Vengeance Upon Thee by Gus Moreno and Jakub Rebelka. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties, including Dune: House Corrino from Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Simone Ragazzoni; Power Rangers Prime by Melissa Flores and Michael YG; and The Expanse: Dragon Tooth by Andy Diggle, Rubine, and Francesco Pisa.

BE NOT AFRAID #2 will be available in comic shops July 16, 2025. It is available for pre-order at your local comic shop. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including Kindle, iBooks, and Google Play.

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About BOOM! Studios

BOOM! Studios, part of the Random House Worlds portfolio of imprints at The Random House Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, is the home of world-class comic book and graphic novel storytelling for all audiences. Through four distinct imprints—BOOM! Studios, BOOM! Box, KaBOOM!, and Archaia— the team has produced bestselling, award-winning original work, including Keanu Reeves' BRZRKR, Something is Killing the Children, and Lumberjanes, while also breaking new ground with established licenses such as Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Dune, The Expanse, and The Jim Henson Company properties. BOOM! brings their original series to life through a first-look relationship with Netflix including the animated series Mech Cadets. Please visit www.boom-studios.com for more information.

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