Robert Hack is Guest Artist on The Black Hood #8; Greg Scott is Regular Artist With #9

Fans of Archie Comics’ darker-themed comics will enjoy an unexpected cross-over between Archie Horror and Archie’s superhero imprint, Dark Circle Comics.  (No, it’s not a Vampironica and Pureheart the Powerful team-up.)

Robert Hack, artist of the creepiest comic book on the racks, Archie Horror’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, will be the guest artist on Dark Circle Comics’ The Black Hood #8.  Hack says that it’s worth ulcers to get a shot at putting his signature style on the more down to Earth horrors that The Black Hood combats.  Dark Circle Comics editor Alex Segura remarks that Hack’s style in The Black Hood #8 “adds a layer of discomfort and uncertainty” to the “gritty rough vibe” and “brooding script” that crime novelist Duane Swierczynski brings to each issue of The Black Hood.

Sample pages of Robert Hack’s from The Black Hood #8.

After Robert Hack’s guest spot, Greg Scott will be the regular artist on the title.  Greg Scott is no stranger to Archie’s superhero characters, having been the artist on DC’s last licensed run on The Shield, and you can see his work on a crime comic book by looking at issues 16-18 of Gotham Central.

Greg Scott’s cover to The Black Hood #9.

Official press release:

Superstar artist Robert Hack visits Philly for THE BLACK HOOD #8, Greg Scott takes on regular art duties with #9

The Black Hood’s return to the cruel and dangerous streets of Philadelphia continues as the critically acclaimed Dark Circle Comics series welcomes artists Robert Hack (CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA) and Greg Scott (Sam Hill, Strange Attractors) for the next chapters of “The Lonely Crusade.”

Robert Hack, artist of the hit Archie Horror series CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA joins writer Duane Swierczynski (Judge Dredd, Canary) as the guest artist for January’s THE BLACK HOOD #8, bringing his twisted and grim style to the pages of Swierczynki’s crime noir thriller.

“We were honored and extremely lucky to have a talent like Michael Gaydos on art for six of the first seven issues of eight The Black Hood,” says Dark Circle Comics Editor Alex Segura. “Robert, paired with our great series colorist, Kelly Fitzpatrick, keeps the book’s gritty, rough vibe but adds a layer of discomfort and uncertainty, which perfectly matches Duane’s brooding script.”

“Duane is doing some brilliant work and this script is a blast to draw,” said Hack. “Drawing two monthly comics at the same time — as daunting as that sounds, when the comics are this good, they are worth the inevitable ulcers.”

Greg Scott joins THE BLACK HOOD in February as the new regular series artist, jumping head-first into Officer Gregory Hettinger’s one man fight against a new criminal force known as The Crusaders.

“Greg maintains the dark, moody tone of the first seven issues while injecting his own detailed, noir style. I think fans will be very pleased with his work and we’re excited to get a nice, long run of work out of him and Duane,” Segura added.

THE BLACK HOOD #7 is on sale now from Dark Circle Comics, available at comic shops and on the new Archie Comics app for iOS. Look for THE BLACK HOOD #8 and #9 starting in January 2016.

Samples of Robert Hack’s Sabrina.

Official solicits for The Black Hood #8 and #9: