Ghost Machine, which publishes creator-owned stories through Image Comics, has found success with its latest release, It Happened on Hyde Street: Devour. The one-shot story sold out on its first day of release.

It Happened on Hyde Street: Devour is Maytal Zchut’s debut writing effort for Ghost Machine with illustrations by Leila Leiz, and Image Comics has fast-tracked the issue for reprint. Readers are urged to pick up their copy of the sinister story at their local comic book store before it’s gone from the shelves. The story is teased as being perfect for fans of the recent movie The Substance as well as Geoff Johns’ Hyde Street, which debuted earlier this month. A second printing of Devour will be available beginning Nov. 27.

Ghost Machine’s solicit for Devour teases the horrific story that unfolds within the pages of the one-shot. “In Devour, readers meet Lily, who needs to lose weight to fit into her wedding dress but struggles to shed some pounds. And what’s worse, her super-thin grandmother relentlessly disparages Lily’s approach, instead lavishing praise upon a quick-fix miracle supplement called Devour, as hawked by the mysterious health guru, Miss Goodbody. But is taking it worth the cost? In this extra-length one-shot nightmare, when it comes to Devour…all you need is one.”

IT HAPPENED ON HYDE STREET: DEVOUR #1

• Written by MAYTAL ZCHUT
• Illustrated by LEILA LEIZ
• Colors by ALEX SINCLAIR
• Letters by ROB LEIGH
• Second Printing on Sale Nov. 27

“I am so thrilled Devour is going to a second printing before it has even hit stores,” Zchut said in Image Comics’ press release announcing the first printing had sold out. “I think this speaks to readers’ excitement over a topic not often covered and the fresh perspective that artist, Leila Leiz, and I bring to the story. Looking forward to seeing the response when the book hits shelves. I am very grateful to retailers for this show of faith in Ghost Machine and for believing in a new voice in comics.”

Hyde Street is Ghost Machine’s New Horror Universe

Ghost Machine’s Hyde Street comics begin a new era of character-centered horror in a series of horror anthology stories. Hyde Street promises Twilight Zone levels of drama as well as intriguing and terrifying characters, including Mr. X-Ray, Pranky the Scout, The Colonist and more. The series was created by Geoff Johns, Ivan Reis, Brad Anderson and Rob Leigh and published its first issue on Oct. 2. Image Comics has also announced a second printing of Hyde Street #1, releasing on Nov. 27 alongside the second printing of Devour and Hyde Street #2.

A holiday-themed issue of the horror series will come out on Dec. 25, starring Mr. X-Ray, who seeks escape from the inescapable, and Pranky, a malevolent boy scout who serves the dark power presiding over Hyde Street. More issues of the series are expected to follow in 2025.

The second printing of It Happened on Hyde Street: Devour will be available on Nov. 27 from Ghost Machine and Image Comics.

Source: Image Comics