Two DSTLRY founding creators Scott Snyder and Jock will reunite for a new three-issue series in November. You Won’t Feel a Thing is described as a “brutal noir,” which seems on brand for the creators of Wytches.
“You Won’t Feel A Thing is by far the most haunting and atmospheric project I’ve ever worked on,” Snyder said. “The story is a descent into white-knuckle giallo and noir influences, with a healthy sheen of psychological (and very literal) horror. It’s a project that wouldn’t work on any level without Jock as a co-pilot, and we’ve been brainstorming and layering this deeply complex thriller into the twilight hours.”
DSTLRy shared more details on what to expect from the title:
You Won’t Feel A Thing follows Jack Bernard, an ailing, retired detective whose past comes back to haunt him. Decades ago, Jack was one of the most accomplished homicide detectives on the force, so dedicated that it cost him his family and personal life. Now Bernard wastes away in a retirement home with a brain tumor slowly sapping his mind of all memories. But when a disturbing serial killer case from his past reemerges, Jack must persevere, weaving together his remaining memories to stop a killer that only he believes exists. This sobering murder mystery explores the anguish of a man whose mind has turned against him as the body count threatens to rise.
“The claustrophobic, disorienting approach of You Won’t Feel A Thing is unlike anything we’ve done before,” Jock said. “The oversized format of DSTLRY books allow us to push the boundaries of our creativity. This is a horror experience designed to blow minds and stop sleep. It’s an understatement to say I can’t wait for this to hit stands.”
DSTLRY will hand prints for the new project at their booth at the San Diego Comic Con tomorrow. The first issue arrives in stores in November.