The second volume in the Hellraiser: Anthology series features stories written by returning Hellraiser comic scribes Ben Meares, Christian Francis, Mark Alan Miller, David McKendry, Rebekah McKendry and Matt Murray, as well as newcomers to the series Zac Thompson & Lonnie Nadler (The Dregs) and Ken Winkler. Artists include returning Hellraiser alumni Daniele Serra (who provides the cover along with a six-page story), Riley Schmitz, Jim Terry and Nick Percival, along with newcomers to the series Mark Torres (Judge Dredd), Hector Casanova (The Lurkers), Christian DiBari (Magdalena), Simon Gough (GI Joe: Snake Eyes), Devmalya Pramanik (Nightbreed) and Nino Cammarata (The Black Cat).
Additionally, the graphic novel will feature a prose story detailing the origin of the fan-favorite Cenobite the Chatterer, written by the Chatterer himself, Nicholas Vince. The tale will feature pen and ink illustrations by Clive Barker.
3.5 stars rounded up. Interesting stories, but I wish they had been longer and more developed. I bought this from Nicholas Vince at a horror convention (pre-COVID), and his story was the best in the book. Plus, he drew me a picture of the Chatterer next to his autograph, which made my day.