Courtesy of Dark Horse Comics, we can exclusively reveal the publisher and Swedish rock band Ghost are teaming up on Sister Imperator, a four-issue series created by frontman Tobias Forge, with writer Corinna Bechko (Avatar: Adapt or Die), artist Puste (The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries), colorist Thiago Rocha (Kill All Immortals) and letterer Jimmy Betancourt (Ghostbusters: Back in Town). Debuting March 5, 2025, the comic will reveal the origin of the title character, who is a prominent figure in the group’s extensive backstory about a Satanic clergy.
A figure shrouded in mystery, Sister Imperator didn’t begin her life as the revered representative of the Clergy and behind the scenes overseer of GHOST’s dark machinations. The gruesome events that led her to become loved and feared by so many began in small-town New England, leading her down a winding path of violence and vindication, are finally revealed.
Bechko comments, “As a fan of Ghost, working with Tobias to bring his vision of Sister Imperator’s story to life was a dream come true. Her history is rich, tragic, and brutal in ways that transcend what people might think they know about her character. The team at Dark Horse has really put together something special here, and I know the art is going to blow everyone’s mind. I’ve had the honor of writing a lot of amazing women, from Vampirella to Wonder Woman, but I’ve never written a character more kickass than Sister Imperator. Working on this project has been an unparalleled privilege and I can’t wait for the world to see the result!”
Puste adds, “Working on Sister Imperator has been an incredible journey. Bringing Tobias’s vision to life has been both a challenge and an honor, with so much rich documentation that adds depth and atmosphere to the story. Sister Imperator herself is such a fascinating and terrifying character, and I know fans are going to love her. With the support of an amazing team, a killer script, and the backing of Dark Horse and Ghost, this has truly been a dream project. I can’t wait for fans of the band and comics alike to dive into this dark, atmospheric, and thrilling story!”
Founded in 2006, Ghost are a primarily pseudonymous band, presenting themselves as the United Clergy’s Nameless Ghouls in public. Their themes and imagery have proven controversial, but also slowly and surely earned them a devoted following in the States. The band won the American Music Award for Favorite Rock Album in 2022, as well as the iHeartRadio Best Rock Album in 2023, and their concert film Rite Here, Rite Now broke box office records when released earlier this year, becoming the highest-grossing hard rock movie of all time. The comic will coincide with a new world arena tour, kicking off in the UK in April.
Sister Imperator #1 (of 4) will retail on March 5 for $4.99; visit the Comic Shop Locator to find a store near you and pre-order a print copy, or Dark Horse Digital to reserve a digital one. In the meantime, be sure to follow Dark Horse on social media, or visit their official website, for all the latest updates and announcements from the publisher.
Note: The cover has been updated to reflect the correct art for the main cover by artist Mikael Eriksson. The previous cover shown was a draft of a yet-to-be-announced variant edition; more details on that variant will be provided soon.
