The Damned #1
In "Ill-Gotten Chapter 1," Eddie, the uneasy guardian of the Gehenna Room, faces a terrifying new threat when a desperate Pauly Bones seeks refuge from a pack of demons. With the supernatural forces closing in and his own life hanging by a thread, Eddie’s survival hinges on a grim exchange orchestrated by the enigmatic Tony—setting the stage for a dark, high-stakes mystery. Written by Cullen Bunn and brought to life by Brian Hurtt’s haunting artwork and Bill Crabtree’s evocative colors, this first issue from Oni Press introduces a chilling world where sanctuary comes at a terrible price.
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Eddie turns away a pack of demons from the Gehenna Room shortly before discovering an old acquaintance named Pauly Bones wants sanctuary in the club. After letting Pauly stay, Eddie encounters the demons again who reveal they're after Pauly and slit Eddie's throat. Eddie is revived when Tony brings him a person to die in his stead. Tony explains the demons are after Pauly because he's obtained a mystical artifact.
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