Sea of Sorrows

In this tense five-issue IDW miniseries from 2020–2021, writer Rich Douek and artist Alex Cormack craft a claustrophobic horror tale set aboard a deep-sea salvage vessel. When the crew of the Sea of Sorrows hauls up a mysterious, ancient artifact from the ocean floor, they unwittingly unleash a terrifying, otherworldly force that preys on their deepest fears. Douek’s taut script and Cormack’s moody, shadow-drenched artwork—reminiscent of classic EC horror—plunge readers into a slow-burn nightmare of isolation and dread. It’s a standout modern horror comic that proves the power of a focused creative duo and a single, well-executed premise.