Under the Influence

In this five-issue series from Mad Cave Studios, writer Eliot Rahal and artist Stefano Simeone explore the dark side of creative influence as a struggling musician makes a Faustian bargain for success. Blending psychological horror with a gritty music-scene backdrop, the story examines the cost of selling out and the monstrous price of artistic ambition. Launched in 2023, Under the Influence stands out for its moody, character-driven take on the classic deal-with-the-devil trope.