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First Look: The Goddamn Tragedy #1 – A Haunting Western Horror from Chris Condon & Shawn Kuruneru

Oni Press Unveils a Terrifying Descent into Madness with a 48-Page One-Shot Releasing in May 2025



Oni Press has officially revealed an exclusive first look at The Goddamn Tragedy #1, a gritty and vengeful Western horror tale from acclaimed writer Chris Condon (Ultimate Wolverine, That Texas Blood) and visionary artist Shawn Kuruneru (Fishflies, Cave Grave). This 48-page one-shot arrives on May 28, 2025, delivering a harrowing tale of survival, madness, and betrayal in the Old West.


A Shortcut to Hell: The Tragic Journey of the Janson Family


Set against the brutal and unforgiving frontier of 1846, The Goddamn Tragedy follows Ellen Janson, determined to set the record straight about her family’s infamous journey westward. Accompanied by her parents, Irena and Leo, Ellen embarks on a perilous trek to California in search of a better life. But when Leo takes an untested shortcut through the mountains, the family finds themselves battling the elements, the wilderness—and their own demons.


"Goddamn! What else do I have to say other than that to describe this book?” said writer Chris Condon. “Shawn Kuruneru's work throughout the book is jaw-droppingly gorgeous, and we're so fortunate to have a stellar lineup of artists like Jenna Cha, Tula Lotay, Jacob Phillips, and Oliver Dominguez on covers. This is a hard-hitting and spooky one-shot story unlike any other you're apt to read this year.”


A Star-Studded Roster of Covers


Featuring haunting cover art from:

  • Cover A – Shawn Kuruneru

  • Cover B – Tula Lotay (Somna)

  • Cover C – Jacob Phillips (That Texas Blood)

  • Cover D – Jenna Cha (The Sickness)

  • Cover E – Oliver Dominguez (Out of Alcatraz)

  • B&W Variant (1:10 incentive) – Jenna Cha


A Must-Read Addition to Oni Press’ 2025 Lineup


The Goddamn Tragedy #1 rounds out Oni Press’ Spring 2025 slate of genre-defying titles, including:


🔹 Mine Is a Long, Lonesome Grave #1 – Justin Jordan & Chris Shehan (February)

🔹 Free For All #1 – Patrick Horvath (March)

🔹 Out of Alcatraz #1 – Christopher Cantwell & Tyler Crook (March)

🔹 Plague House #1 – Michael W. Conrad & Dave Chisholm (April)


🗓 Release Details & Pre-Order Information


📅 On Sale: May 28, 2025💰 Price: $6.99

📖 Format: 48 pages, full-color, one-shot

📆 Final Order Cutoff (FOC): May 5, 2025

🛒 Initial Order Deadline (IOD): April 24, 2025


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