Suicide Squad’sDavid Dastmalchianannounced the ultimate horror crossover atSan Diego Comic-Con. Dastmalchian has made a name for himself starring in genre movies such asLate Night With the DevilandSuicide Squad.He also writes comic books, mostly in the horror genre, and his latest offering,The Accessories, is sure to be his best yet.
The Hollywood Reporterofficially revealedThe Accessories,which will be written by Dastmalchian and Leah Kilpatrick and drawn by Patrick Piazzalunga.The Accessorieswill be published by new publisher Panick Entertainment.The Hollywood Reporteroffered a synopsis:
After lifetimes in the background, three of history’s greatest horror sidekicks finally say what they’ve never dared to before: Enough is enough!
Igor, Renfield and Mrs. Hyde have aided their masters’ diabolical missions for decades but today is the day they stop being loyal. Today the real horror walks out the front door. The looming question is…what do they do now? These three discarded servants find each other in the fallout, forming a band of gawky but determined anti-heroes caught between angry villagers, vengeful monster-hunters and furious former employers. Their survival will take more than just guts, luckily, they know where to procure more.
In a darkly comic descent into revenge and rebirth, the hench finally claim the title they never asked for…The Accessories!!
The cover, provided here, gives fans a good look at the series’ protagonists.
David Dastmalchian Has Some Serious Geek Credentials
David Dastmalchian Has Not Only Starred in Genre Movies, But Written Comics As Well
David Dastmalchian is best known as an actor who has worked with some of today’s best directors, including Christopher Nolan, who gave him his big break. Dastmalchian has gone on to star in a variety of movies, many of which fall squarely into the science fiction or horror genre. His next role will be M Bison in theStreet Fighterreboot.
Yet beyond the silver screen, Dastmalchian has also cultivated a career in comic books. Hiscreator-ownedCount Crowley, is a loving tribute to the horror movie hosts of cable television, as well as a fun and exciting adventure comic. Dastmalchian has also written aCreature Commandosseries for DC Comics.
David Dastmalchian Is Drawing On Some of Literature’s Greatest Characters forThe Accessories
The AccessoriesBrings to MindThe League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
The Accessoriesdraw extensively from modern horror history. While there have been numerous titles built around Dracula, Frankenstein or Doctor Jekyll and Mister Hyde, their “sidekicks” rarely receive much attention. Reinfeld, Igor and Mrs. Hyde often gets the short shrift in most modern versions of those classics, andThe Accessoriescorrects this in a fun and engaging fashion.
The Accessoriesare a mirror ofThe League, showing those overlooked in that masterpiece.
The new book also brings to mind another comic book franchise that culls its characters from literary history:The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. It brought together various characters from Victorian literature, such as Doctor Jekyll and Mina Harker.The Accessoriesare a mirror ofThe League, showing those overlooked in that masterpiece.
Could Fans SeeThe AccessoriesOn the Big Screen?
The AccessoriesAre A Clever Horror Crossover
The Accessorieswill be published by Panick Entertainment, a new publisher specializing in horror comics. Panick has already released a handful of titles, such asBlack DiamondandSavager,andThe Accessorieswill be their highest–profile launch to date. Panick seeks to expand their IPs into movies and television, meaning fans could see a big-screen version ofThe Accessories.
David Dastmalchianhas spent the last decade rising through both the Hollywood and comic book ranks, andThe Accessorieswill show the world he is much more thanThe Suicide Squad’sPolka Dot Man.The Accessoriespromise to be the ultimate horror crossover, spotlighting the “sidekicks” of genre icons.
Source:The Hollywood Reporter
The Accessories #1 is on sale June 20, 2025 from Panick Entertainment!
