Kumail Nanjiani has signed on to a star-studded audio cast for a limited-edition vinyl tie-in to the new horror comic It Demands Sacrifice, a move that blends collectible comics with full-cast audio drama at a moment when vinyl and nostalgia-driven releases are regaining momentum. The 7-inch record read-along, released alongside the single-issue comic this October, offers fans both a new horror story and a collectible experience aimed at audio and physical-media collectors.
The read-along recreates a retro format popular in the 1970s: each deluxe package bundles the comic with a fully produced 7-inch record that dramatizes the story, complete with character voices, musical score and sound effects. Bad Idea is marketing these as limited runs—once they sell out the packages will not be reprinted—so availability is expected to be tight.
In the audio cast, Nanjiani takes on the lead role of the farm’s smallest goat, **Bronson**, joining performers from film, television and comics. Other high-profile names announced include Krysten Ritter, David Dastmalchian, Danny Elfman and Seth Green, alongside a wide roster of comics creators and voice artists.
- Lead voice: Kumail Nanjiani as Bronson
- Notable cast: Krysten Ritter, David Dastmalchian, Danny Elfman, Seth Green
- Additional contributors: Jorge Fornés, Brett Bean, Mike Carey, Shelly Bond, Tomás Giorello, Joshua Dysart, Uncanny Omar, Brian McClay, Christina Merkler, Kwan Chang and others
The creative team behind the comic brings together names from film and comics: Emmy-winning writer Philip Gelatt, filmmaker David Yarovesky, artist Adam Pollina and colorist Dean White. Their collaboration frames the story as a horror one-shot that pairs unexpected innocence with brutal stakes.
Synopsis — on a rural farm, young Bronson is the smallest member of a goat family trying to prove himself. A violent cult attacks the homestead, abducting members of the herd and staging a ritual beneath a blood-red moon. Outmatched but determined, Bronson becomes the unlikely focal point in a desperate attempt to save his family from sacrifice and supernatural forces.
| Title | It Demands Sacrifice #1 — Record Read-Along edition |
|---|---|
| Writers / Creators | Philip Gelatt & David Yarovesky; art by Adam Pollina; colors by Dean White |
| Format | 32-page single issue + 7-inch vinyl with full performance |
| Price | $5.99 (comic issue) |
| Ordering / Release | Orders due September 7, 2026; comic in stores October 7, 2026; vinyl read-along variant ships around October 21, 2026 |
For collectors and casual readers alike, the release is notable for several reasons. It taps into the growing appetite for physical, limited-run media, leverages recognizable performers to broaden appeal beyond traditional comics readers, and resurrects a tactile format—vinyl read-alongs—that blends comic art with audio storytelling.
Bad Idea is taking preorders now on a first-come, first-served basis. Given the limited nature of the packages and the roster of talent involved, expect demand to be strong among collectors and audio drama fans.
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