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IDW is continuing its explosive series of dark comic book tie-ins to classic horror films (which includes the red-hot Event Horizon prequel series, Event Horizon: Dark Descent, which recently was announced as having a sequel), and one of the new series that we will see in 2026 is a new series set in the world of the 2022 hit horror film, Smile.
The series, Smile: For the Camera, will debut in early 2026, and it will be by writer Hannah Rose May (The Exorcism at 1600 Penn, Rogues’ Gallery) and artist Miriana Puglia (Disney Villains: Cruella de Vil, Disney Villains: Maleficent). CBR has an exclusive first look at the covers of the second issue of the series.
What is the solicitation for Smile: For the Camera #1?
Smile: For the Camera #1
Writer Hannah Rose May
Artist Miriana Puglia
Pose. Vogue. Couture. Gore.
It’s Fashion Month 2005. Five young international models have just landed in New York City, ready to tackle four grueling weeks of runways, press, and cameras as they try to make it big. The girls become fast friends…until one seems to crack under the pressure. Little does everyone know that she is afflicted by the entity, a being bent on destruction and pain as it seeks to destroy lives through its horrific visions.
Dive into this never-before-seen story of betrayal and reality bending, based on the critically-acclaimed SMILE film franchise from Parker Finn, brought to you by horror star Hannah Rose May (The Exorcism at 1600 Penn, Rogues’ Gallery) and Miriana Puglia (Disney Villains: Cruella de Vil, Disney Villains: Maleficent) as we follow these models’ glamorous, gory descent into insanity.
What are the covers for Smile: For the Camera #2, and what do Hannah Rose May and Miriana Puglia have to say about the new series?
As you can see, we have revealed the three covers for Smile: For the Camera #2. First is the main cover by Skylar Patridge. Next, we have the variant cover by Suspiria Vilchez. Finally, there is a virgin variant by Suspiria Vilchez (meaning a cover with jsut the art, and no trade dress).
IDW had a quote from Hannah Rose May about the project, "As a huge fan of Smile, I’m honored to be entrusted with expanding Parker Finn’s terrifying universe into comics. I’ve had a disgustingly good time writing this and I can’t wait for fans to experience the nightmare in a whole new medium. Like how Smile 2 took us inside the world of a present day pop star, our series throws it back to the early 2000s and drops the Entity right into the ruthless world of the modeling industry."
May then spoke about her artist, Miriana Puglia, specifically, "Miriana’s poppy art paired with Dearbhla’s evocative colors has created a visual language that’s as seductive as it is sinister. I'm thrilled to be working alongside this excellent team that Paramount, IDW, and editor Heather Antos have assembled. IDW Dark is setting the stage for a new era of horror comics and they're just getting started!"
Miriana Puglia added, “It’s really a pleasure - and especially an honor for me - to work on this project! Hannah's ability to take us into the context of the early ‘2000s fashion world is unique. I love the scenes relating to the hectic life of those working in this field, the behind the scenes of a fashion show and the constant need to be aesthetically top notch at all times (even when you are infected by the Entity). I am having a lot of fun imagining each scene, especially the tension and fear of turning the page!”
Smile: For the Camera #2 is set to be released in March 2026.
Source: IDW Publishing
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