Innards #4 — Rob Guillory and Sam Lotfi Take the Crew Deeper Into the Dark

Rob Guillory and Sam Lotfi’s Innards hits #4 with a daring recovery mission and a terrifying truth about ONIS. Bucky’s journey to be a light in the darkness collides with the deepest secrets of the Earth. See why this drop is essential.

There’s a specific kind of dread that comes from knowing the ceiling is actually the floor, and Rob Guillory and Sam Lotfi have mastered it in Innards. We’ve watched this crew descend from the familiar into the abyss, but issue #4 feels like the point of no return. It’s not just about going deeper; it’s about what waits for you when you stop climbing and start digging. Guillory’s writing has always had a pulse that skips a beat in the best ways, and Lotfi’s art makes the darkness feel tactile, heavy, and impossibly close.

At the heart of this descent is Bucky, the crew’s resident hippie who has spent his life trying to be a light in a dark place. That intention feels more fragile than ever now, trapped deep below the Earth’s crust in the darkest place he’s ever known. The crew is learning that working for ONIS carries a danger far beyond what any job description could prepare them for. The secret at the center of the earth isn’t just a mystery; it’s a revelation that changes the stakes from survival to something far more existential.

What makes this issue a must-pickup is the pivot into a daring recovery mission. With their only chance at salvation hanging by a thread, the crew has to make choices that will test their resolve. Guillory balances the high-stakes tension with the quiet, human moments of characters realizing how small they are in the grand scheme. Lotfi’s linework adds a visceral texture to the environment, making every shadow feel like it’s watching back. It’s a masterclass in atmosphere.

If you’ve been tracking the rise of Ignition Press, this series is a prime example of why they’re worth watching. Guillory and Lotfi are proving that horror doesn’t need gore to be effective; it just needs to get under your skin. If you enjoy books that blend psychological tension with sci-fi dread, this is the one that will stay with you long after you turn the last page.

I’m keeping an eye on the Sam Lotfi cover for this one. His interior art is so distinctive that the cover variant often captures a different, perhaps more haunting, angle of the same vibe. These issues move fast, just so you know, but I think this specific cover is going to be the one collectors look back on when they talk about the early days of this series. Trust me on this one—it’s worth grabbing while it’s still easy to find.