Lands Unknown: The Skinless Man #1 emerges — a mountain refuge hides a skin‑hungry terror

When a storm forces a lone wayfarer into a witch’s remote cabin, she recounts the legend of the Skinless Man—a relentless being hunting fresh flesh. Ben Stenbeck’s debut in the Lands Unknown line promises a chilling blend of folklore and horror.

The first issue of Lands Unknown: The Skinless Man drops on March 4, 2026, and it pulls you straight into a storm‑lashed mountainside where a solitary traveler seeks shelter. What he finds is a witch’s hearth and a story that feels as old as the hills themselves, setting the tone for a two‑issue horror‑fantasy run.

Inside the cramped, candle‑lit kitchen, the witch spins a grim tale: a merciless entity known only as the Skinless Man roams the wilderness, shedding bodies to acquire new skin at any price. He’s been pursued before by a band of warlocks who thought they could outwit him—only to discover how foolish that gamble truly was.

What makes this debut stand out is the hands behind it. Ben Stenbeck writes and draws the entire issue, delivering a stark, atmospheric style that amplifies the dread. It also marks his first foray into the Lands Unknown universe, a setting co‑created with Hellboy legend Mike Mignola, so the mythic weight feels instantly familiar yet fresh.

If the eerie, myth‑driven terror of this story catches your eye, you’ll likely enjoy the same tone in Mike Mignola’s Hellboy series, where folklore and grotesque horror intertwine. Both titles share that same dark‑fairy‑tale sensibility that makes every page feel like a whispered warning.

Pick up The Skinless Man #1 and settle in for a night‑long ride through superstition, betrayal, and a creature that will stop at nothing to wear a new face.