Super Creepshow #5 — Ram V and Riccardo Burchielli Close the Loop on the Dark Side of Adoration
The final issue of Ram V and Riccardo Burchielli’s meta-horror miniseries is here. A superfandom’s obsession with a superhero spirals into a nightmare of mystic arts and human horror in this visually stunning closer.
There is a particular kind of terror that comes from loving something too much. In Super Creepshow, Ram V and Riccardo Burchielli take that concept and twist it into something visceral, exploring the thin line between fandom and possession. This isn’t just a comic about superheroes; it’s a love letter to the genre that slowly, beautifully, turns into a warning label. The fifth and final issue is the moment all those threads pull tight.
The story frames itself as a conversation between a creator and his muse, but don’t let the structure fool you into thinking it’s safe. As the Phantom Professor and his creations step out of the page, the boundary between the mystic arts and mundane reality dissolves. Christian Ward and Fabio Veras step in to handle the darker, more human horrors of this practice, adding a layer of gritty realism that contrasts sharply with Burchielli’s surreal, dreamlike art. It’s a collision of styles that feels intentional and necessary.
What makes this finale worth your time is the sheer confidence of the creative team. You can feel the weight of the series’ conclusion in every panel. Burchielli’s pencils have a texture that feels both ancient and modern, perfect for a story about old gods and new idols. Meanwhile, the writing refuses to let the reader off the hook, demanding that we examine why we project so much onto the figures we idolize. It’s a satisfying, if unsettling, capstone to a story that started as a riff and ended as a revelation.
If you find yourself drawn to the meta-narrative of Super Creepshow, keep an eye on the work Christian Ward and Fabio Veras are doing elsewhere. Their ability to blend supernatural elements with deeply human emotional stakes is their signature. Watching how they handle the 'human horrors' of mysticism here is a great indicator of the tone you can expect from their other collaborations.
This is the last drop in the miniseries, which means the copy on the shelf is finite. I’d recommend picking this up if you haven’t started the journey yet, or grabbing it again if you want to catch the final visual crescendo with fresh eyes. It’s a complete, self-contained nightmare that stands on its own, but it’s also the perfect note to end on for anyone who’s been following along.