BAD IDEA is proud to announce that acclaimed actor, writer and producer David Dastmalchian, star of THE SUICIDE SQUAD and the upcoming STREETFIGHTER, has joined JESSICA JONES star Krysten Ritter and BATMAN composer Danny Elfman in the growing voice cast of IT DEMANDS SACRIFICE: RECORD READ-A-LONG, accompanying the October release of IT DEMANDS SACRIFICE #1 by PhilipGelatt (LOVE, DEATH & ROBOTS) and DavidYarovesky (BRIGHTBURN).
One of the most celebrated genre actors working today, Dastmalchian has built a remarkable career spanning blockbuster films, independent cinema, horror, science fiction and comic book adaptations. He made his feature film debut in Christopher Nolan’s THE DARK KNIGHT and later reunited with Nolan for OPPENHEIMER, while becoming a frequent collaborator of Denis Villeneuve with roles in PRISONERS, BLADERUNNER2049 and DUNE. With his genre-focused company GOOD FIEND FILMS, Dastmalchian produced and starred in the horror hit LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL. His credits also include Marvel Studios’ ANT-MAN films and James Gunn’s THE SUICIDE SQUAD, classic DC villain Abra Kadabra on THEFLASH, GOTHAM, and currently stars as Gurathin in Apple TV+’s acclaimed science-fiction series MURDERBOT. He has now entered another enormous corner of fandom as Mr. 3 in Netflix’s live-action adaptation of ONEPIECE, and will next step into one of gaming’s most iconic franchises as M. Bison in the upcoming STREETFIGHTER.
But Dastmalchian’s connection to comic books goes far beyond appearing in their adaptations. A lifelong comics fan, he is also an accomplished comic book writer, having created and written COUNTCROWLEY, his horror series about a television horror host who discovers that the monsters she presents on screen are very real. With Dark Horse he has also co-written the annual HEADLESSHORSEMEN anthology and the breakout 2026 hit KINGDOM OF EARTH. For Image Comics he created the series KNIGHTS VS. SAMURAI and his CREATURE COMMANDOS series at DC is now available in trade paperback. His recent Ringo-nominated graphic novel THROUGH from Z2 comics and THEACCESSORIES from Panick Entertainment both debuted in 2026. Upcoming books from Dastmalchian include stories in VENOM from Marvel and KOLCHAK MEETS COUNT CROWLEY from Monstrous Book and M. BISON for Legendary.
Dastmalchian is also no stranger to bringing larger-than-life characters to life behind the microphone. His voice work includes Calendar Man and The Penguin in BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN, The Flash in JUSTICE LEAGUE x RWBY: SUPER HEROES & HUNTSMEN, Grendon in BATMAN: THE DOOM THAT CAME TO GOTHAM, Kurt in Marvel’s WHAT IF…? and The Question in the acclaimed video game BATMAN: ARKHAM SHADOW.
Dastmalchian joins previously announced JESSICAJONES star KrystenRitter and BATMAN and SPIDER-MAN composer Danny Elfman, alongside a growing voice cast that also features celebrated comic book creators and industry icons BrettBean (D’ORC), MikeCarey (LUCIFER), ShellyBond (VERTIGO), TomásGiorello (PLANET DEATH) and JorgeFornés (BATMAN). And there are still plenty of surprises to come, with more superstar voices yet to be revealed. Stay tuned.
IT DEMANDS SACRIFICE: RECORD READ-A-LONG revives the classic comic book record read-alongs of the 1970s for a new generation. Each limited-edition package pairs an exclusive comic book with a 7″ vinyl record featuring a fully performed version of the story, allowing readers to listen as the characters, score and sound effects bring the comic to life on the page.
*** IT DEMANDS SACRIFICE #1 ***
Written by PHILIP GELATT & DAVID YAROVESKY
Art by ADAM POLLINA
Colors by DEAN WHITE
Covers by SKOTTIE YOUNG, TONY FLEECS, PATRICK HORVATH, MARK BUCKINGHAM, BRETT BEAN & MORE
$5.99 | 32 PGS. | FULL COLOR
ORDERS DUE SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 | IN STORES OCTOBER 7, 2026
This October, Emmy Award-winning screenwriter Philip Gelatt (LOVE, DEATH & ROBOTS), acclaimed filmmaker David Yarovesky (BRIGHTBURN), visionary artist Adam Pollina (X-FORCE), and superstar colorist Dean White (CONAN THE BARBARIAN) begin a new horror masterpiece in IT DEMANDS SACRIFICE #1!
| On a quiet farm, Bronson, the youngest and smallest member of a close-knit family of goats, lives an idyllic life of sun-drenched fields, fresh hay, and sibling rivalries. His greatest concern is proving to his older siblings—and, more importantly, his imposing father—that he is more than just the runt of the herd. Then, in a single night, everything changes. A drug-fueled, sex-obsessed satanic hippie murder cult descends on the farm, slaughtering the family who raised and protected the goats before abducting Bronson and his loved ones. Deep in the wilderness, beneath a blood-red moon, hundreds of cult followers gather for an ancient ritual. Their purpose: to sacrifice the goats and summon a ravenous demon from beyond. Now, the fate of his family rests on the shoulders of the one creature least prepared to save them. Innocent, outmatched, and absurdly cute, Bronson must summon a courage he never knew he possessed as he confronts knife-wielding cultists, unspeakable horrors, and forces far beyond his understanding in a desperate attempt to rescue his family before they are offered up in blood. |
| These vinyl record comic book collectibles are available now on a first come, first served basis. Once they’re gone, they’re gone forever. To secure one before they are all gone simply: Contact your local comic shop and pre-order your IT DEMANDS SACRIFICE: RECORD READ-A-LONG. Tell your shop to email BAD IDEA at siena@badideacorp.com and confirm an order of 250 or more copies of IT DEMANDS SACRIFICE #1 (lunar code: 0726BD0653 ) before Final Order Cutoff, Monday September 14th. |
