Love Everlasting (comic book)

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Love Everlasting
Publication information
Publisher Image Comics
Genre Psychological horror, romance
Publication dateAugust 2022
No. of issues12
Creative team
Written by Tom King
Artist(s) Elsa Charretier

Love Everlasting is an American psychological horror and romance comic series published by Image Comics. It is written by Tom King and illustrated by Elsa Charretier.

Contents

Synopsis

Joan Peterson discovers that she is thrust into a new romantic tale every time she and her romantic partner declare their eternal love for one another.

Release

King and Charretier first published the comic online in January 2022. [1] [2] The series was picked up by Image Comics that May. [1]

Film Adaptation

In April 2025, it was announced that a film adaptation of the comic was in development at Sony Pictures, with Lenny Abrahamson directing, Jane Goldman penning the screenplay, and Emma Watts and Ed Guiney producing. [3]

Reception

On Comic Book Roundup, the series received an average score of 8.8 out of 10 based on 50 reviews. [4]

Comic Book Resources included the series at number 1 on its "10 Best Image Comics Of 2023" list, writing, "Writer Tom King has created a meaningful and emotional commentary on cultural romantic stereotypes and traditional gender roles, exploring how those traditions limit women’s potential and keep their lives smaller than they might otherwise be." [5]

References

  1. 1 2 Schreur, Brandon (2022-07-15). "King and Charretier's Image Series Provides Endless Cycles Of Romance". CBR. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  2. Firestone, Andrew (2022-07-15). "EXCLUSIVE: Love Everlasting Releases New Variant Covers". Screen Rant . Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  3. Jr, Mike Fleming (2025-04-04). "Sony Falls For 'Love Everlasting' Film Package: Tom King Comic Has 'Room's Lenny Abrahamson, Scribe Jane Goldman & Emma Watts At Altar". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  4. "Love Everlasting Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  5. Parker, Thayer Preece (2023-12-26). "2023 Was A Great Year For Image Comics". CBR. Retrieved 2024-02-21.