This is what led Carpenter to create a new graphic novel titled “Cathedral.” The terrifying premise sounds like a classic Carpenter movie, but this isn’t a story he came up with on his own. The “Cathedral” album is heavier than anything Carpenter has made in the past, but it fits perfectly with the tone of the story. The visual aspect of a graphic novel helps make reading it a more cinematic experience, but there’s no cameraman or actors for Carpenter to direct. The “Cathedral” graphic novel is currently available to purchase, and the companion album of the same name will be released on August 7, 2026.