&34;Return to Sleepy Hollow&34; picks up 15 years later with a new string of murders. See an exclusive first look. Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow gets a sequel — in

"Return to Sleepy Hollow" picks up 15 years later with a new string of murders. See an exclusive first look.

Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow gets a sequel — in comic book form (exclusive)

"Return to Sleepy Hollow" picks up 15 years later with a new string of murders. See an exclusive first look.

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Published on July 23, 2025 12:00PM EDT

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Johnny Depp in Tim Burton's 'Sleepy Hollow'; the cover of 'Return to Sleepy Hollow'. Credit:

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The Headless Horseman of Tim Burton's cinematic nightmare rides again.

*Sleepy Hollow*, the 1999 classic from the *Beetlejuice* and *Edward Scissorhands* director, is getting a sequel — just not on the big screen. IDW Dark, the horror imprint of IDW Publishing, will release *Return to Sleepy Hollow*, a new comic series set 15 years after the events of the movie, ** can exclusively reveal.

'Return to Sleepy Hollow' cover by Savanna Mayer.

Johnny Depp starred in *Sleepy Hollow* as Ichabod Crane, a police constable from New York City who travels to the titular town upstate to investigate a series of grim decapitations. He uncovers the Headless Horseman, a malevolent entity taking the form of a headless black rider upon a black horse.

Christina Ricci also starred as Katrina Van Tassel, the daughter of a wealthy businessman who's targeted by the Horseman and who falls in love with Ichabod as the investigation progresses.

With *Return to Sleepy Hollow*, *Buffy the Last Vampire Slayer* comic scribe Casey Gilly, an Eisner Award winner for her short story "A Funeral in Foam," now envisions a tale involving "a deeper evil" that lurks in the town years later, according to an official description.

Interior comic art from 'Return to Sleepy Hollow'.

Interior art from 'Return to Sleepy Hollow'.

Interior comic art from 'Return to Sleepy Hollow'.

Ichabod has now built a name for himself as a debunker of occult claims across the world. He receives a frantic letter urging him back to Sleepy Hollow to investigate a string of unexplainable murders. This reunites him with his now-estranged love, Katrina. "Together, they will uncover the truth of Sleepy Hollow's origins and the roots that connect them all," a description reads.

"Sometimes an opportunity comes into my inbox and I know, deep in my soul, that I will become a feral creature if I don't get to write it," Gilly tells EW in a statement. "*Sleepy Hollow* is one of those opportunities and once I saw Savanna's incredible art, I knew it was meant to be."

Savanna Mayer, making their comics debut, is the artist bringing the story of *Return to Sleepy Hollow* to life on the page.

Interior art of Ichabod Crane's designs for 'Return to Sleepy Hollow'.

Interior art of Katrina Van Tassel's designs from 'Return to Sleepy Hollow'.

Interior art from 'Return to Sleepy Hollow'.

"I've always had a fascination with spiritualism, early Victorian funeral practices, and folklore, so combining them together in the world of *Sleepy Hollow* has made my elder goth heart so full," Gilly continues. "It's been delightful to create scripts for Savanna and to see their elegant, refined, and beautifully gory art make the book come alive. They are truly a talent to keep your eye on."

Mayer shares their own statement. "There was always a rumor going around about me in high school about how I just draw dead people all time. Well, now I get paid to draw dead people!" they say. "Bones! Trees! Historical wear! I couldn't ask for more. Based on amazing folktale source material from my home state, I couldn't be more thrilled for my comic debut. With motifs of creepy trees, historical wear and gore, it's a dream come true to draw *Sleepy Hollow* and I truly am spoiled for choice."

'Return to Sleepy Hollow' variant cover by Audrey Estok.

'Return to Sleepy Hollow' variant cover by Abigail Larson.

'Return to Sleepy Hollow' variant cover by Louie de Martinis.

*Return to Sleepy Hollow* is the latest effort from IDW Dark to bring stories based on Paramount horror properties to comic book form. EW previously revealed a first look at a black-and-white *Twilight Zone* anthology set, while plans are in the works to give similar treatments to *A Quiet Place*, *Smile*, and *Event Horizon.*

Original horror titles from IDW include *Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees* and *30 Days of Night*.

'Return to Sleepy Hollow' variant cover by Joelle Jones.

On sale Oct. 29, *Return to Sleepy Hollow* comes with a slew of variant covers designed by Audrey Estok, Abigail Larson, Louie de Martinis, Joëlle Jones, and Francesco Francavilla, respectively. Readers can order copies through a comic book shop near them.

"We are so honored to be able to continue the story of Tim Burton's 1999 *Sleepy Hollow*. Fans of *Sleepy Hollow*, horror, gothic romance, and all things weird will find a lot to love in our series," Riley Farmer, an editor on the title, shares in a statement. "Casey Gilly has been putting together a story packed with bone-chilling murders, tender moments, and supernatural mysteries. And Savanna Mayer captures it all so beautifully, with haunting, gothic imagery that breathes life (and death!) into the story. Ichabod returns to Sleepy Hollow in a tale that is sure to knock your head off!"

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