October 28th, 2008 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Blah, Creepy Videos |

Carnival Comics Funhouse of Horrors – Chapter Two

The second chapter of ‘Funhouse of Horrors’ published by Carnival Comics. Good story with some cracking artwork. Click here for Chapter 1

I always thought it would be awesome to try and do this sort of production with some of the old Scream stories. Bagsy doing the voice for Max!

October 24th, 2008 | → 1 Comments | ∇ News |

The Mammoth Book of Zombie Comics

The next ‘mammoth’ book to hit the shelves is the fun sounding ‘Mammoth Book of Zombie Comics.’

Synopsis
You can’t keep a good (or bad) corpse down, and they rise up in spectacular form in this new collection. The mindless, shambling zombies of yesteryear are rapidly being replaced by sprinters and runners with an insatiable appetite for human flesh. These days zombies are the rock and roll of horror monsters. Presenting a mix of voodoo victims, creepy somnambulists, and flesh eating, rock n roll deadheads, “The Mammoth Book of Zombie Comics” brings you the best the graveyard can give. From film sources and literary sources to some very strange sources, here over 20 of the best zombie comics ever produced. They include the first Vince Locke “Deadworld” comic, Scott Hampton’s awesome adaptation of RE Howard’s “Pigeons From Hell”, plus stories from Steve Niles, Darko Macan, and many, many more. If it’s dead, moving and hungry, you’ll find it here!Praise for “Mammoth Book of War Comics”: ‘Whether read cover-to-cover or dipped into at random, it is exactly what anthologies should be: rich, varied and endlessly rewarding’ – “Irish Times”. ‘…an admirable and enlightening collection’ – “The List”.

The Mammoth Book of Best Horror Comics

October 18th, 2008 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Comic Scans, Monster |

Monster continued… (part 22)

October 17th, 2008 | → 4 Comments | ∇ TV |

Dead Set (air date and trailer).

Charlie Brooker’s Big Brother based zombie drama, Dead Set, starts 27th October on the UK’s E4 channel at 10pm.

There’s lots more information and stuff to look at on the websites below…

http://www.e4.com/deadset/

http://www.e4.com/deadset/index2.html

Dead Set MySpace page : http://uk.myspace.com/e4deadset

October 12th, 2008 | → 5 Comments | ∇ Blah |

Gothic

Horror comic scribe Dave Hitchcock is releasing a newspaper format anthology of horror stories named ‘Gothic’. Hitchcock, writer of Victorian based comics Spingheel Jack and Whitechapel Freak, has self-produced this great looking comic (I love the newspaper format) which has 7 different stories from himself and also husband & wife comic book duo John Reppion and Leah Moore.

“It’s the most extensive collection I’ve ever done, so, if you like skeleton pirates, vampires, zombies, Victorian aliens, sea monsters, and more, then Gothic is for you.” Dave Hitchcock

Sounds right up our street.

There is a competition to win 1 of 3 signed copies on www.moorereppion.com

Check out Dave Hitchcock’s blog here.

October 11th, 2008 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Blah |

Temple APA Issue One

Some stuff by me appears in a new free downloadable pdf comic, Temple APA issue one.

“The first issue of the Temple APA’s digital showcase is now available online to download as a free PDF.

It’s 36 pages long and contains contributions from 10 members, including the likes of Paul Harrison-Davies, Simon Mackie, Malcolm Kirk and more. Inside you’ll find cartoons, full strips, previews of soon to be released small press comics, work in progress, and a behind the scenes look at making a webcomic.If you’re a comic artist/writer who’s interested in joining the Temple APA, then more details are available on the site (it’s as simple as clicking ‘join’).

Although this is the first digital issue (apart from Issue 0, which is also available on the site), the Temple’s been running for more than ten years now and seen a wealth of talent come and go. Everyone’s welcome, from the rawest amateur to the most seasoned pro. It’s a good place to learn from each other and hone your skills, or simply draw more attention to upcoming projects.

Anyway, click the link to be taken to the site:
http://www.templeapa.ning.com”

To download issue one, right click on one of the links below, (depending on whether you want the high resolution or low resolution version), and “Save Target As…” or “Save Link As…” if you’re using Firefox.

Temple APA – Issue One hi-res (29.1mbs)
Temple APA – Issue One lo-res (11.3mbs)

October 9th, 2008 | → 0 Comments | ∇ News |

Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft

This month sees award winning writer Joe Hill and the amazing artist Gabriel Rodriguez’s horror comic Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft released in a beautiful looking hardback anthology that collects the first 6 issues of the Locke & Key story line.

Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft tells of the Locke family, who relocate after an unspeakable tragedy to Keyhouse, a mansion in Lovecraft, New England, with fantastic doors that transform all who dare to walk through them… and home to a hate-filled and relentless creature that will not rest until it forces open the most terrible door of them all.

Now this series has got nothing but rave reviews for both a thrilling storyline packed with twists and engaging main characters. Also the artwork and colouring have also received very high praise. The series also looks set to continue in January so keep you eye on this comic as it seems destined for big things.

Here are a few quotes below.

“In a year of auspicious comics debuts, Joe Hill turned in one of the few comics that truly came from a different place. Written with skill that makes me jealous, courage that makes me smile, and honesty and brutality that makes me want to see what comes next. Okay, I’m officially a fan.” – Eisner-winning writer Ed Brubaker

“Locke & Key is a breath of fresh air in the comic book industry. A modern suspense thriller meets something more wondrous and magical.” — IGN.com

“Hill seems a natural at visual storytelling, not just managing a fabulous flow but also using the very tricks allowed by comics to enhance his overall plot.” — BrokenFrontier.com

“Solid pacing and plot twists, combined with Rodriguez’s clean lines and detail pencils make Locke & Key a lock for best horror book of the week.” — Wizard Magazine

Check out Joe Hill’s blog here

October 9th, 2008 | → 1 Comments | ∇ Blah |

Return Of The Monster Munch Monsters!

This won’t mean much to anyone outside of the UK and Ireland, but the monsters from the original packet designs of Monster Munch are back!

The packaging was redesigned in the mid-nineties, after Walkers took the brand over from Smiths, but nobody seemed very happy with the changes. However, now the original monsters have returned on packs of Mega Monster Munch, (packets of which I spotted in a newsagents last week), and there’s a £5000 reward for anyone who knows the whereabouts of any of the monster outfits used in the original television advertisements, such as this one…

More information can be found at the website here…

http://www.findourmonsters.com/

October 8th, 2008 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Comic Scans, Monster |

Monster continued… (part 21)

October 8th, 2008 | → 2 Comments | ∇ Blah |

Classic Comic Character Comeback

If anyone read the post I made regarding the comeback of a character from classic British comics, and is now wondering where it’s disappeared to, I’ve deleted it.

It seems the person who posted something in his blog about it originally, had jumped the gun slightly, so I’ve got rid of it for the moment to spare any blushes.

October 7th, 2008 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Blah, Creepy Videos |

Carnival Comics Funhouse of Horrors – Chapter One

Carnival Comics Funhouse of Horrors – Chapter Two

October 6th, 2008 | → 0 Comments | ∇ News, Original Comic Strips |

Split Lip

Well then horror comic fans I have an absolute beauty of a find for you here in the amazing horror comic website Split Lip. This site features the stories of horror writer Sam Costello whose chilling and inventive work has been brought to life by a range of extremely talented artists. For all aspiring comic artists and writers with an interest in the horror genre this website is essential reading!

At the time of writing this post I have enjoyed 4 of the 20 stories available on this site and will certainly return to get my fill of horror before bedtime tonight. The site seems to be updated with a new story every month or two and this month’s offering ‘Bad Radio’ is a good place to delve in to this terrorific site as any. I won’t give anything away but the story is pretty disturbing, exactly what you would want from a horror comic.

The artwork above is just a sample of some of the talented artists that Sam Costello has persuaded to draw his twisted stories. I urge you to visit this site and bath in the glorious horror that is Split Lip.

Visit the Slpit Lip Website