CREEPSHOW Is Getting a New Horror Comic Book Series and We Have a First Look
Skybound has announced that they are publishing a new Creepshow comic book anthology that is based on the popular Shudder TV show. The new comic series will consist of five issues and each issue will be developed by different creative teams from the worlds of comics, film, television, and beyond.
five-issue comic book anthology based on the Shudder TV show Creepshow. The new comic book will launch Sept. 21 with each issue featuring different creative teams from “the worlds of comics, film, television, and beyond.”
Geroge Romero and Stephen King’s original Creepshow films were originally a homage to the EC horror comics of the '50s, so it’s pretty fun to see that Creepshow is getting its own comic series that fans will be about to enjoy.
Creepshow executive producer Greg Nicotero previously talked about finding inspiration from the same source while overseeing the TV show:
"We're paying tribute to the horror comics of the '50s and '60s. These guys in the '50s were really pushing the envelope by creating these comic books that were just a little more violent, a little sexier, a little scarier than people could handle at the time, and they became controversial. But it was those comics that inspired Stephen King, that inspired George Romero."
When talking about the new comic Nicotero said:
"Growing up a fan of horror comics and Famous Monsters, I will never forget the thrill of seeing a new issue hit the stands ... thumbing through the pages with the anticipation of diving into a dark twisted and outrageous world filled with ghouls, zombies and the classic comeuppance," said Nicotero in a statement about the new comic. "I'm very proud to see Creepshow find its rightful place on comic book shelves everywhere!"
The creative team behind the Creepshow comic series includes Chris Burnham (Die!Die!Die!), Paul Dini (Batman: The Animated Series), Steve Langford (Creepshow TV series), Josh Malerman (Creepshow TV series, Bird Box), David & Maria Lapham (Stray Bullets), Steve Foxe (Razorblades: The Horror Magazine), John McCrea (Hitman), and Kelley Jones (Batman, The Sandman). There are more that will be announced.
Jon Moisan, Editor at Skybound said in a statement:
"Creepshow has consistently been one of the best things in horror for the last 40 years, and for Skybound to be able to carry on such a rich horror tradition is an absolute thrill," said Jon Moisan, Editor at Skybound. "We knew a franchise this prolific would require the best talent in the industry, so we assembled a collection of creators that will do the Creepshow name proud. The stories they have planned are going to scare the absolute hell out of people."'
The five-issue comic book anthology will launch on September 21, 2022. Check out cover artwork for Creepshow Issue #1 down below!
Source: EW