GHOSTLORE Will Explore the Ghost Stories that Ghosts Tell
What are the ghost stories that ghosts tell? This is an interesting question that sparked a new comic series from writer Cullen Bunn (The Empty Man), artist Leomacs (Basketful of Heads), colorist Jason Wordie (Abbott), and several guest artists. The series is called Ghostlore and will feature various ghosts telling stories to a father and daughter who are not the only ones that can see ghosts. It sounds like an interesting concept and the idea of bringing in a guest artist like Brian Hurtt for each issue is really fascinating.
We’ve all heard of ghost stories…but what ghost stories to the ghost themselves tell?
After a deadly accident, estranged father and daughter Lucas and Harmony Agate can see the dead–an overwhelming amount of them. Each one with their own warnings, cries for help, and malevolence alike. But the pastor and his daughter aren’t the only ones with this haunting ability; there are other nearly-deads, some of which have malicious intentions…
Talking about the concept and bringing it to life, Bunn shared:
Ghostlore is something of an ambitious concept. It started with a simple question I asked myself. ‘What ghost stories would ghosts tell?’ From there, though, it spun into this epic story of family, loss, grief, and—just possibly—the end of the world. It’s been in my head for a while, but I wanted to wait until the stars aligned, so to speak, to even give it a try. I’m lucky to be working with an artist as talented as Leomacs on the main story, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the cadre of amazing creators who will be illustrating the ghost stories in each and every issue. It all comes together in a book unlike anything else I’ve worked on.
Leomacs added:
I'm super thrilled to be drawing Cullen Bunn's Ghostlore for BOOM! Studios. This story has pathos, drama and plenty of thrills to keep everyone on the edge of their seats. As for me, I love a good horror story, especially when the human element is strong and very relatable. Here there will be many layers to peel, and underneath you'll find more and more elements that will draw you in, demand your sympathy, scare and move you... and I'm going to enjoy drawing every single panel of Ghostlore.
You can read Ghostlore #1 this May at your local comic shops or wherever you like to buy comics. The main cover features art by Leomacs with variants from Hurtt, Tonči Zonjić, Reiko Murakami, and Jenny Frison also available.
