TRICK 'R TREAT and KRAMPUS Graphic Novels Coming From Michael Dougherty
Legendary Comics has teamed up with writer and director Michael Dougherty to bring us two graphic novels based on his film creations. The first is Trick 'r Treat, which will bring Sam back to help tell four new different tales. The second one is based on Dougherty's upcoming twisted horror/comedy Christmas film Krampus. The filmmaker had this to say in a statement:
"I've been having way too much fun working with Legendary and the rest of my team bringing the ancient legend of Krampus to the big screen, and I look forward to expanding the film's dark Christmas mythology onto the comic page. And hopefully the fans who've been patiently waiting for TRICK 'R TREAT 2 will enjoy this deeper peek into Sam's world until he finally rises from the pumpkin patch once more. Happy Holidays.”
I'm a big fan of Dougherty's work, so I'll be looking forward to getting copies of these. I've included artwork for the comics along with some details for each of them. You can see the cover for Trick 'r Treat above, and here is the synopsis:
The dark and twisted face of the cult horror hit Trick ‘R Treat is back… are you ready for the return of Sam?
With the official graphic novel Trick ‘r Treat, Legendary dares you to experience four all-new terrifying tales set in the universe of the ultimate Halloween anthology.
From the twisted imagination of series creator Dougherty (screenwriter of X-Men 2 and Superman Returns) and a top-notch team of horror storytellers and artists, comes this 4-part collection that paves the way for the Trick ‘r Treat film sequel. Across centuries of Halloween horror, wherever fear lies, Sam will be waiting.
Trick 'r Treat will be released this October. Next up is Krampus:
YOU BETTER WATCH OUT…
If you want to survive the holidays, stay off the naughty list.
Legendary Comics presents Krampus, the official graphic novel based on the upcoming horror comedy from writer/director Michael Dougherty (creator of Trick ‘r Treat).
Unleashing the ancient Christmas demon Krampus and his maniacal holiday-themed henchmen, Krampus mixes fear, fun and festive thrills for an adventure that will change the way you see the holidays forever
Krampus will be released this November.