Showing posts with label Comics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Comics. Show all posts
Celebrate Vampira's Birthday with 'The Happy Undertaker'
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A Very Special "Krampusnacht" Edition of 'The Happy Undertaker'
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 | The Happy Undertaker presents Friday's Fables is a weekly column based on The Happy Undertaker series of comics by artist Drazen Kozjan who has illustrated several children's books including Diary of a Fairy Godmother and the Julia Gillian series. Strips premiere every week. |
| Today's Happy Undertaker tale is based upon the European legend of the Krampus- an evil mythical being whose job was to punish naughty little kids on Christmas Eve. Krampusnacht, or Night of Krampus, is a yearly celebration held on December 6th during which adults used to dress up as wicked demons to scare their kids into being good. Merry Krampusnacht everyone! For more information on The Happy Undertaker or its creator, Drazen Kozjan, be sure to check out the official Happy Undertaker Blog in addition to his his personal blog, Hypnotik Eye. Artwork © Drazen Kozjan |
Interview w/ Dan Hipp, Creator of GYAKUSHU! and Amazing Joy Buzzards
As both a fanboy and creator of some of the comic world's sleeper hits, illustrator Dan Hipp harnesses his quick wit and a knowledge of nerd-pedia to craft some of the most meaningful and punk-rock stories I've ever read.Thanks for joining us, Dan, it's great to have you. Feel free to kick your feet up, grab a refreshing Hi-C Ecto-Cooler to quench your thirst and relax.
Dan's biggest work to date, GYAKUSHU! offers an in-depth experience with a tale of bitter revenge that takes its cue from classic films such as Star Wars and Frankenstein. Sprawling 3 complete volumes, the third of which has been recently made available, GYAKUSHU! packs in more punch both visually and from a writing standpoint than most books on stands today by well-established creators. Hipp took some time away from his crazy, monster-hunting, samurai killing, rock'n'roll adventures to grants us a glimpse into his mad, mad world.
Thank you kindly, sir, but no Hi-C. I'd prefer a glass of your delicious milk.
So, I heard that you think you can stick more swizzle stick up your nose than me. Let's go then. Ready? One... two... three...
(2 seconds later) You win.
The Happy Undertaker presents 'Friday's Fables' Episode 15 (Part 2 of 3)
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Today's Happy Undertaker tale is the second in a series of 3 spine-tinglers courtesy of Drazen. Stay tuned for the finale coming next week!
 | The Happy Undertaker presents Friday's Fables is a weekly column based on The Happy Undertaker series of comics by artist Drazen Kozjan who has illustrated several children's books including Diary of a Fairy Godmother and the Julia Gillian series. Strips premiere every week. |
| ABOUT THE HAPPY UNDERTAKER The Happy Undertaker is a "surrealistic melting pot of anything that might pop into my head and onto the page and does not necessarily need to be explained," says Kozjan. "I try to keep this sense of adventure, surprise and a good (if mysterious) story, with the best drawings I can muster in all my work from children's book illustration to single image." For more information on The Happy Undertaker or its creator, Drazen Kozjan, be sure to check out the official Happy Undertaker Blog in addition to his his personal blog, Hypnotik Eye. Artwork © Drazen Kozjan |
Printed Perversions: The Astounding Wolf-Man Vol. 1
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, Robert Kirkman's name has quickly become synonymous with those carnivorous corpses we call zombies, and rightly so. An adaptation of the comic he co-created with Tony Moore, Kirkman has certainly made his mark on a sub-genre of horror that has squeezed every bit of originality from it's pores. Look no further than Resident Evil's latest film for proof of that.Kirkman, however, is from from being a one hit wonder. In fact, soon after being exposed to The Walking Dead I found myself initiated into an entire universe full of creative characters and visually rich stories. From his humble beginnings in Battle Pope to his first runaway success, Invincible
, the man has shown that he's not only a talented writer but he's got good taste in artists as well. Just ask Cory Walker, Ryan Ottley, or Jason Howard.One of the books that I've heard the most about is the recently concluded The Astounding Wolf-Man
and I have to admit that I naively chalked this one up as another cash-in on the rise in popularity of Hollywood's "horror crap" when it first appeared back in 2007. Oh, how I couldn't have been more wrong. The Astounding Wolf-Man brilliantly references that 70's archetype of a "monster as a main character" with equal proportions of superheroics, sci-fi and shock horror.
The Happy Undertaker presents 'Friday's Fables' Episode 15 (Part 1 of 3)
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Today's Happy tale is a spine-tingling 3-part series courtesy of Drazen. Stay tuned for parts 2 and 3 coming soon!
 | The Happy Undertaker presents Friday's Fables is a weekly column based on The Happy Undertaker series of comics by artist Drazen Kozjan who has illustrated several children's books including Diary of a Fairy Godmother and the Julia Gillian series. Strips will premiere every Friday at noon. |
| ABOUT THE HAPPY UNDERTAKER The Happy Undertaker is a "surrealistic melting pot of anything that might pop into my head and onto the page and does not necessarily need to be explained," says Kozjan. "I try to keep this sense of adventure, surprise and a good (if mysterious) story, with the best drawings I can muster in all my work from children's book illustration to single image." For more information on The Happy Undertaker or its creator, Drazen Kozjan, be sure to check out the official Happy Undertaker Blog in addition to his his personal blog, Hypnotik Eye. Artwork © Drazen Kozjan |
The Happy Undertaker presents 'Friday's Fables' Episode 14
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Want to learn the story behind today's Friday Fable? Check out the official Happy Undertaker blog to discover the real life ghost story that inspired this piece.
 | The Happy Undertaker presents Friday's Fables is a weekly column based on The Happy Undertaker series of comics by artist Drazen Kozjan who has illustrated several children's books including Diary of a Fairy Godmother and the Julia Gillian series. Strips will premiere every Friday at noon. |
| ABOUT THE HAPPY UNDERTAKER The Happy Undertaker is a "surrealistic melting pot of anything that might pop into my head and onto the page and does not necessarily need to be explained," says Kozjan. "I try to keep this sense of adventure, surprise and a good (if mysterious) story, with the best drawings I can muster in all my work from children's book illustration to single image." For more information on The Happy Undertaker or its creator, Drazen Kozjan, be sure to check out the official Happy Undertaker Blog in addition to his his personal blog, Hypnotik Eye. Artwork © Drazen Kozjan |
It's Tough Being a Nosferatu in Nightmare Night Creatures 'Vampire Woes'
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Nightmare Night Creatures
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 | Nightmare Night Creatures is a weekly column based on the Nightmare Pro Wrestling comic series that follows a group of four NPW fans and their adventures in the crazy, monster-sized universe that could only have been concocted by Jon and Nicole Guerra. Strips appear every other Wednesday at noon. |
| ABOUT NPW Nightmare Pro Wrestling is a free webcomic available only on the official NPW website where monsters from every horror universe fight to become the next NPW Champion. The story follows a young wrestler named Grave as he tries to make a name for himself. Adventure ensues. For more monster-infused fun be sure to follow the NPW gang on Twitter to show your support and check out more of Jon's artwork over at DeviantArt. Artwork © Jon and Nicole Guerra |
Show Your Inner Strange Kid! Call For Entries
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Please format all submissions to a 8.5" x 11" format.
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Strange Kids Club would like to give you a chance to show off your inner strange kid with an Open Call for Entries! Established to celebrate the pop culture retro geekdom of B-movie monsters, classic wrestling, comic books, toys and television shows; SKC is seeking to recognize those talented illustrators, character designers and comic artists that wish to take part and be featured in an upcoming Strange Kid Anthology.
We're looking for fanart, short comics, creative collages and more (even animations!) to compile into one huge SKC anthology towards the beginning of next year. Wanna learn more? Continue reading after the bump for information on how to enter your work!
The Happy Undertaker presents 'Friday's Fables' Episode 13
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The Happy Undertaker
 | The Happy Undertaker presents Friday's Fables is a weekly column based on The Happy Undertaker series of comics by artist Drazen Kozjan who has illustrated several children's books including Diary of a Fairy Godmother and the Julia Gillian series. Strips will premiere every Friday at noon. |
| ABOUT THE HAPPY UNDERTAKER The Happy Undertaker is a "surrealistic melting pot of anything that might pop into my head and onto the page and does not necessarily need to be explained," says Kozjan. "I try to keep this sense of adventure, surprise and a good (if mysterious) story, with the best drawings I can muster in all my work from children's book illustration to single image." For more information on The Happy Undertaker or its creator, Drazen Kozjan, be sure to check out the official Happy Undertaker Blog in addition to his his personal blog, Hypnotik Eye. Artwork © Drazen Kozjan |
Printed Perversions: Bela Lugosi's Tales from the Grave #1
Writers
Kerry Gammill, Sam F. Park, James Farr, Rob Brown, Derek McCaw, John Cassaday, Joe Freire, Martin Powell, Gary D. Rhodes
Artists
Kerry Gammill, Chris Moreno, John Cassaday, Rafael Navarro, Joe Freire, Terry Beatty, Tom Smith, Brian Denham, Kez Wilson, Jeff Preston, Frank Dietz, Paul Garner, Kim Loh
Publisher
Monsterverse Entertainment
Release Date
Wed, November 3rd 2010
Halloween may be over, but that doesn't mean that all of the monsters have gone away. In fact, some of the best ones never die. Case in point, Kerry Gammill and Monsterverse Entertainment have resurrected the king of vampires himself, that grand ghoul, Bela Lugosi for a tome of terror tales that is sure to bring twisted grins to any self-respecting "crypt dweller."
The first issue of Bela Lugosi's Tales from the Grave begins with a bone-chilling tale of a mad scientist's obsession with immortality. Mix in some paranoia with a good dose of envy and Unpleasant Side Effects by Sam Park and Kerry Gammill offers a jaw-dropping introduction with a pitch perfect ending.
The Happy Undertaker presents 'Friday's Fables' Episode 11
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 | The Happy Undertaker presents Friday's Fables is a weekly column based on The Happy Undertaker series of comics by artist Drazen Kozjan who has illustrated several children's books including Diary of a Fairy Godmother and the Julia Gillian series. Strips will premiere every Friday at noon. |
| ABOUT THE HAPPY UNDERTAKER The Happy Undertaker is a "surrealistic melting pot of anything that might pop into my head and onto the page and does not necessarily need to be explained," says Kozjan. "I try to keep this sense of adventure, surprise and a good (if mysterious) story, with the best drawings I can muster in all my work from children's book illustration to single image." For more information on The Happy Undertaker or its creator, Drazen Kozjan, be sure to check out the official Happy Undertaker Blog in addition to his his personal blog, Hypnotik Eye. Artwork © Drazen Kozjan |
A Special "Halloween Treat" from the Nightmare Night Creatures crew!
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 | Nightmare Night Creatures is a weekly column based on the Nightmare Pro Wrestling comic series that follows a group of four NPW fans and their adventures in the crazy, monster-sized universe that could only have been concocted by Jon and Nicole Guerra. Strips appear every other Wednesday at noon. |
| ABOUT NPW Nightmare Pro Wrestling is a free webcomic available only on the official NPW website where monsters from every horror universe fight to become the next NPW Champion. The story follows a young wrestler named Grave as he tries to make a name for himself. Adventure ensues. For more monster-infused fun be sure to follow the NPW gang on Twitter to show your support and check out more of Jon's artwork over at DeviantArt. Artwork © Jon and Nicole Guerra |
Printed Perversions: Edge of Doom #1
"Don't call it an anthology!"It's not easy to convey a sense of dread in comics, where suspense is more of a voluntary illusion than a plot device, but that's exactly what Steve Niles and Kelly Jones have managed to achieve with their first issue of IDW's Edge of Doom. Whether it be Niles' innate ability to make the fantastical seem absolutely possible or Jones' gruesomely gorgeous depictions of blood, guts and gore, Edge of Doom #1 is the closest experience I've had to reading a modern day Tales from the Crypt.
That Edge of Doom manages to tap into this history of horror comics is a true testament to the talents of both men, not to forget the superbly somber coloring of Jat Fotos. Having last paired up on DC's Batman: Gotham After Midnight, the duo form the strongest creative team I've seen since Niles collaboration with Ben Templesmith on 30 Days of Night and Criminal Macabre and it's no surprise that much of the creep factor is inspired by the horror genre itself such as a nod to The Gate, The Twilight Zone and the aforementioned Tales from the Crypt.
The Happy Undertaker presents 'Friday's Fables' Episode 10
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The Happy Undertaker
Text:
But, alas, instincts just will not be denied. Within six weeks of leaving school I happened to catch a mouse in a trap.
Was fascinated by the subtle blend of greys that gave the contours of the tiny face, made a much enlarged watercolour painting of it and submitted that to the head of the great Birmingham Central School of Art who awarded me a three year scholarship.
Thus through a simple agency did a kindly Providence ease one O.R. (Old Rydalian) into his desired profession.
The Happy Undertaker presents 'Friday's Fables' Episode 9
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Comics,
The Happy Undertaker
 | The Happy Undertaker presents Friday's Fables is a weekly column based on The Happy Undertaker series of comics by artist Drazen Kozjan who has illustrated several children's books including Diary of a Fairy Godmother and the Julia Gillian series. Strips will premiere every Friday at noon. |
| ABOUT THE HAPPY UNDERTAKER The Happy Undertaker is a "surrealistic melting pot of anything that might pop into my head and onto the page and does not necessarily need to be explained," says Kozjan. "I try to keep this sense of adventure, surprise and a good (if mysterious) story, with the best drawings I can muster in all my work from children's book illustration to single image." For more information on The Happy Undertaker or its creator, Drazen Kozjan, be sure to check out the official Happy Undertaker Blog in addition to his his personal blog, Hypnotik Eye. Artwork © Drazen Kozjan |
Rondo has some really 'Bat Timing' in this week's Nightmare Night Creatures
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Comics,
Nightmare Night Creatures
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 | Nightmare Night Creatures is a weekly column based on the Nightmare Pro Wrestling comic series that follows a group of four NPW fans and their adventures in the crazy, monster-sized universe that could only have been concocted by Jon and Nicole Guerra. Strips appear every other Wednesday at noon. |
| ABOUT NPW Nightmare Pro Wrestling is a free webcomic available only on the official NPW website where monsters from every horror universe fight to become the next NPW Champion. The story follows a young wrestler named Grave as he tries to make a name for himself. Adventure ensues. For more monster-infused fun be sure to follow the NPW gang on Twitter to show your support and check out more of Jon's artwork over at DeviantArt. Artwork © Jon and Nicole Guerra |
The Happy Undertaker returns for 'Friday's Fables' Ep. 8
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The Happy Undertaker presents Friday's Fables is a weekly column based on The Happy Undertaker series of comics by artist Drazen Kozjan who has illustrated several children's books including Diary of a Fairy Godmother and the Julia Gillian series. Strips will premiere every Friday at noon.ABOUT THE HAPPY UNDERTAKER
The Happy Undertaker is a "surrealistic melting pot of anything that might pop into my head and onto the page and does not necessarily need to be explained," says Kozjan. "I try to keep this sense of adventure, surprise and a good (if mysterious) story, with the best drawings I can muster in all my work from children's book illustration to single image."
For more information on The Happy Undertaker or its creator, Drazen Kozjan, be sure to check out the official Happy Undertaker Blog in addition to his his personal blog, Hypnotik Eye.
Artwork © Drazen Kozjan
Markus the Yeti Gets a Little Buggy in NNC presents "The Parasites"
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Comics,
Nightmare Night Creatures
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 | Nightmare Night Creatures is a weekly column based on the Nightmare Pro Wrestling comic series that follows a group of four NPW fans and their adventures in the crazy, monster-sized universe that could only have been concocted by Jon and Nicole Guerra. Strips appear every other Wednesday at noon. |
| ABOUT NPW Nightmare Pro Wrestling is a free webcomic available only on the official NPW website where monsters from every horror universe fight to become the next NPW Champion. The story follows a young wrestler named Grave as he tries to make a name for himself. Adventure ensues. For more monster-infused fun be sure to follow the NPW gang on Twitter to show your support and check out more of Jon's artwork over at DeviantArt. Artwork © Jon and Nicole Guerra |
The Happy Undertaker presents 'Friday's Fables' #7
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Comics,
The Happy Undertaker
The Happy Undertaker presents Friday's Fables is a weekly column based on The Happy Undertaker series of comics by artist Drazen Kozjan who has illustrated several children's books including Diary of a Fairy Godmother and the Julia Gillian series. Strips will premiere every Friday at noon.ABOUT THE HAPPY UNDERTAKER
The Happy Undertaker is a "surrealistic melting pot of anything that might pop into my head and onto the page and does not necessarily need to be explained," says Kozjan. "I try to keep this sense of adventure, surprise and a good (if mysterious) story, with the best drawings I can muster in all my work from children's book illustration to single image."
For more information on The Happy Undertaker or its creator, Drazen Kozjan, be sure to check out the official Happy Undertaker Blog in addition to his his personal blog, Hypnotik Eye.
Artwork © Drazen Kozjan
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