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DC Comics Releases A Preview Of The Second Issue Of Vankin’s ‘The Search For Swamp Thing’!
One of the most anxiously anticipated new titles inDC Comics’ relaunch initiative is without a shadow of a doubt the Scott Snyder (“AMERICAN VAMPIRE”, “DETECTIVE COMICS”) penned “SWAMP THING” monthly. However, before all that jazz happens, readers will need to get prepared for the cult favorite’s return, and what better way to do that than Jonathan Vankin’s “THE SEARCH FOR SWAMP THING”? The series’ second ish hit stands today, and inside you can check out a 5 page preview. Read on for the skinny…
WRITTEN BY: Jonathan Vankin
ILLUSTRATIONS BY: Renato Arlem
“On his journey to find Swamp Thing, John Constantine discovers the motive behind the plant elemental’s new brutal and savage behavior: With Alec Holland’s resurrection (in the pages of BRIGHTEST DAY), Swamp Thing finds itself without a human consciousness, and The Green within becomes an uncontrollable force of evil. But as John continues to search for Swamp Thing to get the answers he needs, he realizes that his prey has taken on the role of the predator and is seeking him out as well. Why? The Green needs a new human, and John just happens to fit the bill to play host within its dark psyche.
In order to prevent himself from being consumed, John will need to travel to Metropolis and enlist the help of Superman. But will even the Man of Steel be able to help against the magic forces at work here?”
“THE SEARCH FOR SWAMP THING” Issue #2 Drops July 27th From DC Comics! (MSRP – $2.99)
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‘Curse of the Where Wolf’ Bites Into August Release With Trio of Werewolf Theatrical Screenings [Exclusive Preview]
Larry Chaney‘s hairy misadventures are continuing in the sequel graphic novel Curse of the Where Wolf from creative team Rob Saucedo, Debora Lancianese, and Jack Morelli, and its author is celebrating with a trio of horror’s greatest werewolf films.
The Curse of the Where Wolf hits shelves on August 7 from Encyclopocalypse Publications.
That coincides with the launch of a theatrical screening event in Houston, Texas, featuring a trio of seminal werewolf flicks turning 45 this year: The Howling on August 7, Wolfen on August 14, and An American Werewolf in London on August 21.
Each screening features a “werewolf in film” presentation as well as a book signing from Where Wolf author and River Oaks Theatre artistic director Rob Saucedo.
In the new graphic novel, “Being a werewolf sucks. Reporter Larry Chaney wanted to be a hero. Instead, he became a werewolf. Now, caught between incredible new powers and a desire to eat everything (and everyone) in sight, Larry must find a cure for his curse. Or die trying.”
“With Where Wolf, I wanted to tell a whodunit set in a furry convention, so the story was pretty contained within a very specific setting and genre. With Curse of the Where Wolf, I wanted to celebrate everything I love about the possibility of comic books. Curse of the Where Wolf is a funny book, in every sense of the phrase, but it’s also an earnest look at a person’s struggle to become a better version of themselves, especially when the alternative is to become a literal monster,” Saucedo says of Curse.
The original graphic novel was previously serialized as the first webcomic hosted on Fangoria before being collected by Encyclopocalypse Publications in 2023 and has already been optioned for film, podcast, and television development ahead of launch by producers James Fino (“The Freak Brothers” for Tubi, “Rick and Morty” for Adult Swim) and Charles Horak (First Date for Magnolia Pictures).
Expect Larry to find himself in even weirder situations in the 362-page full color sequel; Saucedo has provided Bloody Disgusting with exclusive art pages from the upcoming graphic novel that showcase lupine humor.
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