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Preview: ‘Dreadstar’ Omnibus Vol. 1
Back in the early 80s Jim Starlin wrote the first comic for Marvel’s Epic Comics imprint titled Dreadstar. The series became a seminal achievement, which paved the way for books like “Saga”, “Monocyte, and many others. “Dreadstar” follows the exploits of Vanth Dreadstar, the last survivor of the Milky Way galaxy. Along the way he and his crew attempt to end the long fought war between two evil empires. The series is a touchstone in sci-fi comics and an absolute must read for genre fans. Dynamite Comics is releasing the first omnibus edition this week and it’s well worth the $30 cover price.
WRITTEN BY: Jim Starlin
ART BY: Jim Starlin
PUBLISHER: Dynamite Entertainment
PRICE: $29.99
RELEASE: July 4th
The first complete chapter of Jim Starlin’s epic saga, collected in one volume, chronicling the adventures of Vanth Dreadstar, last survivor of the destroyed Milky Way Galaxy. Dreadstar finds himself transported to the Empirical Galaxy, where he is recruited by the sorcerer Syzygy Darklock to help bring an end to the 200-year-old war between the corrupt Monarchy and the fanatical Instrumentality.
Created by the highly acclaimed Jim Starlin. His works include Amazing Spider-Man, Batman, Warlock, Captain Marvel, Cosmic Odyssey, Silver Surfer, Incredible Hulk, Kid Kosmos and many more.
“Seminal, a worthy, weighty science fiction chronicle.”-Heidi MacDonald, Publishers Weekly
“Jim (Starlin) has written a story as relevant today as it was when it was first published.” -Walter Simonson
“One of the first real auteurs of this new generation of cartoonists.” -Al Milgrom
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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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