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‘Trick ‘r Treat’ and ‘Krampus’ Get Graphic Novel Adaptations!
Halloween and Christmas will never be the same again as Sam is back and Krampus has arrived…
Legendary Comics is taking the twisted stories from the mind of Michael Dougherty from the screen to the printed page with the announcement of two graphic novels based on Trick ‘r Treat and Krampus.
Hitting stores later this year, the all-new books are tied into the world of Dougherty’s highly-anticipated big screen releases.
“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,” said Dougherty. “Happy Holidays.”
Trick ‘r Treat:
Format: OGN
Price: $16.99
In Stores: OctoberStory By:
Michael Dougherty
Zach Shields
Todd CaseyWriter:
Mark AndreykoArtists:
Fiona Staples
Zid
Stuart Sayger
Stephen ByrneSynopsis
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 ofthe 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.
Krampus:
Format: OGN
Price: $14.99
In stores: NovemberStory by
Michael Dougherty
Zach Shields
Todd CaseyWriter
Brandon SeifertArtists
Michael Montenat
Stuart Sayger
Maan House
Christian DiBariSynopsis
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.
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Now, would it be too much to hope for a moist-carpet-flavored McShake to tie in with the film?
Backrooms is now playing only in theaters from A24.
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