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'Cthulhudad' Takes Us To The Mountains Of Dadness

Games
Posted by Adam Dodd on March 04, 2014 @ 2:14pm
Category: Games / Videos

I haven’t played Octodad, but that’s only because I’ve been waiting for something a bit more Lovecraftian. In it, you play as an octopus who has disguised himself as a person by wearing people clothes and doing people things. Your goal is to not let the peoplefolk know you’re not entirely human.

I’m guessing Cthulhudad — totally not a real game, though it really should be — would take a similar approach, only with more ritual sacrifices, death, pain, and aguish — you know, all the things Cthulhu likely requires for nourishment.
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Editorials

[BEST & WORST ‘13] Lonmonster's Top 10 Comics Of 2013

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on January 01, 2014 @ 11:48am
Category: Comics / Editorials

Reflecting on 2013, it’s clear that we we are living in a new golden age of comics. Not only is the sheer amount of books being published overwhelming, but the quality has reached new heights. Regardless of genre, creators continue to explore the medium in new, innovative ways, and I wonder if 2013 is only the start of something much bigger.

Due to the amount of worthy titles being put out on a regular basis, narrowing my selection down to ten was nearly an exercise in futility. I finally put my list together and what you find is a melting pot of comic book culture, covering everything from the Big Two to indie publishers to webcomics. READ MORE

[Random Cool] Tintin Done H.P. Lovecraft Style

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on December 26, 2013 @ 10:32am
Category: Comics / News

Muzski, a graphic artist, created a series of covers for “The Weird Aventures of Tintin”, that I wish were real more than anything. He brings Hergé’s classic character into the cosmic horror worlds of of H.P. Lovecraft. My favorite is “Tintin And The Reanimator”. I think I might start writing fan fiction just for this… READ MORE

Contests

[Holiday Giveaway] WIN A Bundle Of The Year's Biggest Horror Novels From Titan Books!

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on December 17, 2013 @ 2:49pm
Category: Comics / Contests

We have a killer holiday giveaway, courtesy of the folks at Titan Books. The winner will receive a package of eight of the best selling horror books from the publisher from the past year. This includes “Shadows Over Innsmouth”, “Deadbeat: Makes You Stronger”, “Grimm: Aunt Marie’s Book of Lore”, and a bunch more (See full list below). Three runners up will receive a copy of “Anno Dracula: Johnny Alucard”.

TO WIN: Just head to the comments section and write, “I want free books”. Winner’s will be chosen at random. Contest is open to U.S. and Canadian residents only. Winners will be asked to supply their full name and address (no PO box). READ MORE

Image Pulls You Into The 'Undertow'

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on November 14, 2013 @ 4:27pm
Category: Comics / News

Drawing inspiration from the likes of H.P. Lovecraft, Jules Verne, and other deep-sea mythologies is Image Comics’ new monster adventure, “Undertow”. From the minds of Steve Orlando and Artyom Trakhanov comes the story of Anshargal and Ukinnu Alal, who set out to hunt a legendary creature that resides in the sea.

Look for “Undertow” in shops February 19, 2014. READ MORE

10 Questions With Ben Templesmith About 'The Squidder'

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on November 12, 2013 @ 12:58pm
Category: Comics / News

Only a few hours after 44Flood launched Ben Templesmith’s new OGN project, “The Squidder”, to the crow-funding site Kickstarter, the 18,000$ goal was met. At the time of writing this piece, it’s been a few days since the project went live, and the funds have reached nearly 63,000$, proving to all of us that this is indeed, the Year of The Squid.

With slightly less than a month left in “The Squidder” campaign, lord knows what possibilities lie in wait for the talented men of 44Flood, especially the head of this project, the dashing Ben Templesmith.

“The Squidder” is a 108-page original hardcover graphic novel written and illustrated by Templesmith, his first creator-owned comic in five years. The story follows an old soldier in a post-apocalyptic world that has left him behind. Templesmith promises the graphic novel will be loaded with Lovecraftian elements, gore, and, of course, some black humor.

Weeks ago when Templesmith mentioned he’d be rolling out a new Kickstarter, he explained it to me as Mad Max meets Cthulhu, which has now become a sort of unofficial logline for the project. For those subsequent weeks I had squids, and luscious, terrifying tentacles dancing in my head. Naturally, being the nerd that I am, I chose to grill Templesmith on the Lovecraftian aspect of the project, and what I got in return was a philosophical dialogue on humanity, social issues, natural forces, creative empowerment, and the power to control your purpose. READ MORE

Lovecraftian Board Game Cancelled After A Very Successful Funding Campaign

Games
Posted by Adam Dodd on July 28, 2013 @ 3:06pm
Category: Games / News

This is why I’m always hesitant to donate my own money to Kickstarter campaigns, because you have no guarantee that your money is going to go toward the thing you’re supporting, or even if that thing will ever see the light of day. Unfortunately, both seem to be the case for those who supported The Doom That Came To Atlantic City, a Lovecraftian board game that’s been cancelled despite receiving $123,000, $88,000 more than what they were asking for.

Obviously, people are pissed. More after the jump.
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Review: 'The Wake' #2

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on June 27, 2013 @ 2:28pm
Category: Comics / Reviews

An epic tale in the making, “The Wake” #2 is a satisfying blending of fear and drama. Within each page, this sci-fi thriller delivers a genuine sense of terror, while finding ways to keep the reader’s attention sustained in suspense and intrigue. I can’t wait to see how this underwater mystery unfolds. READ MORE

Interview

[Interview] Scott Snyder Talks Deep Sea Terror In 'The Wake'

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on June 26, 2013 @ 8:00am
Category: Comics / Interviews

With “The Wake”, writer Scott Snyder and artist Sean Murphy are throwing back to classic oceanic myths and legends to deliver a sprawling deep-sea horror story. Even before Lovecraft, the fear of what lurks beneath has been potent in human history, and with “The Wake” Snyder offers his take on the horror from below. The story follows Lee Archer, a marine biologist who is called to assist with the discovery of a new creature from the deep.

The sci-fi/horror epic kicked off last month, and issue two hits shops today, June 26. Snyder took the time to chat about his love for deep-sea legends, creating a mythical creature, and working with Sean Murphy. READ MORE

'Magrunner' Resembles The Offspring Of 'Portal' And Cthulhu

Games
Posted by Adam Dodd on June 20, 2013 @ 2:33pm
Category: Games / Videos

Magrunner: Dark Pulse is an action/physics game from developer Frogwares Studio, the makers of the Sherlock Holmes series of games. It looks unusual, I might go so far as to call it otherworldly. In Magrunner, “technology meets Cthulhu,” and if that doesn’t sell you on the game, maybe its new launch trailer will.

A synopsis on the game explains its mad world, “In the near future, 2048, a handful of young and brilliant citizens have been chosen by Gruckezber Corporation to join the Magtech training program for space exploration. Equipped with a special glove using Gruckezber’s technology, the candidates have to solve their way through a huge maze of challenge rooms, by magnetically charging objects that will attract or repel each other. But what seemed to be the chance of a lifetime for the candidates will soon turn into a nightmare, as they will have to survive a high-tech world gone mad.” Trailer after the jump.
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'The Kingsport Cases' Kickstarter Campaign Is Almost Over

Games
Posted by Adam Dodd on May 29, 2013 @ 5:41pm
Category: Games / Videos

There really aren’t enough games inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft. Outside of the Call of Cthulhu series and Guillermo Del Toro’s InSane — which may or may not be cancelled — “Lovecraftian” isn’t a word you hear very often when talking about video games. The Cases of Kingsport aims to inject a little more Lovecraft into our favorite genre, but for it to see the light of day, its developer needs money. Unfortunately, the game’s kickstarter campaign is nearing its end and they haven’t quite reached 50% of their modest $20k goal.
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I.N.J. Culbard Adapts Lovecraft's 'The Shadow Out Of Time'

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on May 14, 2013 @ 2:27pm
Category: Comics / News

You may remember I.N.J. Culbard as the artist for Veritgo’s “New Deadwardians” (my favorite book from last year). Culbard has been working away on a graphic novel adaptation of the classic H.P. Lovecraft tale, The Shadow Out Of Time. For those of you not so well-versed in Lovecraft lore, the story follows Nathaniel Wingate Peaslee, who suffers from fainting spells in 1908, only to regain his senses in 1913. The more he tries to understand those missing five years of his life, the more wild and disturbing his dreams become.

The book is set for release on June 13th from SelfMadeHero. READ MORE

Alan Moore's Lovecraft-Inspired 'Providence' Is His Most Heavily Researched Work Since 'From Hell'!

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on April 16, 2013 @ 3:07pm
Category: Comics / News

Alan Moore announced last year that he would be writing “Providence” as a sequel to his Lovecraftian “Neonomicon”. Moore spoke with Comics Beat at length about the new book and he’s included a bunch of new details. Most interesting are his statements that it is the heaviest research he has done since “From Hell”, and secondly, Moore claims that “Providence” is sort of like “Watchmen”. Moore plans to dive even further into the Lovecraft mythology this time around, and it sounds like it’s going to be another masterpiece. I’m a bit excited for this, if you couldn’t tell. READ MORE

'Omerta' Brings Together Noir And Lovecraft

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on February 21, 2013 @ 3:56pm
Category: Comics / News

The announcement is not official, but you can expect it to come sometime this weekend. A new comic from
Tony Lee and JK Woodward called Omerta is coming out and it looks to combine Lovecraft and classic film noir (there goes the project I’ve been working on the past year). Check out the teaser. READ MORE

Review: 'Creepy Comics' #10 The Lovecraft Edition

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on October 04, 2012 @ 10:15am
Category: Comics / Reviews

Creepy #10 is an endearing collective tribute to H.P. Lovecraft, one of the most influential and greatest horror authors. This issue contains a series of Lovecraftian tales that dive headfirst into the macabre and suspense. Each creative team-up finds inventive ways of bringing Lovecraft’s famous name and influential works into the spotlight of popular culture. If you have never read Lovecraft (you call yourself a horror fan? Shame on you!), this issue will inspire you to buy one of his books to see what all the hype is about. READ MORE

10 Comics To Feast On: October 3rd, 2012

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on October 02, 2012 @ 4:21pm
Category: Comics / Editorials

It’s finally Halloween month, and there’s no better time to be reading horror comics. Major and indie publishers alike pull out all the stops to introduce their biggest horror stories of the year. This means loads of new titles, events, and special edition printings . This first week in October kicks off with the start of the “Animal Man/Swamp Thing” crossover, Marvel brings back Carnage in “Minimum Carnage”, a Lovecraft edition of “Creepy Comics”, and plenty more.

With the ever-increasing number of books coming out between the tie-ins, the crossovers, and the new series, we’ve all got to limit our reading list somehow. We present you with our ten most anticipated books of the week. So feast your eyes on these! Whether you’ve been into comics since you were a young’un, or you’re new to the game, we’re here to help you decide which books to pick up. If I’ve missed something you’re stoked about or if you’ve got any questions, list it in the comments. READ MORE

Preview: 'Creepy' #10 The Lovecraftian Edition

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on October 02, 2012 @ 11:24am
Category: Comics / News

Every October, on top of the insane amount of horror movies I watch, I take the time to re-read my favorite Lovecraft stories. There’s no better way to welcome the swirling sounds of Fall than to curl up with “The Rats in the Walls” or “The Dunwich Horror”.

Dark Horse Comics takes on a Lovecraft theme this month with their 48-page Creepy anthology issue #10 to help you get in the Lovecraftian spirit. Yep, that’s right, every story in the issue is either an adaptation of, or inspired by, the works of H.P. Lovecraft. The issue features work from John Arcudi, Richard Corbem, Darick Roberston, Doug Moench, and many others. READ MORE

[OMFG] Alan Moore Announces A New Lovecraft Project At N.I.C.E.

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on September 24, 2012 @ 9:07am
Category: Comics / News

Fans of Moore know how much he loves loading his work with Lovecraftian themes, as he did with his controversial “Neonomicon” in 2010. Over the weekend, Moore made his first con appearance in years at the N.I.C.E. comic convention in Northamptonshire, England, where he announced his new book from Avatar Press titled Providence. Moore noted that the maxi-series will indeed be a follow up to “Neonomicon”, and will continue to explore Lovecraft and the surrounding lore.

Moore expressed that “Providence” will be a 10-part series set in 1919 starring H.P. Lovecraft himself. The series delves into Lovecraft’s world to examine how he came to write such tales of terror. There has been no news as to who will be on art duties for the series, though Jacen Burrows is a likely candidate. READ MORE

[Book Review] Lovecraftian Goodness In 'Torn Realities'

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on July 19, 2012 @ 8:52am
Category: Comics / Reviews

H.P. Lovecraft is an author that most horror fans stumble upon of their own accord. He’s the type of author who has you instantly hooked after just one story. His works are immersing, and once you dare to enter his strange world, it’s hard to ever pull yourself out. The problem with Lovecraft is that once you’ve read his canon, it’s hard to find anyone who compares. There are many authors who name him as an influence, but that does not mean they even fall within the same genre.

I was fortunate enough to come across Torn Realities, a short story anthology of modern Lovecraftian tales, published by Post Mortem Press, that explore twisting reality, the fear of the unknown, and bending human perceptions. Of the 19 stories, there are some real gems to behold, with very few that do not fit the bill. Torn Realities offers a satisfying answer to the question, “what comes after Lovecraft?” READ MORE

Preview: A Battle Of Wits In 'Shakespeare Vs. Lovecraft'

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on July 17, 2012 @ 2:18pm
Category: Comics / News

Literary metafiction mashups are all the rage these days, and it was inevitable that sooner or later someone would bring together two of the most famous literary giants, Shakespeare and Lovecraft. BD turns the indie spotlight on D.R. O’Brien who is adapting his own “Shakespeare Vs. Lovecraft” novella into graphic novel form for a bizarre tale of wit and eldritch terror. The story follows Prospero, who discovers the coveted Necronomicon, giving rise to Cthulhu and his pals. It’s up to Shakespeare’s greatest heroes to save the world from oblivion in what can only be an outlandish horror comedy. READ MORE

That Is Not Dead Which Can Eternal Lie: An Homage To Lovecraft Comics

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on March 15, 2012 @ 7:16pm
Category: Comics / News

Today, March 15th, is the 75th anniversary of the death of Howard Phillips Lovecraft, one of the true fathers of horror fiction. It’s no secret that Lovecraft’s eerie tales have influenced horror writers across the board for decades, and we constantly see his themes cropping all over the comics world.

Lovecraft’s is responsible for many invaluable aspects of contemporary horror from the Cthulhu mythos to the Necronomicon to the genre of cosmic horror itself. It’s safe to say that without him, horror would not be what it is today. The sheer volume of comics out there that still address themes introduced by Lovecraft allow him to live on after death. In honor of his death day, we’ve put together a list of some of the best Lovecraftian comics around. Read on for the skinny…

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on February 02, 2012 @ 2:49pm
Category: Comics / News

It was only a matter of time before somebody paired the Lovecraft Cthulhu mythos with the steampunk style. Coming your way this April is the indie title by David Hutchison, Steamcraft. Not much has been released about the book as of yet, but you can expect some previews to be heading your way soon. So get out your necronomicons, your top hats, and your best copper monocle for a ride into the depths of the ocean. Read on for the skinny…

Movies
Posted by EvanDickson on January 23, 2012 @ 4:54pm
Category: Movies / News

[Sundance 12]: Grabbers First Clip High On Character, Low On Octopus

Pegged as Waking Dead meets Tremors, with tentacles, Jon Wright directs the Irish horror comedy Grabbers that stars Richard Coyle, Ruth Bradley and Russell Tovey in a film that takes to “a sleepy Irish fishing village forced to fend off a blood-sucking sea creature.”

Earlier this month we landed an exclusive first look at the film and now Twitchfilm has landed a clip from the movie.

I think the clip shows a nice strength of economy in terms of both setting up the characters and the tone of the piece. It’s nice to see indie filmmakers embracing the jaunty spirit that studios used to allow in their horror comedies more often in the 1980′s. Nothing wrong with a horror film being fun.

Hit the jump to check it out! READ MORE