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Preview: Frankenstein Alive, Alive! #1

Horror icons Steve Niles and Bernie Wrightson are continuing Mary Shelley’s monster masterpiece, Frankenstein (or The Modern Prometheus). Character continuations always give rise to skepticism (Before Watchmen), especially when they take on such prolific characters. However, Frankenstein Alive, Alive! looks to honor the character and his legend, rather than tear it apart. Wrightson illustrated the original Shelley story in 1983, and it’s been considered one of the best illustrated works in horror since. Looking at the preview, you’ll see that the artwork alone makes this book worth the cover price. READ MORE

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10 Comics To Feast On: May 2 2012

It’s that time of the week again, folks. May is a big month over at DC Comics as they launch their “Second Wave” of books from the New 52. This week, award winning author China Mieville begins Dial H, Image finally releases Dogs of Mars, the first trade of Jeff Lemire’s Animal Man hits, and a whole lot 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

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10 Comics To Feast On: April 18

Welcome back to another week of Comics To Feast On! We bring you our ten most anticipated horror books set for release this week. Dark Horse continues their horror throwback tale Ragemoor, Legendary writer Garth Ennis brings back The Shadow, Robert Kirkman kicks off the road to the 100th issue of The Walking Dead, and plenty more for you to lay your paws on.

With the ever-increasing number of comics coming out, between the tie-ins, the crossovers, and the new series, we’ve all got to limit our reading lists 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, sound off in the comments. READ MORE

Shout! Factory Doubles Down On Vegas-Zombie Flick ‘Remains’

Reno may be the “Biggest Little City in the World,” but when a “Peace Bomb” nuclear test goes awry in the Nevada desert and turns most of the population into bloodthirsty zombies, the gambling Mecca becomes the biggest zombieland of all time in the highly popular apocalyptic thriller Steve Niles’ Remains.

On July 10, 2012, Shout! Factory will unleash the UNCUT edition Blu-ray and DVD of Steve Niles’ Remains, jam-packed with special bonus content that includes audio commentary, the short film prequel Remains: Road to Reno, bloopers, trailers, Comic-Con teaser, and more!

Based on the highly acclaimed IDW Publishing graphic novel written by Steve Niles (30 Days of Night), Steve Niles’ “‘Remains’ is set in a chilling postapocalyptic Reno, Nevada, and follows the survivors of a bizarre accident that reduced most of the world’s population to zombies. The group takes refuge in a vacant casino and fights a losing battle against the undead, who grow steadily stronger, smarter and more aggressive by the minute. The movie stars Grant Bowler (Killer Elite, True Blood), Lance Reddick (Fringe, Lost, The Wire), Miko Hughes (Pet Sematary), Evalena Marie (Are We There Yet?), Tawny Cypress (Rescue Me, Heroes) and Anthony Marks.READ MORE

‘Nosferatu Wars’ To Debut In ‘Dark Horse Presents’

Last week we announced that Steve Niles and Menton3 were teaming up for a somewhat secretive vamp-epic, Nosferatu Wars. It was announced today that the series will officially be a part of the Dark Horse lineup, making it’s premiere in an issue of Dark Horse Presents later this year. Niles’ has stated that he intends to do a lot more creator owned work in the coming year, and this is only the beginning. Nosferatu Wars is the story of two vampire lovers (surprise, surprise), who,after being separated for hundreds of years, are brought back together in modernity. Check out the official press release and some teasers below.

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OMFG: Niles And Menton3 Team Up For ‘The Nosferatu Wars’!

Steve Niles announced that himself and artist menton3 are teaming up for a new series, titled The Nosferatu Wars. Niles has been teasing about this project for the last few months via his twitter account. Now, Niles is no stranger to the vampire world, and as you’ll see below, this book looks like it might take him back to his roots. Check out two preview pics after the jump.

 OMFG: Niles And Menton3 Team Up For The Nosferatu Wars!
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TV: Steve Niles’ ‘Remains Gets Online Prequel, ‘Road to Reno’

 TV: Steve Niles Remains Gets Online Prequel, Road to Reno

Premiering Friday, December 16 at 10pm is Chiller’s made-for-TV zombie adaptation Remains, which stars Grant Bowler, Lance Reddick, Miko Hughes and Tawny Cypress. To get you all pumped, Chiller TV has unleashed a ten-minute long prequel entitled “Road to Reno”. There’s no embed code so you’ll have to click the link to watch.

Directed by Colin Theys, and based on the graphic novel by “30 Days of Night” creator Steve Niles, “ ‘Remains’ is set in a chilling post-apocalyptic Reno, Nevada, and follows the survivors of a bizarre accident that reduced most of the world’s population to zombies.READ MORE

TV: Undead First Still From Chiller’s ‘Remains’

 TV: Undead First Still From Chillers Remains

Premiering Friday, December 16 at 10pm is Chiller’s made-for-TV zombie adaptation Remains, which stars Grant Bowler, Lance Reddick, Miko Hughes and Tawny Cypress.

Directed by Colin Theys, and based on the graphic novel by “30 Days of Night” creator Steve Niles, “ ‘Remains’ is set in a chilling post-apocalyptic Reno, Nevada, and follows the survivors of a bizarre accident that reduced most of the world’s population to zombies.

This morning Chiller finally revealed the first two official stills (it’s about time) with hopefully more arriving before its premiere. READ MORE

TV: Official ‘Remains’ Poster Will Eat You Alive!

 TV: Official Remains Poster Will Eat You Alive!

Premiering Friday, December 16 at 10pm is Chiller’s made-for-TV zombie adaptation Remains, which stars Grant Bowler, Lance Reddick, Miko Hughes and Tawny Cypress.

Directed by Colin Theys, and based on the graphic novel by “30 Days of Night” creator Steve Niles, “ ‘Remains’ is set in a chilling post-apocalyptic Reno, Nevada, and follows the survivors of a bizarre accident that reduced most of the world’s population to zombies.

Giving a nod to the Sin City setting, we’ve just landed a hi-res look t a killer one sheet that’s one card away from landing a solid Ace-high full house. This town will eat you alive… READ MORE

Steve Niles Travels Back To His Roots With First Issue of ’30 Days Of Night’ Monthly!

Hallelujah, break out the champagne and the dub-step, because Steve Niles has OFFICIALLY made his return to “30 DAYS OF NIGHT” this week with the first issue of the franchises’ newest monthly series from longtime publishers, IDW. Beyond the break you can take a look at the official preview and get yourselves caught up to speed. Read on for the skinny…

 Steve Niles Travels Back To His Roots With First Issue of 30 Days Of Night Monthly! Steve Niles Travels Back To His Roots With First Issue of 30 Days Of Night Monthly! READ MORE

OMFG Of The Day: ‘The Thing’ Returns To Dark Horse Comics, For Free!

Brace yourself boils and ghouls, Dark Horse Comics has just announced an exclusive digital comic which serves as a prequel to the upcoming, and highly anticipated, film ‘THE THING’! The film doesn’t hit theatres until October 14th, just before Halloween, but to keep you from losing your mind you can read all the digital comics starting today, FOR FREE! The comic will be released in three instalments, beginning today, September 21st, September 28th, and October 5th online and on the Dark Horse mobile app. ‘The Thing: The Northman Nightmare’ tells the origin story of pioneering Norsemen who discover a shape-shifting creature that is hiding in a desolate village with few human survivors. Oh, and it’s written by horror icon, Steve Niles! After the jump you can find out where to get it and all the gooey details. Read on for the skinny…

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Cal McDonald Rides Again – Read The First 3 Pages Of ‘Criminal Macabre: No Peace For Dead Men’ NOW!

Cal McDonald is back, and this time he is going to have to match wits with a female Vamp, while also trying to cope with her connections to his past in the newest issue of Steve Niles’ (“30 DAYS OF NIGHT”) “CRIMINAL MACABRE”. The one-shot entitled “NO PEACE FOR DEAD MEN”, will be hitting shelves September 14th, and inside you can get your first look at the 40 page beast! Read on for the skinny…

 Cal McDonald Rides Again   Read The First 3 Pages Of Criminal Macabre: No Peace For Dead Men NOW! READ MORE

‘The Goon’ Meets ‘Criminal Macabre’ As Niles And Powell Release Crossover Ish This Wednesday!

Already the winner in my head for “Best Crossover Title From A Publisher Not Named DC/Marvel Comics”, Eric Powell and Steve Niles are giving their fans a huge Christmas In July gift with “WHEN FREAKS COLLIDE”, which will be hitting store shelves this Wednesday. The book will pit alcohol enthusiast against alcohol enthusiast, and beyond the break you can check out a 5 page preview. Read on for the skinny…

 The Goon Meets Criminal Macabre As Niles And Powell Release Crossover Ish This Wednesday! The Goon Meets Criminal Macabre As Niles And Powell Release Crossover Ish This Wednesday! READ MORE

Comic-Con Poster For Steve Niles’ ‘Remains’

Premiering this fall is the John Doolan-penned adaptation of Steve Niles’ Remains, which was originally a five-issue comic series IDW put out back in 2004 (I think I have the trade paperback floating around here somewhere…).

The flick, which will air on Chiller, was directed by Colin Theys and tells the story of a blackjack dealer and exotic dancer who survive a nuclear accident that turns everyone else into zombies.

I can’t remember much about it aside from the basic premise, but one would have to assume they’re not the last people on earth considering Kieron Dwyer’s Comic-Con poster features more than a few hard-boiled characters on it. Check past the break for the new art, which you’ll presumably be able to grab next week if you’re heading out to San Diego.
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OMFG Of The Day: Steve Niles Returns To Barrow This October With ’30 Days Of Night’ Monthly!

After years of disappointing to average visitations to the universe of macabre maestro Steve Niles’ (“CRIMINAL MACABRE”) “30 DAYS OF NIGHT” by a plethora of other writers and artists, this October the scribe will be returning to the house that he built with an all new monthly ongoing series from IDW PUBLISHING! The series will be just in time for Halloween, and below you can get all the details and the first screenshot for the cover art…

 OMFG Of The Day: Steve Niles Returns To Barrow This October With 30 Days Of Night Monthly!

WRITTEN BY: Steve Niles
ILLUSTRATIONS BY: Sam Kieth
VARIANT COVER BY: Fiona Staples

“This terrifying new tale begins when a letter from Barrow, Alaska, carries a cryptic warning to a young, curious woman, leading her down a rabbit hole and face-to-face with her desires… and likely her demise. Elsewhere in Los Angeles, a vampire resurrection ignites, which could threaten the very way of life of all mankind.

There will also be vampire plush dolls.”

“30 DAYS OF NIGHT” Issue #1 Drops This October From IDW Publishing! (MSRP – $3.99)
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OMFG Of The Day: A Star Studded Line-Up Of Titles Makes Up ‘Dark Horse Presents’ Issue #4!

At the end of 2011 it might be fair to say that there isn’t any other publisher who will have done more to put themselves ahead of the game and take themselves to the next level than Dark Horse Comics. The publisher has made great strides these past few months, and we are now only halfway through the year. With a rejuvenated relationship with superstar Joss Whedon (“BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER”, “ANGEL”), the return of “CRIMINAL MACABRE” and “THE GOON”, and a new movie deal for Evan Dorkin’s “BEASTS OF BURDEN”, things couldn’t be much better for the company. Another of those bright spots has been the new and improved “DARK HORSE PRESENTS” monthly, and beyond the break you can check out a 3 page preview of the series’ fourth ish before it hits stands in September. Read on for the skinny…

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‘Sixth Sense’ Kid Returns to Acting, Will ‘Wake the Dead’

With the half-dozen or so “Frankenstein”-themed projects percolating in Hollywood, it looks like Wake the Dead is getting up off the gurney first, with Haley Joel Osment (The Sixth Sense) set to star in the retelling that’s set in the present day, Variety reports.

Jay Russell will helm the horror pic based on the graphic novels by Steven Niles, with Osment playing the role of Victor Frankenstein, a college student experimenting with reversing death.

As previously reported, Guns `n’ Roses lead guitarist Slash will produce with Michael Williams and Rob Eric through Slasher Films.
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Steve Niles Joins Image’s ‘Deadlands’ For ‘Hopeless Roads’ One-Shot!

Things are only getting sweeter and sweeter for Image Comics’ “DEADLANDS” title as today it was announced that industry favorite Steve Niles (“CRIMINAL MACABRE”, “30 DAYS OF NIGHT”) will be penning the September issue of the series entitled “HOPELESS ROADS”. To go along with the announcement Image has also provided us with a look at the cover for the ish and the full synopsis below…

 Steve Niles Joins Images Deadlands For Hopeless Roads One Shot!

WRITTEN BY: Steve Niles
ILLUSTRATIONS BY: Francesco Francavilla
Based on the game DEADLANDS from PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT

“Visionary Comics and Pinnacle Entertainment bring the weird Western world of Deadlands to comics! When evil takes over a sleepy western town it will take a heartless father to save the souls of the innocent in the final of four one-shots by masters of horror and noire, Steve Niles and Francesco Francavilla. Backup series also wraps up the origin of Billy the Kid in the world of Deadlands!”

“DEADLANDS: HOPELESS ROADS” Drops On September 21st Thanks To Image Comics! (MSRP – $2.99) READ MORE

Dark Horse Comics Releases Cover Art For Niles’ ‘Criminal Macabre: No Peace For Dead Men’!

The push for Steve Niles’ (“30 DAYS OF NIGHT”) “CRIMINAL MACABRE” this year has been nothing short of impressive, and if Dark Horse Comics has their way then Cal MacDonald will be a household name in no time. Today the publisher released new information on “NO PEACE FOR DEAD MEN”, the one-shot event which is slated to hit shelves later on this Fall, and below you can get all the details plus the art.

 Dark Horse Comics Releases Cover Art For Niles Criminal Macabre: No Peace For Dead Men!

WRITTEN BY: Steve Niles
ILLUSTRATIONS BY: Christopher Mitten
COVERS BY: Michelle Madsen and Fiona Staples

“Cal McDonald and his army of ghouls are pitted in an epic battle against the terrifying female vampire Salem, who has a deep personal connection to Cal, and her horde of monsters. With little hope of victory for either side, Cal must make his final stand to take Salem back to hell!”

“CRIMINAL MACABRE: NO PEACE FOR DEAD MEN” Drops On September 14th From Dark Horse Comics! (MSRP – $3.99) READ MORE

Steve Niles’ ‘Remains’ Shambles Back From The Grave This Summer!

Back before Steve Niles (“30 DAYS OF NIGHT”, “CRIMINAL MACABRE”) was a household name (This was back in 2004 kiddos) for anyone who reads comic books, the scribe was writing a little zombie epic by the name of “REMAINS”. The series has long since been out of print, but this August IDW will be resurrecting the story for an all new collected edition. The story will clock in at 116 pages of undead fun, and below you can brush up on the details.

 Steve Niles Remains Shambles Back From The Grave This Summer!

WRITTEN BY: Steve Niles
ILLUSTRATIONS AND COVERS BY: Kieron Dwyer.

“Back in print! When the world goes mad, a blackjack dealer and an exotic dancer are mysteriously spared. But now they’re trapped in Reno, surrounded by a veritable army of the undead — and with no idea what might wait for them beyond the city limits if they can escape. Are they the last man and woman on Earth? And if so, how long can they last?”

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‘Frankenstein’ Is ‘Alive’ Once More Thanks To Niles And Wrightson!

In more of a non-news portion for the day, today a teaser image surfaced for what is presumably an all new horror series from Steve Niles (“30 DAYS OF NIGHT”, “CRIMINAL MACABRE”) and Bernie Wrightson (“DEAD, SHE SAID”) entitled (Again, presumably) “FRANKENSTEIN: ALIVE ALIVE!”. The book pairs the writing duo together after their very successful run on “DEAD, SHE SAID”, and thus far there is no news on when the book will be seeing release. Below you can take a gander at the image and discuss inside.

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Brea Grant Brings ‘The Suicide Girls’ To Comics With IDW Publishing!

As a journalist, when you are going into an interview you usually have the same sort of concerns, worries, and jitters that anyone would (Yes, even your fearless Graphic Content Editor In Chief). Normally, they are never of any true relevancy, and in the end the paranoia of a journalist is his greatest foe. However, rarely do you get to sit down and do an interview when you know that it will go smoothly, and be a great read. Luckily, that is the case with the fantastic Brea Grant (“HEROES”, “HALLOWEEN II”, Writer – “WE WILL BURY YOU”) who is once again stepping into the comic book industry with her newest series based off of the ubber hit, cult phenomena, Suicide Girls.com. The series once again pairs the scribe with publisher IDW, and is a great departure from her last foray into the illustrated realm when she brought us the four part zombie epic, “WE WILL BURY YOU”. Full of beautiful women, violence, explosions, and enough raw sex appeal to solve the national fuel crisis, “SUICIDE GIRLS” has the innate to do what most books of its ilk can’t — succeed. Brea was kind enough to sit down and talk with me once again about the series, working with fellow writers Steve Niles (“30 DAYS OF NIGHT”, “CRIMINAL MACABRE”) and Missy Suicide (President of Suicide Girls), as well as the continuing clash of alternative lifestyles and the general public. Read on for the skinny…

 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Brea Grant Brings The Suicide Girls To Comics With IDW Publishing! EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Brea Grant Brings The Suicide Girls To Comics With IDW Publishing! READ MORE

OMFG Of The Day: Dark Horse Digital Releases Their Free Comic Book Day Stories As Free App Download!

As the publisher lead the pack for horror fans everywhere this past Saturday for Free Comic Book Day 2011, Dark Horse Comics will be giving readers who missed out on their favorite titles over the weekend a chance to read them…for FREE! The offer is only good for those who have subscribed to their digital market, and will only be available for download until the end of May. Inside you can get all the details straight from the publisher themselves. Read on for the skinny…

 OMFG Of The Day: Dark Horse Digital Releases Their Free Comic Book Day Stories As Free App Download! OMFG Of The Day: Dark Horse Digital Releases Their Free Comic Book Day Stories As Free App Download! READ MORE

Eric Powell And Steve Niles Pit Freak Against Freak With ‘Criminal Macabre/The Goon’ Crossover!

The spotlight has official been placed on macabre maven Steve Niles (Interview) recently, as the writer continues to be on the rise in 2011. Not only does his “CRIMINAL MACABRE” story have a spot in the upcoming fourth issue of “DARK HORSE PRESENTS”, a 400+ page omnibus on the way, AND an all new one-shot hitting stores in September (See inside), but it is also making its way into the very twisted world of Eric Powell’s “THE GOON” with “WHEN FREAKS COLLIDE”! The year only continues to heat up for Cal McDonald and the rest of the cast of the book, and beyond the break you can not only check out the official press release for the one-shot with Eric Powell, but also the next solo project for the character called, “NO PEACE FOR DEAD MEN”. Read on for the skinny…

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