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Go Into the Making of ‘Indoctrination’, a New Thriller Comic (Exclusive)
While people may be waiting with baited breath for news about the third season of HBO’s “True Detective”, that doesn’t mean there aren’t other avenues to get their investigative thriller fix. Case in point, Michael Moreci and Matt Battaglia have just released the first issue of their psychological thriller comic series “Indoctrination“, which should appeal to anyone who is interested in that show or movies like Seven, Suspect Zero, and the like.
“Across the dusty plains of America’s southwest, a deadly storm is brewing. A string of murders portend the sinister designs of an infamous terrorist to bring about the end times. Two FBI agents have heeded the signs, and only their rogue actions—aided by a potentially untrustworthy expatriate with deep ties to the terrorist—can push this darkness back.”
To give you a taste of the comic and what’s to come, we’ve got our hands on five in-process GIFs that show how a page goes from a sketch to having more detail to final product.
The first issue, which came out last Wednesday, can be ordered through Comixology. You can also pre-order the “Indoctrination” trade paperback, which comes out in October, via Amazon.
‘Indoctrination’, a new apocalyptic political thriller comic book series from comic book writer and novelist Michael Moreci (Roche Limit, Burning Fields) and political operative-turned-artist Matt Battaglia, delves into the powerful ideology that drives the terrifying underbelly of America.
The comic begins in the dusty southwest with a string of murders that portend the sinister designs of an infamous terrorist to bring about the end times. Only the rogue actions of two FBI agents, who must rely on a potentially untrustworthy expatriate with deep ties to the terrorist, can stop the darkness. ‘Indoctrination’ follows these two FBI agents as they develop a complicated relationship with an infamous terrorist, in an attempt to solve a string of grizzly, seemingly related murders.
About Michael Moreci:
Michael Moreci’s original comics works include Roche Limit (Image Comics), which is currently in development for television, and Burning Fields (BOOM! Studios). Moreci’s Curse (BOOM! Studios), a modern-day werewolf story, is in film development with Blumhouse Productions. His self-published series, ReincarNATE, has been optioned for television by Patrice Théroux and Buck Productions. Moreci has also written the in-canon comic series that bridges the gap between Rise of the Planet of the Apes and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. Also a novelist, Moreci recently signed a two-book publishing deal with St. Martin’s Press to write a space adventure series inspired by Star Wars. He is also currently writing the novel Spy Swap for Lawrence Gordon Productions, to be published by Thomas Dunne Books. Moreci lives in Chicago with his wife, two children, and his dog.
About Matt Battaglia:
Matt Battaglia is an illustrator and graphic designer, Indoctrination marks his first full length illustrated comics work. Prior to Indoctrination he colored the BOOM! title ‘Dead Letters’ and colors the Image Comics series ‘Roche Limit’ written by Michael Moreci. Outside of comics Matt is a graphic designer, he currently works at Hirepurpose. Previously Matt worked in DC during the last election cycle, where he worked for a C4 and a Super PAC.
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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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