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Give It A Kickstart: ‘FUBAR’ & ‘Monstrology’
We’re shining the spotlight on two awesome horror anthology projects on Kickstarter right now. The first is FUBAR: American History Z, the third installment in anthology series that spans the entire American experience from the discovery of the new world to the present day…with zombies. “FUBAR: American History Z” is over 300 pages and contains the work of over 45 writers, artists, and letterers. The second project is Monstrology, which offers 112 pages of monster storytelling from some up and coming names in horror comics. Check out more details below.
Why these anthologies? Honestly, just looking at preview art shows the talent involved in these projects. “FUBAR” has proven itself already as a solid entry into zombie alternative history literature, and this third volume is ambitious to say the least. For only $25 you can have your pick of any of the three volumes of “FUBAR”.
“Monstrology”, on the other hand, is packed with newcomers on a mission to prove their chops. There are a few stories of particular note in this anthology. First, “White Widow” by Charles Webb and Andres Esparza. The artwork in “White Widow” is just stunning, capturing the feel of modern horror cinema. Second, “What Fools These Mortals Be” by Joey Esposito, Erik Norris and JC Grande. Joey Espositois the comics editor over at IGN.com and writer of the monster/noir mashup, “Footprints”, which was my pick of the week a while back. His comic writing career is just beginning, and he’s one to keep an eye on.
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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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