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Double Take Makes September The Month of the Living Dead!

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In March, you may recall the announcement that comics publisher Double Take will be creating the Ultimate Night of The Living Dead comics. With the rights to George A Romero’s original film existing in the public domain, the publisher is taking the reigns on Romero’s world. Bill Jemas is building the Ultimate Night Of The Living Dead. It’s ambitious and commands your attention.

Now in an effort to further distinguish their efforts as incredible, Double Take is reformatting the launch. On September 16, 2015, Double Take (2T) will release all 10 1st issues of its 1st 10 series of Ultimate Night of the Living Dead.   2T has assembled 10 teams of talented storytellers; each is creating an original series of stories. Each series is interesting, informative and funny in its own way. Together they weave into a common universe.  “Originally, we were thinking of trickling out a couple series of every month or so, building up our roster over time,” said 2T GM Bill Jemas. “Now we’re planning to launch our new universe in one big bang.”   

In late March 2015, 2T announced the first three books of the series (Rise, Home and Z-Men) for their September launch. Today, the Company is announcing the final seven books of the universe including Honor, Lab, Spring, Remote, Medic, Dedication, and Soul. Additionally, cover art for these new titles is attached.

In addition, today 2T also is launching a Kickstarter campaign in support of Ultimate Night of the Living Dead. Fans and Retailers alike can save money while getting access to great comics and other goodies. “Kickstarter is a great way to reach out to readers, to learn what they like and don’t like,” said Robert Meyers, 2T’s Managing Editor.

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Finally, 2T is announcing an innovative offer – in addition to offering single copies, 2T will collect all 10 1st issues in one Super Pack at a fantastic discount. Right now, you can preview the 1stscenes of our 1st stories on your phone at doubletakeuniverse.com and pre-order a Super Pack on Kickstarter.com. Head here for details on the Kickstarter.

And here are the details on Double Take’s brand new titles announced today!

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Honor

Format: Monthly (print and digital)

Print price: $2.50

Release date: September 16

Story: Bill Jemas & Julian Rowe Script: Peter Aguero

Artist: Julian Rowe, Carlos Rodriguez

Protect. Serve. Beat. Burn.

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Lab

Format: Monthly (print and digital)

Print price: $2.50

Release date: September 16

Story: Bill Jemas, Michael Coast, Julian Rowe Script: Brian Finkelstein

Artists: Julian Rowe, Joseph Cooper, Tanya & Richard Horie

Even a brain a-day won’t keep this Doctor away.

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Spring

Format: Monthly (print and digital)

Print price: $2.50

Release date: September 16

Writer: Bill Jemas, Michael Coast, and Jessica Lee Williamson

Artists: Kurt Tiede, Alejandro Sicat

Hot sun, hot babes, and the cold decaying flesh of the zombie horde. It’s co-eds vs. the undead.

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Remote

Format: Monthly (print and digital)

Print price: $2.50

Release date: September 16

Writers: Michael Coast and Colin Mitchell

Artist: David Wilson

As ghouls surround her station, KBRF Radio ace DJ Samantha stays on the air all night. Will Rock & Roll save her soul?

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Medic

Format: Monthly (print and digital)

Print price: $2.50

Release date: September 16

Story: Bill Jemas, Michael Coast, Julian Rowe Script: Brian Finkelstein

Artist: Julian Rowe, Marco Castiello

Doctors, and nurses, and zombies, oh my!

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Dedication

Format: Monthly (print and digital)

Print price: $2.50

Release date: September 16

Writers: Michael Coast, Matthew Summo

Artist: JJ Dzialowski

Thanks to some hungry customers, the closing shift at George’s Market has turned into the graveyard shift.

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Soul

Format: Monthly (print and digital)

Print price: $2.50

Release date: September 16

Writers: Michael Coast, Julian Rowe, Bill Jemas

Artists: Julian Rowe, Ricardo Sanchez, Tamara Bonvillain

The posse shoots to kill, but Ben survives. Too bad it’s all-downhill from here.

Along with the previously announced titles:

Home

Format: Monthly (print and digital)

Print price: $2.50

Release date: September 16

Writer: Bill Jemas, Julian Rowe, Peter Aguero

Artists: Julian Rowe, Monica Catalano, Fernando Melek

A happy family, a lovely spring evening, and Zombies.

Z-Men

Format: Monthly (print and digital)

Print price: $2.50

Release date: September 16

Story: Bill Jemas Script: Jeff McComsey

Artist: Kurt Tiede, Allison Rodrigues

Dead and/or alive. LBJ orders the Secret Service to bring him back a Zombie.

Rise

Format: Monthly (print and digital)

Print price: $2.50

Release date: September 16

Story: Bill Jemas, Michael Coast, Jeff McComsey Script:  Michael Coast, Jeff McComsey

Artist: Kurt Tiede, Federica Manfredi

They’re coming to get you Barbara. An old story with a new end…and a new beginning.

 

This should prove to be one hell of a day for Zombie fans all over the world. Get ready for Double Take’s Ultimate Night Of The Living Dead to consume your brain.

 

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‘The Wicked Trinity’ – Preview New Archie Comics One-Shot Inspired by ‘The Craft’ [Exclusive]

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From Sabrina’s Magical World, Bloody Disgusting has learned this afternoon that Archie Comics will be releasing brand new one-shot comic The Wicked Trinity this coming June.

You’ll be able to meet The Wicked Trinity in the 32-page comic on June 12, 2024.

In The Wicked Trinity, “Sabrina’s magical nemesis Amber Nightstone and her sidekicks, Jade Kazane and Sapphire Gill, are intent on becoming the most powerful witches in the world. Isolated from so many around them, the three have formed a coven based on their individual needs for vengeance and true freedom.

“But when there is some dissent among the ranks, their small coven is threatened to be obliterated from within.”

The Wicked Trinity features a script by Sam Maggs, art by Lisa Sterle, colors by Ellie Wright, letters by Jack Morelli, main cover by Lisa Sterle, and variant cover by Soo Lee.

Archie Comics Senior Director of Editorial Jamie L. Rotante tells Bloody Disgusting, “When Editor-In-Chief Mike Pellerito came up with the idea of the Wicked Trinity—Amber Nightstone, Jade Kazane, and Sapphire Gill—I was immediately intrigued. I even had the good fortune to work on the script for Jade and Sapphire’s first appearance in last year’s SABRINA ANNUAL SPECTACULAR comic for younger readers. What I especially loved about these magical teens is that they could seamlessly transcend from classic-Archie stories into more mature, even horror stories. I was eager to start developing their world with a modern sensibility, taking cues from the great work of Kelly Thompson and Veronica Fish on our SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH series, and Sarah Kuhn and Carola Borelli on our recent DARKLING one-shot. Inspired by series like Charmed and films like The Craft, I knew there was so much potential to build up this coven in a story that beautifully blends magical fantasy with horror.”

Writer Sam Maggs previews, “Real witches writing real witches—that’s how we do things over at Archie Comics! I was named after a famous witch—Samantha from Bewitched—and so I grew up absolutely obsessed with everything witchcraft, devouring every book series I could about teen witches. That makes WICKED TRINITY a dream project for me. The power and energy of teen girls is absolutely unmatched (just look at the engine behind fandom culture) and being able to harness that metaphorically for a story like this is such a delight. Everything I write focuses on the power of female friendship, and this story is no exception. And what’s better than a morally grey female character? I struggle to think of anything. Cat familiars, maybe? Also, I’m totally a practicing witch now. So maybe if you read this, you’ll find yourself imbued with magical powers, too.*

Artist Lisa Sterle adds, “I can’t wait for people to be re-introduced to The Wicked Trinity! Witches, fashion, and Archie Comics; this is truly a magical trifecta and I’m so happy to have the opportunity to put my own personal stamp on this. I love to create stories in which girls find their own power, both from within themselves and through their friendships and coven. If you’re a fan of my Modern Witch tarot, you’ll find this comic just as magical.”

Exclusively check out the two covers for The Wicked Trinity one-shot comic below!

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