Monthly Archives: July 2011

Putting on the “DYLAN DOG”

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Originally published at Fangoria.com on July 26th, 2011 Based on the best-selling Italian horror comics by Tiziano Sclavi, DYLAN DOG: DEAD OF NIGHT (out on DVD and Blu-ray today from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment) follows the adventures of supernatural private investigator Dylan Dog (Brandon Routh), who must find a missing artifact that’s connected to […]

Shedding Light on “DARKCHYLDE,” Part Two

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Originally published at Fangoria.com on July 17, 2011 Today we continue our conversation with Randy Queen, creator/author of Image Comics’ DREAMS OF DARKCHYLDE VOL. 1 (see part one here). Topics include the planned film version of his comic, to be directed by no less than John Carpenter! FANGORIA: You are also the artist, as well […]

“X-FILES/30 DAYS OF NIGHT” (Graphic Novel Review)

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Originally published at Fangoria.com on July 17, 2011 A truly tremendous, epic effort, X-FILES/30 DAYS OF NIGHT (DC Comics/IDW Publishing) is highly recommended to readers. This is a well-matched combination of two iconic horror franchises that are perfectly suited for each other. The government’s best supernatural investigators from the hit TV series THE X-FILES are […]

“SPAWN” #209 (Comic Review)

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Originally published at Fangoria.com on July 17, 2011 SPAWN #209 (Image Comics) delivers a whole new set of deadly enemies and overwhelming problems against the undead superhero. Nearly driven into madness by the living and breathing Spawn costume, Jim Browning desperately needs answers. But is he unknowingly taking advice from Al’s worst foe? Is Jim […]

“HELLRAISER” #3 (Comic Review)

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Orginally published at Fangoria.com on July 16, 2011 Frighteningly intense and visually disturbing, HELLRAISER #3 (BOOM! Studios) will grab your full attention right from the first page. Pinhead’s diabolical plans are about to get bloodier as he continues to wreck havoc against Kirsty Cotton. Bravery and insanity collide as Kirsty’s group of Harrowers takes on […]

“MEMOIR” #4 (Comic Review)

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Originally published at Fangoria.com on July 16, 2011 With each plot twist, MEMOIR #4 (from Image Comics) keeps its readers guessing who to trust during this puzzling mystery. Imagine everyone in a small town taking part in a horrible murder, but somehow they suddenly forgot what they did. The Lowesville residents had their minds wiped […]

“ZOMBIES VS. ROBOTS: UNDERCITY” #3 (Comic Review)

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Originally published at Fangoria.com on July 16, 2011 Action-packed and always exciting, ZOMBIES VS. ROBOTS: UNDERCITY #3 (IDW Publishing) is a must-read! A zombie plague has spread across dimensions, traveling its way across time and space. Watch as mindless robots/pre-programmed defenders battle against rabid zombies/rotting intruders. As the fight continues, only desperate times remain for […]

“TRUE BLOOD: TAINTED LOVE” #5 (Comic Review)

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Originally published at Fangoria.com on July 10, 2011 With even more surprising and exciting plot twists, comic book fans are definitely going to enjoy TRUE BLOOD: TAINTED LOVE #5 (IDW Publishing). The manufactured vampire drink, Tru Blood, was originally supposed to suppress the bloodsuckers’ addiction. But now, vamps are on a rampage, because just one […]

“SUPER 8” and its comic book roots

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Originally published at Fangoria.com on July 4, 2011 Now that SUPER 8 has passed the $100-million mark at the box office, the time is right to look back at the inspirations behind this well-crafted monster movie. Like every filmmaker, young Charles Kaznyk wholeheartedly believes his picture is of the utmost importance. While making his zombie […]