Orginally posted at Fangoria.com on Sept. 26th, 2010 AMERICAN VAMPIRE: Volume 1 collects the first five Vertigo Comics issues chronicling the revenge-themed journey of Skinner Sweet, a new, vicious breed of vampire. Legendary master of horror Stephen King joins creator Scott Snyder and artist Rafael Albuquerque to trace the first American vampire’s bloodline through various […]
“TWICE THE TERROR: THE HORROR ZINE Volume Two” (Book Review)
Originally posted at Fangoria.com on Sept. 26th, 2010 TWICE THE TERROR: THE HORROR ZINE Volume Two (from BearManor Media) contains a wide array of wicked short stories, stunning illustrations and lyrical poetry. This anthology, edited by Jeani Rector (pictured), is thick with great work from established authors like Graham Masterton, Bentley Little and Joe R. […]
“IDES OF BLOOD”: Holy Roman Vampires!
Originally published at Fangoria.com on Sept. 6, 2010 Out in stores now, the first issue of Wildstorm Comics’ IDES OF BLOOD packs a wallop of political scandals, vampire action and mystery (see review here). The series’ writer Stuart C. Paul spoke with Fango about creating a universe where Julius Caesar and vampires co-exist. FANGORIA: What […]
“SO HORROR-BLE” (Comic Review)
Originally published at Fangoria.com on Sept. 4, 2010 SO BUTTONS PRESENTS: SO HORROR-BLE, from Alchemy Comix, is a quirky collection of short stories covering paranoia, night-walkers and the zombie apocalypse. Equally scary and funny, these fast-paced tales of terror are surefire bits of entertainment. The first entry, “In Need of a Hand,” delivers out-of-the-ordinary insights […]
“SLAVIS” (E-Book Review)
Originally published at Fangoria.com on Sept.5, 2010 SLAVIS, an e-book by author and screenwriter Garry Charles (pictured) that hits the web next week, is an enigmatic mystery involving clashing personalities and horrific supernatural beings. It involves a group of strangers who inadvertently find themselves confronting the end of the world, contending with an army of […]
“NANNY & HANK” #1 (Comic Review)
Originally published on August 29, 2010 at Fangoria.com The first installment of NANNY & HANK, from Bluewater Comics, is a refreshing and charming start to a four-issue miniseries about death, marriage and immortality. It’s all about what happens when an elderly couple, your everyday grandpa and grandma, crosses paths with a disgruntled vampire. The humorous […]
“IDES OF BLOOD” #1 (Comic Review)
Originally published on August 28,2010 at Fangoria.com Wildstorm Comics’ IDES OF BLOOD has debuted as a most inventive take on Roman history and vampire fiction. The first issue delivers a thrilling mystery encompassing politics, scandal and murder. In an alternate universe, Julius Caesar and his unbeatable army have violently conquered the Transylvanian kingdom of Dacia. […]
A Bite of Taco
Published on August28, 2010 at Fangoria.com During last month’s San Diego Comic-Con, Fango had the pleasure of meeting artist David Castro, creator of Taco Comics. Fans have seen his horrifically stylized T-shirts, hats and drawings at numerous conventions, and Castro subsequently spoke with us about his artwork and his interests in the horror genre. FANGORIA: […]
“VAMPIRES IN DEVIL TOWN” (Book Review)
Originally publsihed at Fangoria.com on August 15, 2010 VAMPIRES IN DEVIL TOWN (out August 31 from Grindhouse Press) delves into the forbidden underbelly of a small town, which holds all of its dark secrets. This is a gripping read, from start to finish, by first-time author Wayne Hixon. Rachel Stokes has trouble sleeping during the […]
“THE GIRLS WITH GAMES OF BLOOD” (Book Review)
Originally published at Fangoria.com on August 14, 2010 THE GIRLS WITH GAMES OF BLOOD, by Alex Bledsoe (pictured) and now out from Tor Books, is an uncanny tale of twin sisters and their neverending thirst for revenge. It’s set in 1975 Memphis, Tennessee, where a gang of vampires struggle to blend in with the rest […]