Scott Snyder and Francesco Francavilla re-team for a new Lovecraftian comic book series you won't want to miss! Spinning out of Dstlry's The Devil’s Cut, White Boat #1 will be released on March 20th, and we have an exclusive look at the variant covers from Kelley Jones, Rafael Albuquerque, Keyla Valerio, and Junko Mizuno!
"From the acclaimed team behind Detective Comics and Night of the Ghoul comes a modern horror classic! White Boats are the mega-yachts that the super-rich use to traverse the globe—floating islands where your every desire can be fulfilled. And getting invited on board one should be a dream come true…that is until the crew traps and transports you to a remote island where secret cults have existed for millennia, working on something called “The Human Project.” Does the White Boat ship you to paradise or sink you into hell on earth? White Boat reunites Scott Snyder,...
"From the acclaimed team behind Detective Comics and Night of the Ghoul comes a modern horror classic! White Boats are the mega-yachts that the super-rich use to traverse the globe—floating islands where your every desire can be fulfilled. And getting invited on board one should be a dream come true…that is until the crew traps and transports you to a remote island where secret cults have existed for millennia, working on something called “The Human Project.” Does the White Boat ship you to paradise or sink you into hell on earth? White Boat reunites Scott Snyder,...
- 1/23/2024
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Globally renowned Italian comic book artist Mirka Andolfo, creator of the steamy series “Sweet Paprika,” is releasing a new comic titled “Blasfamous.” The story is set in a world where pop stars have ascended to divinity, dominated by a singer named Clelia who is loosely inspired by Lady Gaga.
The new eros-infused horror comic launches on Feb. 21 published by new American digital comics imprint Dstlry, co-founded by former Amazon execs David Steinberger and Chip Mosher.
Last year, Andolfo won a prestigious Harvey Award for “Sweet Paprika” — which was optioned by former Netflix exec Erik Barmak’s Wild Sheep for an animated series adaptation — and has been collaborating with DC Comics since 2015. She has done artwork for titles such as “Wonder Woman,” “Harley Quinn,” “DC Bombshells” and the upcoming “Batman: White Knight Presents – Generation Joker.”
In “Blasfamous,” Andolfo depicts a world where pop music stars “are venerated like saints,” she says,...
The new eros-infused horror comic launches on Feb. 21 published by new American digital comics imprint Dstlry, co-founded by former Amazon execs David Steinberger and Chip Mosher.
Last year, Andolfo won a prestigious Harvey Award for “Sweet Paprika” — which was optioned by former Netflix exec Erik Barmak’s Wild Sheep for an animated series adaptation — and has been collaborating with DC Comics since 2015. She has done artwork for titles such as “Wonder Woman,” “Harley Quinn,” “DC Bombshells” and the upcoming “Batman: White Knight Presents – Generation Joker.”
In “Blasfamous,” Andolfo depicts a world where pop music stars “are venerated like saints,” she says,...
- 1/9/2024
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Dstlry Launches Spectregraph, James Tynion IV and Christian Ward’s Psychedelic Haunted-House Descent into Hell: "Dstlry, the next-generation publisher redefining creator-owned comic books and collectibles, is proud to announce Spectregraph, a cerebral horror masterpiece crafted by multiple Eisner-award-winners James Tynion IV and Christian Ward, with stunning cover art from Ward and Martin Simmonds (The Department of Truth). The first issue will launch in comic books stores in April 2024.
Spectregraph revolves around an isolated mansion nestled into the coastline, a short drive north of Los Angeles. Rumors have haunted the place for years—its owner a titan of American industry, with a strange fascination in the occult and the paranormal. The richest men and women in the country have whispered to each other, trying to understand what he was building alone in that mansion for all those years. And now finally, with his death, and his estate open for sale…...
Spectregraph revolves around an isolated mansion nestled into the coastline, a short drive north of Los Angeles. Rumors have haunted the place for years—its owner a titan of American industry, with a strange fascination in the occult and the paranormal. The richest men and women in the country have whispered to each other, trying to understand what he was building alone in that mansion for all those years. And now finally, with his death, and his estate open for sale…...
- 1/5/2024
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Comics Author James Tynion IV, Artist Christian Ward Team for Ghost Story ‘Spectregraph’ (Exclusive)
Modern horror comics master James Tynion IV has some new scare fare for 2024, this time a series for upstart publisher Dstlry.
The creator of acclaimed and best-selling comics Something Is Killing the Children and The Nice House on the Lake is teaming with Christian Ward, the writer-artist behind the current Batman miniseries Batman: City of Madness for Spectregraph, described as a ghost story steeped in the decay of a century of capitalism.
The logline is thus: For years, the mansion has sat strangely, nestled into the coastline just a short drive north of Los Angeles. Rumors have haunted the place for years, its owner a titan of American industry, with a strange fascination in the occult and the paranormal. For decades, the richest men and women in the country have whispered to each other, trying to understand what he was building alone in that mansion for all those years. And now finally,...
The creator of acclaimed and best-selling comics Something Is Killing the Children and The Nice House on the Lake is teaming with Christian Ward, the writer-artist behind the current Batman miniseries Batman: City of Madness for Spectregraph, described as a ghost story steeped in the decay of a century of capitalism.
The logline is thus: For years, the mansion has sat strangely, nestled into the coastline just a short drive north of Los Angeles. Rumors have haunted the place for years, its owner a titan of American industry, with a strange fascination in the occult and the paranormal. For decades, the richest men and women in the country have whispered to each other, trying to understand what he was building alone in that mansion for all those years. And now finally,...
- 12/18/2023
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Fan favorite comics author Scott Snyder is jumping back into the horror field, this is time with a three-issue mini-series for upstart publisher Dstlry.
Titled White Boat, the comic will reteam the writer, who became a superstar thanks to his Batman work for in DC in the 2010s, with artist Francesco Francavilla. The two collaborated on a horror mini-series titled Night of the Ghoul, which is now set up for adaptation at 20th Century Studios with 21 Laps producing.
According to the publisher, the boats in White Boats are the mega-yachts that the super-rich use to traverse the globe. They are floating islands where your every desire can be fulfilled. Getting invited on board should be a dream come true…that is, until the crew traps and transports its guests to a remote island where secret cults have existed for millennia, working on something called “The Human Project.”
“I’ve always...
Titled White Boat, the comic will reteam the writer, who became a superstar thanks to his Batman work for in DC in the 2010s, with artist Francesco Francavilla. The two collaborated on a horror mini-series titled Night of the Ghoul, which is now set up for adaptation at 20th Century Studios with 21 Laps producing.
According to the publisher, the boats in White Boats are the mega-yachts that the super-rich use to traverse the globe. They are floating islands where your every desire can be fulfilled. Getting invited on board should be a dream come true…that is, until the crew traps and transports its guests to a remote island where secret cults have existed for millennia, working on something called “The Human Project.”
“I’ve always...
- 12/18/2023
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
LeVar Burton, the longtime host of PBS’ Reading Rainbow and current host of the LeVar Burton Reads podcast, has been selected to host next month’s National Book Awards ceremony in New York City, replacing the previously named – and subsequently dropped – Drew Barrymore.
“LeVar Burton has introduced multiple generations of young people to the joys of reading, and is a fearless advocate for book access, especially amidst the alarming rise in book banning across the country,” said David Steinberger, Chair of the Board of Directors of the National Book Foundation, in a statement. “We are delighted to welcome LeVar back onto the National Book Awards stage, alongside special guest Oprah Winfrey, to champion the power of literature as the host this year’s Ceremony & Benefit Dinner.”
The statement made no mention of Barrymore, who last month was dropped as host by the Foundation after news broke that Barrymore would resume...
“LeVar Burton has introduced multiple generations of young people to the joys of reading, and is a fearless advocate for book access, especially amidst the alarming rise in book banning across the country,” said David Steinberger, Chair of the Board of Directors of the National Book Foundation, in a statement. “We are delighted to welcome LeVar back onto the National Book Awards stage, alongside special guest Oprah Winfrey, to champion the power of literature as the host this year’s Ceremony & Benefit Dinner.”
The statement made no mention of Barrymore, who last month was dropped as host by the Foundation after news broke that Barrymore would resume...
- 10/13/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
One of the most exciting comic book industry announcements this year has been the formation of Dstlry, a new creator-owned publisher where the creators own part of the company, including writers and artists such as James Tynion IV, Scott Snyder, Jock, and more. Taking its name after the whiskey aging process, the debut publication is cleverly titled The Devil's Cut, and is a collection of 11 short stories, eight of which lead into full series.
One of those teams creating a full series is James Tynion and Christian Ward, who have been working on a haunted house epic titled Spectregraph, which is also the first story in the collection. We're thrilled to exclusively reveal a new direct-to-consumer variant cover for The Devil's Cut from Christian Ward for "Spectregraph" available only through www.dstlry.co, along with some incredible concept art!
Take a look at the full cover & concept art below and...
One of those teams creating a full series is James Tynion and Christian Ward, who have been working on a haunted house epic titled Spectregraph, which is also the first story in the collection. We're thrilled to exclusively reveal a new direct-to-consumer variant cover for The Devil's Cut from Christian Ward for "Spectregraph" available only through www.dstlry.co, along with some incredible concept art!
Take a look at the full cover & concept art below and...
- 8/30/2023
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Drew Barrymore, whose honors include a Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award, will be presiding over a more literary ceremony this fall.
Barrymore will be hosting the 74th annual National Book Awards, the National Book Foundation announced Tuesday. And Oprah Winfrey, a previous winner of an honorary National Book Award, will be a guest speaker.
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Barrymore and Winfrey both have long histories of championing books and reading. Winfrey’s book club picks have helped dozens of works become bestsellers, while Barrymore has praised books by Tina Fey and David Sedaris, among others.
“Throughout their careers, Drew Barrymore and Oprah Winfrey have each demonstrated their enduring belief that books have the power to change readers’ lives — by opening doors, sparking conversations, and building community,” David Steinberger, chair of the Board of Directors of the National Book Foundation,...
Barrymore will be hosting the 74th annual National Book Awards, the National Book Foundation announced Tuesday. And Oprah Winfrey, a previous winner of an honorary National Book Award, will be a guest speaker.
Read More: Drew Barrymore Shares Why She’s Not Open To Being In A Relationship
Barrymore and Winfrey both have long histories of championing books and reading. Winfrey’s book club picks have helped dozens of works become bestsellers, while Barrymore has praised books by Tina Fey and David Sedaris, among others.
“Throughout their careers, Drew Barrymore and Oprah Winfrey have each demonstrated their enduring belief that books have the power to change readers’ lives — by opening doors, sparking conversations, and building community,” David Steinberger, chair of the Board of Directors of the National Book Foundation,...
- 7/25/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Welcome Villain Films’ Malum: Available On Demand and Digital - Tuesday, May 16: "Welcome Villain Films' invites you to #FeedTheDemon when Malum releases On Demand and Digital tomorrow - May 16, 2023."
Malum will be available 5/16 on the following platforms:
iTunes Amazon Video Vudu Google Play
"Malum is a bold and expanded reimagining of the 2014 horror cult classic, Last Shift. On a search to uncover the mysterious circumstances surrounding her father’s death, a newly appointed police officer, Jessica Loren (Jessica Sula) is assigned to the last shift in a decommissioned police station where a notoriously vicious cult saw their demise years prior. The lone officer at the station, she soon finds herself barraged by terrifying paranormal events, and in the process, is taken on a journey during which she learns the shocking truth behind her family’s entanglement with a demented cult leader. Malum takes the premise of the 2014 festival...
Malum will be available 5/16 on the following platforms:
iTunes Amazon Video Vudu Google Play
"Malum is a bold and expanded reimagining of the 2014 horror cult classic, Last Shift. On a search to uncover the mysterious circumstances surrounding her father’s death, a newly appointed police officer, Jessica Loren (Jessica Sula) is assigned to the last shift in a decommissioned police station where a notoriously vicious cult saw their demise years prior. The lone officer at the station, she soon finds herself barraged by terrifying paranormal events, and in the process, is taken on a journey during which she learns the shocking truth behind her family’s entanglement with a demented cult leader. Malum takes the premise of the 2014 festival...
- 5/15/2023
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
(Superhero Bits is a collection of stories, updates, and videos about anything and everything inspired by the comics of Marvel, DC, and more. For comic book movies, TV shows, merchandise, events, and whatever catches our eye, this is the place to find anything that falls through the cracks.)
In this edition of Superhero Bits:
"Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham" gets a trailer.
New footage from Marvel's "Spider-Man 2" game surfaces.
Mark Hamill might be done voicing Joker for good.
Amazon is seemingly gearing up to kill ComiXology.
All that and more!
Penguin Announces Classic Avengers, X-Men, And Fantastic Four Collections
Marvel is continuing its partnership with Penguin Books to bring together some classic tales from comic book history in new, premium collections. The next wave of titles will include "The Avengers," "X-Men," and "Fantastic Four," bringing together some of the earliest adventures of these teams. Each book will...
In this edition of Superhero Bits:
"Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham" gets a trailer.
New footage from Marvel's "Spider-Man 2" game surfaces.
Mark Hamill might be done voicing Joker for good.
Amazon is seemingly gearing up to kill ComiXology.
All that and more!
Penguin Announces Classic Avengers, X-Men, And Fantastic Four Collections
Marvel is continuing its partnership with Penguin Books to bring together some classic tales from comic book history in new, premium collections. The next wave of titles will include "The Avengers," "X-Men," and "Fantastic Four," bringing together some of the earliest adventures of these teams. Each book will...
- 1/19/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
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