Halloween comics from Devil's Due

[Killa Pimp]

Could be interesting.

Don't read much Devil's Due Press so I am taking a wait and see approach.

http://devilsdue.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=46&Itemid=1

[sickboy]

Could be interesting. I really enjoyed the ones from Chaos! and still have them in my collection. I wish they'd do something original though rather than rehash an old story.
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I'm also glad it's not fucking avatar!

[rehab54]

Could be interesting. I really enjoyed the ones from Chaos! and still have them in my collection. I wish they'd do something original though rather than rehash an old story.

It's going to be all-new stories which basically take over the original continuity, and certainly won't be a needless bloodbath!

:)

[sickboy]

It's going to be all-new stories which basically take over the original continuity, and certainly won't be a needless bloodbath!

:)


Now, you see, that's what good news sounds like :D I'm kinda psyched about this now.

[rehab54]

Now, you see, that's what good news sounds like :D I'm kinda psyched about this now.


Yeah - a couple of the sites who published the press release got it wrong. I think Shock Till You Drop posted that it was going to be an adaptation of the original film, which isn't the case. I think the rest of the information will probably be released after Zombie's movie has been out in the theatres, because that's were all the focus is right now.

[The One and Only]

From Shock Til You Drop.com, the covers to Devil's Due new Halloween book, HALLOWEEN:Nightdance (http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/topnews.php?id=3704). The first is by veteren artist, Bill Sinkiewicz. The second by HACK/SLASH(a book you should all be reading) creator Tim Seeley.
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P.S.-It's also been announced that next week we'll have some detils about what the storyline to this puppy will be about. And, some good news for some of us long time fans, it will mark the official continuation from the original continuity.

[Jigsaw]

I look forward to these comics, and all the moreso being that they continue from the original series and not Rob Zombie's movie.

I still have to check out DD's Chucky comics.

[Rich]

But which original continuity does it follow? H6 or H8?

[Steve]

But which original continuity does it follow? H6 or H8?

It follows the continuity of H1, H2, H20, an HR.
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An interview with Stefan Hutchinson, the book's writer can be found here. A little more info on what to expect.

http://www.comicmonsters.com/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=864

[The One and Only]

Take a look at Cover-C and the Special glow In The Dark Cover from Halloween:Nightdance. (http://www.comicmonsters.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=6502&f=1)
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"Micheal Myers returns ! On October 31st, evil descends on the small town of Russleville, Illinois. A young girl named Lisa discovers that a secret from her past has come back to haunt her, and he's leaving a trail of bodies in his wake."

The plot of the upcoming four issue mini-series starting this February written by Halloween:25 Years of Terror director Stefan Hutchinson and HACK/slash creator, Tim Seeley:bow: on the art chores. To check out further updates on the upcoming mini series , check out the Halloween:Nightdance website. (http://www.joblo.com/arrow/index.php?id=10293)

[The One and Only]

Take a gander at some preview artwork from the interior of Halloween:Nightdance. (http://www.comicmonsters.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=6693&f=1)

[Spade]

I thought it looked pretty good.

[Jigsaw]

The artwork looks pretty good.

[The One and Only]

The magazine's My Space page. (http://www.myspace.com/halloween_comics)
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The magazine's My Space page. (http://www.halloweencomics.com/indexflash.htm)

[Steve]

Hey all, just letting you that the Halloween Comics website is up and running, and you can check it out at www.halloweencomics.com

Having been involved in the process, I just wanted to invite everyone to check it out. It just went up yesterday, and more content is to come.

Let us know what you think. :)

[Jigsaw]

Thanks for the link. I look very forward to this series, as I have yet to own any Halloween comics.

[Rick]

I picked up the first issue. Not bad.
It takes place in 2000 and I hear it continues the H1,2, H20 storyline so there won't be any mention of Thorn. Really glad it wasn't a continuation of Zombieween.
The first issue was to basically set up the characters, but there was a little blood as well.
There are 4 alternate covers, and each issue will have alternates as well.
Not too bad for a first issue, the art was nice. The main character's story will be revealed in successive issues and seems to have some sort of connection with Michael.

[francesco]

hope the whole world could forget about zombieween. i hate that movie.
i've ordered this comic can't wait to read it.

[Rick]

It ended up coming out early, but only with covers A, B, and C so if you ordered the special glow-in-the-dark cover I think you may have to wait till the end of the month.

[Jigsaw]

I got the first issue (the one with Michael on the porch) but have yet to read it. I'll read it sometime soon and post my thoughts on it.

[sickboy]

Picked up covers A, B and C. My local cb store got a glow in the dark cover delivered by mistake so sold it to me at cost. I'm a completist so now I'll be hunting down the sketch variant :D

The book is kinda... meh. Nothing exciting yet, I have to admit I preferred the Chaos! Comics series... but we'll see where this one goes.

[Jigsaw]

I always wanted to read to Chaos Halloween comics. I'll see if I can find them some place.

[NiteMare Shape]

I picked up the whole series today. Haven't had a chance to read them yet, though I did thumb through it checking out the artwork, it looks fantastic. I'll probably sit down and read them all tomorrow

[Cody]

The Nightdance TPB (http://www.halloweencomics.com/pre-order.htm) will be out in July.

The next Halloween comic hits (http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/topnews.php?id=6384) in (http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/topnews.php?id=6403) August,

Halloween: 30th Anniversary Special

The 48-page one-shot hosts five all-new stories of Myers, Dr. Loomis and Laurie Strode

They say there's a PDF version of a Loomis story available on HalloweenComics.com (http://www.halloweencomics.com/), but I've yet to find it.

And starting in September, Devil's Due will publish the three-part

Halloween: The First Death Of Laurie Strode

which is set in the months following Halloween II. The story "visits Laurie Strode and the citizens of Haddonfield as they try to come to terms with the events of Halloween, 1978."

[Jigsaw]

I look forward to the 30th Anniversary comic. I have all four issues of Nightdance and will get around to reading the last issue.

[Steve]

They say there's a PDF version of a Loomis story available on www.halloweencomics.com

It just went up yesterday, and you can get it by clicking on the banner marked "Halloween: Sam".

http://www.halloweencomics.com/main.htm

It's a short story with illustrations, and it's absolutely free. Have at it. :)

[Jigsaw]

I'm unable to download PDF files, so I'll wait for the comic to come out.

[Steve]

It won't be released as a comic, it's only available as a limited time download from the site.

[Jigsaw]

Damn, I'll have to download it, then. It won't ever see a release as a regular comic at all?

[Steve]

Damn, I'll have to download it, then. It won't ever see a release as a regular comic at all?

At this point and time the only thing planned with Sam was to offer it up as a freebie download for anyone who wanted it. :)

[Jigsaw]

Alright, thanks for the information. I'll download it before it's gone forever.

[Michellemabelle]

I have to say, the 30 Years of Terror book was amazing. One of my favorite stories in it was "Tommy's Web". It showed a grown-up Tommy Doyle with a wife and son. His job is a comic-writer. In this story, Hutchinson incorporates the Thorn films in an interesting and creative way... as comics! The whole book is great, and I give it a 10/10.

[The One and Only]

Five page preview (http://www.comicmonsters.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=8940&f=1) for the first issue of The First Death of Laurie Strode.

[The One and Only]

Take a little peek at the next HALLOWEEN mini-series to be released, The Mark of Thorn. Coming this February. (http://www.comicmonsters.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=9247&f=1)

[jasonlives13]

All the halloween comics are very rare to get over here in TPB form, which sucks

[Michellemabelle]

All the halloween comics are very rare to get over here in TPB form, which sucks

Have you tried the website? I think they have the TPB for sale.

[jasonlives13]

Have you tried the website? I think they have the TPB for sale.

I live in England and the postage and packaging isnt really worth it

[Michellemabelle]

I live in England and the postage and packaging isnt really worth it

Ah, sorry to hear that. Have you been able to get them as single issues?

[jasonlives13]

Ah, sorry to hear that. Have you been able to get them as single issues?

I could but I would rather have them in one book, like I have with all my other graphic novels and volumes

[Steve]

You can get the Nightdance trade through amazon.co.uk as well.

[jasonlives13]

You can get the Nightdance trade through amazon.co.uk as well.

Yeah it says it willk take a week which means it would take longer as they would have to order it in from the states so im not gonna bother with that

[The One and Only]

Interview with writer Stefan Huthinson about the upcoming miniseries HALLOWEEN:THE MARK OF THORN. (http://www.comicmonsters.com/features-975-Stefan_Hutchinson_talks_HALLOWEEN_THE_MARK_OF_THOR N.html)

[Bill 1981]

I recently picked up the Halloween: Nightdance TPB from Amazon a while back and I must say, I'm impressed with the layout and the excellent plotline of the story. :D

[Rick]

Has part 3 of The First Death of Laurie Strode come out yet? I know it was delayed a long time ago but my local comic chop claims they never got it. They got all of the others.

[Michellemabelle]

It hasn't, and I'm still wondering if it will at all.

[Rick]

Damn. what the hell? I think it's a really good story and I need some closure. I'm even looking forward to Stefan Huthinson miniseries HALLOWEEN:THE MARK OF THORN, and I hate the whole Thorn thing.

[Steve]

Some info can be found here (http://halloweencomics.com/latestnews/?p=392), and here (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=19695). :)

[Bill 1981]

Steve, I recently read the downloads for both "Sam" and "White Ghost" and I liked them both. Is there gonna be any full comic line based on those two short stories or is that it?

[Steve]

Those are short stories that are provided on the site for free, and as of now aren't planned to go further than that. Basically we just want to have a lot content for people to enjoy, and it's also a nice thing to have since the DDP situation has things slow for now.

Pretty soon the next story on the site will be available, and it's called Halloween: Samhain. :)

[Steve]

Just thought to show some of the upcoming covers for the next series. :)

Click here (http://halloweencomics.com/latestnews/)

[Steve]

Finally, issue 3 of 'The First Death of Laurie Strode' is on track! :)

http://halloweencomics.com/latestnews/?p=458

[Rick]

Holy shit, finally.
The fist cover in the link for Mark of the Thorn is really cool.

[Steve]

Check out the one by Jim Daly (http://halloweencomics.com/latestnews/?p=438). As much as I dig that Ed Repka one, that Daly piece just nails the mood perfectly. :)

[Rick]

That's pretty sweet. the only problem I have with these comics is deciding what cover to buy.

[Steve]

Deciding on multiples isn't hard for me now, I just get the one I like the most. Of course years ago when i collected everything, I bought all variant covers. :p It just depends on how into something you are. :)

[Rick]

My local comic guy doesn't always seem to get all of the covers either, that pisses me off sometimes.

[Steve]

Usually when there's an order form provided on the site, it includes all the ordering codes. That way if you ever want specifics, you can bring that to them and have them get the one you want. There's also online ordering, but I used to be a real stickler for checking my book before buying. :p

[Rick]

Yah, I hate using my credit card period, let alone online. My comic shop isn't the greatest, but if you request something specific the guy is usually pretty good about getting it for you.
I'm just glad to see this series is finally wrapping up.
With any luck Mark of the Thorn will be as good as Nightdance and this one were.

[Melanie Jarvis]

Go Steve! Thanks!

[Steve]

You're very welcome Mullinator. :)

[Steve]

Newest artwork for your viewing pleasure. :)

Click here (http://halloweencomics.com/latestnews/?p=463)

[The One and Only]

Man In Black, we missed you.:sniffle:

[Steve]

A new interview with the 'First Death' creative team.

Click Here (http://halloweencomics.com/latestnews/?p=469)!

Enjoy! :)

[The One and Only]

A question for those of you also reading the Devil's Due books, and even Halloween:Autopsies, which came with the 25th Anniversery Documentry DVD. In Halloween II, after learning the death of Annie, and seeing her body, Sheriff Brackett blamed Loomis for "letting him out". Even in the first and shortly before Ben Tramer's dum-dum accident, Liegh was putting the blame on Loomis' shoulders for Myers getting out. I always thought, while a knee jerk reaction to the tragedy of loosing his daughter, was perfectly understandable. But in Autopsies and The First Death of Laurie Strode, the man still blames Loomis for what happened. I always thought, in the investigation that followed that dreadful night, Sherieff Bracket would've been given the records Myers fortunate incarceration, and seen how Loomis tried to move heaven and earth to keep the man locked up. But despite the doctor's protests and prophetic warnings he was ignored by the higher ups at Smith's Grove. Which allowed Myers to escape. I at least thought Brackett would've been able to put aside his anger at Loomis, and aim it instead at Smith's Grove, and the state government, which was trying to get the spotlight off themselves by getting Loomis out of Haddonfield. I know Liegh could never forget what happened to his daughter, but I always thought that he'd at least stop blaming Loomis for what happened. Any thoughts people.

[Bill 1981]

Newest artwork for your viewing pleasure. :)

Click here (http://halloweencomics.com/latestnews/?p=463)

Great detail. Major kudos to the artist!

[nottidelterrore]

Gotta agree with Bill there. That's some great artwork.

But since it's about Thorn, Steve Miner is off scoffing somewhere. :X

[Bill 1981]

Originally Posted by Steve Miner
Thorn? Feh! We'll just see about this shit...

:side:

Yep... :X

[The One and Only]

Well stick a fork in it, HALLOWEEN at Devil's Due is done. The third and final issue of The First Death of Laurie Strode won't be showing up anytime soon. And The Mark of Thorn has been officially canceled as well.:mad: Damn.