NEW Monsterverse San Diego Comic Con Press Release
July 17, 2010 by REB
Filed under Bane of the Werewolf
JOHN CASSADAY COVER - MONSTERVERSE COMIC CON 2010 PRESS RELEASE!
PRESS RELEASE - MONSTERVERSE - FRIDAY, JULY 16, 2010
RE: JOHN CASSADAY COVER & SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2010 NEWS
(HURST, TEXAS) MONSTERVERSE ENTERTAINMENT reveals the JOHN CASSADAY variant cover for its upcoming BELA LUGOSI’S TALES FROM THE GRAVE horror anthology comic book series. One copy of the special Cassday cover edition will be included with every five copies ordered by retailers. The standard cover features a striking portrait of Bela Lugosi by legendary monster painter Basil Gogos.
John Cassaday is one of the most popular comic book artists in the world and was the illustrator of DC Comics’ acclaimed PLANETARY series and Marvel Comics’ hugely successful ASTONISHING X-MEN for which he received the Eisner Award for best penciler. He has recently brought his story-telling talents to the film medium, having directed an episode of the noted science fiction/action series, DOLLHOUSE. Joss Whedon (Cassaday’s X-MEN collaborator) created DOLLHOUSE along with BUFFY, THE VAMPIRE SLAYER and FIREFLY and is both writing and directing THE AVENGERS for Marvel Studios and Disney.
BELA LUGOSI’S TALES FROM THE GRAVE will be in comic shops during the coming Halloween season. The comic will be a double-sized 48-page color quarterly for $4.99. The first issue contains stories and art by such notables as Kerry Gammill, (SPIDER-MAN and SUPERMAN) James Farr (whose XOMBIE online animated and comic book series is being brought to theater screens by Dreamworks in a live-action production by top writer/producers Orchi and Kurtzman), Chris Moreno (WORLD WAR HULK), John Cassaday, Rob Brown (named last year’s horror artist of the year in an online vote), Derek McCaw, Rafael Navarro (creator of the Xeric Award winning series SONAMBULO), Martin Powell and Eisner Award- winning artist Terry Beatty (THE BATMAN STRIKES), Brian Denham (IRON MAN, ANGEL) and Bruce Timm (designer for Warner Bros animated BATMAN series) and more. The book also features an article by leading Lugosi researcher and author Gary D. Rhodes.
Upcoming issues will feature work by top names in movies and comic books. Directors John Landis and Joe Dante, make-up genius Rick Baker and others are bringing their talent for horror from movies to the illustrated page for the first time. Other contributors will include Steve Niles, Benton Jew, Neil Vokes, Jack Herman, Mike Hoffman, Brian Denham, Hank Mayo, James Groman, and Joe and John Lansdale.
The Diamond Item # Code is: AUG101080 with the title, BELA LUGOSI’S TALES FROM THE GRAVE. This information is for fans to inform their comic book shops exactly what to order.
The MONSTERVERSE editorial staff will be in attendance at the international SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2010. Publisher/editor Kerry Gammill will be signing at the Vanguard Productions Booth 1709 at times to be announced. You can receive TWITTER updates at Comic-Con from MONSTERVERSE at: http://www.twitter.com/monsterverse for the latest convention news and information. Please use this as your convention guide for following MONSTERVERSE.
October will feature many launch events for the Lugosi comic book including a MONSTERVERSE/LUGOSI NIGHT at the American Cinematheque in Hollywood at the Egyptian Theater. Details coming soon.
MONSTERVERSE ENTERTAINMENT is a transmedia company headed by its publisher and editor, the comic book and film design artist, Kerry Gammill. Keith Wilson, formerly of DC Comics, is a co-editor and writer/artist. Producer/writer Sam F. Park is the west coast editor and a writer/artist.
Sam F. Park
West Coast Editor
MONSTERVERSE ENTERTAINMENT
“Bela Lugosi’s Tales From The Grave”
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Interview at comicmonsters.com
February 14, 2009 by admin
Filed under Bane of the Werewolf
We are currently synchronizing 3 or 4 websites for optimal traffic. We hope to be at a stopping point by Monday so we can get back to production. Orders are in and the first installment is being printed.
Check out January’s comicmonsters.com interview with REB below.
Bane of the Werewolf interview with Rob E. Brown-
A gypsy vagabond, Eliphas Moreau, rediscovers his past and learns the dark secret his gypsy guardian has been trying to keep from him - a curse that has caught up with him and now must be released for the sake of all. This tells the origin of the werewolf! The first of five that begins the story arc monster fans have been waiting on for years!
We talked with creator, REB, about the project.
The Big Bad Wolf: Can you give our readers a synopsis of Bane of the WereWolf?
REB: Essentially, the book re-establishes the ‘classic’ gypsy origins of the werewolf curse through the eyes of a gypsy. Eliphas finds himself at the mercy of a dark, malevolent Tome. A Book, passed down through the ages and only entrusted to the great chieftains of various gypsy clans. Contracting the curse, he is then bombarded by the many forces/horrors of the occult world - All the while, he struggles to keep his humanity intact, as he fights to save the people he loves. Bane of the Werewolf is a book about a suffering character. The werewolf curse is just that, a curse, not a blessing. So, with that being said, expect a lot of twist and hardships as Eliphas battles his way through monsters and personal strife.
The Big Bad Wolf: Who is the werewolf?
REB: Eliphas Moreau. Taken by Gypsies from his true parents when he was but an infant, Eliphas was raised and treated as if he was of ‘true blood’. Meaning he was reared and accepted as a true Gypsy. The last name, ‘Moreau’, literally means ’son of the moors’.
The Big Bad Wolf: Can Eliphas transform at will or only during a full moon?
REB: Only during the full moon. It wouldn’t be a curse otherwise. 
The Big Bad Wolf: Who are the rest of the main cast?
REB: Janos Moreau, Eliphas’ gypsy step-father. Melena Moreau, Eliphas’ gypsy step-mother. Dr. Artemis Orlock, a mad doctor consumed by the mysteries of life and death. Zigfreid, a two-armed mutant and man-servant. A warlock called Baphomet. The female love interest, Maria, and a whole mess of walking horrors!
The Big Bad Wolf: Is this an ongoing or mini-series?
REB: The book will be ongoing as separate mini-series. Each mini-series will complete one story arc. To date I have 3 story arcs planned with plenty of background material for much more. The number of individual comics within each story arc can range from 3 to 6 issues. ‘Head of the Magus’, the first story arc, will contain 5 bi-monthly issues.
The Big Bad Wolf: So, in each issue we see Eliphas take on another monster? Can you tell us or give any hints of what other types of monstrosities we will see the werewolf fight?Bane of the werewolf comic book
REB: This story arc, ‘Head of the Magus’, will feature a ‘classic’ monster archetype within each issue. The Hunchback, The Werewolf, The Vampire, Warlocks and Witches, and the world’s most nefarious monster… well, I’ll leave you hanging there, hehe.
The Big Bad Wolf: What can we expect from this book in terms of blood and gore?
REB: Minimal blood and gore if any. I want to tell fright-filled stories where atmosphere and mood set the pace. There won’t be a shortage on action mind you, but blood and gore will not be the foundation of the book.
The Big Bad Wolf: When is the release date of the first issue?
REB: March. 2009.
The Big Bad Wolf: How much is the book?
REB: $3.75 US.
The Big Bad Wolf: Did you handle both the writing and art duties on this book?
REB: Yes, but hopefully you won’t hold that against me! haha!
The Big Bad Wolf: Will this eventually be released in trade paperback format?
REB: Yes, as each story comes to a close, we plan to issue a trade paper containing the complete story arc for that series.
The Big Bad Wolf: Where can our readers find out more about Bane of the WereWolf?
REB: www.silverphoenix.net.
The Big Bad Wolf: In closing, what would you like to say to our readers about Bane of the WereWolf?
REB: I love classic horror movies. In the back of each BotW issue will be a section entitled ‘The Dungeon’s Review’. The Dungeon being my work studio where myself and the staff of BotW gather and watch/critique classic horror films. Particularly, the movie in review will coincide with the theme of that issue. In the first issue we review ‘The Undying Monster’. An amazing, classic werewolf mystery released in 1942. Also known as ‘The Hammond Mystery’, this film is largely over looked when referencing outstanding werewolf flicks. In this section of BotW, we hope to spread a candle light on little known classic horror movies such as this. Just our way of giving abit more to the genre we all love. Now, order your copy of BotW and go find a copy of ‘The Undying Monster’!! 
The Big Bad Wolf: Thank you for your time, Rob! Best of luck with this werewolf comic book!
See the original interview at comicmonsters.com > here.
