Monday, July 18, 2011

New Dark Shadows Comic Book Announced

Dynamic Comics have announced that they will be launching a monthly Dark Shadows comic book, featuring new stories following on from where the original show left off. Officially licensed by Dan Curtis Productions, the new series debuts in October, available online and from major comic stores. The scripts will be written by Dark Shadows News Page editor Stuart Manning, featuring interior artwork by Aaron Campbell and cover art by Campbell and acclaimed artist Francesco.

"I am so happy to work with someone of Stuart's expertise and calibre," says Dynamite Entertainment President and Publisher Nick Barrucci. "Aaron's fantastic work on Sherlock Holmes and Green Hornet: Year One and Francesco Francavilla's covers are truly a sight to behold!"

"We've really put together a great team," adds series editor Joe Rybandt. "Stuart is crafting a tale for fans old and new, and Aaron's incredible detail will find a perfect home with this title, capturing the mood and atmosphere of Dark Shadows perfectly. It's gonna be a truly Gothic affair." To read the full press release, posted on the Comic Book Resources website, click here.
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19 comments:

  1. HowardJuly 18, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Excellent news! I have a bunch of the comics from the 60's and all of the comics from the 90's. This is going to great

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  2. kryystoffJuly 18, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Congrats, Stuart! This is going to be fantastic.

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  3. TravisJuly 18, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Wow, this is very exciting. Big congrats to Stuart Manning; your graphic design and writing are superb!

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  4. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Congrats to Stuart!! They couldn't have a better writer. They're going to be brilliant.

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  5. TravisJuly 19, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    In addition, this will be a great format to tell longer, layered stories like the TV Series. Hoping for some longer, epic type stories. Maybe a revisit of Chris, Sabrina, and Amy's storyline?

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  6. lonn4670July 19, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    A visit to Collinwood in 1971 would be great. The show ended in the past, let the comic begin as the show ended visiting the present day Collins family. We were left hanging as there were so many unanswered questions. Perhaps Sam Hall could contribute or perhaps any of the others who worked on the original series. Maybe Elizabeth Collins Stoddard can finally answer the question pertaining to the paternity of Victoria Winters as Victoria returns. To be continue. Congrats to the Mr. Manning andhis crew!

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  7. vderricksJuly 19, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    This is awesome news! I'm a big fan of Stuart Manning's audio dramas and graphics, so I know this is going to be outstanding. I do hope they tie up some of the loose ends, like what ever happened to Adam?

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  8. AnonymousJuly 20, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Love this idea! One problem the series ended with Barnabas and Julia returning to 1971 and his curse had been lifted by angelique prior to her being shot and killed.
    Why would he still have "bloodlust" as the new series suggests?
    thomas

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  9. HellBlazerRaiserJuly 20, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    I am thrilled about this!!!

    DARK SHADOWS is my favorite TV series of all time!

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  10. StuartMJuly 20, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    TES, watch this space... all will be revealed. Rest assured, the new stories will fit the continuity, curse and all.

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  11. TravisJuly 20, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Sounds great, Stuart! As Brand/Continuity Police, will any of the Big Finish Dramas be involved or mix into the Comic Series? Maybe a new Facebook page for fun discussions!

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  12. dan silvioJuly 20, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Thanks Stuart for all your DS contrabutions, I am an Original Ds er and glad you have a excellant grip on the DS fandom

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  13. AnonymousJuly 21, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Fantastic news. All those characters that were written out because the actors left the show can return: Maggie, Vicki, Chris, Sabrina, Amy, etc. Rather than immediately explain anomalies like Barnabas' curse being lifted, Edith's death in 1841, they can slip the answers in periodically.

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  14. AnonymousJuly 21, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Thanks for your fast response to my question about continuity from the 1971 ending Stuart! OK... Can I have one hint? LOL! I recently bought (but have not listened to yet) The Night Whispers written by you (and because of the excellent reviews it got and JF returning to the role of Barnabas).... Is the answer I am seeking in this volume??
    Again I am soooo pleased you are doing this project and wish you much success..... This might even trump the coming new film! And I could even see a series of books leading to a revival of a tv series!!! thomas

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  15. TravisJuly 21, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    I agree, Tony; Edith's death made me wonder how that affected the DS Timeline, whether it was significant or not.

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  16. Belle DeeJuly 21, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    I'm very excited about this! Great cover too!!

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  17. Swift CthulhuJuly 25, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Dynamite Entertainment? You know that means, VAMPIRELLA CROSSOVER! Or at least a happy Halloween pin-up of the two iconic 60's vamps together.

    This looks awesome, much better than I expected. Aaron Campbell is a good penciller, and I'm glad you're writing Stuart. Good writer/penciller is all I needed to hear. Can't wait till October.

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  18. BarnalustJuly 28, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    October...just in time for my birthday. I can't wait. The cover looks true to JF's image as Barnabas. I truly hope that it is very successful and there will be many more issues to follow. Wonderful news, Stuart and all.

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  19. albatronAugust 31, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Hi! Does anyone have a copy of the "Dark Shadows -- The First Year" or "Dark Shadows -- The Beginnings" book, I don't remember the exact title, that was advertised at the end of some of the Dark Shadows DVD? It looked like it had lots of photos and set diagrams etc. I'd love to find/buy/look at a copy!

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