The Fellowship was fortunate enough to obtain advance copies
of Monsterverse’s latest project - FLESH AND BLOOD Book One. Robert Tinnell (writer and director of KIDS
OF THE ROUND TABLE and FRANKENSTEIN AND ME) pens the graphic novel, with
illustrations by Neil Vokes (FROM THE VAULT: DOCTOR STRANGE #1, ADVENTURES OF
THE MASK). Both have worked together before on THE BLACK FOREST and THE WICKED
WEST.
After the killing of the vampire Carmilla Karnstein, a
team forms to battle Dracula and the forces of evil. In the group are two
recognizable names, one a famous doctor, the other a medical student who will
have further run-ins with the Prince of Darkness.
Vokes’ art and
Tinnell’s writing captures the beauty, horror, sexiness, and mystery of the
classic Hammer horror films. FLESH AND BLOOD is literally a love letter to
those films. The cover by Dan Brereton (NOCTURNALS, THRILLKILLER) is the icing
on the cake.
Also included is a story called OPERATION SATAN, written by Tinnell with art by Bob Hall. In
addition, a pinup gallery features the art of David Michael Beck, Adrian
Salmon, Michael Oeming, Dan Gallagher Jr., and Mark Wheatly. Volkes’ character sketch gallery is included
as well.
If you like classic horror, this is your book. FLESH AND
BLOOD comes out this Wedenesday October 26. Monsterverse also publishes BELA LUGOSI’S
TALES FROM THE GRAVE.