HAUNTED is a four-part horror action-adventure written by
Scott Chitwood (DRONE, AFTERBURN, DEAD OR ALIVE), illustrated by newcomer Danny
Luckert, and colored by Ivan Plascencia (NEOZOIC: TRADER’S GAMBIT). It is also
featured in Red 5’s 2014 Free Comic Book Day issue.
"The problem with most ghost stories is that if the
characters simply leave the haunted house, all of their problems are
over," said Chitwood. "But if the entire world is the haunted house,
there's nowhere to run or hide. Imagine the end of 'Ghostbusters', but with the
heroes failing and Gozer taking over the world."
HAUNTED's lead character is as broken as the world that
shaped her. "Sarah survived a traumatic and dangerous childhood,
constantly on the run from all manner of horrors," said Chitwood.
"But if she is to have any hope of saving the world, she must go against
every instinct that has kept her alive so far."
While not yet on shelves, HAUNTED has already attracted
the attention of Hollywood and has been optioned by Bryan Singer's Bad Hat
Harry Productions to produce the adaptation of the comic. "As a long-time
fan of THE USUAL SUSPECTS and Singer's X-MEN films," Chitwood explained,
"it was very gratifying to find Bat Hat so enthusiastic about the story
and premise of HAUNTED. They have been incredibly supportive and great to work
with."
As Red 5 is an independent publisher, the best way to
ensure your copy of HAUNTED this spring is to pre-order it before February 28
from your comic shop using order code FEB141420. Haunted #1 of the four-issue
series is set for release on April 30, 2014.
