Do you like reading classic ghost stories – the ones that really chill you down to the bone? I know I do. Now what if you could read those same incredibly scary classic ghost stories in comic book form? How cool would that be. Well, now you can with the release of the supernatural horror comic Malevolents from Geeky Comics. Get all the details down below.
From The Press Release
Launched last year via www.greatbritishghosts.com -but due for official release this year via Geeky Comics comes ‘Malevolents’ – A selection of short ghostly horror stories with elements of both real life horrific ‘haunting’ accounts and fictitious storylines.
Book 1 ‘Click Click.’ Four old school friends spend one chilling night in London’s most haunted house as part of a dare, recounting an ancient tale of malign powers that stalk the deepest re-cesses of the mind, demanding your attention, The Malevolents.
Created by Thom Burgess owner of www.greatbritishghosts.com, has worked alongside the talents of illustrator Joe Becci to create a comic that intends to recreate some of the elements of the classic ghost story, harking back to the days of M R James. But within the medium of a comic. Concentrating on truly chilling illustrations and a tale which will hopefully leave you fearful of switching off that light.
Book 2 is due for release Summer 2015, with Book 3 by end of the year. Prior to the launch of sister comic project ‘Ghoster’
Here’s a selection of some of Malevolent’s early feedback
“Really like the idea of Malevolents – I think this is a very strong addition to the genre” – Carl Tibbetts
Director of Black Mirror : White Bear & Black Mirror : White Christmas (2014 Christmas special)
“The pages of Malevolents transported me back to teenage nights of telling each other Ghost Stories. Proper goosebumps” – Andy Nyman
Co-writer of Ghost Stories The Show, Derren Brown stage show, TV specials Actor -Dead Set, Crooked House, Kickass 2, Peaky Blinders
“I Loved it!” – Kevin McTurk
SFX for Ironman, Hellboy,Thor, Avatar, Kill Bill, Pulp Fiction, King Kong, Batman Returns,Wolfman, Jurassic Park, X-men-First Class / Director –“The Mill at Caulders End” – “Journal of Victor Karloch”
“Impressive – a tantalising taster for the future..” – Stephen Volk
Writer of cult TV program ‘Ghostwatch’ & novella ‘Whitstable’
“Atmospheric and deeply unsettling, Malevolents combines the unease of the traditional ghost story with the immediacy of a horror movie; very impressive.” – Nick Brown
Author of the ‘Ancient Grammayre’ supernatural horror book series
“Very enjoyable. Perfect for Halloween!” – Grace Davies
Aplacetohangyourcape.com
“Loved the concept! Really enjoyed it!” – David Sandberg
Director of viral horror hit ‘Lights Out’ and ‘Coffer’
“Its dark and moody and cinematic.” – Joe Crowe
Revolutionsf.com
“Eerie, nostalgic and downright chilling” – John Leper
The Blood-shed.com
For further information visit www.malevolents.co.uk to subscribe for further news and content Contact : email Thom Burgess : thom@captchastudios.co.uk
