In June, we learned that Storm King Comics would deliver a new twist to the classic vampire tale with “Blood of the Taken,” a new original graphic novel under its “John Carpenter’s Night Terrors” imprint. Ahead of its September release, the publisher has debuted a special preview of the title.
“Blood of the Taken” is the first graphic novel from writer-illustrator Sian Mandrake. The story follows Theo, a 500-year-old undead with a maternal instinct. After losing her brood, Theo spends her nights stalking a small town in Western Massachusetts, searching for just the right humans she can bring back to her nightmarish, rotting mansion. Theo may have found the perfect pair in lifelong best friends Ed and Liam. But when the two men are ensnared in Theo’s bloody and violent web of intrigue, they learn that running is not an option—and that Theo has intentions that run much deeper than simply keeping them as fellow undead. Theo wants a family. The trouble is, Ed and Liam aren’t so sure they need this kind of family.
“The moment I discovered the work Sian had been doing on their own to create a crowdfunded version of this story, I knew that Storm King was the perfect place for this exquisite, fun, and no-holds-barred approach,” said Storm King Comics founder and editor Sandy King. “Sian has done nothing less than breathe new life into a classic horror tale, and I can’t wait for the world to see this gorgeous and captivating book.”
“Blood of the Taken” features lettering by Janice Chiang and will be available on September 18 directly from Storm King Comics at www.StormKingComics.com and will arrive at comic shops and book retailers beginning on October 1.
Check out five pages from the upcoming graphic novel below:
