Storm King Comics has announced two collections of horrifying, twisted, and tantalizing tales arriving on September 25 under its “John Carpenter’s Tales for a HalloweeNight” banner.
“There’s no name more synonymous with Halloween than John Carpenter, and while the myriad stories in these two graphic-novel anthologies are wonderfully varied and eclectic, they all share the unique vibe that makes them worthy of the Carpenter name,” said Sandy King, founder and editor of Storm King Comics.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, “John Carpenter’s Tales for a HalloweeNight Vol. 10” features 12 all-new stories, including an original story called “SOS” from the horror master himself. This new collection is a true rogues’ gallery of over 30 of the most creative and innovative writers, artists, and colorists in comics today. Challenged by Storm King Comics to let their imaginations roam free with the only goal of keeping readers engrossed and terrified, this eclectic group of creators has delivered a ghoulish gallery of modern horror.
Among the writers and artists featured in “Tales for a HalloweeNight” are Frank Tieri (“Wolverine”) and Cat Staggs (“Smallville”). They have collaborated for more than seven years on stories that bring monsters, vampires, ghosts, and other horrific beings—not all supernatural—to the streets of Brooklyn.
These gritty, dark, and unforgettable tales are compiled in a brand-new volume: “Brooklyn Stories: A Frank Tieri and Cat Staggs Collection,” presented under the “John Carpenter’s Tales for a HalloweeNight” banner. Featuring an introduction by Carpenter, this far-reaching mix of urban legends and terror also features a brand-new story by Tieri and Staggs that weaves throughout the collection. From the 1977 New York City blackout to the Coney Island fire of 1911 and even the Revolutionary War’s Battle of Brooklyn, Tieri’s tales are here to set the record straight about the terrifying “truth” behind these well-known events.
“Between these two unique books, every fan of horror will find something to disturb and delight them,” said King. “This is the time of year to remember that fear is one of our most basic emotions, it fills every day of our lives, and can be a strong motivator to explore our darker sides.”
The newest titles come at the end of an extraordinary year for Storm King Comics, which has seen the growth of a new imprint, “Dark & Twisted,” with critically acclaimed titles like Long Haul and The Killing Hole, as well as the widely hailed conclusion to the two-volume Fetch series from the “John Carpenter Presents Storm Kids” imprint.
