Kolchak, the classic 1970s investigative journalist who inspired Fox Mulder The X-Files and countless other weird-based TV shows and movies, are back and ready to face the creatures we grew up loving and fearing in a series of standalone comics Kolchak meets the classic monsterpolitely big mac. The project will compete for funding on Kickstarter and continue to nurture the second life of the project, which has recently been licensed through a series of new books, graphic novels and Blu-ray remasters.
Here is the official announcement:
Legendary journalist Carl Kolchak goes head-to-head with an assortment of otherworldly demons in this fan-favorite 1970s TV show. Now he faces his most terrifying foes yet – Dracula, Frankenstein and the Wolf Man! Monstrous Books has launched a three-issue standalone comic series, as well as a deluxe hardcover collection from an all-star cast of creators, launching on Kickstarter this October.
actor and writer David Dastmazian (Earl Crawley) will be compared with Earl Crawley artist Lucas Kertner Kolchak/Count Crowley comic book crossover in ‘Kolchak Meets the Werewolf’ features cover from superstar artist Matt Wagner (Grendel). Rodney Barnes (Kiradelphia) will write a thriller called “Kolchak Meets Dracula” with a cover by Colton Worley (Jennifer Bullard). and Steve Niles (30 days of nights) will collaborate with artists George Quadros (Avatar: The High Ground) About “Kolchak Meets Frankenstein,” cover from Russ Brown (boys). Monstrous Books will also publish a deluxe hardcover edition of the book Kolchak meets the classic monstercontaining all three stories and a new cover Dave Acosta (elvira, terror war)”.
In terms of character archetypes, Kolchak isn’t necessarily new to these classic monsters. first one Kolchak outing, Night Walker (1972), saw reporters following a vampire wreaking havoc in the Las Vegas area. The film’s themes are journalistic integrity and society’s fear of serial killers (who are still operating under the author’s leadership) Peter Vronsky Called the “Golden Age of Serial Killers”, from 1970 to 2000). In other words, this vampire is not Dracula. This is a vampire that better embodies the times.
What makes these comics unique is the special focus on classic monsters. Dracula, Frankenstein and the Wolfman were ripped straight from Universal films, making them horror icons. This means they carry their own brand of horror and their own history. For intrepid journalists, this can complicate things.
beat Correspondence with the founder and editor of Monstrous Books James Aquilon together with Rodney Barnes Discuss this new project and what makes Kolchak such a relevant figure still today. as follows.
Ricardo Serrano: In recent years, Kolchak has experienced a resurgence through books and comic projects. What makes our current climate the perfect time for Kolchak to make a comeback?
Rodney Barnes: He has too many levels. His investigative work falls into the realm of the occult. However, the antagonists often have supernatural origins, which takes us into the realm of horror. There is something for everyone. Not to mention his sense of humor. Let everything go smoothly.
James Aquilon: I think this character’s pursuit of the truth, especially as a journalist, is much needed in this age of fake news. We could really use Kolchak today.
Serrano: You’ve all done Kolchak or Kolchak-inspired stories (especially Kiradelphia, which for Barnes has a unique 1970s horror feel , would make Kolchak want to move to Philadelphia). What do you enjoy most about writing your characters?
barnes: Love them all equally. Kolchak is a classic horror story. The cool thing is his ability to adapt to any environment he’s in. exist Kiradelphia Everything is so personal. Many times it was a cathartic experience, and Philadelphia and its vampires were actually my therapists.
eagle: As a journalist, I like Kolchak’s old-school newspaper style.
Serrano: Do you think Kickstarter opened up Kolchak’s world to a more diverse readership, or do you see an already established fan base supporting the book on a more consistent basis?
barnes: Both! Kickstarter gave the world a new era of fandom. However, the iconic character himself has his own die-hard fan base.
eagle: Kolchak has a strong fan base that has been following the character for the past 50 years, but there are certainly fans who are just now discovering Kolchak through YouTube, MeTV, and Kickstarters. I’m all for opening up readership to as many fans as possible.
Serrano: Is there something you hope to capture with this character this time around that hasn’t been explored before?
barnes: My hope is selfish. I want to see two iconic characters meet, clash, and find some kind of resolution that moves both sides forward. This is no simple task!
eagle: While Kolchak encountered many, many monsters throughout his career, he never encountered the biggest of them all. The project corrects this by having Kolchak “meet” the classic monsters Dracula, Frankenstein and the Wolfman.
Here’s a peek at Kolchak Meets Frankenstein:
