RE: LA TIMES HERO COMPLEX - MAKE-UP GENIUS RICK BAKER COVER FOR BELA LUGOSI COMIC

PRESS RELEASE - MONSTERVERSE ENTERTAINMENT

(Los Angeles) MONSTERVERSE ENTERTAINMENT is proud to announce the release of make-up genius Rick Baker's cover for issue two of its highly acclaimed horror comic, "BELA LUGOSI'S TALES FROM THE GRAVE." The image and its story can be found at the HERO COMPLEX section of the LA TIMES online. The story is by HERO COMPLEX editor Geoff Boucher. The HERO COMPLEX receives more hits and views than any other section at the LA TIMES with an international audience of readers. Follow the link to see Rick Baker's wonderful cover!

http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2011/04/04/rick-baker-sets-sail-with-tales-from-the-grave/

The MAY PREVIEWS magazine from Diamond (available April 27) will feature the ordering information for issue two of the Lugosi comic which will ship to shops in July as the Monsterverse staff and the creative contributors hit the San Diego Comic Con 2011. Monsterverse just had a terrific panel on the Lugosi comic and other upcoming projects at WonderCon 2011 and is looking forward to meeting the fans at SDCC. Monsterverse will be at conventions all over California this April including Monsterpalooza, Long Beach Comic Con Expo (with a panel) and finally Wizard's Anaheim Comic Con.

Halloween will see the release of a special holiday issue of "BELA LUGOSI'S TALES FROM THE GRAVE" along with the highly anticipated horror graphic novel, "FLESH AND BLOOD," from creators Robert Tinnell and Neil Vokes.

"BELA LUGOSI'S TALES FROM THE GRAVE" is a double-sized 48-page color quarterly for $4.99 (with NO Advertising or House Ads!) and still available for back-order at comic shops through Diamond. Diamond will be re-listing the issue one in the MAY PREVIEWS along with ordering information for issue two with the Rick Baker cover.

MONSTERVERSE Publisher/Editor and noted comic book artist and film effects designer Kerry Gammill also received a RONDO HORROR AWARD nomination for BEST HORROR MAGAZINE COVER 2010 concerning his elegantly evocative art gracing FAMOUS MONSTERS #253.

MONSTERVERSE DVD Commentary Nominated for RONDO HORROR AWARD!

MONSTERVERSE ENTERTAINMENT received yet another RONDO HORROR AWARD nomination for BEST HORROR DVD COMMENTARY 2010 on its special DVD release of the cult film, "THE NAVY vs. THE NIGHT MONSTERS." The entertaining commentary is conducted by award-winning author and film historian Tom Weaver with the film's director, Michael Hoey.

MONSTERVERSE is developing a reputation as a transmedia company and has a special MONSTERVERSE STORE that specializes in unique genre DVD, poster, book, comic and other media products. Look for more surprises to come in 2011. You can access the MONSTERVERSE STORE at:

http://monsterverse.com/mvstore/index.htm

2010 was a huge year for MONSTERVERSE and 2011 looks to be even bigger. The second issue of "BELA LUGOSI'S TALES FROM THE GRAVE" will feature a cover by Academy Award winning make-up artist Rick Baker ("AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON", "THE EXORCIST", "MICHAEL JACKSON'S THRILLER", "THE WOLF MAN"). Future issues will feature Mike Mignola, Steve Niles and more surprise contributors from the best in the comics and horror film industries.

Monsterverse is looking forward to a huge Halloween with the release of the darkly monstrous graphic novel, "FLESH AND BLOOD," from the talented writer Robert Tinnell and superb comic artist Neil Vokes ("THE BLACK FOREST", "THE WICKED WEST"). Here is a dramatic moment from Rob and Neil's epic horror adventure.

THE CRITICS AGREE!

AICN HORROR & COMICS EDITOR MARK MILLER (AMBUSH BUG):

"Finally, I reviewed BELA LUGOSI’S TALES FROM THE GRAVE #1 in this week’s AICN COMICS REVIEWS Indie Jones section and it’s a comic you horror-fiends may want to check out. The book was released from Monsterverse this week. You can read my full review of this fantastic horror anthology starring everyone’s favorite classic vampire written and drawn by some extremely talented folks by clicking here."
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/47312#11


"Okay, I can't contain myself any longer. Tales from the Grave #1 is absolute, unbridled perfection." -Mr. Dark at DREAD CENTRAL. Rates the Lugosi comic 5 out of 5 Bloody Knives for a perfect score! http://www.dreadcentral.com/reviews/bela-lugosis-tales-grave-1-comic-book

"BELA LUGOSI'S TALES FROM THE GRAVE is the Best Anthology Comic Book I've read and review-blogged so far in 2010!" -Mark Hamersky  http://makeitsomarketing.tripod.com/popularcultureblog/index.blog/2078875/my-take-on-bela-lugosis-tales-from-the-grave/

Issue number one of the "BELA LUGOSI'S TALES FROM THE GRAVE" horror anthology comic book was the lead feature online at USA TODAY.
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2010-10-29-Halloween-comics_N.htm

COMICS BULLETIN: "...tight tales, cleverly written and drawn" http://www.comicsbulletin.com/reviews/128876029953253.htm

"Do you know what book you have been waiting for the most this year? ...it's this one" -COMIC RELATED http://tinyurl.com/2bj9fdx

Look for MONSTERVERSE to expand into new areas with exciting projects by the top creators in 2011. MONSTERVERSE seeks to become your quality comics company that provides that extra special attention to story and art to generate genuine horror along with some dark entertaining fun.

MONSTERVERSE ENTERTAINMENT is headed by its publisher and editor, the comic book and film design artist, Kerry Gammill.

Producer/writer Sam F. Park is the west coast editor and a writer/artist.

Keith Wilson, formerly of DC Comics, is a co-editor and writer/artist.




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