PRESS RELEASE - MONSTERVERSE ENTERTAINMENT - ISSUE #2 - BELA LUGOSI'S TALES FROM THE GRAVE - CONCEPT ART & NEWS FROM DIAMOND!

(Los Angeles) Monday, May 2, 2011

MONSTERVERSE LUGOSI COMIC - STRANGE TO THE FINISH - CONCEPT ART

A glimpse at the creators' work behind STRANGE TO THE FINISH, a new story in BELA LUGOSI'S TALES FROM THE GRAVE #2 horror comic from MONSTERVERSE. Inspired by horror make-up legend Rick Baker's cover!

Monsterverse publisher/editor/artist & story teller Kerry Gammill provides a character design for the "soul-stealing sailor" to be illustrated by Kamil Kochanski for the story, STRANGE TO THE FINISH.

Issue #2 of BELA LUGOSI'S TALES FROM THE GRAVE is currently being offered for order from Diamond distribution in its MAY PREVIEWS magazine and will be released in July for the San Diego Comic Con.

Fans are encouraged to inform their local or online shops that they wish to pre-order this highly collectible special issue.

In addition to issue two Diamond will be RE-LISTING issue one in a show of faith in the strong back-order sales since its release last October for Halloween.

Diamond pre-order # for BELA LUGOSI'S TALES FROM GRAVE # 2:

MAY111131 F BELA LUGOSI TALES FROM GRAVE #2

Diamond pre-order # for  BELA LUGOSI'S TALES FROM GRAVE #1:

MAY111132 F  BELA LUGOSI TALES FROM GRAVE #1

Diamond has re-listed the highly acclaimed first issue of the Lugosi horror comic with its CERTIFIED COOL rating (by the Diamond staff). With issue #2 of the horror anthology series hosted by horror icon Bela Lugosi MONSTERVERSE is continuing to keep that "cool" factor happening for this unique and praised book featuring the top talents in comic books and horror films.

http://www.previewsworld.com/public/default.asp?t=1&m=1&c=6&s=40&ai=12306

BELA LUGOSI'S TALES FROM THE GRAVE #2 with rare collector's cover by make-up legend Rick Baker is now available for PRE-ORDER from Diamond in its MAY PREVIEWS magazine (See page 305). Details on the cover at the HERO COMPLEX of the LA TIMES.

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

     

Monsterverse publisher Kerry Gammill with Rick Baker and his cover to issue #2 of BELA LUGOSI'S TALES FROM THE GRAVE at the recent Monsterpalooza 2011 in Burbank.

Diamond Distribution is also RE-LISTING issue #1 of the Lugosi comic due to high sales as its quality is discovered by more and more fans.

Diamond also currently re-posts issue #1 as CERTIFIED COOL on its website while featuring the cover!

http://previews.diamondcomics.com/public/default.asp?t=1&m=1&c=6&s=40&ai=12306

FLESH AND BLOOD: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES!

The very special horror graphic novel series from MONSTERVERSE as created by major talents Robert Tinnell and Neil D. Vokes has received its own FACEBOOK page.

You can follow the coming reports and special promotional events regarding the HALLOWEEN 2011 release of this highly anticipated volume one of FLESH AND BLOOD at:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Flesh-and-Blood-A-Graphic-Novel-Series/194996407210317

Monsterverse publisher, editor, artist and internationally known storyteller Kerry Gammill is interviewed by Jason Sacks at COMICS BULLETIN:

http://www.comicsbulletin.com/features/130368015278489.htm


Monsterverse West Coast Editor Sam F. Park explains the Big Bang Explosion of the Monsterverse at DREAD CENTRAL:

http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/44054/sam-park-talks-monsterverse?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+DreadCentral+%28Dread+Central+News%29

"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.

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

Sam F. Park