Over at the news site Comics for Sinners, you’ll find my review of Surface Tension #1–2, from Titan Comics; issue 2 is currently on sale. Written and illustrated by Jay Gunn (Cthulu Tales Omnibus: Delirium), it’s a character-driven, body-horror, end-of-the-world tale in which 99 percent of humanity was infected by a virus that caused its victims to walk into the oceans—and never return. But then, a year later, two of the infected come stumbling out of the water…and bring a host of new troubles with them. Head over to C4S to learn more.
Speaking of character-driven horror comics, are you familiar with StarWarp Concepts’ critically acclaimed graphic novel, Lorelei: Sects and the City? It’s a Mature Readers tale in which a soul-stealing succubus battles a cult of Elder God worshipers attempting to unleash hell on Earth. Basically a love letter to 1970s horror comics like Vampirella, Tomb of Dracula, and Ghost Rider, it’s written by yours truly, Steven A. Roman (Stan Lee’s Alexa, X-Men: The Chaos Engine Trilogy), and illustrated by Eliseu Gouveia (Vengeance of the Mummy, Lady Death), Steve Geiger (Web of Spider-Man, Incredible Hulk), and Neil Vokes (Flesh and Blood, Fright Night). It also features a cover by legendary artist Esteban Maroto (Vampirella, Zatanna, Lady Rawhide) and a frontispiece by original Vampirella artist Tom Sutton (Ghost Rider, Man-Thing, Werewolf by Night).
Reviewers have certainly enjoyed it:
“What elevates this comic to another level is author Steven A. Roman’s dialogue. The writing is smart and that comes out in the characters…. Gouveia has an elegant [art] style that reminds me of old-school romance comics.”—Horror Talk
“If you are a fan of old-school horror comics and are looking for an edgy, character-driven story with a strong female lead who does not take herself too seriously, give Lorelei a chance. You will not regret it!”—Broken Frontier
“From the beginning I was stunned and impressed. The writing and art stand side by side with the best I’ve seen from the Warren magazines. Phenomenal work!”—Louis Small Jr., acclaimed artist of Vampirella and Lady Death
Lorelei: Sects and the City is available in print and digital formats, so visit its product page for ordering information, as well as sample pages.
