The Creepy Presents: Richard Corben collection rises from the grave in the form of a new trade paperback edition.
The Creepy Presents: Richard Corben collection rises from the grave in the form of a new trade paperback edition.
Dark Horse Books will reissue their popular, and long sold out, Creepy Presents artist spotlights in a new paperback format starting in the winter of 2025.
The Creepy and Eerie Archives are digging out of their graves this spring to terrify readers once again, this time with a less terrifying price!
We had the opportunity to speak with Mr. Brereton to gain more insight on his upcoming book and portfolio, his artistic process, and what he’s been up to since our last, pre-pandemic discussion.
Much less time has been spent cataloging the history and impact of horror comics, other than the EC Horror boom and bust which nearly ended all comic publication in the 1950s, and certainly ended horror comics. This was the sad reality for fans until the black and white magazines of Warren Publications repackaged classic EC style horror stories in a different format for newsstand distribution, and the horror comic had risen from the dead.
Corben’s distinct style, either in color or black and white, inspired many of the generation of artists that came of age during the late 70s and 80s, discovering his artwork through comic magazines such as Creepy, Eerie, and Heavy Metal. His unmistakable illustrations of tortured souls, physically perfect barbarians, and grotesque creatures continue to delight fans through many of the projects that the artist continues to produce.