One of the new titles that newcomer to the comic book scene AHOY Comics had announced previously hit comic book shelves today. The title
EDGAR ALLAN POE’S SNIFTER OF TERROR features work from a terrific list of creators including Rick Geary, Fred Harper, Ryan Kelly, Stuart Moore,Rachel Pollack, Mark Russell, and Peter Snejbjerg.
The first issue has a cover price of $3.99 and features cover art by veteran MAD MAGAZINE artist Richard Williams.
Full press release below. All artwork courtesy of AHOY Comics.
WARNING: AHOY Comic Magazines Previews EDGAR ALLAN POE’S SNIFTER OF TERROR
October 31, 2018 – AHOY Comics ― the startup publisher that has been asking readers to “expect more” from its comic book magazine format ― is unleashing a unique and unnerving take on a literary icon with a new anthology title, EDGAR ALLAN POE’S SNIFTER OF TERROR. The series promises to mangle beloved tales and unearth brand new stories, in what can only be described as a cross between Drunk History and Tales from the Crypt,featuring contributions from all star writers and artists including Rick Geary, Fred Harper, Ryan Kelly, Stuart Moore,Rachel Pollack, Mark Russell, Peter Snejbjerg and covers by celebrated MAD Magazine artist Richard Williams. Each issue also features Hunt Emerson’s take on The Black Cat.
“Every month, Hunt Emerson explores the secret true story behind Poe’s classic tale,” said AHOY Comics Editor-in-Chief Tom Peyer. “Warning: Poe and the Black Cat is only for those who have the stomach to see how literature is made.”
EDGAR ALLAN POE`S SNIFTER OF TERROR #1 (MR)
(W) Tom Peyer, Mark Russell, Cienna Madrid
(A) Fred Harper, Peter Snejbjerg, Carly Wright, Hunt Emerson
(CA) Richard Williams
Edgar Allan Poe mangles classic tales and brand new stories in this cross between Drunk History and Tales from the Crypt! First, meet AHOY’s own alcohol-damaged version of Poe in “The Facts in The Case of M. Valdemar,” adapted by Tom Peyer (Batman ’66) and drawn by Fred Harper. Then: Sugary cereal meets vampirism in “Dark Chocolate,” by writer Mark Russell (The Flintstones) and artist Peter Snejbjerg (Starman). EXTRA! Comics by Hunt Emerson, unsettling verse by Cienna Madrid illustrated by Carly Wright!
October 31, 2018
$3.99
EDGAR ALLAN POE`S SNIFTER OF TERROR #1 is on sale now. For more updates on AHOY Comics on Twitter,Facebook and Instagram.
