Prairie Gods #4 Available January 8

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By: Shane Connery Volk (Author)

The Broadacres Silver Mine explosion of 1877 and the vast treasure it supposedly buried is far more than a local legend. So many treasure hunters have died trying to find it that the old abandoned mine and its museum have been shut down. No one knows more about the treasure and the legend surrounding it than former tour guide Anna Dara. When a mysterious stranger makes her an offer she can’t refuse, she agrees to take him down the mine. Unfortunately for her, the stranger is hiding dangerous secrets. Unfortunately for him, so is she.

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The Body Trade #4 Available January 8

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By: Zac Thompson (Author), Jok (Illustrator)

Kim wakes handcuffed to a hospital bed. His reckless quest for vengeance has finally caught up with him. An old friend arrives to deliver some devastating news… he’s dying. But if Kim so chooses… he can donate his body to “science”.

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Altered States : Purgatori Grindhouse #1 Available January 8

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By: Ray Fawkes (Author), Alvaro Sarraseca (Artist)

Welcome to Altered States — Dynamite Entertainment’s parallel reality in the vein of DC’s Elseworlds and Marvel’s What If?!

In the summer of 1976, Tori Sachs and her friends went to an innocent beach party to celebrate the end of high school… and wandered into a scene of satanic carnage that would shock the world!

Now, decades later, the truth can at last be told, and the burning questions answered: Why were the teens targeted for slaughter that night? And what unholy creature did they fall victim to?

Written by master of the macabre RAY FAWKES (Constantine, Justice League Dark) and illustrated by veteran Purgatori whisperer FEDERICO SORRESSA, Altered States: Purgatori Grindhouse returns readers to the golden age of slasher entertainment — complete with sinfully era-appropriate covers from JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER, LUCIO PARRILLO, MIKE ROOTH, and cosplay by RACHEL HOLLON!

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Raise Hell (Comixology Originals) Vol. 1 Available January 7

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By: Jordan Alsaqa (Author), Mark Bouchard (Editor), Ray Nadine (Cover Art-Artist-Colorist-Letterer)

Best friends Victor, Reeves, and Miri thought that summoning their own demonic familiar would be a great way to end their summer vacation, but they never could’ve foreseen the devious little imp the depths would spit up. Still, as lazy and annoying as Alistair the Malicious can be, he’s just the start to a junior year filled with mystical janitors, haunted malls, and demonic possessions. Add on to that all the angst, unrequited romance, and awkward self-discovery that comes with being a teenager, and there’s more haunted hijinks and demonic detours than anyone can handle in Raise Hell!

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Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein Starring Boris Karloff (Legendary Comics Classic Monsters) Available January 7

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By: Kerry Gammill (Author-Artist), Mary Shelley (Author), Robert Napton (Author), El Garing (Artist), Comicraft (Letterer)

Mary Shelley’s iconic masterpiece is brought to life with the definitive on-screen Frankenstein, Boris Karloff, in this stunning new graphic novel!

Decades before the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Jules Verne, and H.G. Wells, 18-year-old Mary Shelley wrote what many regard as the first work of science fiction when she penned FRANKENSTEIN: or, the MODERN PROMETHEUS, which was published in 1818.

Over one hundred years later, in 1931, a hard-working but relatively unknown actor named Boris Karloff was cast to play Frankenstein’s monster in James Whale’s now classic movie adaptation. The film made Karloff a star and solidified Frankenstein’s monster as an icon of the silver screen.

In 2024, Legendary Comics is proud to bring Shelley and Karloff together for the first time in a faithful adaptation of the novel starring the iconic actor in the lead role of the fully reimagined monster. In partnership with Sara Karloff of Karloff Enterprises, and featuring the artistic talents of Kerry Gammill and El Garing, the team behind the award-winning BRAM STOKER’S DRACULA STARRING BELA LUGOSI, this new graphic novel is certain to delight and terrify old and new fans alike.

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The Lycan #1 (Comixology Originals) Available February 18

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By: Thomas Jane (Author-Editor), David James Kelly (Author), Mike Carey (Author), Tim Bradstreet (Cover Art), Diego Yapur (Artist), DC Alonso (Colorist), AndWorld Design (Letterer)

Year of Our Lord 1777: A hardened band of international big game hunters returning from Africa are shipwrecked off a small British island.

In exchange for new supplies and the repairing of their good ship The Calydonian, Lord Ludgate engages the men for a task they are particularly well suited for: find the Berserking Beasts that have been eating his subjects, including a group of young Benedictine Nuns, and destroy them.

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Murder by Decree (1979) (4K Ultra HD) Available January 21

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From Bob Clark, the acclaimed director of Dead of Night, Black Christmas, Breaking Point, Porky’s and A Christmas Story, comes this horrifying murder-mystery which pits legendary detective Sherlock Holmes against the notorious serial killer Jack the Ripper! When Scotland Yard is unable to stop the gruesome rampage of Jack the Ripper, a citizens’ committee asks Sherlock Holmes (Christopher Plummer, The Silent Partner) and his trusted associate Dr. John H. Watson (James Mason, The Man Between) to investigate. Now the brilliant pair must follow a terrifying trail of clues that includes a frightened psychic (Donald Sutherland, The Great Train Robbery), a suspicious inspector (David Hemmings, Juggernaut), an institutionalized woman (Geneviève Bujold, Coma) and the Prime Minister of England (John Gielgud, Murder on the Orient Express). But even if Holmes and Watson’s remarkable powers of deduction can unmask the maniacal fiend, are they prepared to face the most shocking secret of all? Find out in this masterful suspense thriller that both fans and critics have called the most exciting and original Sherlock Holmes movie ever made! The amazing supporting cast includes Susan Clark (Coogan’s Bluff), Anthony Quayle (The Guns of Navarone) and Frank Finlay (Robbery).

STARRING: Christopher Plummer, James Mason, Donald Sutherland, David Hemmings

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Orca (1977) (aka Orca: The Killer Whale) (Special Edition 4K Ultra HD) Available January 28

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The killer whale is one of the most intelligent creatures in the universe. Incredibly, he is the only animal other than man who kills for revenge. Producer Dino De Laurentiis (Death Wish, King Kong) and director Michael Anderson (Logan’s Run) join forces to present the rousing action-adventure story of Orca: The Killer Whale. It’s the epic tale of one powerful being against another: a strong, determined fisherman named Captain Nolan (the mighty Richard Harris, Juggernaut) versus an equally determined whale. When the giant whale’s pregnant mate is maimed and killed by Nolan, in a twist on Moby Dick, the whale seeks vengeance on the man. Orca smashes boats, collapses buildings and even manages to cause enormous destruction by fire in this slick seafaring thriller brimming with nerve-jangling suspense and spectacular special effects! Featuring music by the maestro Ennio Morricone (The Good, the Bad and the Ugly) and co-starring screen icons Charlotte Rampling (Zardoz), Will Sampson (The White Buffalo) and Bo Derek (10) in her stunning movie debut.

STARRING: Richard Harris, Charlotte Rampling, Bo Derek, Will Sampson

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Trick Or Treat (1986) (4K Ultra HD) Available March 11

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Rock ‘n’ roll will never die, in this 1980s cult favorite that stars Marc Price (Family Ties) as Eddie Weinbauer, a teenage outcast who idolizes Sammi Curr (Tony Fields), a heavy metal superstar. After Sammi dies a violent death, his spirit returns to help Eddie get even with his high school tormentors. In doing so, Sammi begins to gain control over Eddie’s life and brings him deeper into the world of the occult. When Eddie realizes that he has become the tool of Sammi’s vengeance, he attempts to stop him, and the horrifying events that follow leave no one unscathed. Featuring special appearances by Gene Simmons and Ozzy Osbourne, Trick or Treat marked the directorial debut of veteran actor Charles Martin Smith (Never Cry Wolf, Starman) and features a legendary soundtrack by Fastway. Red Shirt Home Video and Synapse Films are proud to present this heavy metal horror classic in an all-new 4K restoration presented with a head-banging 5.1 surround sound mix and loaded with hours of supplemental material including multiple commentary tracks and a feature-length video retrospective! No false metal!

STARRING: Gene Simmons, Glen Morgan, Lisa Orgolini, Marc Price

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The Confessional : A Graphic Novel Available March 19

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By: Paige Hender

In this compelling debut horror graphic novel, a newly turned vampire yearns for salvation in the arms of the priest who uncovers her secret.

New Orleans, 1922. Cora Velasquez lives with her sister and her own haunted memories in a speakeasy run by a vampire coven. Unable to bear the weight of her damned soul, she turns to Father Orville Thibodeaux, a charismatic priest and the object of her hidden desires. Their veiled courtship becomes deadly serious when he discovers her nature, and proposes a way to both slake her thirst and save her soul. So begins the charged dance between an all-powerful but unsure young woman, and the mortal man who claims to hold her fate in his hand.

A gothic story of adoration, power, and manipulation, lushly told in Art Nouveau-inspired illustration.

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Damien Leone’s Terrifier 3 | 2024 | Behind the Scenes Clip | David Howard Thornton as Art The Clown

After surviving Art the Clown’s Halloween massacre, Sienna and her brother are struggling to rebuild their shattered lives. As the holiday season approaches, they try to embrace the Christmas spirit and leave the horrors of the past behind. But just when they think they’re safe, Art the Clown returns, determined to turn their holiday cheer into a new nightmare. The festive season quickly unravels as Art unleashes his twisted brand of terror, proving that no holiday is safe.

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The Bat (1959) [Free To Watch]

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A chilling mystery unfolds in this classic 1959 horror film starring the legendary Vincent Price. The Bat follows the story of a masked killer who stalks the corridors of a secluded mansion, terrorizing its inhabitants. When a reclusive millionaire hides a fortune in stolen securities inside the mansion, a novelist and her guests find themselves caught up in a web of deception, murder, and terror. Who is “The Bat,” and will anyone survive long enough to find out?

Directed by Crane Wilbur and based on the 1920 mystery novel and stage play by Mary Roberts Rinehart, The Bat is an atmospheric blend of gothic horror and suspenseful thriller. With Vincent Price’s signature performance and an eerie, shadow-filled setting, this film is sure to thrill fans of vintage horror and mystery alike.

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We Are Zombies Available March 18

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By: Jerry Frissen (Author), Guy Davis (Illustrator)

Los Angeles, 2060s. In a world where humans have to coexist alongside the living dead, a new work opportunity arises: zombie pest control.

“When there’s no more room in hell, the dead will appear…in comic books. We Are Zombies is a terrific series!” —George A. Romero (Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead)

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Pageant Available March 18

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By: Justin Gradin

Justin Gradin’s sophomore graphic novel combines keen verbal and visual wit with a host of memorable characters to create an anarchic, absurdist comedy about lonely souls and the lonely soulless.

Ponce Melee is a lonely clock-puncher working for Twin Labs in the cloning dept. When he uses a strand of hair to clone a companion; it’s successful, but she immediately leaves him for greener pastures. So, he clones another potential companion. And that one leaves. And again. And again. Soon, multiple clones begin causing confusion and havoc around town. Meanwhile, one of the errant clones makes a pact with the devil that goes awry and strands Satan in town, forcing him to get a job.

Justin Gradin’s sophomore graphic novel (after 2023’s Mystic Debris) combines keen verbal and visual wit with a host of memorable characters ― Mandrake the Soda Jerk, private investigator Butterfly Latté, pop superstar Attilla the Hunny, and many more―to create an anarchic, absurdist comedy about lonely souls and the lonely soulless. Gradin’s work has echoes of Gary Panter, Gary Leib, Marc Bell, and Mark Beyer (and even some other cartoonists who may or may not be named Gary or Mark) while remaining a singular, sui generis voice in contemporary comics.

Full-color illustrations throughout

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King Conan : The Original Comics Omnibus Vol. 2 Available March 18

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By: Roy Thomas (Author), Doug Moench (Author), Alan Zelenetz (Author), John Buscema (Illustrator), Marc Silvestri (Illustrator)

Volume 2 of the Conan the King Omnibus sees writers Alan Zelenetz and Don Kraar teaming up with Marc Silvestri, Mike Docherty, Judith Hunt, Geoff Isherwood and Mike Manley to bring a new era of Conan to life.

The greatest hero in sword-and-sorcery history. This is the legend of the time when Conan was KING!

ALL HAIL KING CONAN!

Conan the barbarian, the thief, the mercenary, and now… Conan the king!

Believing his favorite son, Conn, to be dead after a reckless campaign in the treacherous region of Gunderland, Conan sets out with his elite squad, the Black Dragons, determined to retrieve his son’s body. But Conn is very much alive, and his perilous journey back to his father unfolds alongside Conan’s desperate quest.

Tensions rise with Conan’s other son, Taurus, who delves into dangerous witchcraft and sorcery, plotting to seize the throne. When a flaming bird, summoned by the malevolent witch Zandra, abducts Taurus, Conan embarks on a daring rescue mission to save his rebellious son.

This is only the beginning of Conan’s troubles. He faces relentless palace intrigue, warring factions, and ominous prophecies of war and famine that drive him into a deadly conflict with Nemedia, Aros, Ophir, and the Picts, who all scheme to conquer Aquilonia. Meanwhile, sinister plots brew behind his back as Crasus and Count Barthold conspire against the indomitable king…

Written by Alan Zelenetz and Don Kraar with artwork by Marc Silvestri, Mike Docherty, Judith Hunt, Mike Manley and Geoff Isherwood.

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Fishflies Available March 18

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By: Jeff Lemire

A strange and surreal new tale of friendship and small town life from the creator of SWEET TOOTH and DESCENDER.

A small town crime sets off a chain of events that will permanently alter the lives of several residents of bucolic Belle River, Ontario. As the manhunt heats up, a lonely girl named Franny Fox forms an unlikely friendship with a fugitive that leads them both on an odyssey of discovery and redemption… a journey that also uncovers dark secrets from the town’s eery past.

Collects all issues #1-7.

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Convert Available March 18

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By: John Arcudi (Author), Savannah Finley (Illustrator)

After a catastrophic disaster destroys his ship, a crew member is left to fend for himself on a beautiful but deadly planet in this gorgeously haunting SFF tale.

Science Officer Orrin Kutela finds himself stranded on a distant planet, starving and haunted by the ghosts of his dead crew. On the verge of death, he makes an astonishing discovery that will forever change his life.

Veteran writer JOHN ARCUDI (RUMBLE, B.P.R.D.) and illustrator SAVANNAH FINLEY bring you a sci-fi/fantasy comic like no other.

Collects issues #1-4.

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Blood and Lace (1971) (Kino Cult #23) Available December 31

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Behind a veil of lace—TERROR hides its face—in this twisted cult shocker that will make your heart race! After her mother’s bloody demise at the hands of a hammer-wielding maniac, teenaged Ellie Masters (F Troop’s Melody Patterson) is sent to a remote orphanage run by the enigmatic Mrs. Deere (celluloid goddess Gloria Grahame, In a Lonely Place). But as terror strikes again and again, it becomes unclear who might be the bigger threat to Ellie’s life: the mysterious, homicidal hammerer…or Ellie’s sadistic new caretaker. Laced with mind-blowing plot twists and a real nail-chewer of a climax, this gnarly proto-slasher is a jolting nerve-jangler that cries out to be seen! Featuring Milton Seltzer, Len Lesser and Vic Tayback.

STARRING: Gloria Grahame, Melody Patterson, Milton Selzer, Len Lesser

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Conan The Barbarian : The Original Comics Omnibus Vol. 4 Available March 18

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By: Roy Thomas (Author), John Buscema (Illustrator)

The greatest hero in sword-and-sorcery history. This is the legend of Conan!

Roy Thomas’ decade-long original run on CONAN THE BARBARIAN ranks as one of the greatest in comic book history, and it was crucial in making Conan an icon known the world over! In this action-packed Omnibus, Roy and artistic collaborator John Buscema bring the saga of Bêlit and her quest for the crown of Asgulun to a conclusion. It’s a tale that will forever change Conan’s life – and the adventures that follow feature a more savage Conan, fiercer than ever and truly unbound! Plus: Thrilling sequels to The Hour of the Dragon, an offbeat What If? tale that places Conan in the middle of modern-day New York City and a massive trove of original art, essays and behind-the-scenes material!

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Soul Taker Available March 11

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By: Jeannine Acheson (Author), Thomas E. Sniegoski (Author), Valeria Burzo (Illustrator), Emilio Lecce (Colorist), Jim Campbell (Letterer)

Amarantha is the last of her race, an ancient species that has lived among us for millennia, feeding on the life energies of humanity. Now enjoying a peaceful existence in a retirement community, she continues to consume just enough to survive. But Amarantha has made enemies throughout her long life and an ancient foe thought long defeated has returned and is out for blood, while a newer threat seeks to capture her for their own nefarious purposes! Now Amarantha must do everything in her power to vanquish her enemies and protect the life she has made for herself.

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Nights Vol. 2 Available March 11

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By: Wyatt Kennedy (Author), Luigi Formano (Illustrator)

Off the heels of Gray’s terrifying transformation, secrets are revealed and new questions arise. So do new enemies. Time is running out, the apocalypse is coming and Vince and Gray are at the forefront. From this moment onward, everything changes.

Collects issues #6-12.

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Full Movie | Kings of Cult (2015): Roger Corman & Charles Band | Full Moon Features

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Sit back and watch the kings of cult at work, with over 1000 films under their collective belts, Roger Corman and Charles Band dissect the highs of their careers, from the incredible Puppet Master film series to Frankenstein Unbound in this full length documentary!

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