These Gross sales Are Killer
Critically acclaimed horror creator, Adam Cesare (Clown in a Cornfield), brings an deserted mall to life in Useless Mall, his first unique comedian collection with Darkish Horse Comics. David Stoll (Pantomime) will pencil, ink, and coloration every concern and Justin Birch will letter.
The Penn Mills Galleria is about to be demolished. 5 teenagers sneak into the mall to take a final go searching earlier than it’s gone. Nevertheless, whereas Penn Mills has been closed for years, the mall is way from deserted. An evening of exploration turns into a procuring spree from hell. The teenagers should take care of the sprawling, transformative horror of Penn Mills or be trapped eternally throughout the Useless Mall.
On Useless Mall, Cesare mentioned, “The primary comics I bear in mind shopping for as a child, throughout my first journeys to the comedian store with my dad, have been problems with Darkish Horse Presents. It is surreal, 30ish years later, to be speaking about Useless Mall. I wished to inform a narrative that readers of my books would get pleasure from, but in addition one thing that could not be done–or could not be performed *finest*–in prose. A supernatural, monster-filled, body-horror-tinged mixture of Chopping Mall and The Ruins, the place the mall itself is narrating the story? That seemed like so much! One thing that would solely be achieved within the collaborative medium of comics. And what a collaborator to have in David Stoll, whose artwork is immaculate and storytelling sense is unimpeachable. Then there’s Justin Birch and the remainder of the group at Darkish Horse, a dream to be working with them. We’re simply so excited for readers to enter Penn Mills Galleria.”
“When Darkish Horse got here to me with a venture that includes Adam Cesare I used to be already on pins and needles,” artist David Stoll mentioned. “Clown in a Cornfield was such an outstanding ebook and I used to be excited to see what he may do with comics. After attending to play in his universe and pull all the worst darkish, toothy, slimy issues we may conjure collectively onto the web page, I can inform you that nobody goes to be upset by what we have performed. In case you’re a fan of Frendo, you are going to completely devour the scrumptious horror we’re packing into this mall, and should you’re not a fan but it is time to strap in. We have some issues to indicate you.”
Useless Mall #1 (of 4) can be obtainable at comedian shops October 26, 2022 It’s now obtainable for pre-order at your native comedian store. Useless Mall #1 will retail for $3.99.
Reward for Clown in a Cornfield:
“An creator who is aware of find out how to make us afraid.” –Clive Barker
“The immersive ambiance, nail-biting motion sequences, and satisfying social commentary ends in a considerate, campy, and just-plain-fun learn for horror followers, particularly those that crave a retro really feel however nonetheless need a story set firmly within the current.” —Library Journal (Starred Overview)
“[Adam] Cesare proves he’s bought a deft contact when chronicling not simply the gory particulars, but in addition in crafting colourful characters and a fast-paced pleasing story.”—Dread Central
“A pulse-pounding thrill trip for retro-horror followers who are usually not faint of coronary heart (or abdomen).”—Kirkus
