Opus Comics announces new Halloween titles releasing this October including an exciting Bill & Ted one-shot, a new Helloween series and more.
Opus Comics has revealed some of their upcoming spooky Halloween titles and solicitations, which includes a Bill & Ted one-shot, a new Helloween series and more.
Opus Comics — the publisher behind Frank Frazetta’s Death Dealer, Joe Satriani’s Crystal Planet and more — revealed the first round of its Halloween 2022 offerings. Upcoming titles include a Bill & Ted Presents: Death one-shot, a new Helloween series by Joe Harris and Axel Medellin and a horrifying Monsters of Metal special. All three titles come in a 40-page oversized format for the price of $6.66 each.
“There’s no denying our rock ‘n’ roll roots, and Halloween is just about as metal as you can get,” said Opus Comics and Incendium founder Llexi Leon. “These books reflect both our values and our commitment to the medium, so we hope fans enjoy them as much as we did creating them.” Previously announced October releases from Opus Comics include Cradle of Filth #4, Joe Satriani’s Crystal Planet #5, Eternal Descent #2, Evanescence: Echoes From The Void #3 and Frank Frazetta’s Death Dealer #6.
Read the full solicitations for the three titles below.
Bill & Ted Present: Death
- Erik Burnham, John Barber (W) •Federica Manfredi, Wayne Nichols (A) •Ryan Christensen(CA)
- The Duke of Spook, the Doc of Shock, The Man with No Tan, please say hello to Death himself,the Grim Reaper, in this special one-shot featuring Bill & Ted’s co-star in Bogus Journey. So, Death, Beethoven, Death, and a hell beast go to a rock concert… Tell me if you’ve heard this one before. Plus, Death comes for Rufus!
- *Retailers: See your order form for incentive information.
- $6.66 • 40 pages •Cardstock cover
- In shops: Oct. 5, 2022
- *Retailer incentives: For every 5 copies ordered, retailers may purchase one Monster Mash-Up variant cover by Carlos Valenzuela
- For every 10 copies ordered, retailer may purchase one Death Action Figure variant cover
Helloween #1 (of 3)
- Joe Harris (W) •Axel Medellin (A) •Santi Casas (CA)
- Pumpkin fans, unite! “Seekers Of The Seven Keys” explores the iconic cast of characters depicted on album covers from the legendary German heavy metal band, known as the “godfathers of melodic speed metal.” The mystical Seven Keys have been lost, and the Keeper wants them back. But he’s not the only one looking. And when teenage siblings stumble upon the quest, they embark on a 1980s-style science-fiction, fantasy adventure filled with the horror tropes, campy characters, and throwback humor for which the band is known. 31 pages of story!
- *Retailers: See your order form for incentive information.
- $6.66 • 40 pages • Cardstock cover
- In shops: Oct. 26, 2022
- *Retailer incentives: For every 5 copies ordered, retailers may purchase one Monster Mash-Up variant cover by Axel Medellin
- For every 10 copies ordered, retailer may purchase one Jack O. Lantern Action Figure variant cover
- Jason Howden & Llexi Leon (W) • Luis Guaranga (A) • Ryan Christensen (CA)
- Written by director and visual effects artist Jason Howden (Guns Akimbo) and Llexi Leon, Monsters of Metal takes iconic creatures on the road as a heavy metal band in this riotous sendup of life on tour! Choose your favorite of five different character covers by Ryan Christensen, or put together the entire band! 31 pages of story!
- *Retailers: See your order form for incentive information.
- $6.66 • 40 pages • Cardstock cover
- Cover A: Frankenstein
- Cover B: The Bride
- Cover C: Medusa
- Cover D: Werewolf
- Cover E: Jack
- In shops: Oct. 19, 2022
- *Retailer incentives: For every 5 copies ordered, retailers may purchase one Monster Mash-Up variant cover by Carlos Valenzuela
- For every 10 copies ordered, retailer may purchase one variant cover by Maria Wolf
Source: Incendium