London Horror Comic

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London Horror Comic is a British horror comic book anthology. The book is written and published by John-Paul Kamath who founded London Horror Comic Ltd. The London Horror Comic was featured on BBC Radio 4 as part of a documentary about The Gorbals Vampire [1] and interviewed about the history of horror comics. [2]

Contents

Publication history

London Horror Comic began as a monthly webcomic in 2006 featuring a series of black and white silent comic strips. These were drawn by artists Cretien Hughes and Lee Ferguson and written by John-Paul Kamath. [3] Prior to starting London Horror Comic, Kamath had been a writer on the US horror title Trailer Park of Terror for six years [4] by Imperium Comics. The comic was later turned into a feature film of the same name. [5]

In August 2006, the London Horror Comic published its first full colour print story as an original comic strip called "Intermission" as a part of the programme guide to the Zone Horror Frightfest Film Festival 2006. [6]

In 2008, London Horror Comic Ltd published the first in a series of full colour print issues with the release of London Horror Comic No. 1. [7] Kamath said some of his main influences behind London Horror Comic were comics like Creepy and Eerie much more so than Tales from the Crypt . [8]

London Horror Comic No. 1 was written by John-Paul Kamath and illustrated by Lee Ferguson (pencils), Marc Deering (inks), Matty Ryan (lettering and design) and Hi-Fi Design (colours) who would become the book's regular team.

Reception

London Horror Comic No. 1 drew praise for its mix of horror and humour. "Laugh out loud funny, like a horror Curb Your Enthusiasm . Kamath shows serious talent," said SFX magazine No. 165. [9]

London Horror Comic No. 2 was published in April 2009 and continued to garner praise. The Girls Entertainment Network said issue had "...dialogue lines you’ll be quoting for days, ironic and cliche-breaking twists that make each story a page-turner, and a perfect balance of humor to top it all off." [10] An advance review by Zone Horror Television in the UK said "London Horror Comic Issue 2 is surely one of the finest anthology collections around." [11]

London Horror Comic No. 3 was printed and made available to buy on-line only from the London Horror Comic website as a 40-page extended issue. Garth Ennis said "Good stuff here from major new talent John-Paul Kamath – far too good, in fact, Enjoy London Horror Comic while you can, because I’m going to have him killed." [12]

Notes

  1. ↑ The Gorbals Vampire (Mar 2010) "BBC Radio 4" Archived 3 April 2010 at the Wayback Machine The Gorbals Vampire Programme Information
  2. ↑ "The Gorbals Vampire Audio File (Mar 2010) "BBC Radio 4"". Archived from the original on 2 March 2012. Retrieved 24 April 2010.
  3. ↑ Comicbookresources.com (2006). The London Horror Comic Launches, Official Press Release Archived 16 June 2011 at the Wayback Machine , Comic Book Resources
  4. ↑ "Atomic Avenue.com Trailer Park of Terror". Archived from the original on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 23 January 2010.
  5. ↑ "Internet Movie Database. Trailer Park of Terror". Archived from the original on 4 September 2017. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
  6. ↑ "The Forbidden Planet International Blog Log (2006). "London Horror Comic online"". Archived from the original on 14 March 2012. Retrieved 21 January 2010.
  7. ↑ Comics Bulletin, Kevin Powers, (2008) "London Horror Comic #1 Launches with Diamond" Archived 3 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine , Comics Bulletin
  8. ↑ "Rod Lott, BookGasm.com (2008). "Q&A with LONDON HORROR COMIC's John-Paul Kamath"". Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 23 January 2010.
  9. ↑ "SFX Magazine #165, Charlie Hodge (2008) "Comics Review"". Archived from the original on 13 July 2011. Retrieved 19 January 2010.
  10. ↑ Review of London Horror Comic #2 at Girls Entertainment Network; February 10, 2009 Archived 15 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  11. ↑ Review of London Horror Comic #2 at Zone Horror TV; 2009 Archived 13 May 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  12. ↑ "London Horror Comic Official Blog (2009)". Archived from the original on 20 August 2011. Retrieved 23 January 2010.

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