Dark Horse Comics announced it will publish Dracula Book 1: The Impaler, a new take on the old classic by Matt Wagner and Kelly Jones.
“When Kelley Jones and I decided to launch the first volume of our new collaboration, DRACULA: BOOK I—THE IMPALER as a Kickstarter campaign, we always knew we also wanted to offer it via more traditional publishing channels,” said Matt Wagner in a press release. “The overwhelming success of our campaign only solidified the need for that option, with both retailers and readers alike begging us for a mass-market edition in addition to the exclusive, hardcover Kickstarter versions. When it came time to partner up with an established publisher for that alternative, there really was no other choice to consider but Dark Horse Comics. Dark Horse and I have enjoyed an incredible collaborative relationship for over 35 years and their reputation for quality material and their support of creators’ rights is a well-deserved hallmark in the comics industry. We’re thrilled to team up with them to bring our DRACULA epic to an even wider audience!”
This is the first in a four-volume series that explores the legend of Count Dracula before the events of Bram Stroker’s novel.
Dracula Book 1: The Impaler is scheduled to arrive in time for Halloween 2024.
