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Storm King Comics, the award-winning publisher of horror, sci-fi and fantasy graphic novels, will make its first-ever appearance at Midsummer Scream, from August 15 to 17 at the Long Beach Convention Center.
Storm King Comics founder Sandy King will appear all three days of the world’s largest Halloween and horror convention, bringing scores of Storm King titles, special appearances by writers and illustrators and special surprises for fans during all three days of the convention. Storm King Comics will be located in Booth #143 — a prime spot at the front of the showfloor, just past the main entrance.
In addition, on Saturday, August 16, only, iconic filmmaker John Carpenter will appear at Midsummer Scream — the first time the director, writer and musician has visited the event. Carpenter will autograph copies of Storm King Comics’ John Carpenter Presents George A. Romero’s The Amusement Park — the historic title that brings two of the most famous names in horror together for the first time.
Each autograph purchase will include a copy of The Amusement Park for signing. Tickets for autographs ($125 each, including the graphic novel) will go on sale at the Storm King Comics booth beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday. No pre-sales will be available. In addition, fans may also purchase an optional selfie with John Carpenter for an additional $50 fee.
The Storm King Comics booth will be a must-visit destination for all Midsummer Scream guests who are eager to explore the growing world of horror comics and graphic novels. In addition to John Carpenter’s appearance on Saturday, Sandy King will be on hand to meet fans throughout the weekend and introduce them to Storm King titles.
On Sunday, the Storm King Comics booth will also greet three of its talented creators:
· Ryan Carr, illustrator of John Carpenter Presents George A. Romero’s The Amusement Park, will appear from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
· Amanda Deibert, writer, and Cat Staggs, illustrator of Death Mask and the new Death Mask Vol. 2: Ichor Azure from Storm King’s Dark & Twisted imprint, will appear from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
In addition, Midsummer Scream guests will also be the very first anywhere to be able to purchase Storm King Comics’ upcoming Blood of the Taken Book 2: Next of Kin from writer-illustrator Sian Mandrake. This Midsummer Scream debut can be purchased separately, or together with the original, critically lauded Blood of the Taken. Blood of the Taken Book 2: Next of Kin will be released Sept. 2 in comic shops, bookstores and everywhere books are sold.
Horror fans will also be able to see Storm King Comics founder Sandy King in a special panel on Saturday, presented by Storm King and Bloody Disgusting. BLOODLINES: The Evolution, Psychology, and Legacy of Gore in Cinema will feature King alongside director, writer and actor Nick Castle and legendary makeup artist Greg Nicotero. This special panel will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 16. Check the Midsummer Scream official app for full details.
Storm King Comics, formed in 2012 as a division of Storm King Productions, is headed by writer/producer and editor Sandy King. Along with her husband, director John Carpenter, King focuses on bringing the best writers from the worlds of comics, movies and novels together to bring their special brand of horror and sci-fi entertainment to comics. Their flagship comic book title John Carpenter’s Asylum has become a global fan favorite, followed by the award-winning annual anthology, John Carpenter’s Tales for a HalloweeNight, and the monthly anthology series, John Carpenter’s Tales of Science Fiction. More recent additions to the Storm King brand are Storm King Comics Dark & Twisted, John Carpenter’s Night Terrors, and John Carpenter Presents Storm Kids, introducing horror and sci-fi to younger audiences.
Learn more about Storm King Comics at www.stormkingcomics.com or follow @stormkingcomics on social media.
Tickets to Midsummer Scream, which takes place at the Long Beach Convention Center, are available at www.MidsummerScream.com.
