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 and interviewed about the history of horror comics .
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. Prior to starting London Horror Comic, Kamath had been a writer on the US horror title Trailer Park of Terror
for six years by Imperium Comics
. The comic was later turned into a feature film of the same name.
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.
In 2008, London Horror Comic Ltd published the first in a series of full colour print issues with the release of London Horror Comic #1. 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.
London Horror Comic #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.
. Kamath shows serious talent," said SFX magazine #165.
London Horror Comic #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." 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."
London Horror Comic #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."
Horror comics
Horror comics are comic books, graphic novels, black-and-white comics magazines, and manga focusing on horror fiction. Horror comic books reached a peak in the late 1940s through the mid-1950s, when concern over content and the imposition of the self-censorship Comics Code Authority contributed to...
anthology
Comics anthology
Comics anthologies collect works in the medium of comics that are too short for standalone publication.- U.S. :- UK :British comics have a long tradition publishing comics anthologies, often weekly...
. 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
BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 4 is a British domestic radio station, operated and owned by the BBC, that broadcasts a wide variety of spoken-word programmes, including news, drama, comedy, science and history. It replaced the BBC Home Service in 1967. The station controller is currently Gwyneth Williams, and the...
as part of a documentary about The Gorbals Vampire and interviewed about the history of horror comics .
Publication history
London Horror Comic began as a monthly webcomicWebcomic
Webcomics, online comics, or Internet comics are comics published on a website. While many are published exclusively on the web, others are also published in magazines, newspapers or often in self-published books....
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. Prior to starting London Horror Comic, Kamath had been a writer on the US horror title Trailer Park of Terror
Trailer Park of Terror
Trailer Park of Terror is a 2008 American direct-to-video horror film directed by Steven Goldmann and written by Timothy Dolan.-Plot:Based on the Imperium Comics series of the same name, Trailer Park of Terror follows six troubled high schoolers and their leader, the optimistic youth ministries...
for six years by Imperium Comics
Imperium Comics
Imperium Comics is a Reading, Pennsylvania-based small press comic book publisher. The company was founded by Christopher March and James Dracoules...
. The comic was later turned into a feature film of the same name.
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.
In 2008, London Horror Comic Ltd published the first in a series of full colour print issues with the release of London Horror Comic #1. Kamath said some of his main influences behind London Horror Comic were comics like Creepy
Creepy
Creepy was an American horror-comics magazine launched by Warren Publishing in 1964. Like Mad, it was a black-and-white newsstand publication in a magazine format and thus did not require the approval or seal of the Comics Code Authority. The anthology magazine was initially published quarterly but...
and Eerie
Eerie
Eerie was an American magazine of horror comics introduced in 1966 by Warren Publishing. Like Mad, it was a black-and-white newsstand publication in a magazine format and thus did not require the approval or seal of the Comics Code Authority. Each issue's stories were introduced by the host...
much more so than Tales from the Crypt.
London Horror Comic #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 #1 drew praise for its mix of horror and humour. "Laugh out loud funny, like a horror Curb Your EnthusiasmCurb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm is an American comedy television series produced and broadcast by HBO, which premiered on October 15, 2000. As of 2011, it has completed 80 episodes over eight seasons. The series was created by Seinfeld co-creator Larry David, who stars as a fictionalized version of himself...
. Kamath shows serious talent," said SFX magazine #165.
London Horror Comic #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." An advance review by Zone Horror
Zone Horror
Horror Channel is a television film channel in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The channel shows horror movies....
Television in the UK said "London Horror Comic Issue 2 is surely one of the finest anthology collections around."
London Horror Comic #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
Garth Ennis
Garth Ennis is a Northern Irish comics writer, best known for the Vertigo series Preacher with artist Steve Dillon and his successful nine-year run on Marvel Comics' Punisher franchise...
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."
External links
- Interview with John-Paul Kamath of London Horror Comic
- Review of London Horror Comic Issues 1 and 2 at Comic Monsters
- Patti Martison sequentialtart.com reviews issue 2
- Comicnews.info Gary Rodrigue reviews London Horror Comic issues 1 and 2
- Geeking Out Comic Peek O The Week reviews London Horror Comic issues 1 and 2
- Tales from the Longbox reviews London Horror Comic issues 1 and 2
- Indie Review reviews London Horror Comic issues 1