LOS ANGELES 11/27/2023 — Today Skybound, in partnership with Universal Products & Experiences, debuted the covers and chilling interior pages from Universal Monsters: Dracula #3 (of 4). The third issue of this limited series, which sold out of it its first issue, promises to take readers on a thrilling ride through the iconic world of Dracula when it hits comic book stores on December 27, 2023.
From the all-star Department of Truth duo of James Tynion IV (W0rldtr33, Something is Killing the Children) and Martin Simmonds (Swan Songs), Universal Monsters: Dracula #3 is the penultimate issue of the limited series inspired by Universal Pictures’ iconic film from 1931.
In addition to the main cover art from series artist Martin Simmonds, Universal Monsters: Dracula #3 will feature an open to order variant cover from superstar Julian Totino-Tedesco (The Walking Dead Deluxe).
Dr. John Seward struggles against the mounting evidence that his Lucy is under the thrall of a blood-sucking supernatural being!
Universal Monsters: Dracula #3 (Lunar Codes Below | SRP: $4.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
The full list of covers is below:
- Universal Monsters: Dracula #3 Cover A by Martin Simmonds (1023IM392)
- Universal Monsters: Dracula #3 Cover B by Julian Totino-Tedesco (1023IM393)
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ABOUT UNIVERSAL MONSTERS
During the golden age of Hollywood, Universal Pictures brought legends of the horror genre to life in its classic monster films. The legacies of Frankenstein’s Monster, The Bride of Frankenstein, Dracula, The Wolf Man, Creature from the Black Lagoon, The Mummy, Phantom of the Opera, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde endure to this day as the original icons whose stories symbolize the misunderstood, the outsider, and the misfit. This Universal Monsters capsule collection is proud to feature the artwork of renowned creature designer and art director Crash McCreery whose vision creates a contemporary spin on these classic characters.
ABOUT JAMES TYNION IV
James Tynion IV is an Eisner Award winning, New York Times bestselling writer and publisher of comic books. He is best known for co-creating hit horror comics series like Something is Killing the Children, The Nice House on the Lake, and the Department of Truth. He is also the writer of Young Adult adventure series, like 2022 GLAAD Media Award nominated Wynd, and the 2017 GLAAD Media Award winner The Woods. He spent ten years writing various Batman titles at DC Comics, where he co-created exciting new characters like Punchline and Ghost-Maker. He lives and works in Brooklyn.
ABOUT MARTIN SIMMONDS
Martin Simmonds is a comic artist, and co-creator of the Eisner nominated The Department of Truth (with James Tynion IV) for Image Comics, Dying is Easy (with Joe Hill) for IDW, Punks Not Dead (with David Barnett) for Black Crown/IDW, and Friendo (with Alex Paknadel) for Vault Comics. He is also one of six contributing artists on Image Comics’ Swan Songs, an anthology series written by W Maxwell Prince. Martin is also a cover artist with his work appearing on titles from Marvel, DC, Image, Boom!, Vault, and IDW.
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