Horror Hunter: A Glimpse into artistic interpretation

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I enjoy learning how works are  translated from writer inception to artist visualization.  The link here provides some interesting background on an upcoming story I look forward to reading.

RE: MONSTERVERSE Story Process - From Cover to Page Art Design

PRESS RELEASE - MONDAY, MAY 16, 2011 - Immediate Release

(Los Angeles) MONSTERVERSE ENTERTAINMENT unveils the step-by-step process behind its recent BELA LUGOSI'S TALES FROM THE GRAVE #2 cover by make-up legend Rick Baker to create the book's horror story, STRANGE TO THE FINISH. Follow the details from conception by Monsterverse wunderkind KERRY GAMMILL to the (almost) finished page by top artist Kamil "Kurt" Kochanski at the MONSTERVERSE BLOG.

 

http://monsterverseblog.blogspot.com/2011/05/from-rick-baker-cover-to-lugosi-comic.html

Monsterverse publisher/editor/artist & story teller Kerry Gammill provides a character design for the "soul-stealing sailor" to be illustrated by Kamil Kochanski for the story, STRANGE TO THE FINISH.
Issue #2 of BELA LUGOSI'S TALES FROM THE GRAVE is currently being offered for order from Diamond distribution in its MAY PREVIEWS magazine and will be released in July for the San Diego Comic Con.
Fans are encouraged to inform their local or online shops that they wish to pre-order this highly collectible special issue.
In addition to issue two Diamond will be RE-LISTING issue one in a show of faith in the strong back-order sales since its release last October for Halloween.
Diamond pre-order # for BELA LUGOSI'S TALES FROM GRAVE # 2:
MAY111131 F BELA LUGOSI TALES FROM GRAVE #2
Diamond pre-order # for  BELA LUGOSI'S TALES FROM GRAVE #1:
MAY111132 F  BELA LUGOSI TALES FROM GRAVE #1
Diamond has re-listed the highly acclaimed first issue of the Lugosi horror comic with its CERTIFIED COOL rating (by the Diamond staff). With issue #2 of the horror anthology series hosted by horror icon Bela Lugosi MONSTERVERSE is continuing to keep that "cool" factor happening for this unique and praised book featuring the top talents in comic books and horror films.

http://www.previewsworld.com/public/default.asp?t=1&m=1&c=6&s=40&ai=12306

BELA LUGOSI'S TALES FROM THE GRAVE #2 with rare collector's cover by make-up legend Rick Baker is now available for PRE-ORDER from Diamond in its MAY PREVIEWS magazine (See page 305). Details on the cover at the HERO COMPLEX of the LA TIMES.

http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2011/04/04/rick-baker-sets-sail-with-tales-from-the-grave/

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