Disney's The Haunted Mansion attraction has its very own comic series and it will be available in 2016. Also in this round-up: details on NECA's Alien Vs. Predator Series 14 figures and a look at six pages from Plants Vs. Zombies #7.
The Haunted Mansion #1: Press Release: "New York, NY – December 4th, 2015 – The world famous attraction haunts Marvel Comics in 2016! And its residents are just dying to meet you! Today, Marvel Entertainment and Walt Disney Imagineering are proud to announce THE HAUNTED MANSION #1, the newest blockbuster limited series coming in March! Step inside foolish mortals, as rising comic stars Joshua Williamson (Illuminati, Ghosted) and Jorge Coelho (Loki: Agent of Asgard, Polarity) throw open the doors of the mansion for a delightfully chilling thrill ride!
Launching under the Disney Kingdoms banner, THE HAUNTED MANSION has been created in close partnership with the designers, producers, and creative directors at Walt Disney Imagineering. Joining other critically-acclaimed Disney Kingdoms titles such as Figment, Figment 2, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Seekers of the Weird – Disney Kingdoms titles present exciting new adventures that expand upon the beloved, lands, attractions, characters and world of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.
Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Williamson says, “There are running themes throughout the whole series that we’re going to be doing, but I think when people read all five issues, I want them to have that same feeling they have when they get off the ride. If I can accomplish that, then I really feel like I’ve done something with it. Whether you’re a Marvel fan, a Haunted Mansion fan, a Disney fan, or even a comics fan, if you can get that feeling – that rush of fear and happiness — I think that would be great.”
It seems that no one lives in the elegant mansion on the hill…but where then is that eerie organ music come from? Are its iron gates meant to keep people out…or keep some things in? Filled with wall-to-wall creeps and hot and cold running chills, the happy haunts of the Haunted Mansion come to (after) life like never before! Get ready to meet the 999 spooks lingering within. But be warned, they’re looking for the 1000th!
“The Haunted Mansion is one of the most iconic and beloved attractions at Disney Parks the world over,” says Marvel SVP, Sales & Marketing David Gabriel. “And the Disney Kingdoms line is the perfect way for fans of comics and fans of the attraction to explore the mansion’s hidden secrets and meet some of its many memorable characters.”
Crypt doors will creak, and tombstones will quake. And the next spine-tingling Disney Kingdoms adventure is about to begin. What terrifying secrets lie deep within the mansion? Hop in your Doom Buggy and find out when THE HAUNTED MANSION #1 materializes in your local comic shop and on digital devices this coming March!
Additionally, Disney Publishing Worldwide will release multiple book titles in July 2016 based on the Haunted Mansion attractions from the Disney Parks including: Disney Parks Presents: The Haunted Mansion, a beautifully illustrated picture book that uses narration from the ride, all-new art, and comes with the song "Grim Grinning Ghosts" on a CD; and Tales from theHaunted Mansion Volume I: The Fearsome Foursome, the first book in an all-new chapter book series that features chilling tales about the ghosts who haunt the notorious Mansion, with eerie illustrations throughout and a beautiful three-piece cloth cover, the books are designed to look like they came straight from the library in the Haunted Mansion.
THE HAUNTED MANSION #1:
Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
Art by JORGE COELHO
Cover by E.M. GIST
On Sale Print and Digital this March!
TALES FROM THE HAUNTED MANSION, VOL. I: THE FEARSOME FOURSOME:
Written by mansion librarian Amicus Arcane
Transcribed by John Esposito
Illustrations by Kelley Jones
On sale July 2016
DISNEY PARKS PRESENTS: THE HAUNTED MANSION:
Includes a CD with Song!
Music by Buddy Baker
Lyrics by Xavier "X" Atencio
Illustrations by James Gilleard
On Sale July 2016
To find a comic shop near you, visit www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook.
About Marvel: Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit www.marvel.com © MARVEL 2015."
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Neca's Alien Vs. Predator Figures: From NECA: "The long-awaited Series 14 Predators are almost here! While Scar, Celtic and Chopper prep for their big debut, check out these up-close shots of the final production versions fresh off their blister cards. They’re set to ship in the next 2 weeks, so expect them soon.
NECA’s longest running figure collection! Series 14 debuts our first-ever Predators from the 2004 movie Alien vs. Predator.
Celtic, Scar, and Chopper feature all-new bodies with a mind-blowing new level of articulation – over 30 points! Each comes with character-specific gauntlets, armor, weapons, trophies and other accessories. We’ve paid close attention to detail to make these as accurate to the movie as possible.
Figures stand 8.25” tall. Blister card packaging."
For a look at the full image gallery of the Predators, visit:
Images via NECA:
Plants Vs. Zombies #7: From Dark Horse: "Sun-powered, plant-driven speedsters vs. imp-powered, zombie-driven hot rods! Let the races begin! Crazy Dave takes on the incredibly tough Don’t Blink video game—and he also challenges Dr. Zomboss to a race to determine the future of Neighborville! Inventive Zomboss cars and souped-up zombie rigs are getting ready for another invasion!
Writer: Paul Tobin
Artist: Andie Tong, Brian Churilla
Colorist: Matthew J. Rainwater
Cover Artist: Andie Tong
Genre: Action/Adventure/Humor
Publication Date: December 16th, 2015
Format: FC, 32 pages; Ongoing
Price: $2.99
UPC: 7 61568 27449 3 00711."
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