Available August 12th from BOOM! Studios is the first issue of Gastronomique, the all-new queer erotic body horror comic book series from Marguerite Bennett and Helena Masellis! Ahead of the issue's pre-order cutoff on June 29th, we have an exclusive preview just for Daily Dead readers!
You’ll want to take a bite out of NYT-bestselling writer Marguerite Bennett’s all-new erotic body horror and historical thriller, with sensual and stomach-turning art from Eisner-nominated illustrator Helena Masellis!
Lady Charlotte, known in whispered circles as the Python, has built her reputation as a royal spy who never misses her prey and is now sentenced for execution. When her sister’s child falls victim to a cannibal hunting the streets of Paris, Charlotte’s sister agrees to take her place to be executed in exchange for Charlotte finding and murdering the killer, Tarrare.
The cannibal Tarrare consumes without restraint, leaving behind a trail of fear that feels uncomfortably familiar. Instead of facing the blade meant for her, Charlotte is set on a collision course with a predator who mirrors her own desperate need to hunt.
As Charlotte moves through the underbelly of a city unraveling, she reunites with Zelie, her former lover whose presence reawakens both tenderness and tension. Their shared sexual past complicates an already dangerous mission, blurring the lines between erotic desire and destruction.
As the hunt becomes something more intimate and unsettling, Charlotte is forced to confront the possibility that her fascination with Tarrare is not rooted in fear alone.
Set against a period defined by upheaval and transformation, this queer, erotic horror comic series draws a deliberate parallel between political violence, sexual impulses, and personal awakening. What society fears most about hunger comes to life when it exists in a woman. What happens when that hunger refuses to be contained?
Gastronomique #1
For more details and a look at variant covers: https://www.boom-studios.com/weekly-foc/
After more than a decade as a consultant in the entertainment industry, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who passionately explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He is also consulted with as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, film festivals, and conventions.
After more than a decade as a consultant in the entertainment industry, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who passionately explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He is also consulted with as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, film festivals, and conventions.
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