For Jack Boniface, aka Shadowman, facing his inner demon is a literal occurrence rather than a figurative expression, and he's learning to embrace and harness his dark side in Shadowman: Soul Eaters, the new four-issue comic book miniseries from Valiant Comics and Alien Books. Written by AJ Ampadu with artwork by Sergio Monjes, Shadowman: Soul Eaters #1 is coming out on October 2nd, and ahead of its release, we've been provided with an exclusive preview to share with Daily Dead readers!
In the aftermath of a brutal murder in a New Orleans cemetery, you can see something sinister awaiting the unsuspecting killers in our exclusive preview below, and we also have comments from AJ Ampadu that offer further insights into Shadowman: Soul Eaters, including how he got involved with this new miniseries:
"During my first year at Valiant/Alien, I've had the opportunity to write in different genres. The short piece I wrote for "Valiantine's special" was a mix of action and romantic comedy. "Ninjak Vs Roku" felt more like an espionage revenge story, while I collaborated on the epic multi-character event, "Resurgence." "Shadowman" belongs to the supernatural genre, quite different from my other Valiant works. As a fan of horror and dark fantasy comics, writing for such an intricately dark character was a great opportunity."
From Splatterhouse scares to psychological terror, Ampadu discusses the eclectic types of horror that he instilled into Shadowman: Soul Eaters:
"When it comes to horror, there are various types like body horror, psychological horror, Splatterhouse gore, and Lovecraftian, for instance. When working on "Shadowman: Soul Eaters," I tried to incorporate elements from multiple types of horror and supernatural fantasy. Issue #3 includes a particularly freaky bit of body horror that I believe fans will enjoy. Additionally, there are several horror-themed alternate covers that I think horror collectors should definitely buy."
Additionally, Ampadu shares how Shadowman: Soul Eaters ties into Valiant's "Resurgence" superhero crossover event, making it an ideal jumping-in point for readers:
"I've really enjoyed experimenting with different genres during my time at Valiant/Alien. Lysa Hawkins and Matias Timarchi took a chance on me as a new writer, and it's evident that they are open to taking the Valiant characters in bold new directions. If you're looking for a new comic experience, I think you'll find this book uniquely special. If you're an older fan of Shadowman, you will be rewarded with lots of lore and familiar faces. If you've never read Shadowman or Valiant before, this is still a great jumping-in point. This is also a tie-in to the Valiant superhero event "Resurgence," which involves just about everyone in the Valiant universe, including Shadowman. It only gets more intense from here!"
You can check out our exclusive preview below, and to learn more about Shadowman: Soul Eaters and other exciting releases from Valiant Comics and Alien Books, visit:
SHADOWMAN: SOUL EATERS #1 (of 4)
A RESURGENCE TIE-IN! The best hero in horror is back! Shadowman plays a critical role in the Resurgence event as he confronts the dark forces threatening to fracture reality.
From the creative mind of AJ Ampadu (Ninjak vs. Roku) and artist Sergio Monjes (Black, White & Bloodshot), something wicked comes this way as Jack and his allies are assaulted by a new creature — a fearsome Magpie. This can only mean one thing: Master Darque has returned, and no one is safe!
Script: AJ Ampadu
Art: Sergio Monjes, Exequiel Fernandez Roel, Ludwig Olimba, Ezequiel Inverni
Main Cover: Agustin Alessio
Variant Covers: Diego Greco MONSTER Variant (B), Guillermo Fajardo (C), Agustin Allesio VIRGIN (D), Diego Greco VIRGIN (E), Guillermo Fajardo VIRGIN (F)
Final Order Cut-Off: 9/2/24
On Sale Date: 10/2/24
Rated Mature
24-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.
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Raised on a steady diet of R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps books and Are You Afraid of the Dark?, Derek has been fascinated with fear since he first saw ForeverWare being used on an episode of Eerie, Indiana.
When he’s not writing about horror as the Senior News Reporter for Daily Dead, Derek can be found daydreaming about the Santa Carla Boardwalk from The Lost Boys or reading Stephen King and Brian Keene novels.
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