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Send Help repeats in First Place at the Weekend Box Office

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Send Help took the weekend box office with an estimated $10 million to lift its domestic gross to $35.8 million after two weeks. Over the week, it grossed $9.8 million internationally to over double that amount to $17.9 million delivering a worldwide gross of $53.7 million.

Solo Mio debuted in second place with $7.2 million domestically.

Iron Lung slipped to third place after debuting in second. It grossed an estimated $6 million to brings its domestic total to $30.8 million. Internationally, it has grossed $3.5 million to bring its worldwide total of $34.3 million. With a budget of just $3 million, there’s a good chance this film and its groundbreaking release will likely cause attempts to repeat its success.

Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience opened in fourth place where it grossed $5.6 million domestically and has grossed $13.2 million internationally for a worldwide total of $18.8 million.

Dracula debuted in fifth place with $4.5 million domestically and internationally it has grossed $29.2 million for a worldwide total of $33.7 million.

In other comic related movies…

All You Need Is Kill grossed around $1,000 domestically over the week and now $692,384 total. There’s no international gross.

Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution remained at $16.6 million domestically. Internationally, it gained about $2.9 million to now sit at $27.9 million for a worldwide gross of just over $44.5 million.

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc remained at $43.4 million domestically. Internationally, the movie gained about $1.9 million over the week and has grossed $119.2 million. Worldwide, the movie has grossed $162.6 million.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie – Infinity Castle has grossed $134.5 million domestically. Internationally, the movie added about $2.2 million and is at $595.9 million. Its worldwide gross is $730.4 million.

Numbers have 73 movies grossing $60,716,035 from 41,186 theaters for an average of $1,474.19. That is compared to last week’s 66 movies grossing $83,999,566 from 38,846 theaters for an average of $2,162.37.

Exclusive: Dark Horse Comics to Publish Matt Wagner and Kelley Jones’s Dracula: Book II – The Brides in November

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In 1897, Bram Stoker’s classic novel introduced the most famous literary character of all time—the terrifying vampire lord, Dracula. Now Dark Horse Comics and legendary comic-book creators Matt Wagner and Kelley Jones have teamed up to fill in the tantalizing gaps in the undying centuries of Dracula’s blood-drenched biography in an epic ongoing series of graphic novels. After the resounding runaway success of their first volume Dracula: Book I – The Impaler, these legendary masters of the comic-book arts are returning to the story of the count with Dracula: Book II – The Brides, which explores the mysterious identities of the beautiful and seductive sirens that make up Dracula’s sinister harem. Dark Horse Comics will publish the second of four planned volumes in bookstores on November 18, 2025 and in comic shops on November 19, 2054.

Matt Wagner in the announcement said:

Readers who enjoyed the first volume of our epic exploration into the secret history of the world’s most famous literary character—DRACULA: BOOK I–THE IMPALER—will find even more sinister and horrifying thrills in our next chapter, BOOK II—THE BRIDES. This ongoing project is a real labor of love for both Kelley and me and we couldn’t be happier with our results.  Whereas BOOK I was a look into Dracula’s hellish origins, THE BRIDES is even bigger, badder and bloodier than ever as we unveil the unique and mysterious backstories for this sinister trio of vampiric vixens whose brief appearance in the book is so utterly unforgettable. But this is still Dracula’s story…we’ll see how the centuries he’s spent in his decaying castle lead him closer and closer to the events of Bran Stoker’s classic novel. And, after all, how few days go to make up a century.

Artist Kelley Jones added:

The blood of Dracula and that of his Brides he so lusts for pumps swiftly through my veins as I draw Matt’s amazing epic of the Impaler’s unlife. I can easily say nothing like this has been told and nothing like this has been seen before. Dracula can now be shown in his total horrific glory. His dangerous and beautiful wives will make the undead lord reveal more of himself. Each page is one more step to his fate and each volume is one more century he comes closer to us on a cursed journey you must read to believe. Man, I am glad Matt and I get to bring this to you all. It’s the book I was born to draw.

The first volume of Wagner and Jones’s Dracula saga was a runaway hit, breaking the Top 20 in Kickstarter’s all-time most successful graphic novel campaigns. Dracula: Book II – The Brides presents 120 pages of sexy and sinister story and art, almost 30 pages longer than Book I. Wagner and Jones are once joined for this creepy foray into the shadows of Castle Dracula by the stellar talents of José Villarrubia on colors and lettering by Rob Leigh.

Exclusive: Read Mike Mignola’s blurb for Dracula: Book II – The Brides!

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In 1897, Bram Stoker’s classic novel introduced the most famous literary character of all time—the terrifying vampire lord, DRACULA. Yet much of this iconic monster’s background and origins are only hinted at in the course of the original narrative, leaving Dracula’s backstory both intriguing and mysterious. Legendary comic-book creators Matt Wagner and Kelley Jones have teamed up to fill in these tantalizing gaps in the undying centuries of Dracula’s blood-drenched biography. After the resounding runaway success of their first volume Dracula: Book I—The Impaler, these legendary masters of the comic-book arts are returning to the story of the count with Dracula: Book II – The Brides is now live on Kickstarter and fully funded!

Dracula: Book II – The Brides presents 120 pages of sexy and sinister story and art, almost 30 pages longer than Book I. Wagner and Jones are once joined for this creepy foray into the shadows of Castle Dracula by the stellar talents of José Villarrubia on colors and lettering by Rob Leigh. This campaign is the only source for these beautiful, European-album sized hardcover editions of this book as well as the exceptional rewards tiers to be revealed after launch.

We have an exclusive of Mike Mignola‘s blurb for this hot release you don’t want to miss.

Wow - in a good way. And I'm a Dracula snob so that's saying something. This is a wild ride that sails well beyond Whitby and the Borgo Pass - and I believe this may well be the book Kelley Jones was born to draw. Here is all the mood and horror I would expect from him, but also a level of crazy (good crazy) that I've never seen from him before. And a huge nod of the bloody severed head to Matt Wagner, because somebody has to come up with all that crazy in the first place. And a big thank you to both of these guys for showing impalement (in all its anatomical glory) done correctly.

Wow – in a good way. And I’m a Dracula snob so that’s saying something. This is a wild ride that sails well beyond Whitby and the Borgo Pass – and I believe this may well be the book Kelley Jones was born to draw. Here is all the mood and horror I would expect from him, but also a level of crazy (good crazy) that I’ve never seen from him before. And a huge nod of the bloody severed head to Matt Wagner, because somebody has to come up with all that crazy in the first place. And a big thank you to both of these guys for showing impalement (in all its anatomical glory) done correctly.
-Mike Mignola
Creator of Hellboy

J.H. Williams III will haunt readers with Dracula: A Storybook Portfolio

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Eisner and multi-award-winning creator J.H. Williams III is dreaming up a new horror nightmare this October with Dracula: A Storybook Portfolio. The stunning storybook retells the classic Dracula tale, featuring over 150 pages of painted illustrations and accompanying story passages, luring readers into a beautiful and terrifying gothic world. The hardcover Dracula: A Storybook Portfolio book hits shelves this October, just in time for Halloween season.

Dracula: A Storybook Portfolio has a unique storybook format, much like an illustrated children’s book, juxtaposing paintings with pages of story, allowing Williams III to sink his teeth even deeper into the Dracula monster myth. New York Times bestselling writer and artist Williams III creates a fantastical and absorbing storytelling experience that goes beyond the typical expectations of an art book, making for a potent combination of illustration and prose.

Dracula: A Storybook Portfolio, featuring a cover by Williams III (ISBN: 9781534371569, Lunar Code 0624IM266) will be available at local comic book shops on Wednesday, October 9 and independent bookstores, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Indigo, and Waterstones on Tuesday, October 22.

Dracula: A Storybook Portfolio

Crowdfunding Corner: Magnetic Press launches a campaign for The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Dracula, and Frankenstein graphic novel adaptations

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Magnetic Press has launched The George Bess Classic Horror Collection of classic OGNs, including the newest addition to the series, Victor Hugo‘s The Hunchback of Notre Dame,  Bram Stoker‘s Dracula, and Mary Shelley‘s Frankenstein. Now live on Kickstarter! 

These three bold and seminal tales totaling at over 200 pages each, feature lush and unparalleled illustration of Georges Bess, known internationally for his extensive body of work with notorious writer and director Alejandro Jodorowsky, establishing himself as a premiere visionary and stylistic chameleon at the height of the European comics renaissance during the ’70s and ’80s. While his illustrative talent and fluidity couldn’t be denied, the direction he would take a project was often unpredictable, an improvisational instinct that set him apart among peers such as Jean “Moebius” Giraud, Philippe Druillet, Milo Minara, and Claire Wendling. 

You may think you know Dracula, Frankenstein, and Quasimodo, but you have not truly met them until you have experienced these hauntingly beautiful interpretations from Magnetic Press!

Each 9×12” hardcover features deluxe foil-stamped design elements on the cover, along with Magnetic Press’s signature curved corners. Printed on uncoated woodfree paper, Bess’s intricately detailed line art is reproduced at a stunning archival level of quality. These ultimate graphic adaptations stand above the crowd as timeless masterpieces. A limited edition, complete Boxed Set is also available exclusively through this Kickstarter campaign.

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME

The newest book in the series adapts Victor Hugo’s gothic romance about the disfigured bell-ringer Quasimodo and his unrequited feelings for a beautiful dancer he falls in love with from a distance. Set in Paris during the turbulent 15th Century, this dark tragedy captures the extreme lengths passion can drive the human heart.

DRACULA

This 224-page adaptation contains Bram Stoker’s complete original novel about the world-renowned vampire, plus an epilogue adapting Stoker’s short story “Dracula’s Guest” (believed to be the original novel’s deleted first chapter before later revived for publication two years after the author’s passing).

FRANKENSTEIN

Follow Mary Shelley’s original novel about a scientist’s hubris and the pitiable creature who did not ask to be brought to life. Filled with page after page of stunning pen-and-ink drawings, readers will find themselves lost in each of these classic scenarios, content to soak in every detail before entering the next page. Reproducing Georges’s unprocessed illustration boards on uncoated woodfree paper, these artist-edition books will capture the tactile details of his work as if holding the originals.

Matt Wagner, Kelley Jones, and José Villarrubia’s Dracula Book 1: The Impaler

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This October, Dark Horse Comics will publish Dracula Book 1: The Impaler, a bold and terrifying secret history of the world’s most famous vampire from writer Matt Wagner, artist Kelley Jones, colorist José Villarrubia, and letterer Rob Steen. The project marks the first ever collaboration for Wagner and Jones, two legendary comic book creators and longtime friends. The book, which began as a crowdfunding sensation on Kickstarter, will now be available in comic shops and bookstores in time for Halloween 2024.

The first of four planned volumes, Dracula Book 1: The Impaler explores the legendary Count before his debut in Bram Stoker’s iconic novel—from his first foray into the dark arts to his rise to lord of the undead! The series of books will fill in these tantalizing gaps to provide a terrifying portrait of Vlad Dracula, with Dracula Book 1: The Impaler exploring Dracula’s bloody history and his tenure at Satan’s legendary seminary of the dark arts, the Scholomance.

Will Dr. John Seward Finally Uncover The Truth? Get a first look At James Tynion IV and Martin Simmonds’ Universal Monsters: Dracula #3

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Skybound has revealed the covers and chilling interior pages from Universal Monsters: Dracula #3 (of 4). The will continue 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 and Martin Simmonds, 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.  

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.

Universal Monsters: Dracula #3

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) 

Crowdfunding Corner: Dracula returns with Cult of the White Worm #2 from Dacre Stoker

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Dracula The Return: Cult of the White Worm #2

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Dracula The Return: Cult of the White Worm was a hit on Zoop with a first issue that hit its goal and then some. Dacre Stoker, the great grand nephew of Bram Stoker, along with co writer Chris McAuley and art team Chris Geary and Matt Soffe make a triumphant return with publishers Scratch Comics and the second installment of this historic and authentic continuation of the classic novel.

Dracula The Return: Cult of the White Worm #2 takes the story in a daring new direction as the Lord of Vampires recruits his mysterious new allies to exact a plan of revenge on the heroes who thwarted his plans.

Dracula fans who missed the first issue are also be able to grab the first issue with this campaign and of course you’ll be able to grab some exclusive bonus rewards including original sketches from the artist and official Dracula The Return merchandise.

Some unique add-ons include an online Zoom lecture from Dacre Stoker and even a chance to have dinner with Dacre!

Crowdfunding Corner: Unlock the Mysteries of Dracula of Transylvania with the Deluxe Tarot Card Set

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Fans of Ricardo Delgado‘s Dracula of Transylvania and tarot enthusiasts alike are in for a supernatural treat this spooky season, as Clover Press has launched a Deluxe Tarot Card Set inspired by the novel of the same name. This meticulously crafted and immersive set of 78 tarot cards will transport you to the eerie world of Count Dracula and his gothic realm, as created by Ricardo Delgado.

Tarot Deck Highlights:

  • 78 Exquisitely Designed Cards: Each card captures the essence of the novel’s characters, locations, and themes, bringing the story to life in a new and mystifying way.
  • High-Quality Printing: Our cards are printed on top-tier, durable stock, ensuring a long-lasting and enjoyable experience for users.
  • 96-page instructional booklet: Information for the novice or expert, this booklet provides details to the tarot deck.
  • Deluxe magnetic clamshell case: Protect your cards with the attractive clamshell case with magnetic clasp.
  • Tarot Mat: Optional deluxe Tarot Mat measuring 12” x 27”

The Deluxe Tarot Card Set is available bow, so fans can embark on a journey into the heart of Transylvania and the mysteries of Dracula.

Universal Monsters: Dracula #1 is a hell of a debut with beautiful, haunting art

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A new tale of the monster who started it all! When Dr. John Seward admits a strange new patient into his asylum, the madman tells stories of a demon who has taken residence next door. But as Dr. Seward attempts to apply logic to the impossible…his surrogate daughter Lucy begins to fall under the spell of the twisted Count Dracula!

Story: James Tynion IV
Art: Martin Simmonds
Letterer: Rus Wooton

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

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