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Crowdfunding Corner: MonsterVision Comic Tales Starring Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy

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Dynamite Entertainment is bringing the drive-in experience straight to fans! The brand-new MonsterVision comics saga starring Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy the Mail Girl in its complete graphic novel glory is live now on Kickstarter for fans to reserve for their reading!

The peerlessly charismatic genre host and his powerhouse co-star take readers on an exhilarating, monster-hunting expedition brimming with campy B-movie scares, abundant referential nods, and a groundbreaking twist that fundamentally reshapes their iconic partnership. Fans excited for the story can get it through this avenue to receive the complete five chapter fable in one deluxe package, and with exclusive extras not being offered anywhere else!

The story is scripted by writer David Avallone, who brings his horror-host expertise over from prolific contributions to the tales of Elvira: Mistress of the Dark. He’s a master of the macabre, a prodigy of pulp, and crafter of camp who’s the perfect fit for the Lone Star State’s foremost film critic and superstar of schlock and screams. Avallone’s experience with Elvira as well as other delightful dames like Bettie Page makes him a perfect fit for the fan-favorite Darcy the Mail Girl as well. Joining him in the drive-in journey is artist Edu Menna, known for hit titles like Alice Cooper, KISS, and Vampirella.

Fans who pledge for the Kickstarter within its first 72 hours will also receive an exclusive FREE MonsterVision trading card!

The graphic novel can be secured as a paperback, hardcover, as well as editions signed by writer David Avallone, Darcy, or Joe Bob. Fan-favorite artist Ken Haeser will also be doing exclusive one-of-one remarques on books. Other add-ons that will only be available through the Kickstarter are high quality lithograph prints.

A comic-style illustration featuring a tense scene with a man and woman conversing in front of a foggy background. The man, dressed in a red shirt, appears apprehensive while gesturing, and the woman, in a blue tank top, holds a beer bottle and smiles. In the background, a menacing figure resembling a vampire looms behind a large moon, with an eerie castle silhouette.
A black classic car in a studio setting with film equipment, accompanied by a group of characters engaged in conversation, including two women and three men.
A black muscle car parked near a protest with people holding signs that read 'Ban the Beasts' and 'Chode'.
A nighttime scene featuring a film crew shooting an interview with a man and a woman outside a trailer, with a crowd holding protest signs in the background.

Master of the Drive-Ins Joe Bob Briggs Stars in MonsterVision Comics!

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Grab a cold one, pull up a lawn chair, and get ready for some Texas-style horror comedy antics! Dynamite presents MonsterVision, a brand-new comic book series launching this December starring drive-in icons Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy the Mail Girl.

The beloved genre host and his kick-ass co-star invite readers along on a deep-fried, monster-hunting adventure filled with B-movie horror, endless Easter eggs, and a game-changing revelation that will turn their classic dynamic on its head.

Writer David Avallone brings his horror-host expertise from Elvira: Mistress of the Dark to these brand-new MonsterVision adventures. His deep knowledge and love for all things pulp, camp, and macabre are the perfect match for the Lone Star State’s most esteemed critic of schlock and screams.

Avallone is joined for this artistic road trip through rodeo country by artist Edu Menna. He’s no stranger to capturing monsters and real life horror, with credits on comics starring Alice Cooper, KISS, and Vampirella.

The pair are collaborating to bring the ultimate toast to B-movie madness, with parodies of classic horror films and a celebration of the life and career of Joe Bob Briggs and his own special mythos.

No modern misadventures of Joe Bob Briggs are complete without his dedicated co-star Darcy the Mail Girl. It wouldn’t be an Avallone epic without a shameless, badass heroine in the cast.

Darcy also stars on stunning photo covers for the series. Dave Acosta, another veteran of horror host comics, illustrates the instantly iconic lead cover and is joined by Kewber Baal and Robert Hack with a genius homage to the heyday of horror film posters. Fans can even get a special edition of Acosta’s cover featuring dual signatures from Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy or a mystery blind bag featuring the rarest exclusive variations on these covers and more.

Joe Bob Briggs is a celebrated film critic, writer, actor, comic performer, and one of the world’s foremost horror hosts. He is known for Joe Bob’s Drive-In Theater on The Movie Channel from 1986 to 1996, the TNT series MonsterVision from 1996 to 2000, and The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs beginning in 2018 on Shudder/AMC. Now, his unique approach to film, comedy, and horror comes to comics!

The drive-in will never die, but Dynamite recommends readers secure their copies of the comics with their Local Comic Shops by preordering and adding it to their pull lists. Joe Bob, Darcy, David Avallone, Edu Menna, and the whole cast and crew are smokin’ up a low-and-slow slab of drive-in mayhem that no one should miss!

  • Comic book cover for 'MonsterVision' featuring Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy, with a spooky ghost figure in the background and a classic black car in the foreground.
  • A comic book scene featuring two characters in conversation, one holding a beer, with a spooky figure in the background and a full moon illuminating the night sky.
  • A black muscle car parked in a studio, surrounded by lights and cameras.
  • A black vintage muscle car parked near a movie theater with a protest happening outside, featuring signs that say 'Ban the Beasts' and 'Chode'.
  • A scene showing a film crew preparing for a live interview in front of a trailer, with a man sitting and a woman beside him.
  • Vintage horror movie poster for 'I Was a Drive-In Mutant!' featuring eye-catching text and illustrations of monstrous characters. The design includes references to blood, breasts, and beasts, promoting a campy horror theme.
  • Cover of the comic 'MonsterVision' featuring Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy, with characters dramatically jumping from a vintage television set surrounded by flames, popcorn, and various horror-themed imagery.
  • Cover art of the comic book 'MonsterVision' featuring a woman in a blue shirt and fishnet stockings sitting on a colorful couch, with the title prominently displayed at the top.