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London Horror Comic is a British horror comic book anthology. The book is written and published by John-Paul Kamath who founded London Horror Comic Ltd.

Publication history[edit]

London Horror Comic began as a monthly webcomic in 2006 featuring a series of black and white silent comic strips written by Kamath. These were drawn by artists Cretien Hughes and Lee Ferguson.[1]

In August 2006, the London Horror Comic published its first full colour print story as an original comic strip called "Intermission" as a part of the programme guide to the Zone Horror Frightfest Film Festival 2006.[2]

In 2008, London Horror Comic Ltd published the first in a series of full colour print issues with the release of London Horror Comic #1.[3] The comic is noted for being one of the few full colour British comics to be carried by a major distributor, Diamond Comic Distributors,[citation needed] in a British comics market largely dominated by American publishers.

London Horror Comic #1 was written by John-Paul Kamath and illustrated by Lee Ferguson (pencils), Marc Deering (inks), Matty Ryan (lettering and design) and Hi-Fi Design (colours) who would become the book's regular team.

Reception[edit]

London Horror Comic #1 drew praise for its mix of horror and humour. "Laugh out loud funny, like a horror Curb Your Enthusiasm. Kamath shows serious talent," said SFX magazine #165.[4]

London Horror Comic #2 was published in April 2009 and continued to garner praise. Comedian Stewart Lee said the book was: "A combination of the sensibilities of a '70s Warren anthology with the production values of the Marvel Max imprint. Sickeningly slick and horrifyingly funny." [5]

London Horror Comic #3 was printed and made available to buy on-line only from the London Horror Comic website as a 40-page extended issue. Garth Ennis said "Good stuff here from major new talent John-Paul Kamath – far too good, in fact, Enjoy London Horror Comic while you can, because I’m going to have him killed."[6]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Comicbookresources.com (2006). The London Horror Comic Launches, Offical Press Release, Comic Book Resources
  2. ^ The Forbidden Planet International Blog Log (2006). "London Horror Comic online"
  3. ^ Comics Bulletin, Kevin Powers, (2008) "London Horror Comic #1 Launches with Diamond" , Comics Bulletin
  4. ^ SFX Magazine #165, Charlie Hodge (2008) "Comics Review"
  5. ^ London Horror Comic Official Website (2009)
  6. ^ London Horror Comic Official Blog (2009)

External links[edit]

Category:British comics titles Category:Horror comics

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