Skybound’s ‘Universal Monsters: Dracula’ #1 Sells Out With A Second Printing Imminent
by Olly MacNamee
To surely no one’s surprise the best selling team behind the sell out The Department of Truth, writer James Tynion IV and artist Martin Simmonds have another sell out success on their hands with Universal Monsters: Dracula #1. It has now sold out at the distributor level and is already spiriting itself to a second printing.
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“James Tynion IV and Martin Simmonds tell a new tale, inspired by Universal Pictures’ 1931 film – Dracula. 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!
Both long-time and new fans of Universal Monsters can expect new twists, encounters, and a deep dive into the darkest corners of this timeless villain’s narrative. Along with Dracula himself, this series features fan-favorite characters from the classic original film, including R.M. Renfield, Mina Seward, Doctor John Seward, Van Helsing, and more.”
Universal Monsters: Dracula #1 Second Printing will be out on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.