Graphic Classics Volume 7: Bram Stoker - Grand Design Communications

Available Rights:
- Print – foreign
- Digital – worldwide
144 pages
Black & White
For readers 12 to adult

Featuring all-new comics adaptations of the stories of Bram Stoker:

• Dracula — the all-time horror classic, adapted by Rich Rainey and illustrated by Joe Ollmann

• Lair of the White Worm — illustrated by South African Rico Schacherl

• The Judge’s House — adapted by Gerry Alanguilan

• The Wondrous Child — illustrated by Evert Geradts

• Torture Tower — adapted by Onsmith Jeremi

• The Vampire Hunter’s Guide — illustrated Hunt Emerson

• The Bridal of Death — an excerpt from The Jewel of Seven Stars, illustrated by J.B. Bonivert

• Plus illustrations by Michael Manning, Mitch O’Connell, Maxon Crumb, Spain Rodriguez and a haunting cover painting by Mark A. Nelson

“Gr. 9-12. Volume 7 in the ongoing Graphic Classics series is a marvelous adaptation of Stoker’s body of work, including many of his lesser-known pieces, such as “The Funeral Party” and “Lair of the White Worm.” Because most readers picking this up will look for stories about Dracula, three short works to satisfy vampire fans are included. The format is varied: some stories have only a few illustrations; others are told largely in pictures. Twenty-five different artists are represented; their styles vary greatly, but their art always reflects the dark, heavy tone expected from a classic horror anthology. Gerry Alanguilan’s rendering of “The Judge’s House” is particularly good, using subtle lines to convey the tension and overall mood. Put this in the hands of a student looking for an accessible entry to Stoker’s body of work, or give it to fans of gothic or horror stories as a change of pace.

— Cathy Buksar, Booklist

A must-read for fans of horror comics, this collection also works as a good introduction to Stoker’s contributions to the traditions of Gothic horror.

— Matthew L. Moffett, School Library Journal

The title piece of course is Dracula. The art is drawn with a tendency towards cartoons and caricatures. While some might believe that realistic or gritty art would better match the mood of Stoker’s tale, the choice here adds its own element of macabre amusement in that the story could almost be funny if it weren’t so sinister.
— Lance Eaton, BookLoons

“The innocence of penciller Joe Ollmann’s award-winning art style, all wiggly lines and big-headed people, is akin to a gifted eight-year-old discovering the papers of Harker, Van Helsing, et al., and trying to convey the terrifying images they created in his mind. The result is a fresh version that reminds readers why Stoker’s creation deserves his immortality, while it also lets our imaginations act as the story’s lifeblood.”
— Eric Grant, Rue Morgue Magazine

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