An introduction by Will O’Mullane:
“Dead Men’s Laughter” is a new crime / horror mash-up comic book one-shot (the Kickstarter is launching on February 28th: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/willomullane/dead-mens-laughter-a-horror-heist-one-shot-comic), with stunning art by artist Marco Perugini (Cuddles, Demon City, Heavy Metal), and lettering by editor and Disconauts writer Jonathan Stevenson, written by yours truly.
We hope you enjoy this short teaser into the murky, secret-laden world of Russell and Harry – two chancers who made a fatal mistake years ago, and one which will unravel in their present and twilight years.
But, as you’ll see, not all is as it seems…
In the story, there’s significant details contained in the flashback sequences.
Marco, for the flashbacks to stand out, added a haze background that you’ll see as you read the story in each panel where a flashback appears. It’s subtle but something uniquely comics. He stripped back the colours, too, adding to the feeling that we were stepping back in time.
Marco really excelled at a moodiness and style that really fit the tone of a ruminative exploration of a crime long past. He was the perfect fit for the comic, and enriched the whole experience. I’d long been a fan of Marco’s, and worked with him on a very short story on one of my past anthologies, so I knew he’d bring a real quality to the project.
Plus, he can draw the hell out of horrific imagery. So, that’s a real plus!
Please do visit our Kickstarter page for more information and updates on the comic. If you like the look of it, I’d really appreciate it if you shared the page on launch.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/willomullane/dead-mens-laughter-a-horror-heist-one-shot-comic
You can also visit establishingshotcomic.wordpress.com for more details on my other comics and how to connect with me or the team. And you can buy my comics at arachnidguy.gumroad.com.
Thanks!
Dead Men’s Laughter #1 – A horror/heist one-shot comic.
A one-shot horror-crime comic book, written by Will O’Mullane, illustrated by Marco Perugini, lettered by Jonathan Stevenson.
If you’re in any way a fan of British crime flicks like The Long Good Friday, or The Limey, then this is for you! If you’re not, and more into terribly sadistic, disgusting body horror – then this is also for you. Somehow.
“Beautifully opaque and gripping. A tale of the bad old days and the worst laid plans. Phenomenal work from O’Mullane, Perugini, and Stevenson.” – Ryan O’Sullivan (Void Trip, RuneScape)
“Get in on the ground floor of this splendidly exciting slice of rough crime caper from a unique point of view.” – Paul Cornell (Wolverine, Doctor Who)
“A sordid tale of sins past that’s sure to please fans of quality horror.” – Matt Morrison, Comic Critic and Historian
THE STORY:
Dead Men’s Laughter is all about regret, and secrets, and lies. Y’know, all that good stuff.
Centred around the twilight days & hours of Harry and Russell – two elderly criminals, and one time best friends, brought together but simultaneously split apart by a crime committed in their youth…But that crime rears its ugly head once more, and threatens to destroy the lives they have built up for themselves!
PREVIEW PAGES:
THE FORMAT:
An 11-page one-shot, complete story featuring beautiful Marco Perugini (Cuddles) artwork!
Extra content, includes sample scripts, and process commentary!
Standard US comic book size dimensions!
THE COVER:
Art by Marco Perugini.
THE CREATORS:
Will O’Mullane (writer)
Will O’Mullane is a writer based in London, UK. He works in communications at a comic book publisher by day, and holds an MA in Modern and Contemporary Writing. When not making stuff, he likes to stress about leaving the oven on. You can follow him on:
Marco Perugini (artist)
Marco Perugini is an Italian artist and has worked with publishers and companies including Sergio Bonelli Editore, Glenat, MadCave, Bugs Comics, Heavy Metal Magazine, Z2comics and many indie comic projects.
You can follow Marco on:
Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
Jonathan Stevenson (letterer and secret weapon!)
Jonathan Stevenson is a professional (Eisner Award nominated) comics editor who has overseen DOCTOR WHO, TANK GIRL and WOLFENSTEIN among many others. He has worked for 2000AD, HUMANOIDS and TITAN COMICS.
You can follow Jonathan on:
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