Dracula The Return: Cult of The White Worm

by Dacre Stoker, Chris McAuley, Chris Geary & Matt Soffe

For the first time in literary history, a member of the Stoker family is writing a comic script that officially continues the story of Dracula from the classic novel.

This book is part of the Stoker family celebrations of the 125th Anniversary of Dracula. Be a part of history, as all supporters will receive a named credit in the book saying thank you for their support!

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The Book

 

Cult Of The White Worm is the first mini series in the official continuation of the classic novel DRACULA by Bram Stoker, brought to you officially by co-writers Dacre Stoker and Chris McAuley.

Contained in a 48-page square bound deluxe softback comic book with a beautiful matte laminate cover, the story kicks off right at the end of the novel, and utilising Bram Stoker's own notes, the iconic count is brought back to life in an authentic and faithful, yet fresh and exciting new way.

 

The first 21-pages are a full colour chapter of Cult Of The White Worm with stunning art by Chris Geary and Matt Soffe. We also reveal the mysterious 4th Bride and delve into the backstory of Dracula's man servant Renfield in 5 and 6 page back up comic strips co written by Buffy The Vampire Slayer writer Denise Ciencen with art by the Awarded winning David Hitchcock. Finally, the the book features bonus Text pieces by both Dacre and Chris delving further into the Dracula mythology.

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Shane Oakley main cover

 

Ben Stenbeck variant cover

 

Mike Collins variant cover

Bios


Dacre Stoker (co writer)

Great grand nephew of Bram Stoker, best Selling author of Dracul, the prequel to Dracula and custodian of the Stoker Legacy. Co founder of the Stokerverse. Dacre has also travelled the world enthralling crowds with his inspiring lectures on Dracula and Bram Stoker.

 


Chris McAuley (co writer)

Chris is a multi talented writer having written comics, games and even poetry. He has worked on various franchises including Terminator, Doctor Who and is the co creator of the Stokerverse with Dacre.

 


Chris Geary (Main series artist and letterer)

Chris has worked on “Kora” featured within the popular UK Anthology Newstand series SHIFTand is currently working on a new Robin Hood re imagining. His grasp of period clothing and design elements make him the perfect artist for this book.

 


Matt Soffe (Colour Artist)

Regular colour artist within the galaxy's greatest comic 2000ad. One of the best colourists in the business today.

 

Shane Oakley (Main Cover artist)

Most well known for his work with Alan Moore, Leah More and John Reppion on Albion. Shane is a singular talent.

 

Ben Stenbeck (Variant Cover Artist)

Ben's sublime line work can be seen in Hellboy, BPRD and mostly notebly with the brilliant Baltimore series from Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden.

 

Mike Collins (Variant Cover artist)

A legend in the world of comics. Co creator of Gambit and regular Storyboard artist on Doctor Who. Has worked for Marvel and DC and just about everyone else over the years.

 

David Hitchcock (Back up Strip artist)

Eagle award winner for Spring Heeled Jack… David has worked for 2000AD and most recently for Dark Horse Comics on a new Frankenstein project.

 

Denise Ciencin (Back up strip co writer)

Denise is most well know for her writing with the Buffy The Vampire Slayer franchise on various books.

Stretch Goals

At $9000 to say a big thank you to all of you we will send every backer a special "Behind The Scenes PDF"
 
This Zoop Exclusive free addition for every backer includes the original Script of "Cult of the White Worm" by Chris and Dacre, along with notes and inspirations.
 
The PDF will also include behind the scenes musings from the creators and it will be packed with sketches and pencils from the artists invloved in the project (like the rough pencil version of the cover by Shane Oakley below), giving you a unique insight into the creation of this historic comic book.
 

Delivery

The publisher, Shane Chebsey has a solid 20 year track record of producing and delivering high quality comics and graphic novels, both as SCAR COMICS from 2004 to 2021 and already as Scratch Comics with the recent successful campaign to launch Hedrek.

 

The artwork is nearly completed and books will be ready to print before the end of the campaign. Distribution channels have been well established across multiple continents. The only obstacle remaining to get this book into your hands is funding.

 

 

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