In September, Devil's Due will release Halloween: The First Death of Laurie Strode, a four issue mini-series, written by Stefan Hutchinson highlighted by the artwork of Jeff Zornow, with alternate covers by different artists. This comic is the direct sequel to the original two Halloween movies and follows Laurie Strode, as well as Dr. Sam Loomis. We spoke with writer, Stefan Hutchinson, about the project. Read the Halloween: The First Death of Laurie Strode Interview.

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Comics Continuum spoke to Mark Steven Johnson (Ghost Rider, Daredevil), who says that his adaptation of Garth Ennis' "Preacher" won't be happening at HBO. "We were budgeting and everything and it was getting really close to going," Johnson said. "But the new head of HBO felt it was just too dark and too violent and too controversial. Which, of course, is kind of the point! "It was a very faithful adaptation of the first few books, nearly word for word. They offered me the chance to redevelop it but I refused. I've learned my lesson on that front and I won't do it again. So I'm afraid it's dead at HBO." Read more here.

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Asmodeus, the fallen angel, who regrets his path of evil but is powerless to change it, causes two great evils to collide… to Lucifer’s chagrin! Asmodeus assists a satan-worshiping serial killer in a breakout from his imprisonment for the criminally insane, only to direct his brutish violence towards a sex-trafficking — and heavily protected - crime lord, hoping to knock out two birds with one stone! Lucifer begins to get suspicious of Asmodeus as a traitor to the cause. Check out the Demon’s Regret #2 preview.

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Journey to New Athens — a modern-day world where humans still worship the Greek Gods and the Greek Gods still meddle in the lives of men. In this world, if you think your wife’s cheating on you, first you pray to Aphrodite for a way to win her back. If that doesn’t work, you hire Jack Medusa, private eye, to get the goods on film. Son of the infamous Medusa, Jack wears a metal mask to protect the people around him. He’s a social leper but a damn good P.I., and he takes on cases the police won’t touch. Read more here.

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It’s been 30 years since the John Carpenter first unleashed is vision of terror with the original HALLOWEEN. Now, Devil’s Due joins the anniversary celebration with this double-sized issue of five short stories featuring Michael Myers, Laurie Strode, and Dr. Loomis! Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the original Halloween film! A must-have for all fans of Halloween and John Carpenter! Featuring a cover by Tom Mandrake (Batman, The Specter, Grimjack)!! Interior art by Danijel Zezelj (Desolation Jones, Loveless, Captain America), Tim Seeley (Halloween: Nightdance) and more! Check out the Halloween: 30th Anniversary Special preview.

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Elizabeth Morgan has been on the run from a serial killer for the past two years. Under the protection of the police, Elizabeth relocated to New York City to await the killer's apprehension. But after the murder of a young girl and her parents on the outskirts of Nashville, Elizabeth must once again leave everything behind and seek safety in a new life! 32 pages, $2.95. Coming in November. Check out more about the Gauze comic.

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The prequel to the forthcoming film from Matador Motion Pictures! A man is trapped in a terrible job, lives a lonely life, and cannot see any shred of value in his existence. That is, however, until he discover the joys of serial murder and undergoes a major transformation by embarking on a new journey of violence and mayhem. Join Mike Wilson in his unique process of self-discovery and take a glimpse at the moment where a man crosses an evolutionary threshold, transporting him from a life of quiet desperation, to a life of predatory bliss. Check out more about the How to be a Serial Killer comic.

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Bluewater Productions and Roger Corman are teaming up to excite a new generation of genre fans as the independent comic publisher and legendary genre filmmaker plan to readapt and re-imagine some of Corman's popular work. Starting in 2009, several of Corman's movies will be "given the Bluewater treatment" under the title "Roger Corman Presents." Some of the first properties being produced include "Death Stalker," "The Barbarian Queen," "Humanoids From The Deep" and a re-franchising of Corman's super heroine "Black Scorpion" which previously found success as two made-for-cable movies on Showtime and a 22 one hour episodes on the Sci Fi Channel. Read more about Roger Corman Presents.

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Devil's Due publishing has provided us with the first look at the upcoming Chucky(vol.2) #1 cover. CHUCKY VOL 2 (coming November 2008) is going to be a 4-issue limited series written by Jason M. Burns from A DUMMY’S GUIDE TO DANGER with artwork by Christopher Provencher (Bizarre New World), covers by Andy Belanger. Check out the Chucky (vol.2) #1 cover preview.

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Criminal Macabre: Cell Block 666 #1 will arrive in stores on Sept. 3 from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is written by Steve Niles, with art by Nick Stakal and a cover by Tim Bradstreet. Here's how Dark Horse describes the issue: "If good intentions pave the road to hell, then Cal McDonald should just get in the handbasket already and buckle up for the ride. He's no do-gooder--not by far--but he does everything he can to keep supernatural forces of evil from harming humans; and it always comes at a great personal expense, taking everything and everyone he's ever owned or cared about. Now he's being set up by the cops and a vengeful D.A. to take the fall for a pile of bad news. There's no way he's getting out of this one without serving some time at the graybar hotel. A little time in lock-up would be like a vacation compared to what Cal's been through lately, but forces both human and monster alike are lining up to make sure Cal's trip to the slammer is the last trip he ever takes." Criminal Macabre: Cell Block 666 #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99. Check out the Criminal Macabre: Cell Block 666 #1 preview.

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