Comic books and video for sale comics and video games systems trade paperbacks marvel dc idw image nintendo playstation xbox. Idw publishings wormwood, gentleman corpse christmas special by. I purchased this graphic novel after reading ben templesmiths 30 days of night. Wormwood is an intergalactic, interdimensional, immortal, happygolucky larval wormthing with a liking for fine stout, strippers, and most. Unlike the bleak postapocalyptic world of templesmiths. In the second collection of eisner awardnominated storyteller ben templesmiths wormwood the tale of the gentleman corpse move beyond the simply bizarre see wormwood, vol. All is not well in the far north, and only wormwood can help. Gentleman corpse omnibus templesmith, ben, templesmith, ben on. It was first published as short episodic serials within lofi magazine from 2004 until it ceased publication. Wormwood goes to washington 01 by ben templesmith isbn. Wormwood gentleman corpse the taster 2006 comic books. Family entertainment store specializing in comic books, graphic novels, roleplaying and card games, model kits, tshirts, action figures, anime and manga.
Gentleman corpse is the second solo comic book series by creator ben templesmith. Wormwood, the gentleman corpse has a problem, someone is flooding the city with sexually enhancing drugs, ones that leave a demonic seed in their partners belly this is a stunning piece of dark comedic horror, filled with a cool collection of oddballs a zztop look alike robot, a demonic tattooed dancer and bristles with a wry dead pan yet. If hes not attempting to save earth from demonic, parasitic fungal infections or undead strippers, then hes off drinking with his. Ive read numerous comics of this genre and i must say wormwood gentleman corpse is by far my most favourite. Wormwoods most typical form is a well dressed gentlemen but he can take over any available corpse. By delivering the weekly list of new releases, along with news concerning current and future products available in local and online comic book shops, we enable consumers to meet their goals more effectively. The four horsemen of the apocalypse and their televangelist groupies might have different plans, however as the hookers and blow thatve kept them occupied since they arrived on earth is. Unlike the bleak postapocalyptic world of templesmiths previous work, singularity, wormwood is a lighter series which combines humor and horror. New york journal of books advance solicited for march release. Gentleman corpse comic trailer youtube ben templesmith interview part 1 duration. As the arctic slowly melts, automation increases, and labor costs go through the roof, ceo claus is under increasing pressure to answer to his stockholders and his lenders. Ultimately, its a snarky, campy, ultraviolent comic book and just that. Gentleman corpse volume 1 wormwood idw wormwood hardcover 01 by ben templesmith isbn.
Things are about to get political idw publishings wormwood, gentleman corpse. One of the most stunning stories he worked on is a short lived detective story called fell. Ben templesmith welcome to the twisted universeone where a corpsepossessing worm is your guide. Although no new comic issues were produced for some years, it was announced in 2016 that an animated adaptation was entering development, and a new miniseries wormwood goes to washington was published in 2017. Wormwood gentleman corpse fine print traverse area.
Wormwood just wants a quiet beer down the club, with some time to reflect. Gentleman corpse is an irregular comedyhorror comic series by ben templesmith, published by idw publishing as a series of oneshots and miniseries during the 2000s. Meet wormwood, the englishaccented, beerdrinking, sentient corpse possessing a maggot. Comics most genteel zombie returns with his signature blend of macabre humor, hilarious horror, gore, gags the funny kind, and gags the tryingnottovomit kind. Gentleman corpse is a masterfully designed work that combines art and storytelling in a way that appeals to readers looking for horror, humor, adventure, and scifi. I like horror comics and templesmith was the original artist on. I search and buy the most horrory gothic comic books and hope for the best. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Feral city, written by king of horror in comic and novel form warren ellis.
Owing a favor to his lazy ghost cop buddy trotsky, wormwood, the gentleman corpse, and his oddball entourage are brought in to investigate the case or at least hopefully not stuff it up too much. He has also created book covers, movie posters, trading cards, and concept work for film. Unlike the bleak postapocalyptic world of templesmiths previous work, singularity 7, wormwood is a lighter series which combines humor and horror. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The artwork in my opinion is amazing, its a bit sketchbooky but i absolute love it, it captures the essence of the storyline perfect and i couldnt imagine it any other way.
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