Monstrous has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters, an all-new comic book series featuring the legendary comedy duo Bud Abbott and Lou Costello with the monsters and supernatural beings that starred alongside them in their films. The series marks the first new comics starring the duo in more than 50 years.
The campaign will feature three full-length comics written by Bram Stoker Award winner James Aquilone, covers from acclaimed artists, and exclusive Abbott and Costello merchandise.
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The first issue, “Abbott and Costello Meet the Night Stalker,” throws Bud and Lou into the dark, supernatural world of Kolchak: The Night Stalker. The issue has interior art by Dave Acosta and covers by J.K. Woodward, Lukas Ketner, and Zac Atkinson.
In the second issue, “Abbott and Costello Meet the Morlocks,” the duo encounters the subterranean creatures made famous by H.G. Wells’ The Time Machine. The issue features covers by Russ Braun and Colton Worley.
The third comic, “Abbott and Costello Meet Cthulhu,” sends the comedy legends into cosmic-horror territory for an encounter with one of the most famous monsters in weird fiction. r. The issue has interior art by Juan Samu and covers by Robert Hack and E.V. Cantada.
Each comic will also include the Abbott and Costello comic strips. The series continues a tradition stretching back to Abbott and Costello’s classic monster comedies, most famously 1948’s Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, which brought the comedians face-to-face with Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster and the Wolf Man. Inspired by those classic films, Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters pairs the duo with creatures and characters they never had the opportunity to encounter on screen.
The campaign offers exclusive merchandise, such as T-shirts, trading cards, original artwork, and more.
“Abbott and Costello were my introduction to horror as well as comedy,” says Aquilone. “They’ve been a huge influence on my work and it’s unreal to be bringing my heroes back to comics in a genre that is near and dear to me — horror-comedy, which might not exist without Abbott and Costello.”
The Bud Abbott Estate stated:
“Bud loved reaching audiences in every format possible—from radio and film to early television. We are so excited to see Monstrous Media carry that torch forward with this new comic book project. It’s the perfect way to keep their brilliant comedic timing alive for today’s readers.”
The Lou Costello Estate
“Great comedy is timeless. Great monsters are legendary. Abbott and Costello made generations laugh as they met Frankenstein, the Mummy, and some of the most iconic monsters in movie history. Their legacy now comes roaring back to life in this brand-new comic book series, and as a family, we’re thrilled that they’ll be introduced to yet a new generation of comic book fans.”
“Monsters and Abbott & Costello go together like Hot Wings that make your eyes bug out, along with the Joyful Laughter of Abbott and Costello’s reactions to seeing a monster. It’s the perfect mixture of their comedic genius with suspense. I’m thrilled and excited that a whole new generation of comic books enthusiasts will experience the chills and thrills of Abbott & Costello’s Monster Movies of the 1940s and 50s in Monstrous Media’s updated version of Abbott & Costello Meet the Monsters comic book series,” said Agent Bruce Bronn, Unforgettable Licensing
Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters will be available through Kickstarter.
Check out an exclusive look at Braun’s cover below!
