If you haven’t got enough monsters in your life, Titan Comics has got you covered. The publisher has just announced their newest graphic novel, Kraken, from writer Shannon Eric Denton and artist David Hartman, about an eccentric adventurer who must stop a horde of eldritch monsters from taking over the world.
The graphic novel’s fall release will feature two covers for fans to collect, featuring art by both Hartman and Hellboy creator Mike Mignola. The full description of the story is as follows:
Set in alternate 1930s filled with dark magic, ancient horrors, and occult powers, KRAKEN will captivate fans of historical and supernatural thrillers. The graphic novel has been praised by high-profile talents including Rob Zombie (Halloween, The Devil’s Rejects) who calls KRAKEN “an insane ripping yarn”, and acclaimed creator Phil Hester (Green Arrow) who says KRAKEN “packs action, romance, high adventure, horror, and just straight up weirdness into every moment.”.
After disappearing for three years, esteemed adventurer Kraken returns to reality in search of allies to stop an evil sorceress from unleashing a horde of eldritch monsters on the world. Armed with a pistol and supernatural tentacles, the Kraken is loose!
“There’s a long list of pulp heroes I grew up with and as friends like Dave Stevens, Mike Mignola and Kevin Conran introduced their own to the pantheon I’ve wanted to do the same but with my own monstrous twist,” says Denton. “Artist pals James Groman and Kevin Conran deserve a shout out for their early advice and especially to my stellar Monster Forge cohort David Hartman for bringing Kraken to life! And how about that sweet Mike Mignola cover as well!”
“When Shannon showed me the script for Kraken, I was hooked immediately!” said Hartman. “It’s a wild blend of pulp adventure, cosmic horror, and action-packed characters—everything I love to draw. This is just the beginning of an epic series we’re creating together, and I can’t wait for you to dive into the first book and everything else we have in store!”
Kraken hits shelves on September 30, and is available for pre-order from bookseller websites like Amazon and Barnes & Noble now.
