It’s A Heavy Metal Halloween with Black Cape Comics Bringing Cradle of Filth’s Concept Albums to Life!

Opus Comics loves their heavy metal, and I’m thankful that there are more publishers who want to translate the  bands to this sequential art medium. That is, Dynamite and Z2 aren’t the only companies who’re doing a bang up job at translating these rock and roll stars musical concept albums to comic book life!

Although I was primarily admiring their releases with titles based on Frank Frazetta‘s works in the past, I’ve always paid attention to the occasional release when it concerns working with a few bands, namely Cradle of Filth. Their visual style gels with why I love the Gothic. Plus, the comics are something that can become nightmare sauce for lovers of the occult, in any of its forms. That said, I introduce the following titles that’ll be out for the All Hallow’s Eve season.

Sanjulian’s Witches’ Sabbath #1

Centuries ago, a devoted musician, the Red Priest, was executed by Witch-Hunters. His spirit lay trapped until a group of young women unwittingly resurrected him through a frenzied dance. Now, he seeks revenge on his killers’ descendants. Written by M.J. Wilson (Fluorescent Black) and inspired by the art of legendary Spanish artist Sanjulian!

Cradle of Filth: Maledictus Athenaeum Vol 1

In the ruined halls of the Maledictus Athenaeum lie occult histories, sealed records, and cursed artefacts – this unholy archive explores the far corners of Cradle of Filth’s musical legacy. Inspired by their albums and songs such as “Bathory Aria,” “Cruelty and the Beast,” “King in the Woods,” and “Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa,” this captivating journey delves into a vast universe of ageless vampires, mythical creatures, vengeful gods, and the enigmatic figure of Lilith.

Within these hidden vaults, stories, and poems come to life, penned by an all-star roster of comics talent and accompanied by lavish paintings. Step inside the walls of Cachtice Castle, where the Countess Elizabeth Bathory sheds virgin blood, and journey under the mesmerising moon in the hymn to its beauty personified by the celestial huntress Diana. Amidst the echoes of anguish and ecstasy, discover tragic romances and delve deep into the darkly poetic and haunting world of Cradle of Filth’s musical legacy.

Cradle of Filth: Her Ghost in the Fog

In the ruined halls of the Maledictus Athenaeum lie occult histories, sealed records, and cursed artefacts – this unholy archive explores the far corners of Cradle of Filth’s musical legacy. Inspired by their albums and songs such as “Bathory Aria,” Cruelty and the Beast, “King in the Woods,” and Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa, this captivating journey delves into a vast universe of ageless vampires, mythical creatures, vengeful gods, and the enigmatic figure of Lilith. Within these hidden vaults, stories, and poems come to life, penned by an all-star roster of comics talent and accompanied by lavish paintings.

Step inside the walls of Cachtice Castle, where the Countess Elizabeth Bathory sheds virgin blood, and journey under the mesmerising moon in the hymn to its beauty personified by the celestial huntress Diana. Amidst the echoes of anguish and ecstasy, discover tragic romances and delve deep into the darkly poetic and haunting world of Cradle of Filth’s musical legacy.

Also, available from this publisher are these reprints:

Monsters of Metal Vol 1

Spinal Tap meets The Monster Squad! Written by cult director Jason Lei Howden and Llexi Leon, turns iconic creatures into a heavy metal band in this riotous send up of life on tour! With a blend of mythical beings and electrifying music, this unique spectacle unleashes chaos and mayhem as the band rehearses in Dracula’s castle, confronts the dreaded Krampus, and rocks the stage with unruly magic.

Helloween Vol 1

This trade paperback reprints what I assume was last year’s story about this German heavy metal band, in a crazy 1980s science-fiction, fantasy-horror adventure! I missed getting the run, as I didn’t know about the release until it was too late. These godfathers of melodic speed metal love their comic books, and to have their image emblazoned in print is enough to get me curious. Here, they’re in search of The mystical Seven Keys.