Cthulhu is hard to spell, anthology (hardcover)
If you love Lovecraft, this is our love letter to Lovecraft fans of all kinds, from those that obsess about Cthulhu, to the ones that never want to leave Arkham, to the ones that keep a copy of the Necronomicon under their pillow, and everyone in between. Whether you are a casual fan or a rabid one, we’ve got you covered.
If you love Lovecraft, this is our love letter to Lovecraft fans of all kinds, from those that obsess about Cthulhu, to the ones that never want to leave Arkham, to the ones that keep a copy of the Necronomicon under their pillow, and everyone in between. Whether you are a casual fan or a rabid one, we’ve got you covered.
Cthulhu is Hard to Spell is a book steeped in the mythology and gods of Lovecraft. The stories inside it’s pages follow the spirit of Lovecraft, but often strays from the tone of Lovecraftian horror.
Sure, some of the stories in this book are Lovecraftian in nature down to their very core, but there are also funny stories, cute stories, fantasy stories, sci-fi stories, and much, much more which build on the Lovecraftian mythos.
If you love the gods and monsters of Lovecraft, then Cthulhu is Hard to Spell is going to be your jam.
Type: Anthology
Pages: 176
Stories: 35
Cover: Hard Cover, with Spot UV.
Inside: Glossy Art Paper
Foreword by Dirk Manning
Why is this book so awesome?
One
It's 176 pages of glorious comics! - That's a massive amount of awesome comics about monsters! Over 150 pages and 35 stories!
Two
It's gonna be in hardcover! - There are lots of comics, but how many are printed in hardcover? Not many!
Three
All the UV spotting! There's gonna be spot UV all over the cover. I love spot UV and I've gotten exceedingly good at using it over the years. There might even be a little surprise if we can blow past our regular goal on that front.
Four
Dirk Manning, an icon of independent Lovecraftian horror comics, wrote the foreword for Cthulhu is Hard to Spell.
Five
Our creators have credits from all your favorites companies. Our creators have worked with Marvel, DC, Oni, Tokyopop, Heavy Metal, Fantagraphics, Upper Deck, Sony, and more along with brands like Teen Titans, My Little Pony, Invader Zim, Ghostbusters,Horizon Zero Dawn, and more. We have creators who have been nominated for Eisners, won Glyphs, Silver Eagles, WGA awards, and more!
Six
There are just so many many Lovecraftian gods and monsters. There was only one rule in this anthology; all of the stories needed to contain at least one Lovecraftian god or monster. This book is full of different types gods you know like Cthulhu and Azathoth, and ones you've never heard of as well!
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The Cover: It was drawn by Aaron Alexovich, you probably know him from his work on Invader Zim, both the television show and more recently on the comic book.
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Glossy art paper - Most books are printed in gloss lamination, trapping all the glorious line work under an ugly, gross, yellow film. This anthology is different. It's printed on glossy art paper, which means the ink shines on top of the paper and looks like it's simmering, just like the any other art book on the market today. After all, we believe that comics are beautiful works of art and should be printed as such.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 29 × 18.5 × 1 cm |
| Signed | Signed, Unsigned |
This is a great anthology of shorts based on the Lovecraft myths and gods. I read this months ago and forgot to review it ’til now. I’m actually in the process of re-reading the book just because it’s so good.
I must admit, I knew very little about the Lovecraft myths before reading this. Yes, I’d heard of Cthulhu and others, but hadn’t read very much Lovecraft. Still, this was an enjoyable read. So many of the stories made me LOL but some were also scary and or really made me think about the universe… kind of.
Recommended to fans of creatures, monsters, gods, and of course a bit of Lovecraftian horror.
I absolutely love this anthology, chuck full of amazing stories spanning the whole range of genres and emotions! You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and all just for the small price of pledging your life to the Dark Lord. Is he not merciful?
Having written one of these stories, it’s difficult to remain unbiased. I know how much love and work went into each and every story, discovered incredible creators through this collaboration, even made friends. This anthology is a labor of love from everyone involved, and I can feel it in every story I read, which is why I love each and every one