Horror Comic Feature: “Halloween Girl”
Halloween Girl is a comic book series from Mad Shelley Comics. It’s written by Richard T. Wilson, and the art is done by Stephen Mullan. We read through chapters 1, and 2, and loved what we have seen so far. We enjoyed seeing the mix of real-life issues blended into these characters and scenarios while keeping it focused on horror. It adds a lot of depth and relatable experiences for the reader, which is perfect for a horror-themed comic, and we can’t wait to see what happens next in Charlotte’s continuing adventures!
The Story:
‘Death is a lot of damned work’, thinks 18-year-old ghost, Charlotte Williams, as she braves the unsettled world of the In-Between. It’s here the rebellious teen finds the clues she so desperately needs in her battle against the diabolic, secret society, The Hollow (who took her life and just happen to be trying to end the world!).
Below is a Q&A about Halloween Girl that answers some questions about what it is about, and where the inspiration comes from.
How did the ‘Halloween Girl’ series come about?
As we were wrapping the last season of our supernatural web series, ‘Under the Flowers’, I realized I had so many more of Charlotte’s stories to tell that I just couldn’t fit into the series. Long story short, I had been envisioning a graphic novel adaptation of the characters featured in ‘The Halloween Girl’ and ‘Under the Flowers’ films for a while – and so, I finally dove in! Almost immediately, I felt the ‘Halloween Girl’ adventures just pouring out and realized I had never enjoyed writing anything more! In fact, I’ve already completed a second volume (‘Gods & Monsters’) and am currently at work on a third.
What sets the ‘Halloween Girl’ series apart?
I think the core of the series is about friendship. Sure, Charlotte and Poe are supernatural heroines who mine some deep, dark territory but they’re friends first. They work, laugh, and discover this crazy universe together – and have a lot of fun doing it!
How did ‘Halloween Girl’ artist, Stephen Mullan come into the picture?
I had been looking for someone who could capture the 70’s black & white horror comics spirit of Warren, Skywald, and Marvel but with a softer, more emotional tone. Stephen fit the bill beautifully! His love of that same era, youthful exuberance, and incredible talent really make the book come alive! I couldn’t ask for a better partner!
You can find issue 1 on Amazon Kindle Comics by clicking on the image below:
And issue 2, which was just released on April 30, 2022 (Amazon Kindle Comics) by clicking on the image below:
