The story focuses on an alaskan town beset by vampires as it enters into a thirtyday long polar night. In fact, a lot of liberties have been taken to create a much more expanded universe for netflix as the series branches out into something more than just a family hunting. The stories consist of over thirteen hours of audio containing all of the material from the cal mcdonald books one thought five. The story focuses on an alaskan town beset by vampires as it enters into a thirtyday long polar night 30 days of night was originally pitched as a comic, then as a film, but it was rejected.
Steve niles is known for his work in writing horror, and this story promises to include the monstrous golem of jewish lore. A real funny octoberhalloween comic book and the artwork was really great. Steve niles is one of the writers responsible for bringing horror comics back to prominence, and was recently named by fangoria magazine as one of its rising talents who promise to keep us terrified for the next 25 years. Based on a comic book by steve niles of 30 days of night fame and artist damien worm, october faction has received a pretty warm response from fans on social media, who compare it to the. In fact, a lot of liberties have been taken to create a much more expanded universe for netflix as the series branches out. John carpenter was one of the many inspirations for his work. I still love you and all the bright places, are based on existing novels that you can read now. He is credited among other contemporary writers as bringing horror comics back to prominence, authoring such works as 30 days of night, its sequel, dark days, and criminal macabre with frequent artist collaborator ben templesmith.
And every now and then, you find a project by a comics creator thats. Steve niles is a member of famous people who are known for being a comic book author, celebrities who are 54 years old, was born in june, in the year 1965. October faction creators, steve niles and damien worm launch. He initially pursued his dreams in the comic book world by creating a selfpublishing company called arcane comix. Steve niles is one of the writers responsible for bringing horror comics back to prominence. In the creepy, gore drenched tradition of such cinematic 70s classics as duel and the hills have eyes comes the nail. The man responsible for 30 days of night, easily one of the most brutal and terrifying incarnations of the now overused vampire myth and nary a sparkle in sight has returned with breath of bones.
Featuring a brand new swamp thing story from brian. He is credited among other contemporary writers as bringing horror comics back to prominence. Studios editorincheeef mark waid has called upon leading horror writer steve niles to help lead the charge of a new monthly book. Jan 24, 2020 october faction just dropped on netflix based on the idw comic book from steve niles and damien worm. Steve niles inks for the big screen comic book movie. Rocker rob zombie and writer steve niles have formed a new horrorthemed production company, creep entertainment intl. Both gentleman were kind enough and have a spirited conversation with comics bulletin about their work on the book, their take on. Writers like alan moore has been inspirations to what niles could do in comics. As with many comic book adaptations, netflixs october faction doesnt stick to the source material writer steve niles and artist damien worm put out for idw publishing. Mature readers rock star, filmmaker, and horror maven rob zombie teams up with comics hippest horror writer for the most outrageous comics thriller of the year. A cal macdonald mystery for dark horse comics and hyde and dark days for idw, niles also recently released his third cal macdonald. Every book adaptation that you can stream on netflix in. When i found out its based on a comic book, of course please. He earned the money being a professional comic book author.
Steve niles is a comic book author and novelist, known for works such as 30 days of night, criminal macabre, simon dark, mystery society and batman. Jun 14, 20 steve niles is known for his work in writing horror, and this story promises to include the monstrous golem of jewish lore. Upon moving to a small town in upstate new york, geoff and viv gabriel darku and aurora burghart. Based on the idw comic book series of the same name by steve niles and damien worm, the show is about the allan family. Currently writing wake the dead, freaks of the heartland, fused. Clover press is a new publisher created by the original founders of.
The compiled stories were written by steve niles who is an american comic book author and novelist mainly crafting books in the horror genre. The october faction is a graphic novel about the adventures of the retired monsters hunter frederick allan and his family. A few of the stories are novellas where the others are more short stories. Dec 14, 2011 based on the idw publishing graphic novel written by steve niles 30 days of night and illustrated by kieron dwyer, remains is set in a chilling postapocalyptic reno, nevada, and follows the. The comic is based on a concept from niles that zombie finished. Niles, steve article about niles, steve by the free dictionary. But im familiar with steve niles work on 30 days of night, and knew it should probably be pretty. But im familiar with steve niles work on 30 days of night, and knew it should probably be pretty good. Gotham county line, 30 days of night, and criminal macabre. Niles is currently working for the four top american comic publishers marvel, dc, image and dark horse. Ben templesmith idw 30 days of night was one of those movies i threw on to pad the stats just to say id seen it so i could increase the total number of movies id seen in a given year. Geoff and vivian, two siblings who want to follow into their fathers.
Alison sampson is a comic book artist and architect based in london, uk. Its based on the comic by steve niles and damien worm and focuses on a pair of. Steve niles net worth, biography, age, height, dating, wiki. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. Mtv buys freaks of the heartland drama based on dark. Damian kindler on adapting october faction for netflix.
I remember attempting to do a book report on ivanhoe based on the classic comic. A freak nuclear accident turns the citizens of reno, nevada into flesheating zombies that become more aggressive as time goes by. All portions of the grand comics database, except where noted otherwise, are ed by the gcd and are licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4. Written by geoff davey and peter sattler camp xray, the project is based on the dark horse comics graphic novel by steve niles, with art by greg. I am legend is a 1954 postapocalyptic horror novel by american writer richard matheson that was influential in the modern development of zombie and vampire literature and in popularizing the concept of a worldwide apocalypse due to disease. The comic book was written by niles, based on an idea by craven, and will be released by liquid comics as a fiveissue miniseries and a graphic novel, according to the report. Written by niles, with the collaboration of artist ben templesmith, the story opined about happenings when a small town in remote alaska where there was a month without sunlight was cutoff and attacked by vampires. Alan moores creation of john constantine would lead niles to create cal mcdonald of criminal macabre. Steve niles is popular for being a comic book author.
Steve niles remains comic book to real tv spot youtube. Niles, steve article about niles, steve by the free. Niles, steve pop culture s teve niles burst upon the comic book world in 2002 with his successful comic book series 30 days of night. The base is an artistic swirl of demons emerging from. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Go to next page for details on steve niless net worth and earnings.
Based on the graphic novel by 30 days of night creator steve niles and illustrator damien worm, the netflix original series centers on two monsterhunting secret agents wh. Netflixs october faction boss talks adapting the cult. October faction creators, steve niles and damien worm. Jan 24, 2020 the brand new netflix scifi show october faction is the latest cult comic book to be adapted for the screen. Official site for comic book and screenwriter steve niles. Steve niles tells us about his new graphic novel from zune arts which saw him. Steve niles on the lost ones graphic novel newsarama. Steve niles born june 21, 1965 is an american comic book author and novelist, known for. Steve niles born june 21, 1965 is an american comic book author and novelist, known for works such as 30 days of night, criminal macabre, simon dark, mystery society and batman. As well as having drawn genesis with nathan edmondson for image comics, she has worked with dcvertigo, dark horse, idw, and boom. Netflixs october faction boss talks adapting the cult comic book. A tale of the golem, a thoughtprovoking exploration of a completely different, but all too familiar monster. The brand new netflix scifi show october faction is the latest cult comic book to be adapted for the screen.
Netflix cancels steve niles october faction dread central. Steve niles was born in new jersey, united states on monday, june 21, 1965 generation x. Netflix has released a trailer and key art for its upcoming supernatural drama october faction ahead of its arrival on the streaming service later this month. In his early years, he also performed with several washington d. Ladies and gentlemen, steve niles steve niles horror. Netflixs adaptation of the october faction premieres this week, and once it does, your supernatural misdeeds will be a thing of the past. Mar 27, 2007 steve niles is a comic book author and novelist, known for works such as 30 days of night, criminal macabre, simon dark, mystery society and batman. The book did not sell well, according to niles, but it was then that film producers took notice of it, and optioned it to be adapted into a film in 2000 or. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Netflix has released the official trailer for the new supernaturalhorror series october faction. Rob zombie and steve niles form creep entertainment, intl. Steve niles horror writer official site for comic book and screenwriter steve niles. The series takes place in barrow, alaska, so far north that during the winter, the sun does not rise for 30 days.
Netflixs comic book adaptation october faction gets a first trailer. Winner of the bca emerging talent award in 2014, in part for her work. Years later, steve niles showed idw publishing the idea and it took off. This highconcept vampire film suffers from a disappointingly lowconcept approach. Executive producers are damian kindler, james thorpe, steve niles, thomas walden, eric birnberg, george. Im one those guys who got exposed to the movie first, and didnt know it was based on the comic. Based on the comic series of the same name, october faction follows the escapades of two retired monster hunters and their teenage twins. Every book adaptation that you can stream on netflix in 2020. Jan 23, 2020 netflix has released the official trailer for the new supernaturalhorror series october faction.
Clover press is a new publisher created by the original founders of idw. But what does author steve niles think is the biggest difference from his original comic book series. The suffering hes already encountered has nothing to do with monsters that lurk in the darkest corners of our. The film is directed by david slade and stars josh hartnett and melissa george.
Based on a comic book by steve niles and ben templesmith, it takes place during the alaskan winter, when the sun doesnt rise for 30 days, and hence vampires dont need to sleep. Based on steve niles idw comic book and created for tv by showrunner damian kindler, october faction follows globetrotting monster hunters fred and deloris allen who, after the death of freds father, return to their hometown in upstate new york with their teenage children geoff and viv. Series creator steve niles city of others, 30 days of night and newcomer. Steve niles is an american comic book author and novelist, known for works such as 30 days of night, criminal macabre, simon dark, mystery society and batman. Idw publishing is an american publisher of comic books, graphic novels, art books, and comic strip collections. October faction just dropped on netflix based on the idw comic book from steve niles and damien worm. Steve niles books list of books by author steve niles. Based on the idw publishing graphic novel written by steve niles 30 days of night and illustrated by kieron dwyer, remains is set in a chilling postapocalyptic reno, nevada, and follows the. Many of his works were produced in collaboration with artist ben templesmith. He was born in new jersey and raised in washington, d. Here is every book adaptation that you can stream on netflix in 2020. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. A small group of survivors take refuge in a casino and chaos ensues.
He was outspoken against sopa, the stop online piracy act. Our bust, sculpted by horror specialist william paquet, shows cal with the tools of his trade. The novel was a success and was adapted into the films the last man on earth 1964, the omega man 1971, and i am legend 2007. The best comic book movies you probably didnt know were. How netflixs october faction differs from the comic cbr. Joey is igns comics editor and a comic book creator himself. Based on the comic book by steve niles, the scifi series follows globetrotting monster hunters fred and deloris allen who, after the death of freds father, return to their hometown in upstate new york with their teenage children geoff and viv. Steve niles pens a new criminal macabre story at dark horse. Initially was i a bit put off by the art in this volume, i thought it was too dark, too gritty, too weird looking, not at all that kind of art that i like when it comes to graphic novel, but in a strangely weird way i came to really like the art as the story progressed, it. It was created by damian kindler based on the comic book by steve niles and damien worm.
According to zune, 42,000 copies have been printed up, and will be. It was founded in 1999 as the publishing division of idea and design works, llc idw, itself formed in 1999, and is regularly recognized as the fifthlargest comic book publisher in the united states, behind marvel, dc, dark horse and image comics, ahead of other major comic book. Niles is one of the greatest monster comic writers of the last decade. Steve niles is an american comic book author and novelist, known for works such as 30 days of night, criminal macabre. Scottish netflix comic book mogul mark millar has revealed the next superstar creative team that will take over kickass.
Idw television and netflix are going monster hunting with october faction, a new series for the streaming giant based on the comic book by 30 days of night creator steve niles and artist damian. American horror comic book writer and novelist whose works include batman. In the series, vampires, being vulnerable to sunlight, take advantage of the prolonged darkness to openly kill the townspeople and feed at will. A madefortv zombie flick based upon the graphic novel by the writer of 30 days of night.
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