Issue #1 Release Date: December 2005

Thirteen of the greatest minds of the horror genre have gathered to tell their darkest dreams in their own unique styles in a new Showtime series. Each one-hour film is a stand-alone exercise in terror from the likes of Romero, Carpenter, Landis, Argento, and many others. And now, IDW presents a year-long exploration of these chilling movies. Up first is the two-part “Incident On and Off a Mountain Road,” originally written by Joe R. Lansdale and adapted for Showtime by Don Coscarelli (Phantasm, Bubba Ho-Tep). Ellen, a seemingly defenseless young woman, is lost in the woods and comes into contact with the deformed, demented serial killer Moonface. But Ellen isn’t as helpless or innocent as she initially seems…this special debut issue, adapted for comics by IDW’s Editor-in-Chief Chris Ryall (Shaun of the Dead) and Jeremy Haun (Desperadoes: Banners of Gold) will feature covers from Masters of Horror conceptual artist Caniglia.

Meanwhile, issues 3 and 4, beginning in March '06, present an all-new horrific, two-part storyline! In “Dreams in the Witch-House,” writer Ivan Brandon (NYC Mech), artist Dennis Calero (TBD), and cover artist Ben Templesmith adapt horror master H.P. Lovecraft’s classic tale, as envisioned by director Stuart Gordon (Re-Animator) and his co-writer, Dennis Paoli. In tale, a college student studying interdimensional string theory is haunted by terrifying nightmares where he’s visited by a 17th century witch and her familiar, a rat with a human face. Only, these aren’t dreams at all…

MATURE READERS. Most of these books are recommended for readers over the age of 18. We can't be responsible for nightmares these books might cause those under 18... or over, for that matter.