Shannon Eric Denton and David Hartman are teaming up to create KRAKEN, a graphic novel set in an alternate 1930s filled with dark magic, ancient horrors, and occult powers. Kraken, a hybrid monster-man, returns from a three-year journey to stop an evil sorceress and a mystical Nazi invasion from unleashing chaos upon the world.
Shannon Eric Denton and David Hartman are joining forces to create an original graphic novel titled Kraken , set to be released by Titan Comics in September 2025. This thrilling adventure unfolds in an alternate 1930s, a world steeped in dark magic, ancient horrors, and occult powers. Kraken promises to captivate fans of historical and supernatural thrillers alike. The graphic novel has already garnered praise from esteemed figures in the entertainment industry.
Rob Zombie, the acclaimed director known for his work on Halloween and The Devil's Rejects, describes Kraken as an 'insane ripping yarn.' Phil Hester, a celebrated comic book creator recognized for his work on Green Arrow, hails Kraken as a story that 'packs action, romance, high adventure, horror, and just straight up weirdness into every moment.'The story centers on Kraken, an esteemed adventurer who disappears for three years and then returns to reality, seeking allies to thwart an evil sorceress from unleashing a horde of eldritch monsters upon the world. Armed with a pistol and his formidable supernatural tentacles, Kraken is determined to stop this catastrophic threat. Denton and Hartman are well-established creators with impressive backgrounds in film, television, and comics. Denton, an award-winning director and writer, has worked on projects for Disney, Sony, and Warner Brothers. Hartman, a Spectrum Award-winning artist, has contributed to various comic book titles and video games, including notable credits on Transformers Prime and Phantasm Ravager. 'There's a long list of pulp heroes I grew up with,' says writer Shannon Eric Denton. 'And as friends like Dave Stevens, Mike Mignola, and Kevin Conran introduced their own to the pantheon, I've wanted to do the same but with my own monstrous twist.' Denton goes on to express his gratitude, 'Artist pals James Groman and Kevin Conran deserve a shout-out for their early advice, and especially to my stellar Monster Forge cohort David Hartman for bringing Kraken to life! And how about that sweet Mike Mignola cover as well!'Artist David Hartman shares his enthusiasm for the project, stating, 'When Shannon showed me the script for Kraken, I was hooked immediately! It's a wild blend of pulp adventure, cosmic horror, and action-packed characters—everything I love to draw. This is just the beginning of an epic series we're creating together, and I can't wait for you to dive into the first book and everything else we have in store!' KRAKEN Author: Shannon Eric Denton Illustrator: David Hartman Publisher: Titan Comics SC, 112 pages, FC, $17.99 ISBN: 9781787745360 On sale September 30, 2025 More monster than man… A unique supernatural historical adventure from the award-winning writer and artist team of Shannon Eric Denton and David Hartman. Set in a supernatural take of the 1930s, courageous adventurer Kraken returns from a three-year journey in a different dimension in order to stop a mystical Nazi invasion. From the minds of Oscar-nominated Shannon Eric Denton and Emmy-nominated David Hartman comes an exciting story of a hybrid monster-man and his mission to stop the Nazis from resurrecting ancient horrors upon the world. After disappearing for three years, esteemed adventurer Kraken returns to reality in search of allies to stop an evil sorceress from unleashing a horde of eldritch monsters on the world. Armed with a pistol and supernatural tentacles, the Kraken is loose! Set in a reimagined 1930s backdrop and filled with occult powers, hidden artefacts and sentient talking skulls, Kraken fills your appetite for the supernatural unlike any other. If you're a fan of supernatural period pieces, and are ready to unleash the Kraken, this is the book for you! Kraken is on sale September 30, 2025 at bookstores, comic shops and digital.
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