{"product_id":"deathstalker-the-damned-blood-paperback","title":"Deathstalker: The Damned Blood - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSlash\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTim Seeley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSteven Kostanski\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSwords, sorcery, and mad science square off as the cult-cinema hero DEATHSTALKER bursts into comics with an all-star lineup of creators featuring SLASH (Guns N' Roses) in this action-packed adventure!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe cult-cinema hero \u003cb\u003eDeathstalker \u003c\/b\u003ebursts into comics from an all-star lineup of creators including\u003cb\u003e Slash (Guns N' Roses)\u003c\/b\u003e, writer-director Steven Kostanski (The Void, Psycho Goreman), Tim Seeley (\u003ci\u003eHack\/Slash\u003c\/i\u003e) and Jim Terry (\u003ci\u003eWest of Sundown\u003c\/i\u003e). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Hired to escort a perfect priestess and her to a celebration of purity, Deathstalker's journey doesn't go as planned (damn those good looks and big sword). Once again, Deathstalker is on the run caught between forces larger than himself, including the virgin-worshipping cult, a sorcerer hell-bent on saving the world through mad science, and the pissed-off army of the Abraxeon kingdom...not to mention his ex-lover, Princess Evie. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Monsters, magic, and mayhem abound! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Can't a guy just swing his sword anymore? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Slash Presents: \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eDEATHSTALKER: The Damned Blood\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Written by Tim Seeley (\u003ci\u003eVampire: The Masquerade, Money Shot, West of Sundown, Hack\/Slash, Revealer\u003c\/i\u003e), Steven Kostanski (writer\/director of \u003ci\u003eThe Void\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePsycho Goreman\u003c\/i\u003e), and Slash (Guns N' Roses). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Illustrated by Jim Terry (\u003ci\u003eWest of Sundown\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHeavy Metal, Come Home, Indio\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Cover Art by the legendary fantasy artist Boris Vallejo and modern master Nathan C. Gooden (\u003ci\u003eBarbaric\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBrandon Sanderson's Dark One\u003c\/i\u003e). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeathstalker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Kickstarter (for exclusive hardcovers) was fully funded in less than 12 hours, sported the much-coveted \"Projects We Love\" label, was a \"Featured Project of the Day!,\" and overfunded 150%! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDEATHSTALKER: The Damned Blood\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e trade paperback is \u003cb\u003ethe prequel to the upcoming movie reboot of DEATHSTALKER\u003c\/b\u003e (by director Steven Kostanski) and includes the entire 3-issue miniseries and the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBARBARIC vs. DEATHSTALKER\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e crossover one-shot (written by Michael Moreci (\u003ci\u003eBarbaric, Wasted Space, Revealer, The Plot, Spree\u003c\/i\u003e) and Tim Seeley, illustrated by Nathan C. Gooden)! The super special one-shot features the cursed barbarian Owen and the warrior- king Deathstalker as the two most reluctant heroes of all time to square off in a clash of steel. It's Axe vs. Sword in this epic crossover! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For fans of: \u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003eConan the Barbarian, Barbaric\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003ethe\u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003eDeathstalker\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003emovies\u003cb\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Head Lopper, Rumble, Spawn, Hellboy, God is Dead, I Hate Fairyland, Red Sonja, Little Bird, Hack\/Slash, Queen of Swords: A Barbaric Tale, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDark Knights of Steel.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSlash\u003c\/b\u003e is a founding member and guitarist for legendary Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame rock band \u003cb\u003eGuns N' Roses, \u003c\/b\u003eas well as the supergroups \u003cb\u003eSlash's Snakepit, Velvet Revolver\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eSlash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators\u003c\/b\u003e. He is considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time and has stars on the Rock Walk of Fame, as well as the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Slash is a self-described \"film buff\" who is a fan of horror movies. He is a co-founder of Slasher Films, a film production company specializing in the horror genre. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e https: \/\/linktr.ee\/slash\u003cbr\u003e X\/Twitter: @Slash\u003cbr\u003e IG: @Slash\u003cbr\u003e TikTok: @Slash\u003cbr\u003e YouTube: @SlashOfficial\u003cbr\u003e Facebook: @Slash\u003cbr\u003e Website: www.slashonline.com \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTIM SEELEY is one of those \"slash\" people...a writer-slash-artist. He has drawn a number of different comic book series including G.I JOE, HALLOWEEN, WILDCATS and ANT-MAN \u0026amp; WASP. His writing work include NIGHTWING, MONEY SHOT, INJUSTICE v. MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, the critically acclaimed REVIVAL, and the NY TIMES bestselling HACK\/SLASH. He resides in Chicago, Illinois with his wife, daughter and 80s action figure collection \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteven Kostanski\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer \/ director \/ producer\/ creative special FX wizard \/makeup artist who is best known for his work on the horror movies \u003cb\u003eThe Divide\u003c\/b\u003e (2011), \u003cb\u003eThe Void\u003c\/b\u003e (2016), and \u003cb\u003ePsycho Goreman\u003c\/b\u003e (2020). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIG: @kill_kostanski \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJIM TERRY is a Native American comic book artist who's memoir \"Come Home, Indio\" was a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize and the Ignatz, as well as the artist on such titles as THE CROW, HACK\/SLASH, HEAVY METAL and more. He is currently working on WEST OF SUNDOWN from Vault Comics. He lives in Chicago with his 4 cats. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKurt is the colorist of comic books such as THE BLUE FLAME and MONEY SHOT from Vault Comics, GLITTERBOMB, and HACK\/SLASH. Technically, he colored BATMAN one time in DC's LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD anthology. It counts. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe won the 2021 Nerdie for Colorist of the Year from The House of Nerd Podcast. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKurt is also the creator of the Color With Kurt YouTube channel - a channel focused on making color more accessible.youtube.com\/ColorWithKurt \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe lives in Long Beach, Mississippi, with his wife and two cats. When he is not coloring, he enjoys drawing, streaming, playing basketball, video games, movies, and coloring more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ehttps: \/\/www.instagram.com\/kmichaelrussell\/\u003cbr\u003e https: \/\/twitter.com\/kmichaelrussell\u003cbr\u003e youtube.com\/ColorWithKurt \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDer-shing Helmer \u003c\/b\u003eis Managing Editor of Vault Comics. 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