On Wednesday, May 20th, Mad Cave Studios is releasing BABYLON COVE #1!
Writer Rafer Roberts shared how this book came about and who’s going to love the series.
“This project came about simply because it’s more fun to make comics with your friends. My first inclination was to write a romance comic to take advantage of Joe’s reputation from his Archie and Morning Glories days, but like all of my stuff I had to subvert those expectations by adding a straight-up horror element. Babylon Cove is the product of both me and Joe making the comics we’re known for, but at the same time making the comics we wish people would let us make. There is no other romantic comedy like Babylon Cove that has this much blood and guts, and there is no other horror out there that has this much romance and laughs. Babylon Cove is for people who say they hate romance stories, people who go to brunch because their friends drag them to brunch, and people who join book clubs and have strong opinions about why the romantic leads don’t belong together.”
Here’s a look at the covers, storyline, and preview pages for Mad Cave Studios’ release on New Comic Book Day…
BABYLON COVE #1
Written by Rafer Roberts
Art by Joe Eisma
Colors by Marissa Louise
Letters by Crank!
Covers & Cover Artists:
Joe Eisma (Cover A)
Eric Powell (Cover B)
This is a story about Heather, a no-nonsense career-gal who returns to her picturesque New England hometown for the first time in a decade to attend a family funeral; Dennis, the all-American dreamboat who broke Heather’s heart in high school; Charlie, the late-blooming shy boy who Heather never gave the time of day, and Karthon, the ancient demon with plans to feast on the flesh of everyone in town.
If you ever wondered what would happen if Stephen King were allowed to write one of those Hallmark holiday movies… Welcome to BABYLON COVE.
Artist Joe Eisma explains how Hallmark-type tv movies inspired the illustrator’s contribution to BABYLON COVE.
“I have always wanted to draw a romance comic ever since I started my career in this industry, but I could never make it work until Rafer and I worked up the concept for Babylon Cove. We had so much fun mashing the romance genre by way of Lifetime Movies with cosmic horror. I love how Rafer subverted tropes for these types of stories and gave me so much gore to draw. It’s truly a one of a kind comic unlike anything I’ve done before! I hope folks will see how much fun and joy we had on this and have a great time with it.”
Be sure to pick up a copy of BABYLON COVE #1 this Wednesday, May 20th – New Comic Book Day. Snag one at your local comic shop, favorite online retailer, or direct from the Mad Cave Studios website!
About Mad Cave Studios:
Driven by madness and committed to quality. Mad Cave Studios provides quality entertainment with a fresh take on an array of genres. From fantasy and action to sci-fi and horror, Mad Cave publishes stories that resonate with unapologetic and authentic audiences.