Roger corman served as the films uncredited executive producer, and his company, new world pictures, distributed it. Roger cormans the humanoids from the deep comic read roger. Roger cormans the humanoids from the deep comic read. A researcher finds a genetic disorder that has been caused by a chemical that has been dumped into the water that has caused the creature to have an alarming appetite.
Oct 14, 2015 i liked this book, and i would feel fine telling almost any comic fan to read it. But humanoids is fun anyway theres nothing here that would be offputting for any horror fan besides the stale performance from turkel who didnt want her name in the credits after cormans additions. Dec 19, 2019 a committee made up of comic shop retailers chose fourtyseven titles overall to be available on free comic book day. Highlights of humanoids from the deep include the creature costumes designed by future makeupfx superstar rob bottin. The monster movie classic humanoids from the deep the one from 1980 is screening at midnight at the capitol theatre. To be quite honest, the music is very good for a horror film and fits in quite well. Scientific experiments backfire and produce horrific mutations. Features on your favorite creators and titles from humanoids. Oct 18, 2016 the megalodon is no mere macguffin, and yet there is so much more to this book than shark fights. When the humanoids crash an island high school graduation party, its all ann and her best friend cindy, can do to survive.
Roger cormans the humanoids from the deep volume comic. Humanoids carthago is no mere shark tale hey, kids. Mick garris produced and directed a segment for nightmare cinema, the spinetingling horror event of the summer. Roger cormans the humanoids from the deep volume comic vine. This pulls out one of the regular features of blue water comics to take some material which has. This is the variant cover for the humanoids from the deep book im did coming out in october. This is a all new one shot the bloodcrazed, mutant fishmen from roger cormans 1980s classic humanoids from the deep are back for more. It has a great cast consisting of doug mcclure, ann turkel, vic morrow and lynn schiller. They also appeared in the 1996 remake of the original film. Executive producer corman said peeters version of the film lacked the required exploitative elements needed to satisfy its intended audience.
New world pictures popular follow up to piranha was gorier and scuzzier and elevated 20 yearold rob bottin to the post of chief monster maker. In a remote future, the humanoids have come to an unnamed, earthlike world. Bottomfeeder horror comic is humanoids from the deep meets. And full disclosure one of the goriest monster attack scenes features a special appearance by someone you may recognize. We are one of americas best and most progressive comic book stores, with a legacy dating back to 1983. The covid19 pandemic has changed almost everything about our lives and the comics industry. At jhu comic books, we work extra hard to stock the full range of comic titles and related merchandise that is available today. This episode mary, juan and nic take a look at a controversial roger corman classic. It stars doug mcclure,ann turkel,vic morrow, cindy weintraub, anthony pena,denise galik, lynn theel,meegan king, breck costin, and david. Dark and terrible deep, june 8, 2016, mike mignola and scott allie, sebastian fiumara, dave stewart, sebastian. Mar 28, 2018 the company goes from scifi to real life with the new line life drawn.
Full lineup of free comic book day 2020 comics announced. Humanoids from the deep 1980, usa attack from planet b. How comics publishers are responding to the covid19. Mar 11, 20 the bloodcrazed, mutant fishmen from roger cormans 1980s classic humanoids from the deep are back for more. How far they are willing to go to achieve this end, however, is. Murakami, is an american science fiction monster movie produced by roger corman and new world pictures racial tensions rise between native american johnny eagle anthony pena and the anglers of noyo, california including vic morrow, when johnny actively tries to stop a huge cannery from being built near the. Oct 01, 2010 this is a all new one shot the bloodcrazed, mutant fishmen from roger cormans 1980s classic humanoids from the deep are back for more. The humanoids are the main antagonists of the 1980 horror film humanoids from the deep.
However, the story is so absurd in a comic book manner that it never becomes serious enough to be truly offensive. In order to create the perfect the amphibious soldier, the united states army recruited death row inmates to a unique program. Humanoids from the deep is classic bmovie monster madness, and it doesnt get much better than this. The comic book sequel i produced to the 1980 movie humanoids from the deep about mutant fishmen that come ashore to kill men and. Humanoids carthago is no mere shark tale comic book news. In 1988, at the age of 23, he purchased humanoids, europes renowned comic book publisher. Since then he has worked with some of the industrys most visionary legends, such as jean giraud moebius, enki bilal, alejandro jodorowsky and ridley scott. Humanoids is an international graphic novel publisher and film production company.
Free comic book day 2019 to have 51 comics minecraft. Its a strong story, with solid art, and i think even if youre not into stories about croatian exmilitary, theres still something in that for almost every one. While humanoids from the deep was many, many years before the celticinspired work he seems to be. While a town is in a state of alert, the monster of the sea keeps mutating the townspeople at an alarming rate. Humanoids of the deep monster monster humanoids from the deep. It stars doug mcclure,ann turkel,vic morrow, cindy weintraub, anthony pena,denise galik. I liked this book, and i would feel fine telling almost any comic fan to read it. Les humanoides associes is a francoamerican publishing house specializing in comics and graphic novels. Humanoids from the deep by barbara peeters barbara. Theres a ton of science, a motherlode of research, history, theories and philosophy regarding the rise and fall of the sea over time. Humanoids from the deep, a 1980 monster movie humanoid, a song on the 2007 chevelle album vena sera. Humanoids from the deep meets bad lieutenant in eibons bottomfeeder comic. Humanoids from the deep released as monster in europe and japan is a 1980 american science fiction monster movie starring doug mcclure, ann turkel and vic morrow.
The imagery will stick with you, the complex world will make you ponder its depths, and the mythical nature of the hero has deep roots worth exploring. He is the senior graphic designer at humanoids as well as the author of several bestselling graphic novels, including the anthology comic book series lucha libre unfabulous five, the tikitis, the zombies that ate the world the z word and the new cycle of the internationally acclaimed series the metabarons, cowritten with. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. A determined antique dealer, a curious junkyard worker, and a bored porn star all cross paths as they follow the sinewy and deadly trail of one bad break, a longdead tattooed sailor whose history holds the key to a possibly very profitable secret. The scifi masterpiece by moebius and jodorowsky about the tribulations of the shabby detective john difool as he searches for the precious and coveted incal. Humansalmon hybrid aquatic monsters are on the loose, menacing unclad buxom girls in a pacific northwest fishing community most of whom were paid scale, get it. Humanoids from the deep benjamin halls haunted fire. Humanoids from the deep united artists, japanese x horror. It might turn some away due to its slow start and crazy use. Humanoids from the deep is a grindhouse horror film that revels in its cheapness.
Humanoids from the deep 1980 japanese movie poster, movie. These mindless beings need no food, air or rest and they feel no pain. The humanoids might not be all they can be and the picture gets a bit bogged down, but it is still fun. Roger cormans the humanoids from the deep zip comics. The humanoids are artificial beings created by the leader. Bottomfeeder horror comic is humanoids from the deep meets bad.
Wa benjamin hall the bloodcrazed, mutant fishmen from roger cormans 1980s classic humanoids from the deep are back for more. In fact, its one of the most gory comics of the year, if not the goriest. It is a high quality hardcover no dust cover printed on thick coated paper stock with a sewn binding and sewnin cloth book mark. So far, it is the only comic book publisher of european origin to have achieved a successful presence in the english speaking markets, where its catalogue is exploited under the humanoids brand and various imprints. The original humanoids from the deep was one such movie. Bookmark the bloodcrazed, mutant fishmen from roger cormans 1980s classic humanoids from the deep are back for more. Kadindi, kaddodi, kadda, swallowerofmen the dodo is a monstrous humanoid creature from the folklore of the hausa people. Humanoids from the deep 1980 horror, scifi doug mcclure, ann turkel, vic morrow scientific experiments backfire and produce horrific mutations. The actual humanoids are kind of effective looking at points. Les humanoides associes humanoides is a francoamerican publishing house specializing in comics and graphic novels. Monsters and dames 20 comic book artists comic artist.
The megalodon is no mere macguffin, and yet there is so much more to this book than shark fights. In pipeline, augie provides commentary and criticism on a wide variety of comics past and present, with a strong focus on european works specifically francobelgian. Many local comic shops have been forced to close and go to mail order of curbside pickup only and both readers and publishers are really to help support local stores. But bottomfeeder doesnt skimp on the horror goods either. Jul 18, 2019 humanoids from the deep is a grindhouse horror film that revels in its cheapness. The edition i purchased is the slightly oversized hardcover.
Humanoids is a great publisher that is translating european comics for an american audience. However, the story is so absurd in a comicbook manner that it never becomes serious enough to be truly offensive. Welcome to jhu comic books new yorks premier comic book stores. Recently, humanoids hosted a book talk on sebastien samsons graphic novel my new york marathon at the new york road runners running. I am a huge fan of the original movie and it was an extreme honor to be associated in some small way with the franchise. Humanoids from the deep which was released as monster in europe and japan is a memorable 1980 creature exploitation film featuring copious amounts of sex, female nudity, gore and cool creature designs by special effects legend rob bottin. Humanoids from the deep b cvr by cyclonaut on deviantart. Only the names of the persons and places have been changed.
It was written like a bmovie, with questionable lighting and locations that wouldnt cost much to shoot in. The only problem is that they are so slow and immobile that it seems that most people could just easily run away from them unless it is an ambushyou see a humanoid from the deep, you run from the humanoid from the deep. The creation of the humanoids, a 1962 film based on the novel. Mar 30, 2012 i really wanted to talk about one of my favorite publishers humanoids so i did a video on them. There will also be two educational support titles from the comic book legal defense fund and. Numerous screenplay assignments led to a career in directing, and he is perhaps best known for his long association with. Humanoids from the deep by barbara peeters barbara peeters. Humanoids, the european publisher that has been home to legendary creators including alejandro jodorowsky and moebius, is. He can be found lurking in the deep forests and swamps of subsaharan west africa, with a range including sudan, ghana, nigeria, and the cote divoire. Considered revolutionary in the comic book form at the time, chiefly due. Peeters accepted the film, and shooting commenced in october 1979.
This is a classic monster flick was billed as a serious, dramatic scifi film with an ecological message until corman said where are the boobs. A conversation with fabrice giger, ceo of humanoids. A committee made up of comic shop retailers chose fourtyseven titles overall to be available on free comic book day. How far they are willing to go to achieve this end, however, is the terrifying reality faced by those whom they invade. Previously, mick created the masters of horror hourlong cable series of fright films helmed by wellknown genre directors, including himself. I tried to keep the tone of the original humanoids movie as well, and included details and characters from a shortlived comic sequel. Humanoids launches new literary comics imprint, life drawn. When the humanoids from the deep crash an island high school graduation party, its all ann, and her best friend cindy, can do to survive. With emma samms, robert carradine, justin walker, mark rolston. Fabrice giger is easily one of the most influential trailblazers in the comic book world, yet many fans and professionals dont know his story. The lake erie monster online home of the comic book by j. If you havent seen this movie yet, this is the opportunity to catch it for the first time on the big screen. Oh, by the wayas johnny leaves, you can see a kid sitting and reading a comic book on a nearby docked boat.
Humanoids from the deep, directed by barbara peeters and an uncredited jimmy t. The humanoids wish only to serve, to keep you from harm, and to deprive you of anything that makes you unhappy or agitated. This comic is the halloween issue of national geographic. Humanoids from the deep benjamin halls haunted fire studio. The bloodcrazed, mutant fishmen from roger cormans 1980s classic humanoids from the deep are back for more. Humanoids from the deep digital comics comics by comixology. When the humanoids crash an island high school graduation party, its all ann, and her best friend cindy, can do to survive. Bottomfeeder horror comic is humanoids from the deep meets bad lieutenant. Those nutty loonies over at eibon press, whove been. Humanoids from the deep japanese poster horror posters.
See more ideas about plague mask, silver surfer comic and wolverine art. Corman is known for introducing young talents into the cinema scene. You see, millions of years ago, the aquatic city of atlantis sank to the earths floor without a trace. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. This is a all new one shot the bloodcrazed, mutant fishmen from roger cormans 1980s classic humanoids from the deep are. In the insatiable quest for natural resources, humans are searching further and deeper into the earth, threatening to unleash monsters thought to be long gone. Drake, the mortal men were transformed into bizarre, halfman half. Humanoids from the deep was originally offered to joe dante, who turned it down. Humanoids from the deep isnt a good choice for sensitive viewers because it is never passes up an opportunity for its mutated fishmen to rip apart or molest unwitting victims on camera. The film was made and released about sixteen years before it was remade for television with humanoids from the deep 1996 but the second time the levels of sex and violence for the remake were greatly toned down. The twelve gold books that every comic store who is a participant of free comic book day 2019 must order, were announced earlier in the week. Abraham sapien, born langdon everett caul, is a fictional character introduced in the comic book series hellboy, created. Fist published in astounding science fiction during the magazines heyday, the humanoids sceince fiction grand master jack williamsons finest novelhas endured for fifty years as a classic on the theme of natural versus artificial life.