Dead Love: Dance of Dea...

Death leads in this dance, popular in the Middle Ages when people were dying like rats; with rats; oh, rats! It was introduced in allegorical form in 14th Century religious texts as a warning or maybe a whistle through the pervading darkness. Imagine the shake, rattle and pop as all...

Dead Love: Tuesday Brai...

Misfits, brains—suitable fare for a Tuesday? Well, I just had to fit it in … probably because it’s a little Oliver Twist, and I do love Dickens. Hmmm, well maybe a twist on Twist. Or maybe just twisted. Yes, and it’s a little Sweeney Todd as well. Let’s just admit...

Dead Love: Manga has Ar...

Just got the manga pages in for DEAD LOVE with art by well known manga illustrator, Botan Yamada. Botan lives in Osaka, Japan, and has been working as a manga artist for nearly a decade. Known mainly as a “yaoi” or “boys love” artist, she has also produced the art...

Dead Love: The Crimson ...

Arch fiends are ubiquitous. Clément has a ton of competition. Take, for instance, the Crimson Ghost, that diabolical antagonist in the 1946 Republic horror film serial—quite an inspiring villain. After an episodic stint in the 50’s, the Crimson Ghost found his way into a television...

Dead Love: Brainloaf à ...

Ever find yourself high and dry and brainless? In my attempt to keep you zombie types well nourished, I’m going to share my latest discovery: brainloaf. Yesterday I was treated to this delicious dish. Looks like a brain and is much easier to score. It’s also less likely to...

Dead Love: Zombie Natio...

Oh, all that talk about brains. How about a little FRIVOLITY today … something totally zombilicious? For that, we need to listen to the German techno and electro beats of Munich-based DJ and music producer Florian Senfter or Zombie Nation. Yes, it’s time to join Splank in a...