Cemetery Dance Publications
P.O. Box 623
Forest Hill, MD 21050 U.S.A.
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Grave Tales is a horror anthology comic book presented by the World Fantasy Award-winning publisher Cemetery Dance. Each issue is comic-sized (48 pages, color cover, B&W interior) and features three tales of terror from today's most popular authors. Previous contributors include Edward Lee, Richard Laymon, Al Sarrantonio, Nancy Collins, Tom Monteleone, and others. As always, it is strongly suggested you read a copy of Grave Tales first to get a feel for the publication.
Author Submissions: We're looking for stories that can be adapted to comic format, in the tradition of Warren's Creepy and Eerie, Marvel and DC anthologies like The Witching Hour and Ghosts, and the EC's legendary Tales From the Crypt and The Vault of Horror. We are also in need of short prose stories, up to 1,000 words. Again, prose stories should have the pulp horror feel. What we don't want: anything modern or that doesn't fit the concepts described above. Query at address below with description of story and a short sample, or, if you prefer, the script. The ideal script will run no longer than 8 pages. Also include a bibliography. Samples cannot be returned without SASE.
Artist Submissions: We are looking for artwork in the tradition of Warren's Creepy and Eerie, Marvel and DC anthologies like The Witching Hour and Ghosts, and the EC's legendary Tales From the Crypt and The Vault of Horror. Think the retro look of Bernie Wrightson or Mike Ploog. No manga or other modern styles. We are in need of both interior and cover art. Send samples to the mailing address below. Samples cannot be returned without SASE. DO NOT send originals or your only copy!
Payment: Professional rates
Response Time: up to four months
Submissions should be sent to the above mailing address.
No e-mail submission or pitches, please.
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