Image's Graveslinger Ships In October

Shadowline/Image Comics is releasing Shannon Eric Denton's and Jeff Mariotte's Western/Horror comic, Graveslinger in October. The 4-issue mini-series focuses on an undertaker who accidentally unleashes over 100 killers’ from their graves and is then enlisted by a sinister mystical force to hunt the undead down and stop their killing spree.

While admittedly not a fan of the Western genre, Jim Valentino said the concept was unique enough that he decided to take a chance, having long admired Denton’s and Mariotte’s work. He also adds that DC Comics’ success with Jonah Hex influenced his decision.

Newcomer and video game concept artist, John Cboins, will handle the art.