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If your calendar from here to Halloween isn’t already filled with candy-fueled bacchanals, come to Meltdown Comics‘ Sunset Blvd. location in Los Angeles on Thursday evening for an in-store appearance by Clive Barker, Chris Monfette and Ray Zone, who collaborated on a new comic book entitled Seduth. Barker, who previously worked on adaptations of his own work and original material in the medium, enlisted Monfette’s help to come up with a new, original story, while Zone expertly rendered images for it – in 3-D, no less.

Barker’s public appearance just days before Halloween seems remarkably appropriate given his career-long commitment to the ‘dark arts’: in addition to his work in comics, he’s not only a renowned novelist, but a filmmaker, having directed Hellraiser and Nightbreed, and effectively created Candyman. Monfette, meanwhile, is also working on an adaptation of Barker’s short story Down, Satan, and wrote an original script entitled Deep Cuts that is being shepherded into production by American Originals producer Jeff Katz. And Zone is the “King of 3-D Comics,” with hundreds of credits as an artist and producer of 3-D print work.

Barker, Monfette and Zone will be on hand for a question-and-answer session starting at 6PM, and then the trio will sign copies of the book after 7:00. If you can’t make it but want an autographed copy, click here to purchase one in advance, and check out Meltdown Comics’ official site for driving directions and more information about the event.

Meet Horror Baron Clive Barker, King of 3-D Comics Ray Zone
and Writer Chris MonfetteThursday, October 29th, 6pm
Meltdown Comics/Sunset Blvd.

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Meet Horror Baron Clive Barker, King of 3-D Comics Ray Zone
and Writer Chris Monfette
Thursday, October 29th, 6pm
Meltdown Comics/Sunset Blvd.

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Acclaimed novelist/filmmaker/painter Clive Barker is making his return to comic books in October with Clive Barker’s Seduth, an especially horrific one-shot being presented with vivid 3-D effects. For Barker, who is joined on the one-shot by the Eisner-nominated art team of Gabriel Rodriguez and Jay Fotos (Locke & Key), along with co-writer Chris Monfette and 3-D art expert Ray Zone.

Who: Clive Barker, Chris Monfette and Ray Zone
What: Q&A and Signing
When: Thursday, October 29th, 2009 6PM
Where: Meltdown Comics/Sunset Blvd. Map

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via:   MTV Splash Page

With 3D effects quickly becoming a staple feature for film audiences, novelist and filmmaker Clive Barker wanted to create a narrative that took the augmented viewing experience one step further by weaving it into the narrative hook of IDW’s “Seduth,” his first original comic property in nearly two decades.

Co-written by Chris Monfette with art by Gabriel Rodriguez, Jay Fotos (“Locke & Key”) and 3-D art expert Ray Zone, “Seduth” is slated to include 3D glasses when it drops in October, letting readers delve into the storyline’s exploration of existence in more than three dimensions, with readers’ experience being the added fourth dimension.

According to Barker, this effect was conceived to be a kind of “wet dream of 3D,” for comic fans, positioning storytelling elements in a way that’s meant to capitalize on the full potential of the visual enhancement with pointed graphic content and surreal landscapes prominent throughout the issue.

In 32 pages, the story follows a man driven by his darkest impulses to oblivion and back after being exposed to the contents of a priceless diamond. There’s scads of sex and violence with lots of nihilism to wash it all down. For Barker, who considers breakneck pacing to be one of comics’ greatest strengths, it’s all just part of the plan.

“Sometimes it does feel as though good ideas run out of steam, and I would prefer [as a reader] one comic, which was awesome, to [longer series] that were so-so,” Barker told MTV News.

Barker explained that even though he hadn’t participated heavily on the creative side of the comics equation for a period of time, he’s never stopped picking up his weekly pull list.

“I’m a little kid in a candy store on a Wednesday,” said Baker, “I like my comics dark and I like them stylish, I like them smart, but I can still read Archie comics when I need to.”

Barker also made it clear that “Seduth” wouldn’t be a one-off, but rather the first of what he plans to be number of comic projects, recognizing now more than ever how passionate he’s remained about the medium.

“I’m a 56-year-old man and I still feel the same thrill when I’m buying comics like when I was 12. I don’t feel that same old feeling over a movie.”

Like what you’re reading about Clive Barker’s “Seduth”? Here’s a sneak peek, courtesy of IDW Publishing—and if you have a pair of 3D glasses, wear ‘em!

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