Last week, reading KLS's The Dark Shadows Comic Strip Book, it occurred to me that I could make my own comic strips, re-telling the classic DS story in the same daily style that Kenneth Bruce Bald utilized in the early 1970s: a full page for Sundays, three panels for the weekdays. I played around with screenshots from the series and original films, editing and tweaking them into the story I wanted to tell.
My plan is to create a series of "seasons" of this strip, using some of the familiar twists and turns from the show, maybe going off in a few different directions. This summer will explore the "Resurrection of Barnabas Collins" we all know and love; future seasons will travel backward, forward, and sideways in time. Look for a new entry every day (or as close to everyday as possible).
Enjoy!
Dark Shadows (1966-1971) was a soap opera with an emphasis on the supernatural that has garnered a cult following in the years since it left the air. The introduction of Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) catapulted the series to enormous success, capturing the public's imagination in a way that continues to endure today. This online fanzine will provide a place for rare photos, articles, stories, artwork, and other multimedia as a tribute to the magic and mystery that is Dark Shadows.
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Sunday, July 6, 2014
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