Grave Tales
Editor: Richard Chizmar
Associate Editor: Brian Keene
P.O. Box 623
Forest Hill, MD 21050

Current Needs: Authors and Artists

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, Thomas F. Monteleone, Joe Hill, 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 above 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 biography and list of sales. 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. Either send samples to the mailing address above or online via the “Artwork Guidelines” below. Samples cannot be returned without SASE. DO NOT send originals or your only copy!

Payment: Professional rates

Response Time: up to four months

Please do not send any email submissions, proposals, or pitches.

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Website: http://www.cemeterydance.com

Guidelines excerpted from: http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/Guidelines#COMIC