Dracula as John Wick? Operation: Iron Coffin - The Coolest New Horror
As far as horror comics go, it's hard to find a cooler elevator pitch than the one for Operation: Iron Coffin. This series reimagines Dracula as a John Wick-esque anti-hero, cutting a bloody swath through waves of Nazi enemies aboard a train.
As far as horror comics go, it's hard to find a cooler elevator pitch than the one for Operation: Iron Coffin. This series reimagines Dracula as a John Wick-esque anti-hero, cutting a bloody swath through waves of Nazi enemies aboard a train.
Operation: Iron Coffin, written by Kenny Porter (Superboy) and illustrated by Tyrell Cannon (Beef Bros), is published by IDW Publishing under their IDW Dark imprint. The series follows the resurrected Dracula teaming up with British Allied forces during World War II to battle Nazis and a vampire plague on a train. The first issue is set to release on July 8, with preorders available until June 1.
The action horror comic promises a thrilling blend of horror, action, and adventure, appealing to fans of Spawn, Castlevania, and Indiana Jones. Porter and Cannon express their excitement for the series, emphasizing the packed action, emotion, scares, and gore awaiting readers.
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