13 Days of Creepmas - Mister Reusch

Mister Reusch is a local artist and all around cool dude. Not only is he an illustration teacher at the Massachusetts College of Art, he co-founded Black Cat Burlesque, a Boston area horror burlesque troupe that I've seen on numerous occasions.

He's got a unique, instantly identifiable art style. Even if I haven't met him at unusual events, I'd be pimping his art. It's just that good. Head over to his Etsy shop and check out his available prints. There's some "regular" Christmas designs, a few with Krampus and he's got some wonderful Halloween prints to boot. And if you happen to love French bulldogs, you've found you're artist!

13 Days of Creepmas - Elvira's Haunted Holidays

Hold on to your scarves and mittens, kids! We're setting the Wayback Machine to 1986!
For a short time back then, the deed to DC Comics House of Mystery passed to the one and only Elvira, Mistress of the Dark for 11 issues and one Christmas special.

In the opening story, she has her own Christmas Carol experience with her usual brand of humor. Following that are three holiday tales sure to warm the cockles of your little Creepmas heart. Whatever cockles are....

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13 Days of Creepmas - Frosty the Gourdman

Merry Creepmas one and all!

Frosty the Gourdman is a twist on the familiar tale we all know. In this story, Frosty is made from pumpkins and comes to life in a pumpkin patch on Halloween night. The book was released in October 2010 and as soon as I found out about it, I had to own it. I don't want to spoil the story but it's a heartwarming tale of a young girl and the monster she befriends. Almost like that one part in Frankenstein, except Frosty doesn't kill this little girl.

Here's a little trailer for the book

 

Frosty the Gourdman was an
empty hollow soul
With a pumpkin head, eyes glowing red,
and a heart as black as coal.

Frosty the Gourdman was a
scary tale they say
And the children know
when the fall wind blows
he will come for them one day.

There is a 22 page preview of the book on the Frosty the Gourdman website. 

It's available as a physical book and PDF download. Treat yourself, I think you'll enjoy it!

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