You may have heard of a little series called “Hoax Hunters” that we like to cover around these parts. It’s a very fun title that explores urban myths and various cryptid folklore. Of course, the trick is that everything they explore is very real — it’s their job to protect the world and then prove that everything was just a hoax to keep the public docile! And as the first arc wraps, the gang prepares for a new arc called “Haunchyville” where they will be exploring the truth behind reported sightings of gnomes.
So wouldn’t you know it, as a bit of promotion for the upcoming arc a video prequel has been prepared, featuring the Hoax Hunters Hunters. Watch as they set the challenge for the Hoax Hunters to disprove! Kind of reminds you of a real video, doesn’t it?
Additionally, check out some advance sneak peeks of pages and concepts from the upcoming story, as well as the press release below.
Hoax Hunters Press Release
This January, HOAX HUNTERS returns with an all-new arc, “Haunchyville.” The story takes on the myth of the gnomes of Haunchyville, Wisconsin, and their albino king. But before the new arc–starting in issue #6–is released in stores, a short film has been made to tease the coming storyline.
The film (directed by filmmaker James Cooper) introduces the Hoax Hunters Hunters, a group that is on to the HOAX HUNTERS’ true agenda of covering up the dark corners of the world, via their reality television show.
“Steve and I see the video as a way to enhance what the HOAX HUNTERS are all about–YouTube clips, campy scares, that’s what reality shows like Destination Truth thrive on,” co-creator and writer Michael Moreci said. “We want to have fun with that.”
The first HOAX HUNTERS trade–which collects issue #s 0-5 and features an introduction from Fact or Faked host Ben Hansen–releases December 5.
“Both Mike and I are very excited about the reception for the first arc of Hoax Hunters,” Steve Seeley, co-creator and writer said. “We are confident that the next arc (and those that follow) will only help our success with the book.”
Issue #6 releases January 16 from Image Comics and and is available for pre-order in the October issue of Previews. It features a cover from artist Jenny Frison (Revival).
