Aaron Mahnke’s acclaimed Lore podcast has captivated horror fans with his historical-based scary stories since 2015. He will now be expanding Lore to the comics world with a new miniseries from IDW entitled “Wellington.”
Co-written with Deliah S. Dawson (“Sparrowhawk”) and featuring an art team of Piotr Kowalski and colorist Brad Simpson (“Bloodborne”), “Wellington” will focus on the Duke of Wellington, the British military hero who defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
“History and folklore are deep wells, and they are honestly a fiction writer’s dream come true,” Mahnke said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. “With an amazing cast of characters just waiting to be called upon, and centuries of belief in the supernatural setting the stage, I’m excited to share these powerful stories in a brand-new way!”
“The most interesting characters in comics are those who battle with their own demons whilst trying to fix the world however they can,” Kowalski added. “The Duke of Wellington certainly has all the qualities of a perfect horror tale hero. He is driven, experienced, and tormented by nightmares. He is a hunter, avenger, and tireless seeker of the ultimate truth. And, ultimately, the strength of this character guarantees a captivating and entertaining comic book.”
“Wellington” will be a five-issue miniseries, and launches in December.
