In the world of horror comics, John Constantine is something of an elder statesman: Few characters have lasted as long or lived as hard as DC/Vertigo's trenchcoat-wearing paranormal investigator. Since his first appearance in the pages of The Saga of Swamp Thing way back in 1985, Constantine has beaten cancer, journeyed to Hell, rubbed shoulders with the likes of Sandman and Batman and been played by Keanu Reeves. Not bad for a character who was originally created as a n homage to Sting, the Police frontman.

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The crossover between rock music and comics has been brewing for some time: Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance and Coheed, and Cambria front man Claudio Sanchez have penned acclaimed titles for Dark Horse and Evil Ink Comics. Anthrax's Scott Ian recently spun a tale of cigar-chomping alien bounty hunter Lobo. Rockers love comics and now, three new musicians are bringing their perspective to the medium.

First up is Wire Hangers, a four-issue miniseries from IDW Publishing penned by Alan Robert, founding member of Life of Agony. The story, also drawn by Robert, involves a female reporter investigating a series of mysterious abductions in New York City. Could it be a government conspiracy? Fun fact: Robert studied cartooning under comic book great Walt Simonson, so he knows his stuff.

Who are the Revenants? That's the question posed by Incarnate, created, written and drawn by Nick Simmons, son of Gene Simmons. The series follows Revenant Mot, who's part of a group of immortal beings who hunger for human flesh. But when a secret society sets out to destroy the Revenants, Mot must decide whether he's predator or prey. Here's hoping Nick doesn't include real blood in the comic, the way his pop did back in the '70s.

Last up in our rockin' comics countdown is I Am Become God. The Terminal Press series, based on a novel from Exodus vocalist Rob Dukes, takes its inspiration from Hindu culture. A dark coming-of-age story for the damned, I Am Become God explores adolescence, but with a healthy dose of blood and guts. 

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Superhero comics have gone monster-crazy in a big way. In "Frankencastle," part of the monthly Punisher series, everyone's favorite vigilante is resurrected by a team of Marvel's monster characters and turned into a Frankenstein-like creature. Yes, a remorseless criminal killing machine in the body of a monster. While some fans are skeptical, the story (by Rick Remender and Walking Dead artist Tony Moore) has so far been a total blast.

Remender is spinning another fun supernatural tale in the pages of Doctor Voodoo, Supernatural Avenger. The once low-level hero formerly known as Brother Voodoo has recently been appointed the Marvel Universe's Sorcerer Supreme. It seems Doctor Strange has lost his mojo, allowing Voodoo to grab the Eye of Agamotto and step into the Doctor's boots. Over at DC Comics, Batman: Unseen is the creepfest worth checking out. Batman is no stranger to the supernatural (having tackled vampires, zombies and even his own demons), but this time he's up against the Invisible Man.

Finally, in Lobo: Highway to Hell, DC's resident alien bounty hunter is literally going to Hell to face off against his greatest enemy -- Lucifer himself. Heavy metal fans will enjoy the gruesome story (penned by Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian), while Sam Keith's artwork brings back fond memories of the Maxx comic.

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The latest installment of The Prisoner graphic novel, Chapter Four, finds Rebecca Meadows acquiring a deadly object and learning about the phenomenon of "drifting." Can a person exist in two places at once? Read the chapter now to find out more about Rebecca's experiences, and remember, new installments are posted each week..

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Six's on-air adventures in AMC's The Prisoner might have come to an end, but the story of The Village is still unfolding in Chapter Two of AMCtv.com's online graphic novel. Writer M. Scott Veach's story finds its hero Rebecca Meadows arriving at a mysterious hospital. Could it be the Clinic from the miniseries? And will this doctor help her find her missing sister? Mitchell Breitweiser (Captain America: The Chosen) and Cliff Richards' noirish artwork creates an eerie mood, as the mystery deepens. Does The Village have a new prisoner? Read the latest installment then check back next week for more.

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When the TV series  Supernatural premiered in 2005, few could have guessed it would turn into the cult hit it is today. But five seasons in, the adventures of the supernatural-investigating Winchester brothers are still creeping out their ravenous fan base. So it makes sense that Supernatural would follow in the footsteps of fellow horror-action predecessors Buffy the Vampire Slayer and The X-Files and transport the demon-hunting tales to the world of comics. (Hey, if Ghost Whisperer can inspire a comic, then so can Supernatural.)

Coming on the heels of the popular Rising Son miniseries, DC/Wildstorm's latest Supernatural series, Beginning's End, delves farther into Sam's decision to leave his family for Stanford. But don't worry: There's still plenty of action as the Winchester boys finding themselves hunting monsters in the Big Apple. The story, written by show writers Andrew Dabb and Daniel Loflin, explores what makes the Winchesters such beloved loose cannons, and also appears to conform to the show's canon, something few TV comics bother doing.) Artist Diego Olmos will be familiar to fans of Rising Son, but Batman geeks might also want to take a look -- the rising comics star's recent Batman: Dragon's Knight one-shot was both a fun adventure story and a thrilling tour of Barcelona.

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Legendary Pictures knows what comic book fans want -- quality movies featuring their favorite characters. And so far they've delivered, bringing us The Dark Knight, 300, Watchmen, and the upcoming Jonah Hex. Now, the studio has optioned Gravel, a supernatural action series from hot comic book writer (and Twitter enthusiast) Warren Ellis (Planetary).

William Gravel is a British SAS agent who fights supernatural horror once the sun goes down. (Gravel first appeared in a series of minis, and later an ongoing series, from Avatar Press.) The surly, no-nonsense Gravel is a standard Ellis creation -- an everyday, hard-drinking bloke caught up in crazy zombie and demon battles.

Word has it that Ellis will take a pass at the Gravel screenplay, and serve as the movie's executive producer. Will Ellis' distinctively dark and satiric voice shine through? Are moviegoers ready for James Bond meets Blade? And will Gravel make it to the screen faster than Red, Ocean, and Desolation Jones, three other projects based on Ellis' work, currently languishing in development? For now, we wait, and enjoy his comics (and tweets).

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As serious fans know, most movie tie-in comic book are pretty lackluster: Scripts that recycle concepts already explored in the movie, art that turns flesh-and-blood actors into stiff mannequins. At best, they are celebrity vanity projects. But Boom! Studios, the publisher behind the new 28 Days Later series, is giving movie comics a good name. Their recent Die Hard: Year One series is already far more thrilling than Live Free or Die Hard. (They've also had great success with some gorgeous-looking comics based on the Pixar and Muppet characters.) And with their new, ongoing 28 Days Later series, the story of what happened between the first movie and 28 Weeks Later will finally be told.

The 28 Days Later franchise is no stranger to quality comics. 2007's 28 Days Later: The Aftermath, written by 30 Days of Night creator Steve Niles, expanded the back story of the zombie-making Rage virus through a series of grisly vignettes. The new 28 Days Later series focuses on Selena, one of the first movie's survivors, and her quest to return to Great Britain. (Wait, isn't that where all those zombified people are?) Writer Michael Alan Nelson will be familiar to fans of BOOM!'s horror titles Hexed and Fall of Cthulhu, while artist Declan Shalvey is a rising star on the scene. And if that isn't enough to convince you to pick it up, the first cover features a tough babe coming at a Rage zombie person with a giant knife. You pretty much can't beat that on the awesome scale.

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The horror anthology Trick 'r Treat is finally coming out, and die-hard horror fans can't help but wonder whether it was worth the wait. Actor-turned-filmmaker Michael Dougherty's movie, which stars Brian Cox, Anna Paquin and Dylan Baker, pays homage to old-school horror comics like Tales From the Crypt, Vault of Horror and House of Mystery, and Wildstorm Comics is diving into the genre with its brand-new comic book adaptation of Trick 'r Treat.

On the treat side is writer Marc Andreyko (who's also behind DC Comics' underrated Manhunter series and penned the true-crime tale Torso), and among a bevy of great artists, Mike Huddleston (who illustrated the Lovecraftian Mnemovore).

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Steve Niles Dark Days, the sequel to his hit vampires-in-Alaska comic book series 30 Days of Night, is following its predecessor to the big screen courtesy of Niles and writer-director Ben Ketai. Ketai is no stranger to the franchise, having worked on the webisodes 30 Days of Night: Blood Trails and 30 Days of Night: Dust to Dust, which further flesh out Niles' vampire world. It's too soon to say whether 30 Days of Night: Dark Days will improve on the original, but it's a great excuse to catch up on the comic, espcially given that the moody artwork is by Ben Templesmith, one of the best in the biz today.

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