I think the comic industry is vastly underrated by mainstream media sources in terms of the skill of the creative forces behind the comics. I believe that Hollywood should look more towards these people when planning to create a truly horrifying film for genre audiences. Some of the comics I have come across lately just blow my mind and I can only imagine what they would like look like on film.

Everyone needs to keep an eye on this new comic coming out in April called “Wire Hangers”. The comic is the brainchild of Life of Agony bassist/Spoiler NYC front man, Alan Robert. At first I was skeptical to see the front man being able to pull together a serious comic, but after reading about his previous schooling experience and some previews of the art, I think I am sold. Plus, you can’t beat a hobo serial killer dispatching victims with a hanger! Check out the some press below from the official website. 

Life of Agony bassist/Spoiler NYC front man, Alan Robert, joins forces with IDW Publishing to release a new horror/conspiracy miniseries titled Wire Hangers. Created, written and illustrated by Robert, with covers by comic fan-favorite Nelson DeCastro (Marvel Masterpieces), Wire Hangers makes its worldwide debut in April 2010.

Robert is no stranger to comics. He studied cartooning under Walter Simonson (The Mighty Thor) at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, where he attended on scholarship and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Best known for being the primary songwriter behind Life of Agony’s critically acclaimed River Runs Red concept album, Robert is also an accomplished artist. His illustrations and designs have appeared on merchandise, ad campaigns and Web sites for multi-platinum rock acts such as 3 Doors Down, Puddle of Mudd and Shinedown.

In Wire Hangers, which will debut with a 32-page, ad-free first issue, a series of abductions are plaguing New York, leaving no one safe. When Anna Davis, a feisty young female reporter, goes undercover to try and snag the big exclusive, she stumbles upon clues that give us a glimpse into what could be the most disturbing government conspiracy of our time. Pill-popping detectives, corrupt secret agents and a mysterious, disfigured homeless man are all inter-connected in this horrific tale of revenge and redemption.”