Tales of the Bizarre: Volume 1
9798987913253
96 pages
Dren Productions Llc
Overview
In the strange tradition of The Twilight Zone and Tales from the Crypt, Tales of the Bizarre invites readers into a world where science fiction, horror, fantasy, and dark irony collide. Inside this first volume are stories of doomed astronauts, alien invaders, cursed monsters, haunted tombs, and impossible discoveries that twist in ways readers will never see coming.Tales of the Bizarre – Volume 1 collects a series of eerie, pulpy, and suspenseful graphic tales where every story opens a door into the unknown. A mission to a distant planet reveals the horrifying truth behind a failed first contact. A would-be alien invasion is stopped by the most unlikely defenders. Frankenstein’s monster wanders through modern New York, desperate for kindness but cursed to be feared wherever he goes. In the desert sands of Egypt, explorers uncover tombs that hold secrets far more dangerous than treasure.
Blending classic sci-fi spectacle, gothic horror, supernatural mystery, and twist-ending storytelling, this anthology delivers a variety of strange adventures united by one promise: nothing is ever quite what it seems. Each tale stands alone, but together they form a journey through bizarre worlds, tragic monsters, cosmic mistakes, and chilling discoveries.
For readers who enjoy strange fiction, retro pulp energy, and morality tales with a dark edge, Tales of the Bizarre – Volume 1 offers a collection of stories where curiosity can be fatal, monsters may be misunderstood, and the final page can change everything.
About the Series
Tales of the Bizarre is an anthology-style graphic novel series featuring strange, suspenseful, and unsettling stories from the edges of science fiction, horror, and fantasy. Each issue stands alone, making this first installment a perfect entry point for new readers. The series explores eerie encounters, moral twists, and bizarre worlds where danger often comes from the unknown—and sometimes from humanity itself.
Author Bio
James Mascia is the founder and publisher of Dren Productions, where he creates sci-fi, horror, and fantasy comics and novels packed with imagination, humor, and thrills. He is the author of titles including Flesh-Eating Cheerleaders, Dungeons & Dimwits, The Poe Murders, and High School Heroes. When he’s not writing strange and exciting stories, James works as a high school English teacher in Maryland. A lifelong fan of Comic Cons, cheesy sci-fi and horror movies, and Dungeons & Dragons, he brings his love of genre storytelling into everything he writes.Michael Dolce has been a professional Writer, Artist, Podcaster and Awesome Dude in the comic book industry for over 20 years. He co-created “Descendant” for Image Comics, with art and writing credits at Image, Source Point Press, Wizard Magazine and more.
In 2020, his acclaimed podcast Secrets of the Sire was acquired by Rogue Matter, an L.A. based start-up company. They will be publishing several of Dolce's new titles including “Time Trader”, “Roman’s Rise” and the upcoming "Wight and Associates" graphic novel.
In 2021, he was brought on as co-publisher for Dren Productions where he continues his creator owned super hero book “The Sire", co-created "The Planiverse" (Plan 39, 59 and 79 From Outer Space series), and created the sci-fi epics "Ones and Zeroes" and "Epicenter".
