Strange Embrace David Hine's modern gothic horror story http://www.strangeembrace.com/ Praise from Geek Syndicate "Fantastic fantastic horror story. Creepy as hell from start to finish and kept me absolutely riveted. 5 stars and a couple of dry slaps for spooking the piss outta me." -- Chris Hansbrough @ Geek Syndicate March 20, 2009 http://www.strangeembrace.com/covers/hardcover_150.jpg http://geeksyndicate.wordpress.com/2009/03/11/4063/ NY Magazine Top Ten Graphic Novels of 2008 "Psychological horror that would scare the hell out of Edgar Allan Poe." New York Magazine includes Strange Embrace in the Top Ten Graphic Novels for their 2008 Culture Awards issue. December 9, 2008 http://www.strangeembrace.com/news/nymagbest.jpg http://nymag.com/arts/cultureawards/2008/52771/l Happy Halloween! Excerpt From Strange Embrace at New York Magazine In honor of Halloween, New York Magazine presents an exclusive thirteen-page excerpt from Strange Embrace in their "Vulture" column. October 31, 2008 http://www.strangeembrace.com/news/vulture.jpg http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2008/10/happy_halloween_read_an_excerp.html 9 Questions With: David Hine Dave stops by the Septagon News Blog to talk about his upcoming and current comic book projects. Fans of Spawn and Hine's earlier work with Marvel's X-Men and Strange Embrace should be prepared for another ride of great twisted storytelling. October 29, 2008 http://www.strangeembrace.com/news/poisoncandy.jpg http://news.septagonstudios.com/?p=288 Hardcover collection in stores 8/27 A week earlier than we expected, the full-color STRANGE EMBRACE AND OTHER NIGHTMARES will hit stores tomorrow! August 26, 2008 http://www.strangeembrace.com/covers/hardcover_150.jpg http://www.strangeembrace.com/hardcover.html Review in this month's RUE MORGUE "That rarest of horror comics: perfect out of the gate, end of discussion." -- Gary Butler. See the whole review (in addition to a very cool article on the new HELLBOY movie) in issue #80, on newsstands now. July 9, 2008 http://www.strangeembrace.com/news/ruemorgue80.jpg http://www.rue-morgue.com/magazine.php STRANGE EMBRACE hardcover offered in April Previews STRANGE EMBRACE is available for the first time in an absolutely spectacular full color oversized hardcover, designed by those awfully nice chaps at Comicraft! David Hine's tortured modern gothic is a tale of pain and sorrow, obsession and damnation, of madness, death and sexual longing -- the world of STRANGE EMBRACE twists and pollutes the lives of all that enter it. For mature readers. Readers who like FROM HELL, SANDMAN, HELLBLAZER and Gothic Murder Mysteries will also enjoy STRANGE EMBRACE. "A masterful piece of horror fiction" -- Pop Syndicate. 240pp full color for $34.99 by David Hine with Rob Steen and Comicraft. Previews #APR08 2187 (page 164) April 11, 2008 http://www.strangeembrace.com/covers/hardcover_100.jpg http://www.strangeembrace.com/hardcover.html Issue #8 Story Preview at Comic Monsters Read a five-page preview of issue 8 here, and be sure to post a comment for us... January 14, 2008 http://www.strangeembrace.com/preview8/icon.jpg http://www.comicmonsters.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=6841 Strange Embrace #7 on sale now Emily Windsor confronts Edward with her suspicions regarding his relationship with her daughter, Sarah. When Edward reveals that Anthony's mother Agnes is alive, committed to an asylum, Sarah decides to visit her...

"A masterful piece of horror fiction"

-- Pop Syndicate

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 January 4, 2008 http://www.strangeembrace.com/covers/cover7_150.jpg http://www.strangeembrace.com/7.html Strange Embrace #6 on sale now Alex continues to unravel the sordid secrets of Sarah's involvement with Anthony Corbeau and his father, Edward.

"The level of depravity of the people involved in this book makes you almost feel dirty from reading it.
Still the "Strange Embrace" will not let you go, and you are compelled to follow the story further."

-- Jim @ Comics And Other Imaginary Tales

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 November 21, 2007 http://www.strangeembrace.com/covers/cover6_150.jpg http://www.strangeembrace.com/6.html Strange Embrace #5 on sale now Why does the discovery of his wife's mutilated body seem to bring comfort to Anthony Corbeau? What is it that prevents Alex from discovering the dark secrets behind their doomed romance?

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 November 7, 2007 http://www.strangeembrace.com/covers/cover5_150.jpg http://www.strangeembrace.com/5.html Strange Embrace top Halloween book pick in Bay Area paper "Off-the-charts treat. 'Strange Embrace' amps up the atmosphere and stresses the characterizations in a depraved family history that Goth lovers and disciples of Edgar Allan Poe's 'Fall of the House of Usher' will love."

-- Randy Myers, Contra Costa Times October 28, 2007 http://www.comicrazy.com/gold/items/se1.jpg http://www.contracostatimes.com/books/ci_7306078?nclick_check=1 Strange Embrace #8 in October Previews SPAWN and DISTRICT X writer David Hine concludes his gothic masterpiece. Previews #OCT072022 (page 161) September 26, 2007 http://www.strangeembrace.com/covers/cover8_150.jpg http://www.strangeembrace.com/ Strange Embrace #4 on sale now The death of his father only seems to make Anthony Corbeau's strange obsessions more extreme, and Sarah starts to learn more about the sinister family secret concerning Anthony's mother.

"Rife with layers and a mythology that he has meticulously created... to give the entire process a good amount of heft." -- B. Schatz, Done in One Reviews

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 September 6, 2007 http://www.strangeembrace.com/covers/cover4_150.jpg http://www.strangeembrace.com/4.html Strange Embrace #7 in September Previews Emily Windsor confronts Anthony's father, Edward, with her suspicions regarding his relationship with her daughter -- and Anthony's wife -- Sarah. When Edward reveals that Anthony's mother is alive, committed to an asylum, Sarah decides to visit her...

Strange Embrace #7 (of 8)
32pp F/C for $2.99
November 2007
Previews #SEP07 2007 (page 160) August 28, 2007 http://www.strangeembrace.com/covers/cover7_150.jpg http://www.strangeembrace.com/ Strange Embrace #3 on sale now Alex pushes his way into the memories, dreams and nightmares of Anthony Corbeau in an attempt to discover what it is that Corbeau is trying to hide from him. What fuels Corbeau's obsession with African fetishes and what lies at the heart of his troubled marriage?

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 August 22, 2007 http://www.strangeembrace.com/covers/cover3_150.jpg http://www.strangeembrace.com/3.html TRIPWIRE magazine ranks Strange Embrace "#1 GN You Should Have Read" "STRANGE EMBRACE is a surprising, dark and rewarding horror tale, truly worthy of the description."

— Robert Cave, TRIPWIRE magazine UK

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 August 8, 2007 http://www.strangeembrace.com/news/tripwire_sm.jpg http://www.strangeembrace.com/news/tripwire_lg.jpg Strange Embrace #6 offered in August Previews

Story, art & cover by David Hine, color by Rob Steen

Alex continues to unravel the sordid secrets of Sarah's involvement with Anthony Corbeau and his father, Edward.

SPAWN and DISTRICT X writer David Hine continues his gothic masterpiece.

Strange Embrace #6 (of 8)
32pp F/C for $2.99
October 2007
Previews #AUG072033 (page 161)

 August 1, 2007 http://www.strangeembrace.com/covers/cover6_150.jpg http://www.strangeembrace.com/6.html Strange Embrace #2 on sale now The strange man that haunted his dreams has somehow pulled young Sukumar into an altogether different nightmare... but who is the sinister stranger and why does he insist upon telling Sukumar his terrible stories? SPAWN scribe David Hine continues his critically acclaimed modern gothic horror story.

"Hine doesn't so much weave a mystery as he carves it into the wall of an asylum."

— Kevin Sutton, Comixfan

"Excellent modern gothic horror."

— Roscoe Elllis, Roscoe's Comics and Culture

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 July 18, 2007 http://www.strangeembrace.com/covers/cover2_150.jpg http://www.strangeembrace.com/2.html Inside Strange Embrace I have posted a page-by-page analysis of nine pages from Strange Embrace # 1 on Broken Frontier. If you want to see some of the thinking that went into the creation of those pages, check out this link: Broken Frontier June 8, 2007 http://www.strangeembrace.com/preview1/1_sm.jpg http://www.brokenfrontier.com/columns/details.php?id=683 Reviews are in for STRANGE EMBRACE #1, on sale now

"The game that is being played between art, captions and dialogue is profound. Strange Embrace isnŐt only well written and illustrated, it's funny with a lot of mystery. A rare gem indeed." (5/5 bullets)

— Martijn Form, Line of Fire Reviews

"Combine Hine's ability to write off-kilter stories with his sharp, jagged art and you have one cool book." (Top five of the moment)

— Dan Grendell, Comic Pants

"It's great. The story is told in such a crisp, deliberate manner, you can't help but feel the weight and gravitas."

— B. Schatz, Done-In-One Reviews

"My favorite book of the week, and a complete surprise. Great art, great storytelling, great mood, and I have no idea what will happen next, but I can't wait to find out."

— Dusto, BKV.TV forums

"I don't remember ever reading a better first issue. Some amazing character development and a story that sucks you right in."

— Krispin, CGS Podcast forums

"Bought it, read it, loved it. Recomended reading."

— daved and confused, CGS Podcast forums

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June 11, 2007 http://www.strangeembrace.com/covers/cover1_150.jpg http://www.strangeembrace.com/1.html Embracing the Strange with David Hine Five minutes after I see the Jazma interview has gone up and I get an e-mail to tell me PopCultureShock are running another one by my good friend Remy Minnick.

Read both and see how I desperately try to avoid repeating myself but still end up using the expressions "auteur" and "pervy sex" in each of them...

Click to read >> May 11, 2007 http://popcultureshock.com/index.php?p=41859 Dave Hine shoots the breeze on Jazma Here's an interview from Jazma Online with me waffling about Strange Embrace, Spawn, The Inhumans and Manga.

Click to read >> May 26, 2007 http://www.jazmaonline.com/interviews/interviews2007.asp?intID=480 Newsarama Interview Dave talks with Matt Brady on Newsarama.

Click to read >> May 11, 2007 http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=112271 Embrace Your Dreams Interview with Dave by Frederik Hautain on Broken Frontier.

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