Rachel Grubb Appears In New Web Comic Series “A Life Behind The Mask”

Source: Rachel Grubb (Press Release)

“A Life Behind The Mask” is a comedic look at heroes and villains as they go about their lives in and out of their masks and capes, as they go about the same trials and tribulations of everyday occurrences as we all do except they approach things a little differently than most of us.

The web series will rotate around a different super hero and villain every month as they deal with their everyday lives in and out of their alter egos and try to manage a variety of everyday events in their own unique way and approach.

The series will feature a variety of women throughout the entertainment world that span the spectrum of models, actresses, and scream queens; Comic Book Divas will feature the likeness of the women to bring the characters personalities to life.
Well known B movie poster artist Dennis Willman is drawing and coloring the web series, Dennis Willman’s art style brings a believable look to the characters this plus the added aspect of the women lending their likenesses adds to the realism of the heroes and villains in “A Life Behind The Mask”.

Dennis Willman has worked on a host of movie projects and worked with many of today’s top scream queens including April Burril, Bianca Barnett, Elske McCain, Scarlet Salem, and many more.

Rachel Grubb is a actress, producer, writer, and director; she has been in the movie and horror industry for many years; she is credited with several projects ranging from in front and in back of the camera.

Rachel Grubb can be seen in such movies as; “Horror House”, “Tales Of The Dead”, “Horror Vault”, “Camp Kill”, she is also in the upcoming “Bad Girls Burn In Hell” and “Scream Queen Campfire”; .in addition Rachel Grubb is also owner of Silent But Deadly productions.

Rachel Grubb portrays “Jolly” She is the clown that enjoys the fact that she can scare you and your kids at parties and the circus, Jolly also has a twisted sense of humor and while she is criminal she has a odd sense of justice.

The character of Jolly is, of course, a play on Harley Quinn and the Joker. Instead of symmetrical patterns I went with offset loops and odd shapes to create the jester motif.

The horns are indeed a nod to Harley Quinn, but their design is a nod to Tim Curry’s portrayal of The Lord of Darkness.

The photo reference of Rachel was a very intense, semi-evil shot that reminded me of how Tim Curry can express death on wheels with a smile.

Rachel can emote like he does, so her face make-up was made to resemble the make-up Curry wore as Pennywise in “IT.” Her fishnet stockings are from a template that I created a few years back that can be distorted and warped to match the shape of the legs (I think I created it for a Ginger-Stein illustration…).

The trick is “mucking up” the template to match the pencil work and the painting of the composition. The balloons are another nod to Pennywise, and I hope the character comes off as fun and unique, yet scary in her own right.

Comic Book/Web Comic, and Rachel Grubb fans will enjoy the latest installment of Rachel Grubb portrayal of “Jolly”; fans are also able to buy Rachel Grubb’s prints that feature the actress as her character that features art work by Dennis Willman.
To read “A Life Behind The Mask: Jolly In “A Day At The Movies” and purchase Rachel Grubb’s prints visit http://comicbookdivas.com/alifebehindthemask/

“A Life Behind The Mask: Jolly In: A Day At The Movies”
Written and Created by Jeff Hughes
Art by Dennis Willman
Featured Actress: Rachel Grubb
Published by Comic Book Divas


See Also: A Look At Upcoming Episodes Of Comic Book Divas A LIFE BEHIND THE MASK / Are You Ready For A Gun Toting Goldilocks? To Go Gaga Over Scarlet Salem? / The First Look At Comic Book Divas GINGER-STEIN: RISE OF THE UNDEAD / “A Life Behind The Mask” - "Amazonia In: Power And Responsibility" From Comic Book Divas / The Women Who Spend Their Lives Behind The Mask / A Special Sneak Peek - Queen Rapunzel From "Goldilocks In Zombie Land" / The First Character Sketch From "Goldilocks In Zombie Land" / Goldilocks Is Through With Bears....Now She's Hunting Zombies

A Sneak Preview Of Comic Book Diva's GINGER STEIN: RISE OF THE UNDEAD

Source: Comic Book Divas / Jeff Hughes (Press Release)

Over the months fans of Dennis Willman and Comic Book Divas have been anxiously awaiting the first glimpses of the much talked about comic book “Ginger Stein: Rise Of The Undead”; well fans need not wait any longer as the first pages are now being revealed from the first time.

After speaking with Dennis Willman on Saturday via a phone conference call, it was decided after much discussion that Dennis would take over all art duties effective immediately.

Dennis Willman is going to bring his own unique art style to the pages of the Ginger Stein comic series; beginning with the first arc that will tell the tale of how “Ginger Stein” came to be the zombie killing babe she is today; after that the ride will probably become even more wilder since Dennis has a lot in store for not only Ginger but the series.

“Ginger-Stein is the story of a B-Movie Scream Queen who suddenly finds that the world of horror she has worked in all her life has become a frightening reality. Through a freak set of occurrences, Ginger Stein is transformed into the zombie-slaying character she has portrayed in film for years, forever altered physically and mentally.

But she must come to terms with her new life quickly as the phenomenon that caused her transformation bends the rules of reality and reanimates the dead. As the Army of the Undead rise and begin to walk the Earth, Ginger must rely on her wits, an arsenal of customized weapons, a chainsaw and a sleek ’78 Hemicuda to save the world from complete destruction.

Her journey begins here in the first arc Ginger-Stein: Rise of the Undead.”

While some fans will recall "Ginger’s” first appearance will will be debuting at the SAC Horror Convention September 25th-26; the regular series “Ginger Stein: Rise Of The Undead” will be launched at the Texas Frightmare Weekend 2011 April 29th – May 1st with a limited edition TFW variant cover and then will be available for purchase at the Ginger Stein website and Comixpress.

Shown above are the first two pages to “Ginger Stein: Rise Of The Undead” these pages will give reader’s a brief peek into what is coming over the horizon in the “Ginger” universe.

See Also: “Ginger Stein: The Darkness Comes” Signed And Remarked Limited Edition Available At Sac Horror Convention / The First Look At Comic Book Divas GINGER-STEIN: RISE OF THE UNDEAD / Comic Book Divas Set To Release "Ginger Stein: The Darkness Comes" Comic Book

“Ginger Stein: The Darkness Comes” Signed And Remarked Limited Edition Available At Sac Horror Convention

Source: Comic Book Divas (Press Release)

“Ginger Stein: The Darkness Comes” will be debuting at the SAC Horror Convention September 25th-26th at the Sacramento Scottish Rite Center; nit Comic Book Divas and Dennis Willman will be making a limited edition of this comic available online; “Ginger Stein: The Darkness Comes” is not only the first comic fully drawn and written by Creator Dennis Willman but also feature the first appearance of “Ginger Stein” and many of the key characters that will appear in the upcoming “Ginger Stein: Rise Of The Undead”.

This special edition of the SAC Horror “Ginger Stein: The Darkness Comes” variant cover edition will feature signatures from creator Dennis Willman, actress and scream queen Shannon Lark, actress, model and scream queen Deneen Melody, and model Apple Angel to name a few.

In addition to the signatures, Dennis Willman will be remarking or re-sketching a special drawing on the cover of the comic book that will unique only to this printing of the comic.

The “Ginger Stein: The Darkness Comes” SAC Horror Signed and Remarked edition will be available for a limited time with a print run of only 60 copies with a limit of 5 copies per order.

The “Ginger Stein: The Darkness Comes” SAC Horror Signed and Remarked is available for $25.00 + $5.00 shipping and may only be order by Pre-Order ONLY via Paypal.

The comic will be shipped October 15th 2010.

“Thank you for your support in our cause to fight this plague”

- Ginger

See Also: The First Look At Comic Book Divas GINGER-STEIN: RISE OF THE UNDEAD / Comic Book Divas Set To Release "Ginger Stein: The Darkness Comes" Comic Book

Comic Book Divas Set To Release "Ginger Stein: The Darkness Comes" Comic Book

Source: Jeff Hughes / Comic Book Divas Press Release

All of those fans that have been following artist and Ginger Stein creator Dennis Willman and Jeff Hughes owner of Comic Book Divas have been reading about the two giving life to Ginger Stein in the pages of "Ginger Stein: Rise Of The Undead" for several months.

Fans of Dennis Willman, Ginger Stein, and Comic Book Divas won't need to wait much longer, as Dennis Willman and Jeff Hughes will be launching "Ginger Stein: The Darkness Comes" this will be a special eight page comic which is going to not only introduce many of the primary characters in the stand alone issue but will also contain some sketch and artwork.

The Synopsis:

"Two months after the outbreak of an ancient necromonic disease in Detroit, Michigan, the US Government is longer able to maintain control of contagion. Panic has slowly gripped the unwitting populace.

The politicians are unable to decide an effective course of action. The best doctors and scientists have given their very best, only to meet with failure. The virus is 100% communicable and absolutely lethal, infection meaning the end of life as we know it and the reanimation of the corpse left behind. And it is spreading faster with each passing day.

On the eve of the day that has been predicted to be the end of the world, December 21st 2011, one of the key players in the cover up regarding the living dead is confident he has secured the safety of himself and his mistress from the coming apocalypse. Little does he know that the infected citizens he used to protect have followed him to his remote retreat, and with them they bring the plague to end all plagues.

And following close behind is the one woman who has the ability to save not only his life, but the lives of every living person on Earth."

The comic will feature for the first time many of the primary cast and characters including:

* "Ginger Stein" (Lorretta Kenyon-Sand)

* "Mistress Morbid" (Cari Thompson)

* "Nicole Harmony" (Deneen Melody)

* "Zoner Zombie" (Jennifer Morales)

* "Brain Zombie" (Brian Shirley)

* "Hardy Zombie" (John Hardy)

* "Asst. D.A. Mark Sully" (Will Schnell Fake Shemp)

* "Shannon" ( Cammy Anderson Fake Shemp)

* Apple Zombie/Ginger Snaps ( Apple Angel)

Also fans of Dennis Willman should also keep in mind that this will be the first paper comic book that the artist has drawn; fans will also note that Dennis Willman is the artist for the Comic Book Diva web comic series "A Life Behind The Mask", and like the web series reader's will not be disappointed.

"Ginger Stein: The Darkness Comes" will be available at the SAC Horror Convention with a limited variant cover; the comic will be available at the Dennis Willman table; while at the convention be sure to have the comic signed by not only by Dennis but also some of the cast including Deneen Melody, Shannon Lark, and Apple Angel.

After the SAC Horror Convention the "Ginger Stein: The Darkness Comes" will be available at Comixpress with the regular cover; this edition will also be very limited.

Not enough "Ginger" news for you? then stay tuned for the big announcement coming soon about the "Ginger Stein: Rise Of The Undead" #1 debut...but that news is for another time very soon!

Be sure to visit the Comic Book Divas website, follow us on Facebook, Myspace, and Twitter for the next big "Ginger" update.

See Also: The First Look At Comic Book Divas GINGER-STEIN: RISE OF THE UNDEAD

Comic Book Divas Launches GOLDILOCKS IN ZOMBIELAND

Written By: Ken Hulsey
Source: Jeff Hughes

After two months of nail-biting anticipation, Jeff Hughes and Jason Dubes's (that rhymes!) twisted take on classic fairy tales, "Goldilocks In Zombieland" has finally hit the net.

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Oh no, this is not the Goldilocks you grew up with! This chick (modeled after actress Scarlet Salem) is one bad-ass-zombie-killing-machine, with a shotgun in one hand, a blade in the other, and all the right curves in all the right places.

So what happens to our heroin to turn her from the little girl who just wanted a warm meal and a nap to the next "Buffy The Vampire Slayer"?

Check out this synopsis:

Three weeks ago, STORYBOOK 2012 was a beautiful and tranquil STORYBOOK world, the birds were singing, everyone’s favorite pixie “Dingy” was flying over head and many of some of our favorite character’s were strolling down the side walk.

That was three weeks ago, and now STORYBOOK 2012 has gone to the zombies, and it looks like not even the “Blue Bird Of Happiness” is safe!

Yes, the zombie virus has gotten loose in this land of make-believe, and it will be up to Goldilocks, and her zombie-killing pals to take care of the problem.

Who will be aiding Goldilocks in this fight against the undead, you may ask?

Well, only the top talent in indie horror today ...... and um .......... yours truly.

Yes, Jeff Hughes has informed me that I have just been added to the cast of "Goldilocks In Zombieland" as a "Zombie Killer."

I quite honoured, really!

So if you want to see what I would look like as a comic book character, and honestly I'm kinda curios myself, then be sure to keep up with the latest instalments of "Goldilocks In Zombieland"!

I just hope that Jeff and Jason aren't making a mistake? Don't get me wrong, I've always wanted to be a 'hero' in comic book or movie, but then again, I've always wanted to be a monster too.

With a grill like mine, the zombies may run away before Scarlet can blast em.

See Also: Are You Ready For A Gun Toting Goldilocks? To Go Gaga Over Scarlet Salem? / A Special Sneak Peek - Queen Rapunzel From "Goldilocks In Zombie Land" / The First Character Sketch From "Goldilocks In Zombie Land" / This Summer Sizzles With The Three Hottest Women In Horror / Goldilocks Is Through With Bears....Now She's Hunting Zombies / The Women Who Spend Their Lives Behind The Mask / Scarlet Bloody Scarlet / New Poster Art And Website Info For 'Strip Club Slasher' / Scarlet Salem Is Your Campfire Girl! / Bad Girls Burn In Hell - The Perils Of Filming A Horror Film In Rural America / Tales From Scarlet's Sanctuary - THE HALF-LIFE HORROR FROM HELL / Scarlet Salem Is A Graveyard Cowgirl / Scarlet Salem & H Morgen Go Psycho / Scarlet Salem In A Haunting Tribute To Vampira / Scarlet Salem Heats Up The Autumn Air With New Photos And A New Website! / Sexy Scarlet Salem Poses In A Cemetary For 'Women In Horror' / Hot & Sexy Photos From Jason Stephenson's 'Strip Club Slasher' / New Behind The Scenes Photos Of Scarlet Salem From The Movie 'Strip Club Slasher' / "Stripper Wanted!" For Strip Club Slasher Movie / A Crazed Scarlet Salem - Lizzy Borden Has Nothing On You / Horrifying New Photos Of Scarlet Salem By H Morgan / Scarlet Salem - Gothic Never Looked So Sexy / More Hot and Sexy Photos Of Scarlet Salem / David Byron Takes A Look At Modern Femme Fatales In Queens Of Scream: The New Blood / Strip Club Slasher Poster, Casting and Photos Of Scarlet Salem / A Different Kind Of 4th Of July Fireworks - Killer Biker Chicks / The Many Looks Of Scarlet Salem - Blond Or Redhead? / Heat Up Your Memorial Day Weekend With A Little Scarlet Salem / Terror Overload - Tales From Satan's Truck Stop Premiere Info And Pics / There Is Some True Grind House Being Made In Minnesota

A Look At Upcoming Episodes Of Comic Book Divas A LIFE BEHIND THE MASK

Written By: Ken Hulsey
Sources: Dennis Willman / Rachel Grubb

A couple of weeks back Comic Book Divas' highly anticipated online comic, "A Life Behind The Mask" made it's debut in the form of the one page feature, "Amazonia In: 'Power And Responsibility'".

Now illustrator Dennis Willman has given us a sneak peak at future installments of "Mask" in the form of title cards for upcoming issues.

First comes, "A Day At The Movies", starring Jolly, a character that was modeled after MIN friend, and part-time contributor, Rachel Grubb. That feature will soon be followed by "The Check-Out Line Law" (Deneen Melody as The Blackbird), "She's A Man Eater" (Not the Hall and Oates song)(Raelynn Blahr as Luna), "Requiem For The Besuited Villain" (Michelle Sheilds as Mrs. Marvelous)and "That Old Black Magic" (Kaily Alissano).

No word yet when these new issues will hit the web, but to hold you over I have included a couple of photos of Rachel Grubb, plus her bio, to keep you occupied.

Rachel Grubb

Another MIN Favorite.....and sometimes.....writer, Rachel Grubb is a multi talented dynamo who works her tail off both in front of, and behind the camera.

As of late, Rachel's star is rising, big time.

Again, if you have never had the privilege of seeing any of Rachel's work, here is her bio (From Fixter):

Rachel Grubb graduated college with a degree in English and wrote her first feature length screenplay, in 1999. When the script won Best Breakthrough Screenplay at the 2000 New York International Independent Film & Video Festival, she wanted to star in it herself, simply because she didn’t know anyone else to ask. Not wanting to make a fool of herself, she started taking acting classes, and, to her surprise, became heavily involved in the Minnesota film community—as an actor. She traveled to Hollywood for the IMTA Convention in 2003 and took home a trophy for the Sitcom competition, and a medal for Cold Read.

Since then, she has acted in numerous local feature films, including Doomed To Consume, The Monster of Phantom Lake, Harrowville, Group Home, The Romantics, Tales Of The Dead, Horror House, Health Freaks, and Unholy Reunion. More recently, she played a creepy ghost in Dav Kaufman’s 13 Hours in A Warehouse, and Hagra, lead huntress of the evil Liak tribe in Cave Women on Mars. She plays Angeline in One Way Ticket, a film about an arranged marriage couple from West Africa. She and her friend Brooke Lemke have formed Silent-But-Deadly Productions. They have just finished Why Am I In A Box? which Rachel wrote, directed, and starred in.

Here is a list of everything Rachel is doing in 2010, and let me tell you, it's a lot (From IMDB):

Scream Queen Campfire (2010) (filming) .... Natalie Williams (segment "Screwdriver")
Bad Girls Burn in Hell (2010) (filming) .... Susan Shepard
The Convincer (2011) (post-production) (uncredited) .... Bus Station Patron
Strip Club Slasher (2010) (post-production) .... Desiree Diamonds
The Telephone Game (2010) (post-production) .... Olivia Donnell

And here are those title cards I mentioned earlier, featuring some out-of-this-world art by Dennis Willman:

See Also: Are You Ready For A Gun Toting Goldilocks? To Go Gaga Over Scarlet Salem? / The First Look At Comic Book Divas GINGER-STEIN: RISE OF THE UNDEAD / “A Life Behind The Mask” - "Amazonia In: Power And Responsibility" From Comic Book Divas / The Women Who Spend Their Lives Behind The Mask / A Special Sneak Peek - Queen Rapunzel From "Goldilocks In Zombie Land" / The First Character Sketch From "Goldilocks In Zombie Land" / Goldilocks Is Through With Bears....Now She's Hunting Zombies

This Summer Sizzles With The Three Hottest Women In Horror / Rachel Grubb Does 'Why Am I In A Box?' Up Vegas Style / New Poster Art And Website Info For 'Strip Club Slasher' / Missing Your Rachel Grubb & Elske McCain Fix? Maybe You Should Take A Shower? / What Are Celebrities Doing For Halloween? - Part 1 / On Roman Polanski / Rachel Grubb - Eyes That Can Melt Your Heart - Film Making In A Uniquely Feminine Style / Hot & Sexy Photos From Jason Stephenson's 'Strip Club Slasher' / New Behind The Scenes Photos Of Scarlet Salem From The Movie 'Strip Club Slasher' / Joanna Angel - The Princess Of Punk Porn Joins The Cast Of "Haunting Kira" / What I Want From The Next Batman Movie / Jason Vorhees And Some Top Line Screem Queens Sign On For 'Haunting Kira' / Between Heaven And Hell - More Fantasy Photos Of Rachel Grubb / Vampire Girl & Fairy Girl - New Photos Of Rachel Grubb / Scream Queen Rachel Grubb Nude....Okay, Kinda, Sorta / Now For A Completely Different Kind Of Zombie Movie - Haunting Kira Starring Rachel Grubb / Rachel Grubb - She's Got The Looks That Kill / Come Play With Me - New Photos Of Rachel Grubb / Actress Who Not Afraid To Bare It All Needed For Camp Kill / David Byron Takes A Look At Modern Femme Fatales In Queens Of Scream: The New Blood / An Interview With Model And Actress Rachel Grubb - A Gotham Goddess / Silent But Deadly Productions Presents - Silly But Delusional / Look Out! Rachel Grubb Has A Really Big Gun!

Are You Ready For A Gun Toting Goldilocks? To Go Gaga Over Scarlet Salem?

Written By: Ken Hulsey
Sources: Comic Book Divas / Scarlet Salem
Photos: Tonic Dog Studios / Comic Book Divas

For the past couple of months I have been reporting on how Comic Book Divas are about to turn the fictional world from some of the most beloved children's stories ever written on it's ear with their upcoming web comic, "Goldilocks In Zombieland". Well today the maker of female heroine driven comics has just released the first two 'official' images from the series.

As you probably already know, this modern, zombie killing, Goldie is based on the likeness of model/actress Scarlet Salem, who has been featured often here at MIN. (See photo left) ...... (okay, eyes back on the article please!)

Ahem, the story for "Goldilocks in Zombieland" is being penned by the multi-talented Jeff Hughes, and being illustrated by the equally talented Jason Dube.

Along with the lovely miss Salem, "Goldilocks" will also feature the likenesses of Aasa Hope, Tara Cardinal, Bianca Barnett and Dai Green for it's main characters.

Here is the synopsis:

When we were children we all read the classic storybook stories of Red Riding Hood, The Three Blind Mice, Jack and Jill, the Gingerbread Man and many other stories that taught many of us valuable lessons in life.

What if that world did not exist because of a unknown zombie virus that spread like wildfire throughout the storybook world and turned this lovable characters into brain loving flesh eating monsters!?

Welcome to StoryBook World 2012 one of many story book worlds in the storybook universe, but this storybook has been devastated by that unknown zombie virus, turning many storybook residents into flesh eating monsters.

Who can save them?!, Who can stop this madness?!, Who can kick major zombie butt plus have the fashion sense and look really hot doing it?!

That's when you call GOLDILOCKS!!!!

"Goldilocks In Zombie Land" tells the story of Goldilocks and her band of zombie hunting friends Bo Peep, The Woodsman, and Jack (From The Bean Stalk) as they fight, hack, slash, and shoot their way through a horde of fairy tale zombies in order to reach Castle Tower the last safe haven in StoryBook 2012 and the home of Queen Rapunzel.


Here are the first images, along with a couple of Scarlet Salem from her most recent model shoot:


Goldilocks is no longer sleeping with a stuffed animal, no she is curled up with her shotgun pistols and her ammo of choice 'Zombie Ammo', the contrast of Goldilocks sitting on 'Baby Bears' bed surrounded by objects of happier times while she keeps watch is a great scene as it shows past and present events.


Readers will see Goldilocks (Scarlet Salem) already about to meet an old friend, Baby Bear, but he has under gone some changes.

See Also: A Special Sneak Peek - Queen Rapunzel From "Goldilocks In Zombie Land" / The First Character Sketch From "Goldilocks In Zombie Land" / This Summer Sizzles With The Three Hottest Women In Horror / Goldilocks Is Through With Bears....Now She's Hunting Zombies / The Women Who Spend Their Lives Behind The Mask / Scarlet Bloody Scarlet / New Poster Art And Website Info For 'Strip Club Slasher' / Scarlet Salem Is Your Campfire Girl! / Bad Girls Burn In Hell - The Perils Of Filming A Horror Film In Rural America / Tales From Scarlet's Sanctuary - THE HALF-LIFE HORROR FROM HELL / Scarlet Salem Is A Graveyard Cowgirl / Scarlet Salem & H Morgen Go Psycho / Scarlet Salem In A Haunting Tribute To Vampira / Scarlet Salem Heats Up The Autumn Air With New Photos And A New Website! / Sexy Scarlet Salem Poses In A Cemetary For 'Women In Horror' / Hot & Sexy Photos From Jason Stephenson's 'Strip Club Slasher' / New Behind The Scenes Photos Of Scarlet Salem From The Movie 'Strip Club Slasher' / "Stripper Wanted!" For Strip Club Slasher Movie / A Crazed Scarlet Salem - Lizzy Borden Has Nothing On You / Horrifying New Photos Of Scarlet Salem By H Morgan / Scarlet Salem - Gothic Never Looked So Sexy / More Hot and Sexy Photos Of Scarlet Salem / David Byron Takes A Look At Modern Femme Fatales In Queens Of Scream: The New Blood / Strip Club Slasher Poster, Casting and Photos Of Scarlet Salem / A Different Kind Of 4th Of July Fireworks - Killer Biker Chicks / The Many Looks Of Scarlet Salem - Blond Or Redhead? / Heat Up Your Memorial Day Weekend With A Little Scarlet Salem / Terror Overload - Tales From Satan's Truck Stop Premiere Info And Pics / There Is Some True Grind House Being Made In Minnesota

The First Look At Comic Book Divas GINGER-STEIN: RISE OF THE UNDEAD

Written By: Ken Hulsey
Source: Jeff Hughes
Artwork By: Dennis Willman

Comic Book Divas has just announced that they have handed all of the artwork duties for their upcoming comic book, "Ginger-Stein: Rise of the Undead" to illustrator Dennis Willman and from these concept images, it is easy to see why.

Jeff Hughes of Comic Book Divas describes the character like this, "Ginger-Stein is the story of a B-Movie Scream Queen who suddenly finds that the world of horror that she has been working in all her life has become a frightening reality. Through a freak set of occurrences, Ginger Stein is transformed into a zombie-killing character she has played in films for years, forever altered physically and mentally.

"But she must come to terms with her new life quickly as the phenomenon that caused her transformation bends the rules of reality and reanimates the dead. As the Army of the Undead rise and begin to walk the Earth, Ginger must rely on her wits, an arsenal of customized weapons, a chainsaw and a sleek ’78 Hemicuda to save the world from complete destruction."

Sounds like a cool plot for a comic series.

As one would guess, the development of "Ginger-Stein" was heavily influenced by such iconic horror films as "Romero’s 'Dead' movies, 'The Evil Dead' Trilogy and the 'Phantasm' series of films."

Hughes goes on to explain that unlike many of the striking female characters in other CBD comics, Ginger-Stein is actually conceptually based on several famous horror film actresses, not just one.

"Visually, she’s the amalgamation of several actresses and models such as Elsa Lancaster, Allison Hayes, Beverly Garland, Sophia Loren, Denise Milani and Cassandra Petersen to name a few. I wanted her to stand apart from other horror based female characters, hence the lime-gold green skin and multi-colored eyes. The white streak in her hair is a nod to Elsa Lancaster in character as The Bride of Frankenstein, which was also the inspirational genesis behind her name."

Originally artist Josh Barker was slated to do all the artwork for the "Ginger-Stein" series, but after viewing Willman's latest artwork for "A Life Behind the Mask" combined with all the concept work "Rise of the Undead" it was decided to go with the guy who had already invested so much time and talent in the project.

Besides, the artist had already produced an 8-page mini comic for "Rise of the Undead" for an upcoming Sacramento, Ca convention without even being asked.

Yes, it seems that Willman really, really, really wanted this one, and all of his hard work landed him the job.

Hughes adds, "Normally I would not have agreed to hand over a project to an artist and/or creator, but Dennis is a confident and talented artist and has proven himself with panel work for "A Life Behind The Mask" which is no easy task because of the amount of space that is given to draw in, but he did well enough that it helped in the decision."

Barker, in the meantime, will be developing a new vampire comic book series called "Fangs" and will continue his gig illustrating "Kaci Hansen Presents" for CBD.

Visit the Comic Book Divas website - http://comicbookdivas.com/

Look for "Ginger-Stein: Rise of the Undead" coming soon from Comic Book Divas. In the meantime, check out these great promotional illustrations from Dennis Willman:

See Also: “A Life Behind The Mask” - "Amazonia In: Power And Responsibility" From Comic Book Divas / The Women Who Spend Their Lives Behind The Mask / A Special Sneak Peek - Queen Rapunzel From "Goldilocks In Zombie Land" / The First Character Sketch From "Goldilocks In Zombie Land" / Goldilocks Is Through With Bears....Now She's Hunting Zombies

“A Life Behind The Mask” - "Amazonia In: Power And Responsibility" From Comic Book Divas

Written By: Ken Hulsey
Source: Jeff Hughes

Comic Book Divas have just published the first installment of their highly anticipated web series, "A Life Behind The Mask".

The first one page episode entitled, "Amazonia In: 'Power And Responsibility'", as you may have guessed, focuses on the character, "Amozonia", which was modeled after actress/producer Tara Cardinal.

Here is the synopsis:

Amazonia a warrior princess that has no equal, she can lift a car over her head in one hand as she pummels criminals with the other hand; heroes respect her, and crime fears her.

This day, she will foil a bank robbery and save many people; but will she be able to save the day again?..Some days you wonder who the real villains are!

As was seen in the special character images Comic Book Divas released last may, "A Life Behind The Mask" features some really excellent artwork by Dennis Willman, conceived from stories written by Jeff Hughes.

Here is an overview of "A Life Behind The Mask":

“A Life Behind The Mask” is a comedic look at heroes and villains as they go about their lives in and out of their masks and capes, as they go about the same trials and tribulations of every day occurrences as we all do except they approach things a little differently then most of us.

The web series will rotate around a different super hero and villain every month as they deal with their everyday lives in and out of their alter egos and try to manage a variety of everyday events in their own unique way and approach.

The series will feature a variety of women throughout the entertainment world that span the spectrum of models, actresses, and scream queens; Comic Book Divas will feature the likeness of the women to bring the characters personalities to life.

To read the first page from "A Life Behind The Mask" go to - http://comicbookdivas.com/alifebehindthemask/

See Also: The Women Who Spend Their Lives Behind The Mask / A Special Sneak Peek - Queen Rapunzel From "Goldilocks In Zombie Land" / The First Character Sketch From "Goldilocks In Zombie Land" / Goldilocks Is Through With Bears....Now She's Hunting Zombies

A Special Sneak Peek - Queen Rapunzel From "Goldilocks In Zombie Land"

Written By: Ken Hulsey
Source: Jeff Hughes

Om Wednesday I was sent the first rough sketch from Comic Book Divas upcoming online comic, "Goldilocks In Zombie Land" featuring the likeness of actress Scarlet Salem as Goldilocks. Today I have her partner in zombie slaying, Queen Rapunzel, who is modeled after actress and author Dai Green. (See Below)

Like Goldilocks, Rapunzel is sexy and elegant, like Green herself, but don't let the graceful exterior fool you, she will be kicking ass right alongside the title character, and she won't even get her makeup smugged in the process.

Here is the release that came along with the photo:

Comic Book Divas owner and artist Jason Dube are proud to reveal the preliminary art for "Queen Rapunzel" which is portrayed by Dai Green.

This is a very preliminary look at "Queen Rapunzel" as you can see creator and writer Jeff Hughes and artist Jason Dube took more a traditional path to Queen Rapunzel's costume but readers can expect more of a slight up to date look.

We went for this look since after all she is the Queen of this story book world so she had to look very elegant but also maintain that sexy confident look something that both the fairy tale character and Dai Green both have in common.

Queen Rapunzel may look very prim and proper but this version of Rapunzel can and will kick major zombie butt all while her crown stays on her head!

Be sure to keep updated with more news on "Goldilocks In Zombie Land" by following us on FaceBook, Myspace, Twitter and even at ComicBookDivas.com

And here is a bio of Dai Green (photo above) with a little background about here character, Queen Rapunzel:

Dai Green will be portraying StoryBook 2012’s “Queen Rapunzel”; from the start reader’s will know that Goldilocks and Rapunzel have a past but their is mutual respect between the two; reader’s will also discover that she is a lot more than your average ruler, she is more than willing to get into the zombie fight herself.

Dai Green is the Managing Editor of “HorrorNews.net“, she also runs the column called Horror Talk with Dai and is also co-host of the infamous Podcast From Hell” with my lovely co-host John Torrani and The Gash with the equally as beautiful Rebekah The Jew and Nita Burson.

Dai Green is a horror enthusiast and promote the genre as much as humanly possible!

And here is a quick synopsis of "Goldilocks In Zombie Land":

When we were children we all read the classic storybook stories of Red Riding Hood, The Three Blind Mice, Jack and Jill, the Gingerbread Man and many other stories that taught many of us valuable lessons in life.

What if that world did not exist because of a unknown zombie virus that spread like wildfire throughout the storybook world and turned this lovable characters into brain loving flesh eating monsters!?

Welcome to StoryBook World 2012 one of many story book worlds in the storybook universe, but this storybook has been devastated by that unknown zombie virus, turning many storybook residents into flesh eating monsters.

Who can save them?!, Who can stop this madness?!, Who can kick major zombie butt plus have the fashion sense and look really hot doing it?!

That’s when you call GOLDILOCKS!!!!

“Goldilocks In Zombie Land” tells the story of Goldilocks and her band of zombie hunting friends “Bo Peep”, “The Woodsman”, and Jack “From The Bean Stalk) as they fight, hack, slash, and shoot their way through a horde of fairy tale zombies in order to reach Castle Tower the last safe haven in StoryBook 2012 and the home of “Queen Rapunzel”.

The queen has summoned Goldilocks to discuss a mission to rid their world of this very un-storybook behavior, problem will this turn into a suicide mission before their is another Happily Ever After?

See Also: The First Character Sketch From "Goldilocks In Zombie Land" / Goldilocks Is Through With Bears....Now She's Hunting Zombies / The Women Who Spend Their Lives Behind The Mask

The First Character Sketch From "Goldilocks In Zombie Land"

Written By: Ken Hulsey
Source: Jeff Hughes

Last month I reported that Comic Book Divas were getting ready to launch an online web comic series about a zombie hunting Goldilocks who's likeness was being modeled after scream queen Scarlet Salem.

Well, today I was sent the first preliminary artwork of the gun-toting "Goldi" by Jason Dube.

As you can imagine, this is not the Goldilocks that everyone grew up with. She's sexy, savvy, and carriers a plethora of weapons that would get the "Predator" all worked up.

Here is a copy of the release that came with this updated version of the character that sprang from the pen of English author and poet Robert Southey way back in 1837.

The preliminary artwork is beginning to arrive from artist Jason Dube on some of the primary characters for the upcoming web series, we are going to begin story
boarding the first pages very soon.

The first primary character is Goldilocks that is being portrayed by horror actress and scream queen Scarlet Salem; Jeff Hughes owner and primary writer for Comic Book Divas and Jason Dube owner of Scattered Comic Book Studios and artist strived to keep many of the elements of the fairy tale costume with a modern look and combine it with a sort of gunslinger look.

Although not shown, our Goldilocks will not skip down the cobbled streets of the storybook unarmed, she will be packing two shotgun pistols, a wrist activated crossbow gun, a samurai blade shaped bowie knife and just in case all else fails a spring loaded baseball bat.

We will be presenting other characters very soon that will include; Queen Rapunzel
(Portrayed By Dai Green) The Woodsman (Portrayed By Joe Knetter) and host of
others as the story progresses.

Be sure to keep updated and follow us on FaceBook, MySpace, Twitter, and of course at ComicBookDivas.com.

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The Women Who Spend Their Lives Behind The Mask

Written By: Ken Hulsey
Sources: Jeff Hughes / Dennis Willman

Just about everyone has a secret fantasy to be a superhero. As children we dream of being Batman or one of the Fantastic Four. For some of us, those dreams never go away.

Now, Jeff Hughes, owner and writer of Comic Book Divas, along with artist Dennis Willman, are making that dream come true for a lucky group of young actresses and models.

Okay....no, these two comic book guys aren't turning these ladies into real superheroes, they aren't locking them in a room full of strontium 90 until they turn into mutants or anything like that. What they are doing is using their likenesses to model their characters after.

And I have to say, the results are stunning.

For Hughes and Willman's latest creation, "A Life Behind The Mask", the duo has collected some of the loveliest faces in the modeling industry, plus independent cinema genre, to create an amazing collection of heroes, villains and Anti Heroes.

The idea for using 'real-life' models and actresses came to Hughes and Jason Dube, of Scattered Comics Studios, while they were working on another comic entitled, "Scorpion Warrior". After putting out some feelers to find out if anyone would be interested in having their likeness used for a comic book character, Hughes and Dube were overwhelmed by requests by Models, Actresses, Wrestlers, and even NFL Cheerleaders.

Needless to say, the idea was a hit that lead to the founding of Comic Book Divas and new comic series based on real women.

For their latest project the two comic makers wanted to take a page out of Alan Moore's "Watchmen", and look at the lives these characters live from day to day.

Writer Jeff Hughes explains, "'A Life Behind The Mask' (is) a comedic look at the lives of Super Heroes and Super Villains in everyday life and everyday situations and how they react.

'A Life Behind The Mask' will put an amusing spin o events and situations that we have all been through at one time or another; and we hope to make reader's think 'I have been there' or 'I wish I could do that!'

The idea popped in my head while I was watching a super hero movie and the thought came across 'Who fixes this guys costume' or 'If he went into a convince store would anyone pay attention?'

Joining Hughes on "A Life Behind The Mask" is the 'rookie' comic book artist, Dennis Willman, who, from these images, looks like a seasoned artist that has been doing this for years.

Hughes adds, "Artist Dennis Willman has done the character designs and is now paneling the first page of the series that will feature "Amazonia" portrayed by actress and scream queen Tara Cardinal; this will be Dennis Willman's first full comic book project, but as you can see on FaceBook people are very excited about his art work and ready for the project to begin."

"The women featured in "A Life Behind The Mask" were all very gracious and generous to Dennis and I to feature their likeness as the characters; just about all the women selected their characters they wanted to portray, it was a thrill to see Dennis 's work and the women's selections come to life it was if that their personalities matched up to exactly what Dennis had in mind."

One of the actresses that Willman and Hughes selected for "A Life Behind The Mask" is veteran 'scream queen' Rachel Grubb, who has been a life-long comic book fan.

The stunning actress/model quips, "I grew up as a comic book fan for sure! As a child, I admired Batman and looked up to him as a father figure. I loved to read superhero comics as a kid, but Batman was my favorite. I was interested in just about anything Batman related, no matter how silly."

Luckily for Grubb, her character, Jolly, is kinda like The Joker mixed with Harley Quinn. Two of her all-time favorite comic book characters.

Here are the rest of the ladies that make up the cast of "A Life Behind The Mask":

She-Goblin Portrayed by Claire Fluff Ryan (Villain) – She is a woman with two obsessions Halloween and candy, she will literally still candy from a baby at Halloween.

Blackbird Portrayed by Deneen Melody (Hero) She is dark-winged avenger; she is mysterious, the ultimate crime fighter and VERY intense, it is rumored that she injected her justice on a man that disobeyed the "10 items or less" rule at the market.

Gunslinger Portrayed by Devanny Pinn (Anti Hero) is a woman on a mission of revenge, and that includes that guy that just bought the last box of cupcakes!

Maddylne Scientist Portrayed by Raelynn Blaha (Villain) –All Maddylnn wanted to be was a mad scientist; she enjoyed making things go boom, and turning the family dog into different critters with her formulas. Her favorite movie was Doctor Jeykle and Mr. Hyde.

Lady Weeds Portrayed by Kitsie Duncan (Villain) – Loves gardening but things don't always come up roses for her, she is more successful growing dandy-lions. Her mortal enemy is the gardener and the woman that works at the nursery

Gale Force Portrayed by Kaci Hansen (Hero) is a woman that can control the weather or is it her moods control the weather? In any even if she is having a bad day you may want to stay away from that thunder cloud hovering over her.

Kit-Kat Portrayed by Kaylee Williams - Is a villain turned hero who has a passion for all things "Cats" with a equal obsession with milk, her downfall as a criminal was because she was fascinated by rapidly moving yarn.

Mrs. Marvelous Portrayed by Michelle Shields ( (Hero) Faster than a speeding.... more powerful than a...... you get the idea; she has fame, glory, and some awesome fans, but she is in a need of a break!

Jolly Portrayed by Rachel Grubb (Villain) Is the clown that enjoys the fact that she can scare you and your kids at parties and the circus.

Luna Portrayed by Kara Cagle (Ant-Hero) - A wolf trapped in a woman's body and the inability to keep from changing no matter the time of the day.

PDQ Portrayed by Sara Barrnett - Is the fastest moving woman in the world, but there is one problem she is never on time to meetings or appointments.

Amazonia Portrayed by Tara Cardinal (Hero) - Is a warrior that can not be matched by any man or beast, she can lift a car over her head while kick major bad guy ass.. she is a "Wonder Of A Woman". She must do battle with one of the most formidable villain groups in all the world..her family!

Miss. Greene Portrayed by Victoria Floro (Anti-Hero) She gets envious of anything she sees and can obtain at that moment, the more envious she becomes the bigger and greener she becomes. Watch out when she throws a tantrum!

Miss Attraction Portrayed by Victoria Paege (Villain) She has the power to attract all forms of metal (Paper clips, staples, nails!) so you may want to duck when she is around.

To follow the adventures of "A Life Behind The Mask" and the other "Comic Book Divas" please visit: http://comicbookdivas.com/

Credits:

"A Life Behind The Mask"
Written and Created by Jeff Hughes
Some Stories Also Written by Don Smith
Character Design and Art by Dennis Willman
Comic Book Divas Publisher