[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Coming straight out of Image Comics is an all-new gritty, graphic, chilling, and utterly entertaining horror comic series: JOOK JOINT by Tee Franklin (Who has previously worked on Bingo Love), and Alitha E. Martinez (Known for her work on Black Panther: World of Wakanda). I’ve been lucky enough to read a small preview of the JOOK JOINT before it hits store shelves in October and it is seriously cool. Definitely one for the adult readers amongst us, but if you’re looking for an intriguing horror store and you aren’t squeamish JOOK JOINT is one you’ll absolutely love.
JOOK JOINT is set in the heart of the deep south an follows Mahalia, who is known for running the hottest spot in all 1950’s New Orleans-The Jook Joint. Here she keeps the jazz popping, people bopping… and the women? The women are to die for. There’s only one rule: “Keep your hands to yourself.” But some men think rules don’t apply to them, and Mahalia and her coven of slain women enjoy reminding them that they most certainly do… I’ve only read a small preview of Jook Joint but from what i have read it seems like there’s a nice blend of gritty moments that are realized and all-out supernatural horror and the mixture seemed to work really well.
In a recent interview with Hollywood Reporter Franklin spoke about her love for the horror genre and stated: “Stephen King’s It—the hardcover edition—was the first book I can remember checking out of the library; I was 10 years old. I could not put this book down. I would take It out of my backpack, on the 6 train or the No. 36 and 15 buses to Harlem, and read until it was my stop. I finished It in two days. Then it was on toPet Sematary, Salem’s Lot, Misery, and after I finished a majority of his collection, I moved on to other horror writers,”
“I wanted more, and I found Japanese horror—Takashi Miike is my favorite director. Four years ago was when I had found out about the existence of horror comics, and there was no going back. I love a good scare, creep-out, and, of course, anything bloody and full of gore. Don’t judge me when I say this, as I realize I sound rather serial killer-ish, but horror makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside. Horror is truly my happy place.”
The #1 issue will also feature a special Cover B showcasing Mike Hawthorne’s artwork, the proceeds for which will be donated to Joyful Heart Foundation, a non-profit founded by celebrity Mariska Hargitay, which stands to transform society’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse, support survivors’ healing. So not only do you get a kickass horror comic to read through and give you sleepless nights, but you’ll also be giving a bit to a good cause. What’s not to enjoy?
JOOK JOINT #1 hits comic shops on Wednesday, October 3rd and Franklin is set to make appearances at New York Comic Con and Midtown Comics the week of launch. Visit Midtown Comics, Downtown location (64 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038) on Thursday, October 4th from 8-10 PM where she will be signing alongside Gerry Duggan, John McCrea, David O’Sullivan, Mirka Andolfo, and Joe Casey. So if you want to go along and say thanks for writing an awesome comic or sue them for trauma after your inevitable nightmares you can do exactly that.
JOOK JOINT seemed really interesting to me after the small preview I had a chance to read mainly because I want to know more about Mahalia and the supernatural side of things but also because I want to see what direction the story takes and if im most home, I’m interested in seeing ust how dark this comic is willing to go, because im guessing its pretty dark. Are you a fan of the horror genre, and does JOOK JOINT sound like something you’d be interested in picking up come October? Let us know down below or over on our Twitter.
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