"The Conqueror Worm"

8 pgs. Appeared first time in Haunt of Horror: Edgar Allan Poe #1 (2006). Reprinted in Haunt of Horror: Edgar Allan Poe [HC] (2006) and in Haunt of Horror (2009).
Inspiration: Edgar Allan Poe. Story: Rick Dahl. Art: Richard Corben (no signature). Lettering printed (VC's Randy Gentile).

No known translation.

Style: Black line, CG Greytones. Genre: SF. Time Span: Future. Nudity: None.
Keywords: Aliens. Attack. Food. Starving. Military. Delecation.
Story Origin: Edgar Allan Poe poem, "The Conqueror Worm".
Synopsis: About 50 years ago was alien worm attack. All animal spieces were destroyed by virus epidemic. People were starving. All but one group. Delecation was send to check how it's possible. They find out the horrific truth.
Comment: Mediocre story by Mr. Margopoulos. Poe's poem appears only in the very end of the story. Mr. Corben's artwork is very good; lots of interesting close ups for faces.
Special: Artwork was a collaboration with Richard Dahl.

Copyright © 2006 Heart-Attack-Series, Ink!,
Created: July 9, 2006. Modified: January 30, 2012.

Edgar Allan Poe:
– "Berenice"
– "The Conqueror Worm"
– "Eulalie"
– "The Fall of the House of Usher"
– "The Happiest Day"
– "Israfel"
– "The Lake"
– "The Oval Portrait"
– "The Raven"
– "The Raven [II]"
– "Shadow"
– "The Sleeper"
– "Spirits of the Dead"
– "The Tell-Tale Heart"