Universal Monsters: The Mummy Trade Paperback
Writer: Dan Jolley
Artist: Tony Harris
Colorist: Matt Hollingsworth
Letterer: Lois Buhalis
Editor: Dan Thorsland
Cover by: Tony Harris
Dark Horse Comics & Universal Pictures proudly presents...
The All New Dark Horse Comics comic adaptation of Universal Pictures classic hit 1932, The Mummy movie. Yes, you read right, it's the classic film rendered into comics form faithfully adapted from the Universal Studios film. The horrific story of an obsession that would not die, tells the haunting tale of Ardeth Bey and his love for the Princess Ankhsenamun -- an unholy love that reaches out from beyond death and into your nightmares! A classic unto itself, don't miss out on this instant collectors' item featuring one of Universal Studios most famous monsters… Imhotep, The Mummy!
The Mummy is a 1932 American pre-code horror film directed by Karl Freund. The screenplay by John L. Balderston was from a story by Nina Wilcox Putnam and Richard Schayer. Released by Universal Studios, the film stars Boris Karloff, Zita Johann, David Manners, Edward Van Sloan and Arthur Byron. The film is about an ancient Egyptian mummy named Imhotep who is discovered by a team of archeologists and inadvertently brought back to life through a magic scroll. Disguised as a modern Egyptian, the mummy searches for his lost love, who he believes has been reincarnated into a modern girl.
Story/Spoilers:
In 1921, an archaeological expedition led by Sir Joseph Whemple finds the mummy of an ancient Egyptian high priest named Imhotep. When an inspection of the mummy by Whemple's friend Dr. Muller reveals that the viscera were not removed, Muller deduces that although Imhotep had been wrapped like a traditional mummy, he had been buried alive. Also buried with Imhotep is a casket with a curse on it. Despite Muller's warning, Sir Joseph's assistant Ralph Norton opens it. He reads aloud an ancient life-giving scroll, the "Scroll of Thoth". Imhotep rises and escapes with the scroll. Norton is driven insane. Ten years later, Imhotep is masquerading as a modern Egyptian named Ardath Bey. He calls upon Sir Joseph's son Frank and Professor Pearson and shows them where to dig to find the tomb of the princess Ankh-es-en-amon. After locating the tomb, the archaeologists present its treasures to the Cairo Museum and thank Bey for making their discovery possible. It is further revealed that Imhotep's horrific death was punishment for sacrilege: attempting to resurrect his forbidden lover, Princess Ankh-es-en-amon. Imhotep soon encounters Helen Grosvenor, a half-Egyptian woman bearing a striking resemblance to the princess. Believing her to be Ankh-es-en-amon's reincarnation, he attempts to kill her, with the intention of mummifying her, resurrecting her, and finally making her his bride. She is saved when she remembers her past life and prays to the goddess Isis to save her. The statue of Isis raises its arm and emits a beam of light that sets the Scroll of Thoth on fire. This breaks the spell that had given Imhotep his immortality, causing him to crumble to dust. At the urging of Dr. Muller, Frank calls Helen back to the world of the living while the Scroll of Thoth continues to burn.
Trade Paperback is bagged & double boarded and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to insure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.
First Printing
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Publication Date: 1993
Format: FC, 48 pages, TPB, 10.25" x 6.5"
UPC: None Stated
ISBN: None Stated
Collectible Entertainment note: Trade Paperback is in Fine + condition. Very Nice! Please See Scans!! A must have for any serious Universal Monsters, Mummy, and/or Horror collector / enthusiast. A fun & entertaining read. Recommended.
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