Starscape Launches Ouija: Heartstrings

By John Freeman on December 8, 2009

Indie publisher Starscape has just published Starscape Presents: OUIJA: Heartstrings, written by Gary Simpson (Dead, 2000AD, RedEye) with art by Tim Youlden.

Described as a comic for fans of Hellblazer or Ghost Rider, the 28-page title introduces Sebastian, someone who isn’t looking for trouble but trouble usually finds him. All he wants is a quiet life away from the demons – both human and vampire – in his urban Britain.

Born with a mysterious tattoo of a Ouija board on his breast, Sebastian is able to call forth demons and speak to the dead. Will his desire for vengeance and battle against the supernatural lead to salvation or doom?

• Preview at Clickwheel

• Preview at MyEbook

• Available from http://StarscapeOnline.com or alternatively buy direct from IndyPlanet or Lulu, where it’s also available as a download

John Freeman

The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.

He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.