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Alan Robert, the creator of The Beauty of Horror coloring book, and bassist/co-founder of Life of Agony, has made two new announcements. His creepy-cute character, Ghouliana is back with a new deluxe action figure set from NECA, as well as a new coloring book. Also, his graphic novel, Crawl to Me, is being turned into a film by the writers of Don’t Move (produced by Sam Rami)! Find more details below.
“When I was a kid in the ‘80s, I’d make a beeline for the action figure aisle,” says Robert. “Seeing Ghouliana on shelves today is that same childhood thrill all over again. We obsessed over every detail — from the poseable sculpt to the packaging and exclusive artwork. It’s a full-blown celebration of The Beauty of Horror universe, and I’m grateful to my friends at NECA for making this nightmare a reality.”
“The imagery of The Beauty of Horror totally aligns with everything we do at NECA,” adds Randy Falk, NECA’s VP and creative director. “It’s an honor to collaborate with a visionary artist like Alan to bring Ghouliana to life in figure form.”
The all-new Ghouliana & Poppet Glow-in-the-Dark Action Figures drop July 18th, boasting multiple points of articulation, a fabric bat-wing dress, her loyal undead pup Poppet, and eerie glow-in-the-dark features — making this 6.5-inch collectible a must-have for fans of Robert’s hit series.
The scares don’t stop there: Ghouliana’s world expands even further on August 5 with the release of The Beauty of Horror: Ghouliana’s Sanctuary for Monsters — the franchise’s very first storybook that you can color, inviting fans to join Ghouliana on a frightfully fun adventure that blends narrative and interactive coloring in one delightfully macabre package. Find more details about the coloring book here and The Beauty of Horror here.
Meanwhile, Robert’s acclaimed psychological thriller graphic novel Crawl to Me is back in development for a big screen adaptation with a completed feature screenplay by T.J. Cimfel and David K. White — the writing duo behind Netflix’s Don’t Move, produced by Sam Raimi. After a carousel of producer option hand-offs, the rights to Crawl to Me have returned home to Robert’s Wasted Talent Entertainment. An unnerving concept trailer has now dropped, directed and animated by executive producer Chris White (EP on the upcoming A24/Atomic Monster film The Backrooms) and based on Robert’s original storyboards, giving fans their first chilling glimpse of the beloved horror comic brought to life on screen.
“It feels poetic to finally have Crawl to Me back in my hands,” says Robert. “This is the adaptation fans have been waiting for — true to the book, and made with a team that understands its psychological complexity and raw terror.”
Set during a brutal winter, Crawl to Me follows a young family’s descent into madness as a malevolent entity surfaces in their remote basement, blurring the line between reality and nightmare. Hailed by Fangoria and Bloody Disgusting as one of the decade’s standout horror comics, the graphic novel’s mix of harrowing twists and deeply emotional storytelling has captivated horror fans worldwide.
Watch the concept trailer here: https://youtu.be/1_y2K-TZ4v4
More Crawl to Me details here: https://www.crawltome.com/
Check out our interview with Alan here:
Watch this interview with Life Of Agony’s Joey Z:
Alan Robert is the best-selling creator of The Beauty of Horror coloring book series and the writer/illustrator behind acclaimed graphic novels including Wire Hangers, Killogy, and Crawl to Me. Beyond the page, Robert is also a founding member and bassist of the influential metal band Life of Agony, inducted into the Metal Hall of Fame in 2025.
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