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by Darin S. Cape (Author), Felipe Kroll (Illustrator)
Woodstake
A blood-soaked mashup of vampire myth, rock history, and the counterculture of the late 1960s
Woodstake is a wickedly clever spin on the Dracula legend, reimagined against the backdrop of the iconic Woodstock festival of 1969. When a vampire descends on the summer of love, a generation of hippies is forced to survive three days of peace, music, and blood in this darkly funny, genre-bending thrill ride. A razor-sharp blend of satire, horror, and '60s nostalgia, Woodstake offers a wildly original story brought vividly to life through the bold, evocative artwork of Felipe Kroll. It is a must-read for fans of classic rock, genre mashups, and blood-soaked storytelling.
With its unique blend of Woodstock-era atmosphere and vampire horror, Woodstake stands out as a wild, cult-horror crossover that feels both nostalgic and fiercely original. This gripping graphic novel delivers a character-driven narrative paired with a bold visual style that brings the late '60s to life, complete with period-authentic detail, psychedelic flair, and sharp dark humor. Ideal for readers of horror comics, supernatural thrillers, and music history, Woodstake bridges genres in a way that is fresh, immersive, and unforgettable.
Author Biography
Shawn Hainsworth is a publisher, author and producer who writes under the pen name Darin S. Cape. SHP Comics was launched in 2021 as an independent publisher focused on delivering genre-bending stories combining horror, science fiction, adventure, and reimagined classics into daring, intelligent and unique comic books and graphic novels. Shawn produced the award-winning short film, Technical Support based on the SHP Comics series, EroTech. He lives in Western Massachusetts with his wife, two kids and a hound dog mix. Felipe Kroll is a Brazilian artist with over a decade of experience working across the comics, film, game, and advertising industries. As a creative director, illustrator, and concept artist, he has collaborated with national and international studios, bringing to life immersive narratives and bold visual worlds through storyboards, sequential art, character design, and high-concept development. His style is known for its painterly aesthetic, dark atmospheres, and emotionally resonant characters. Currently, Felipe is developing multiple projects, including graphic novels, advertising campaigns
