Non commissioned illustration series inspired by my love of the bizarre, vintage horror comics, and listening to various podcasts on these infamous, mysterious, and elusive creatures that haunt the hills of West Virginia.
The illustration was drawn in Adobe Illustrator, and colored using the True Grit Texture Supply Co. "Debaser" coloring kit.
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Flatwoods Monster, 1950s / 60s inspired comic book illustration
What is the Flatwoods Monster?
The Flatwoods monster (also known as the Braxton County monster, Braxie, or the Phantom of Flatwoods), in West Virginia folklore, is an entity reported to have been sighted in the town of Flatwoods in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States, on September 12, 1952, after a bright object crossed the night sky.
Rough concept sketch of the Flatwoods Monster
Grafton Monster 1950s / 60s inspired comic book illustration
What is the Grafton Monster?
The Grafton Monster, also known as the "Beast of Grafton," is a large humanoid cryptid that's said to stalk the forests outside the town of Grafton, West Virginia- a former railroad boomtown located in the United States. It was originally sited in 1964 by Robert Cockrell, who worked as a reporter for the Grafton Sentinel.
Rough concept sketch of the Grafton Monster
Mothman 1950s / 60s inspired comic book illustration
Who is the Mothman?
In West Virginia Folklore, the Mothman is a humanoid creature reportedly seen in the Point Pleasant area from November 15, 1966, to December 15, 1967. The first newspaper report was published in the Point Pleasant Register dated November 16, 1966, titled "Couples See Man-Sized Bird ... Creature ... Something". The national press soon picked up the reports and helped spread the story across the United States.
Rough concept sketch of the Mothman
