The highly anticipated English translation of H.P. Lovecraft’s iconic short story, “The Call of Cthulhu,” has officially launched, just in time for the Halloween season. This compelling manga adaptation, crafted by Gou Tanabe, spans 288 pages and features stunning cover art that embodies the eerie essence of Lovecraft’s work. Priced at a reasonable $20, it can be found for as low as $18 at select retailers, while a Kindle edition is available for $12.
“The Call of Cthulhu” marks the second Lovecraft manga release of 2024, following the release of the “At the Mountains of Madness Deluxe Edition” in July, a comprehensive 626-page hardcover that is currently offered at $32.58, down from $50.
Lovecraft’s “The Call of Cthulhu” is renowned as one of his most significant contributions to horror fiction. The story delves into a sinister cult and the ancient terror known as Cthulhu. While the original narrative only consists of around 40 pages, Tanabe’s adaptation expands on the tale with exquisite detail. The manga is predominantly in black, white, and gray, interspersed with eight full-color pages, silver ink on the title page, and artwork that captures the chaotic and haunting style characteristic of Lovecraft’s works.
This adaptation originally debuted in Japanese in 2019, with translation by Zack Davisson. Tanabe has previously adapted several of Lovecraft’s tales since 2014.
In addition to “The Call of Cthulhu,” Tanabe’s “At the Mountains of Madness Deluxe Edition” presents exceptional features including a wrap-around cover with soft-touch lamination, high-quality paper, vibrant full-color pages, and elegant finishes like foil gilding and a satin ribbon bookmark.
For additional Lovecraft literature, “The Shadow Over Innsmouth” is currently available at a 50% discount, reducing its price to $15.53. This 450-page manga was published by Dark Horse last December and showcases a collection of Lovecraft’s works.
Now is also a perfect time to explore Lovecraft’s original prose, as several enticing box sets are on sale. Notably, “The H.P. Lovecraft Collection,” featuring six hardcover titles, is being offered at $33.49 (originally priced at $60). This collection includes classics such as “At the Mountains of Madness” and “The Call of Cthulhu,” among others.
Get ready to immerse yourself in the uncanny universe of H.P. Lovecraft this Halloween season with these remarkable releases.
