HCF2015: Philip Kim Invites You to a Ghoulish Good Time in Spook-A-Rama

Cory is a monster fanatic; he's got the costumes, the movies, the magazines—you name it! When Cory learns his hero Wilbur Atchison is giving studio tours, he finally believes his fanboy dreams are coming true. But Cory is about to learn that not all monsters are merely Hollywood magic in this frightfully fun all-ages adventure! 

Halloween ComicFest: What is your favorite part about your Halloween ComicFest comic?

Philip Kim: It really brings the spirit of what Halloween used to be and the treats are not empty calories and high dental bills. 

Halloween ComicFest: What can we expect to see in terms of story and art in your Halloween ComicFest title?

Philip Kim: Spook-A-Rama is a story best described as Fright Night meets A Night at the Museum.

Halloween ComicFest: What is your favorite Halloween memory?

Philip Kim: I grew up in a working class neighborhood, so Halloween was the other Christmas Eve. It was how much candy can we fill between the hours of 6 to 11 PM. We filled two pillow cases full of candy and by 11 PM, our feet and shoulders and arms were throbbing. I remember an elderly couple asking our group, "Do you know what time its is?" We answered 11:00 PM, They smiled and gave us all some dollar bills. I never forgot their generosity and how hard we worked and the fun we had doing it. 

Halloween ComicFest: What has been your best (or worst!) Halloween costume?

Philip Kim: Best was a custom-made devil outfit. Worst was a vinyl cape in 1978 from Toys R Us.

Halloween ComicFest: Tell HCF fans why they should pick up your comic first during the event.

Philip Kim: Spook-A-Rama is based on a fantasy world that was created to honor our late, great editor Forrest J. Ackerman. It is all things classic about Halloween.