Bernard A. Gloom

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Frames from our comic: Duncan McAlister is trying to explain that he was attacked, but Mr. Valentine has long since grown accustomed to the vampire's tendency to exaggerate.

A look back at some of our early posters and cover art from the adventures of Mr. Valentine, the Invisible Man, and his charismatic vampire companion, Duncan MacAlister.

We spent a very long time deciding what visual style would best suit our comic.

Over the years, we've explored different concepts, illustrations, posters, and cover designs, constantly searching for the aesthetic that could truly reflect the atmosphere of the story. Even now, this process is still ongoing as we continue refining the visual identity of the project.

The way a story looks matters deeply to us. Visual details, expressions, lighting, architecture, costumes, and overall mood are not just decoration — they are part of the storytelling itself. They help shape the world, reveal characters, and communicate ideas that often go beyond words.

Finding the right atmosphere takes time, but it's essential for telling the story the way we imagine it.

Character portraits for our detective comic about the Invisible Man 🕵️‍♂️

POV: Mr. Valentine

A lab accident turns you into the Invisible Man, but it's the early 20th century, so instead of having a breakdown, you decide to become a trendy, highly niche private detective for weirdos.

(It's pretty convenient when the cops can't see you at a crime scene and therefore can't ask why you're there without permission)

Drawing our comic character: Mr. Valentine, the invisible detective 👻🕵️

Deep in the Serbian countryside, castle Kapetanovo looks like something straight out of a gothic horror movie.

In the first half of the 20th century, Emma — the wife of the castle’s owner — locked herself inside one of the towers and set herself on fire. Locals say that on the night she died, the sky above the castle was torn apart by blazing comets.

But the story doesn’t end there. Legend says Emma’s ghost still wanders the castle halls, and sometimes people claim to see white strands of her hair drifting in the fields near the castle...

Deep in the Serbian countryside, castle Kapetanovo looks like something straight out of a gothic horror movie.

In the first half of the 20th century, Emma — the wife of the castle’s owner — locked herself inside one of the towers and set herself on fire. Locals say that on the night she died, the sky above the castle was torn apart by blazing comets.

But the story doesn’t end there. Legend says Emma’s ghost still wanders the castle halls, and sometimes people claim to see white strands of her hair drifting in the fields near the castle...

our vampire chronicles OCs: Father William and the vampire Tybalt — one stormy night, one cursed meeting, and neither of them was ever the same again

We’ve prepared Valentine’s cards featuring our main characters — detective Mr. Valentine and vampire Duncan McAlister.

Happy holiday, everyone! 💘

Redesign of Mr. Valentine, one of our comic’s characters.

Mr. Valentine is a mysterious invisible man — a reclusive scientist forced to investigate crimes and engage with society.

Christmas pyramids with the cat

Badnji Dan is the Serbian Orthodox Christmas Eve, marked by the ritual burning of the badnjak—oak branches whose burning symbolizes the end of the old sun and the birth of the new. With the arrival of Christianity, this ancient pagan rite became part of Christmas Eve, the day before the Nativity of Christ, coming to symbolize the end of the old order and the beginning of a new one.

Christmas wreath and kitty 🐈

With Orthodox Christmas just around the corner, it felt like indulging in a bit of decorating and making a cute wreath to match the festive mood.

Making a Christmas Wreath

For wreath decoration, you will need:

— a circular base;

— natural juniper branches (spruce branches can also be used, but the needles will shed);

— natural pine cones;

— any decorative ornaments you like;

— a red ribbon (other colors are possible, but red looks great with green branches);

— a few jingle bells.

Best wishes to everyone celebrating Christmas!✨

let us be monsters together 🫀