Krampus & the Thief of Christmas

Krampus & the Thief of Christmas
Author: Eldritch Black
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2016-11-17
Genre:
ISBN: 9781540326942

Krampus Night is coming, bringing dark fairy tales, waking legends and a magical battle for the heart of Christmas.. Even though Gabrielle Greene has only been in her Uncle's strange alpine village for a few weeks, she's already been tagged as the worst girl who ever lived. And she doesn't know it yet, but she's leaped straight to the top of Krampus's list. Krampus, the mysterious sinister Winter King, and warden of Christmas who comes calling once a year seeking wicked children to haul back to his realm. When Gabrielle's younger brother vanishes she sets out in search of him, but soon finds herself hurtling into a shadowy otherworld. A place of terrible trolls, murky forests, coal-black mountains, Christmas charms and fearsome beasts. Can Gabrielle rescue her brother from the fiendish Krampus? Will she become The Thief of Christmas? The clock is ticking as Gabrielle discovers her decisions have created terrible consequences, consequences that must be faced if Christmas is to be saved. Krampus & The Thief of Christmas is a magical adventure of spine-tingling thrills, yuletide fun and festive delights. Get your copy today!

Krampus

Krampus
Author: Brom
Publisher: Harper Voyager
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-10-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780062095664

“Terrific. A wild ride….I loved it. It hooked me and I couldn’t put it down.” —Mike Mignola, creator of Hellboy "Brom is that rare breed: a person who is skilled in more than one area of artistic expression. Here's hoping that he will continue to share his dark and often beautiful dreams with us for many years to come." Christopher Paolini, New York Times bestselling author of Eragon Acclaimed author and artist Brom raised eyebrows and pulse rates with The Child Thief, his grim, brilliantly audacious, gorgeously illustrated reimagining of the Peter Pan legend. So what does this innovative fantasist do for an encore? He tinkers darkly with the beloved mythology of Santa Claus. Set in Appalachia, Krampus the Yule Lord is a twisted fairytale about a failed West Virginia songwriter who gets ensnared on Christmas Eve in an eternal war between a not-so-saintly Saint Nick and his dark enemy Krampus, aka Black Peter, an ancient trickster demon. Krampus the Yule Lord is Gregory Maguire (Wicked) meets Susanna Clarke (Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell) in the realm of Guillermo Del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth, as Clive Barker (Mr. B. Gone) works his dark sorcery from the shadows. Once again featuring Brom’s chillingly beautiful artwork throughout, Krampus the Yule Lord is a feast of wonder straight from the kitchen of Sweeney Todd.

12 Nights of Christmas Krampus Gave to Me

12 Nights of Christmas Krampus Gave to Me
Author: Salamone M
Publisher: M Salamone
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2023-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

"12 Nights of Christmas, Krampus Gave to Me" is a whimsical and slightly spooky children's book that reimagines the traditional 12 Days of Christmas carol with a playful Krampus twist. Aimed at captivating young readers with a blend of holiday cheer and gentle mystery, the book presents a series of gifts from the folklore figure Krampus, known in certain European cultures for his contrasting role to Saint Nicholas. The story unfolds over the twelve nights leading up to Christmas, with each nights bringing a new, mysterious gift from Krampus. These gifts, while slightly eerie, are presented in a child-friendly manner, emphasizing the magical and fantastical elements of the holiday season. Each night is illustrated with vibrant and engaging artwork, bringing to life the magical and slightly mysterious world of Krampus. The illustrations are rich in detail and color, capturing the imagination of young readers and drawing them into this unique holiday adventure. As the nights progress, the anticipation and excitement build, with each gift adding to a growing collection of whimsical and slightly spooky items. The story culminates on the twelfth night, where all the gifts come together in a festive and magical celebration, showing that even the most unusual traditions can bring joy and wonder. "12 Nights of Christmas, Krampus Gave to Me" is not only a tale of holiday gifts but also a celebration of the rich tapestry of folklore and tradition that surrounds the Christmas season. It encourages children to embrace the diverse and sometimes mysterious aspects of holiday stories and traditions from around the world, all while maintaining a light-hearted and child-friendly tone. This book is perfect for young readers who enjoy a touch of mystery with their holiday cheer, making it a delightful addition to any Christmas reading collection.

The Krampus and the Old, Dark Christmas

The Krampus and the Old, Dark Christmas
Author: Al Ridenour
Publisher: Feral House
Total Pages: 327
Release: 2016-09-12
Genre: History
ISBN: 162731041X

The Krampus, a folkloric devil associated with St. Nicholas in Alpine Austria and Germany, has been embraced by the American counterculture and is lately skewing mainstream. The new Christmas he seems to embody is ironically closer to an ancient understanding of the holiday as a perilous, haunted season. In the Krampus' world, witches rule Christmas, and saints can sometimes kill.

Krampus: Shadow of Saint Nicholas

Krampus: Shadow of Saint Nicholas
Author: Michael Dougherty
Publisher: Legendary Comics
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2015-11-24
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1937278875

YOU BETTER WATCH OUT… KRAMPUS IS COMING TO TOWN. Ancient folklore warns of a mythical counterpart to Santa Claus, who punishes naughty children every Christmas… his name is KRAMPUS. Michael Dougherty presents the official graphic novel based on his festive horror comedy, which expands the mythology of this iconic terror with an anthology of three deliciously twisted morality tales that will leave you praying you are not on the naughty list. At the most wonderful time of the year, a drunken mall Santa comes under siege from some very mischievous Christmas spirits, a dysfunctional cop becomes trapped with the man who ruined his life and the wealthy town “scrooge” must face the shadows from his past as his home comes under invasion from the homeless. This Christmas, Krampus will make sure they all get what they deserve. Michael Dougherty, the writer/director behind cult horror hit Trick ‘r Treat, is joined by a fantastic team of creators, uniting Krampus co-screenwriters Zach Shields and Todd Casey and artists Fiona Staples (Saga), Christian Dibari (Hoax Hunters), Maan House (Witchblade), and Stuart Sayger (Bram Stoker’s Death Ship) to deliver a twisted gift for the holiday season.

The Fright Before Christmas

The Fright Before Christmas
Author: Jeff Belanger
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2023-09-04
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 163341311X

Step into the dark roots of Christmas past where the Krampus punishes the bad boys and girls. Christmas time is truly the darkest and creepiest time of the year filled with devilish creatures lurking in the shadows waiting to get us. Best known is the Krampus who has been the subject of films and songs. There was a time in the late 1800s when people sent Krampus cards, not holiday greetings. There are other violent and dangerous monsters from all over northern climes who have been hunting naughty children for centuries. From shapeshifters to mountain trolls, to elves, to heavy-handed cohorts of Saint Nicholas, the Christmas holiday has been filled with ghosts and monsters ready to dole out punishment to those who need it. The Fright Before Christmas will delve into the folklore of Krampus and his friends with the elf-like Tomten and the goblinesque Karakoncolas. The Belsnickel is ready to hit us with his switch of sticks and Gryla may drag you back to her mountain lair. And watch out for the Yule Cat ready to pounce! These are just a few of the yuletide beasties coming for us in The Fright Before Christmas in the hope they can save us from ourselves. The folklore roots of Christmas under its many other guises (Yule, the Winter Solstice, Saturnalia) is examined in a different, darker light. The Winter Solstice is a time to be afraid. It’s the shortest day of the year. The longest night. In some parts of the world, the sun doesn’t rise at all. It’s dark, and we have to wonder if the sun will ever come back at all. Christmas has always been creepy and with The Fright Before Christmas you'll see the other side. This is a book for everyone who loves a little darkness around the holidays. Be good or the Krampus will get you!

The Spirit of Krampus

The Spirit of Krampus
Author: Kate Danley
Publisher: Kate Danley
Total Pages: 46
Release: 2014-11-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 150323763X

December 24th has come again. What a time to get into the holiday mood! But this year, it's the spirit of Krampus, not the spirit of Christmas, that has infected adults across the globe. It is up to young Skip to track down Santa Claus to set things right in a dark, dystopian world gone mad. New Illustrated Version with the works of Abigail Larson

Little Krampus and the Magical Sleigh Ride

Little Krampus and the Magical Sleigh Ride
Author: Killian Wolf
Publisher: Grim House Publishing
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2020-10-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9781951140045

Little Krampus dreams of riding Santa's sleigh.When his father says no, he still sneaks away!Is he doomed to be gifted with naughty-kid coal?Or will Christmas magic get everything under control?

Little Krampus And The Christmas Secret

Little Krampus And The Christmas Secret
Author: Killian Wolf
Publisher:
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2021-08-31
Genre:
ISBN: 9781951140083

Little Krampus's question will simply not fade. So he seeks Christmas magic, to find out how it's made. He sneaks through the workshop, hoping not to get caught, There he finds Santa's magic, but it's not what he thought!

Krampus!

Krampus!
Author: Monte Beauchamp
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Christmas cards
ISBN: 9780867197471

With an additional 32 pages, superior printing and a secure hardcover binding, Krampus! picks up where the paperback edition of The Devil in Design (Fantagraphics, 2003) left off. In the early Christmas traditions of Western Europe, the Krampus was St. Nicholas' dark servant - a hairy, horned, supernatural beast whose pointed ears and long slithering tongue gave misbehaving children the creeps! Whereas St. Nick would reward children who had been good all year, those that had behaved badly were visited by the Krampus.