Evan Daugherty Eyes Frank J. Barbiere, Chris Mooneyham's 'Five Ghosts' For Syfy Channel!

Another popular title from the Image Comics lineup is about to make its way to a well-known cable network. With an adaptation in place by Evan Daugherty, the paranormal/adventure comic book series, Five Ghosts by Frank J. Barbiere and Chris Mooneyham, is being eyed by the Syfy channel.  

According to the official Image Comics website, infamous treasure hunter Fabian Gray has a tragic encounter with a supernatural artifact known as "The Dreamstone." After stumbling upon the artifact, Gray is suddenly possessed by five literary ghosts. The treasure hunter is now possessed by the unique abilities by Robin Hood, Dracula, Merlin, Sherlock Holmes, and Miyamoto Musashi. In the comics, they are referred to as "The Archer," "The Wizard," The Vampire," "The Detective" and "The Samurai."

According to Deadline, the adaptation will be written by the Snow White and the Huntsman scribe. Chris Bender and Jake Weiner will be executive producing the horror-drama. Jake Wagner will serve as the producer for Universal Cable Prods. and BenderSpink.

As we mentioned here, many artists/writers are making their way to New York Comic Con. Check out the signing schedule Barbiere has posted on his official Tumblr site. Make sure you congratulate him on the news and get his autograph.

With Image Comics' The Walking Dead becoming a popular TV show on AMC, the publishing company might just have another mainstream hit on their hands.  

Five Ghosts #13 will be out in stores on October 22. If readers want to catch up on the series, there is currently two volumes out now.

The comic book, Five Ghosts, is making its way to the Syfy. Readers, what do you think of this ghostly drama?