- In anticipation of the big screen release of Johnny Depp and Tim Burton's blockbuster film version of Dark Shadows, an original, graphic novelization of Dark Shadows: The Original Series is available now! Written by D. J. Arneson and illustrated by Dark Shadows comic book artist Joe Certa, this book presents a complete extended story with over forty illustrations. This intriguing tale finds Angelique casting Barnabas back to 17th Century Salem! All artwork has been painstakingly, digitally colored to perfection. Also included is an extensive photo supplement from the original series.