Hey Gauntman,
1) Shocking Tales #2 is slated for release in May(hem...) of this year.
2) Yes, on both counts...plus a few more...
3) No. I really like the 'Dark Young' but don't see mention of it in any of the stories that I consider 'canon'...there will be a version of a creature like it in VUK but I fear the rules/concept/sculpt will see it not be released for our 'family game': Strange Aeons.
And Dathbain,
Gugs will eventually make it into the Dreamlands expansion (should be Shocking Tales #4 or #5) still quite a way off. Doubtful about the 'Flying Polyp'...again, no real mention of them in the stories...could use a Winged Nightmare...works in a similar fashion.
Thanx for the interest guys...more spoilers and stuff to come...