Our Ten Favorite Modern Horror Comics
Oct 16, 2023
by Troy-Jeffrey Allen
Happy Halloween, PREVIEWSworld!
You may have heard that it is indeed spooky season, which is the only time of year to enthusiastically talk about MURDER and MAYHEM. So let's revel in the joys of the grotesque -- the CHILLS, THRILLS, GHOSTS, GHOULS, GOBLINS, and SUSPENSE that your local comic shop can offer.
Here are ten bloody page-turners to delight your macabre heart.
But for what dark purpose does she use her unnatural powers? And what's her connection to Bee Foster, a young girl murdered by her father fourteen years ago? In order to save his life - and his sanity - one man will have to discover the truth of what waits behind the mask.
Writer Paul Tobin (MY DATE WITH MONSTERS, Colder, The Witcher) and artist Andrea Mutti (MANIAC OF NEW YORK, Hellblazer, A Legacy Of Violence) unleash an eons old legend upon an unsuspecting world - one that'll make your most horrific nightmare feel like a walk in the park!
This hardcover collection contains both volumes, BUNNY MASK: THE CHIPPING OF THE TEETH, issues #1-4, and BUNNY MASK: THE HOLLOW INSIDE, issues #1-4, plus "making of" content, including Andrea Mutti concept art!
See Patrick Bateman's infamous New York City killing spree from a brand new perspective as a familiar character from the film is revealed to be much more than they appeared. Witness the greatest hits of Patrick's murderous rampage while exploring new revelations in the world of American Psycho, in this story that'll make fans see Patrick's bloody story through a whole new lens.
This limited series also begins the journey of an all-new psychopath as social media obsessed millennial, Charlie (Charlene) Carruthers, goes on a downward spiral filled with violence. Drug fueled partying leads to bloodshed as Charlie leaves a trail of bodies on her way to discovering the truth about her dark nature.
WRITTEN BY HARVEY AWARD WINNER, NADIA SHAMMAS AND ILLUSTARED BY DILLON SNOOK!
When the rebellious FRANK crashes into the lives of JULIE, JOEY and SUSIE, together they'll unleash bloody chaos onto the sleepy, dead-end town of Ormond. Witness the terrifying origins of THE LEGION!
REGULAR & DM EDITION includes IN-GAME CODE INSIDE!
A rebellious high school student is brought back to life in a strange underground facility after committing suicide. Now, she must piece together not only how and why she has been resurrected, but also confront the fragmented memories of her past and the horrors of the laboratory that want to send her back to the afterlife. This breakneck story illustrates a violent vision of life after death.
Welcome to DEATHWISH. A graphic and chaotic comic about life, death, suicide, and the other side. Brought to you by the creator of ZOMBIE MAKEOUT CLUB.
Collecting the popular Webtoon comic series, plus bonus material!
Untold evil lurks the streets of Baltimore, Maryland as the demon Corson surfaces from the underworld to possess a man-once-wronged... and his vengeance will come at humanity's despair! As Gods and Demons clash, humanity's fate hangs in the balance! But paranormal investigator Nita Haweswoman with demons of her ownset out on a quest to root out the evil from her city. Guided by the ghost of her dead brother, she must come to terms with her own past, else she become a victim herself and join her brother in a state worse than death!
Collects NITA HAWES NIGHTMARE BLOG #1-6
There is one person that believes the children and claims to be the only who sees what they can see. Her name is Erica Slaughter. She kills monsters. This is all she does, and she bears the cost because it must be done.
Experience the critically acclaimed series by GLAAD Award-winning writer James Tynion IV (Department of Truth, Batman) and artist Werther Dell'Edera (Razorblades) like never before.
Collects Something is Killing the Children #1-15 in a single deluxe edition hardcover for the first time.
Aided by the anonymous dark web and nearly untraceable cryptocurrency, a criminal subculture has emerged. It livestreams murders as entertainment. Who are the killers? Who are the victims? Who is paying to watch? How to stop it? Red Room is constructed as a series of interconnected stories, shining a light on the characters who exist in the ugliest of corners in cyberspace. Piskor cuts the graphic horror with his sharp sense of humor, gorgeous cartooning, and dynamic storytelling. Red Room peels back the curtain on the side of humanity few of us knew existed, let alone understood. Fans and followers of Piskor's YouTube channel sensation, Cartoonist Kayfabe, have already made Red Room: The Antisocial Network one of the most eagerly anticipated and talked-about releases of 2021. It is the first in a series of graphic novels, with the second scheduled for release in Summer 2022.
And that’s just scratching the coffin's surface. Stay on top of all those dark fantasies! Pick up a copy of the PREVIEWS catalog from your local comic shop or online. It's the safest way to travel this Halloween!
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Troy-Jeffrey Allen is the producer and co-host of PREVIEWSworld Weekly. His comics work includes BAMN, Fight of the Century, the Harvey Award-nominated District Comics, and the Ringo Awards-nominated Magic Bullet.