Tag Archives: Horror comics

#31in31 2018: “Anthony Bourdain’s Hungry Ghosts”

This collection of Vertigo comics by chef, traveler and late great foodie delves into ghosts, monsters and other sorts of creepies, all tied in with a food theme. A man who loves (to eat) horses, a chef who picked up … Continue reading

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The Ghastly Awards say farewell.

Lift your lighters up high y’all. It’s tough to say that the Ghastly Awards has shuttered.  As one of the judges, it makes me sad, but as it’s ending thanks to the busy, successful lives of everyone who was a part … Continue reading

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Award Season: The 2016 Ghastly Award nominees!

It’s that time of year again!  Time to check out the nominees for this year’s Ghastly Awards, that honors excellence in horror comics.  And while I may be biased* it’s a really amazing crop. The only problem with this year’s … Continue reading

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Off the Shelf: Aliens/Vampirella (hardcover collection)

Story: Humans on Mars!  The first colony of sunlight dwellers make their mark on Mars.  Perhaps too much of a mark.  In digging down into the red soil, they happened upon an underground city that used to be inhabited by … Continue reading

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2017 Halloween ComicFest titles announced! Zombie Tramp! Black Eyed Kids! Afterlife With Archie! MOAR!

It’s the moooost wonderful tiiiiiime of the yeeear… No, not right now.  I’m talking Halloween!  Ghoulies, ghosties, long-legged beasties, and free comics!  That’s right, Halloween ComicFest has announced the freebies for their yearly giveaway – this year it’s on October … Continue reading

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#GhastlyAwards: peep the new trophy…and guest judge John Everson

[NOTE: yep, I’m one of the judges for the Ghastly Awards.] This year the Ghastlies has a brand-spankin’ new trophy.  And it’s a beaut.  See? There’s also a groovy new guest judge, and he’s a beaut too.  Read on for … Continue reading

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#31in31: Maddox and Beistel’s “The Horror Show”

And now for a spooky tale… Since this is a comic book, I’ll go with my usual Off The Shelf system.  Enjoy! Nutshell: Back in 2013 I wished for more than 17 pages of this story. They delivered.  And I … Continue reading

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Kickstarting: “Zack the Zombie Exterminator” looks splatastic!

Zack the Zombie Hunter looks like a cool mashup of Ash in Evil Dead, Tucker & Dale vs. Evil, and Dead Alive.  It’s up on Kickstarter now, and even though it’s only been active since September 30th (that’s three days, … Continue reading

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R.E.E.P.E.R. Men #2 – cover revealed!

Are you on the safe list?  After a peek at the cover for R.E.E.P.E.R. Men #2, I’m betting everyone will want to be. Are you reading R.E.E.P.E.R. Men?  What do you think about issue 2’s cover art?

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Off the Shelf: October Faction Volume 1

Nutshell: Eerie art and clever writing gets October Faction off to a good start, series-wise.  Would love to have some behind-the-scenes tidbits and sketch covers in this TPB, but I can wait.  Looking forward to seeing these characters develop, but … Continue reading

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