Still, it probably deserves as much credit for comics being as culturally relevant today Marvel’s films. We’ve reached the point of oversaturation with The Walking Dead that it makes dabbing and fidget spinners seem hip and new. Crook’s skill with visual storytelling make this a stunning book loaded with memorable images. It wastes little time in grabbing readers with Bunn’s stellar storytelling.
At 32 issues, or 8 collected volumes, the comic feels like a sprawling, large novel that never feels tedious. Writer Cullen Bunn and artist Tyler Crook have created a genuinely scary comic. Each Harrow County arc somehow manages to outdo the already high bar the previous sets. Though it recently ended, Harrow County was a wild ride. It feels very classic in its delivery, but the comic feels so fresh. Sami Kivela’s artwork is straightforward, but it’s hard to imagine this comic looking any different. It builds its world so well that it’s hard not to wish it was longer.
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This story of a detective solving a series of occult-connected murders gradually expands its own story. Noir stories lend themselves to horror well. When he recently transitioned to comics, it became apparent that he had found a medium that really worked for his emotionally-driven storytelling. Saladin Ahmed cut his teeth writing critically acclaimed novels. Jon Davis-Hunt’s art perfectly compliments Simone’s story, and brings it to vivid life. With the Going Clear documentary giving popularity to the subject, Simone’s scary take down of a movement that bears a resemblance to Scientology is worth a read. One of the things that makes Clean Room so compelling is that is manages to be so tonally different from her other work while being perhaps her strongest offering as a writer. Gail Simone is one of the most consistent comic book writers when it comes to her work with mainstream superheroes. What would happen to you if you were pledged to the beasts of the forest? There are no witches like Snyder’s witches, and because of that there are few books like Wytches. In a horror landscape where everything seems like an imitation of something else, it’s frighteningly delightful to see an imagining of witches in a completely unique way. In 2014, Snyder refined those horror credentials by making one of the most unique horror comics, and one which was visually rendered in stunning detail by artist Jock. Wytches writer Scott Snyder may be most famous for his modern run of Batman, but before that he teamed with Stephen King to deliver the stellar American Vampire. Be sure to check out the books and support their creators! Here’s our pick for the 10 best horror comics and graphic novels to give you goosebumps for this spooky time of year! This list isn’t in order, but it does offer a comprehensive variety in the types of scary stories being told. Whether it’s the effectiveness of a chilling page turn or an intense drawing, comics offer a variety and effectiveness in horror storytelling that other mediums can’t replicate.
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