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Spooky Staff Picks 2023
Hans Vogel is Dead Volume 1 by Sierra Barnes
"The real-life horrors of fascism and bigotry get a fictitious twist in Sierra Barnes' "Hans Vogel is Dead." This graphic novel is part WWII historical fiction, part Germanic folklore, and ALL terrifying thrill ride as we follow the recently deceased Hans Vogel, (former) Nazi ace fighter pilot, through the weird and unearthly realm of the Erlking. Haunted by his complicity in the horrors inflicted by the Third Reich and desperate to find absolution, Hans might have the chance to do things differently in this strange world populated by dark fairytale characters who are facing their own war. But if that's going to be even remotely possible, Hans has to acknowledge his past sins first. Incredibly creative, exhaustively researched, and unapologetically antifascist, "Hans Vogel is Dead" by Sierra Barnes is a fabulous way to pass a stormy autumn evening." -Jenny Bingham-Blenk, Editor
Night of the Ghoul by Scott Synder and Francesco Francavilla
"I have been a fan of Scott Snyder for a long time and have always enjoyed his horror stories. Scott Snyder and Francesco Francavilla are the perfect duo to give you the spooks this October." - Randy Lahrman, featuring Brock Lee Obama
The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos by James Tynion IV, Tate Brombal, Isaac Goodhart, Miquel Muerto, and Aditya Bidikar
"Chaos runs amuck in this thrilling horror fantasy adventure by Tiny Onion Studios! As both a lover of YA and all things supernatural, the Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos was a book that had me hooked! Horrifying monsters aside, Christopher's coming of age journey as an out-casted LGBTQ+ youth was one I could deeply relate to, even right down to the first name! But it was the gripping horror's and monsters that Christopher faces that had me on the edge of my seat! So if you're a fan of classic monster movies or supernatural shows, this is definitely a book you won't want to miss!" —Chris Beltran, PR Coordinator
The Lonesome Hunters by Tyler Crook
"Those following along at home know that I pick something by Tyler Crook and/or Cullen Bunn among my Spooky Staff Picks pretty much every year. For good reason--they are masters at creating spooky tales! The Lonesome Hunters is Tyler’s first-ever solo comic series, meaning he is doing it all: writing, interior art and colors, covers, and letters. It’s a supernatural fantasy with plenty of dark elements, following a girl who teams up with an older monster hunter as they face ancient evils. A perfect choice for those who enjoy dark fantasy, evil magpies, giant swords, unlikely team-ups, and the stunning artwork of Tyler Crook."--Cara O'Neil, Vice President of Marketing
Murky World and DEN Volume 1: Neverwhere by Richard Corben
With forewords by Mike Mignola and Patton Oswalt, respectively, and on DEN, letters by Nate Piekos, restored by José Villarrubia.
"The late Richard Corben was a master of horror and fantasy art. Dark Horse is celebrating his works in many ways, including the new Richard Corben Library series of beautiful hardcover editions of classic works including Murky World and DEN. Each volume includes a dust jacket with foil embellishments, and if you remove the jacket, Corben’s stunning art is displayed full bleed across the cover. These are gorgeous presentations that no fan of Corben’s work should miss. Dark fantasy mixed with horror, DEN in particular will be recognized by fans of Heavy Metal. A visual feast, not for the faint of heart!"--Cara O'Neil, Vice President of Marketing
Where Monsters Lie by Kyle Starks, Piotr Kowalski, Brad Simpson, and Joshua Reed
"Kyle Starks is the master of taking classic horror tropes and making them new again and Where Monsters Lie is no different. It's a fresh take on slashers that doesn't take itself too seriously in the best way possible. If you call yourself a horror fan and haven't read this one yet, then I suggest you fix that."--Kaitlyn, Publicity and Social Media CoordinatorAnd a few more rapid fire recommendations!
For kids and young adults:
The Unlikely Story of Felix and Macabber by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou and Juni Ba
- Monsters on a quest for redemption and growth in a world run by fear.
Under Kingdom by Christof Bogacs and Marie Enger
- An epic adventure that follows Shay as he's thrust into a secret world full of monsters that live under his West Virginian town.
Dead Mall by Adam Cesare, David Stoll, and Justin Birch
- Cosmic horror in an empty mall.
Young Hellboy by Mike Mignola, Tom Sniegoski, Craig Rosseau, Dave Stewart, and Clem Robins
- Pulp adventures with a young Hellboy.
Star Wars: Tales from the Death Star by Cavan Scott, Ingo Romling, Soo Lee, Juan Samu, and Vincenzo Riccardi
- The evils hidden in the ruins of the Death Star are revealed in this anthology Star Wars graphic novel.
Star Wars: Tales from the Rancor Pit by Cavan Scott, Nick Brokenshire, Juan Samu, Puste, Rafael Pérez, Andy Duggan
- Jabba the Hutt's victim hangs above the rancor pit with only his scary stories there to save him.
For adults:
All Eight Eyes by Steve Foxe, Piotr Kowalski, Brad Simpson, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou
- Vin Spencer joins the fights against giant spiders that are taking over NYC.
Shook! A Black Horror Anthology by Bradley Golden, Marcus Roberts, John Jennings, David Walker, Rodney Barnes, Robert Castro, Alessio Nocerino, and more
- Features 12 tales stemming from a love of southern gothic horror by award winning or nominated writers.
Light Carries On by Ray Nadine
- A human teams up with a ghost to find out how he died.
Creepy Archives by various writers and artists
- Collects classic Creepy Magazine horror comics, now available in paperback.
Eerie Archives by various writers and artists
- Collects classic Eerie Magazine horror comics, now available in paperback.
The EC Archives: Tales from the Crypt by various writers and artists
- Collects classic EC Comics horror comics, now available in paperback.
Hellboy in Love by Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden, Matt Smith, Chris O'Halloran, and Clem Robins
- Hellboy teams up with Anastasia for an occult adventure and an unlikely romance.
The Witcher: The Ballad of Two Wolves by Bartosz Sztybor, Miki Montlló, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou
- Geralt begins a new hunt in a story inspired by a classic fable or even two--where beasts are in disguise and songs pave the way to bountiful rewards.
Stranger Things: Tales From Hawkins by Jody Houser,Caio Filipe, Sunando C, Giorgia Gio Sposito, Nil Vendrell Pallach, Dan Jackson, and Nate Piekos
- An anthology of vibrant new stories woven into the larger tapestry of the hit Netflix series! Discover the hidden stories from Hawkins, Indiana.
Tear Us Apart by Jay Baruchel, Van Jensen, Alessandro Micelli, and Taylor Esposito
- Two teenagers fall in love and try to escape a murderous cult.
And coming soon in October and November:
The Headless Horseman Halloween Annual by Lukas Ketner, Angela Slatter, Valeria Burzo, Olivia Stephens, Phillip Sevy, Christie Porter, David Dastmalchian, Leah Kilpatrick, Tyler Crook, Frank Cvetkovic, and more
- A new horror anthology just in time for Halloween.
Giant Robot Hellboy by Mike Mignola, Duncan Fregredo, Dave Stewart, and Clem Robins
- Hellboy is kidnapped and hooked up to a massive mecha-Hellboy for a mission on a mysterious, faraway island, but the island might just put up a fight of its own.
Operation Sunshine by Marcus Park, Henry Zebrowski, David Rubín, K.J. Diaz, and Ferran Delgado
- A group of young, alienated vampires known as "bugs" plot to steal a magical object from ancient monstrous vampires to turn themselves back to human.
Canary by Scott Snyder, Dan Panosian, and Richard Starkings
- A historical western horror series available in print for the first time.
Count Crowley: Mediocre Midnight Monster Hunter by David Dastmalchian, Lukas Ketner, Lauren Affe, and Frank Cvetkovic
- The horror host turned monster hunter is back for a third volume in the hit horror series.
Lunar Lodge by Tyler Marceca, Mirko Colak, Francesca Vivaldi, and Frank Cvetkovic
- A monstrous series about the secrets we hold deep within, even from those we love.