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comics horrible comics Horror has always been a genre near and dear to my heart. I did my thesis on horror films, so I like to think I know a reasonable amount about the genre. Horror comics on the other hand are something I didn’t discover till I was much older. I was content for most of my life to read super-hero comics and never really look beyond that genre. But as you get older you realise that comic books have so much more to offer than just flying people in tights, they can also scare the living hell out of you! Today we will take a look at a few of my favourite horror comics and what makes them so damn scary! Crossed I’ve mentioned this one a few times now, but if you want a scary comic, it has to be Crossed! Crossed was first created in 2008 by comics legend Garth Ennis, about a horrible plague that transformed people into sadomasochistic monsters, happy to rape, torture, kill and eat anyone they came across, and not always in that order... The comic is simply horrific and only for those with the strongest of stomachs. If you put the truly nightmarish stuff of Crossed to the side, what you will find is a deep, intellectual story. Something that could only come from a writer as good as Garth Ennis. It tells a tale, not unlike The Walking Dead of a group of survivors trying to keep themselves together in a world gone mad. They witness acts beyond evil and still keep fighting to stay sane and stay alive. Ultimately Crossed might be the most intense comic ever written and it is only for die hards of the horror genre. But if you love a gorefest it is certainly the comic book for you! The Walking Dead The Walking Dead has grown from a small time comic to an international phenomenon. With the help of a hit TV show The Walking Dead and its spin off Fear The Walking Dead, the franchise has grown to become one of the biggest comics on the planet. The comic has a simple of survivors dealing with a zombie apocalypse. Created in 2003 by Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore the series has achieved an almost comic book royalty following in it’s short run. Personally I don’t really get the hype. It’s not quite as well written as Crossed nor does it have the full tilt horror impact. I also find that once Tony Moore left the book the art was never quite as good. But that is all my opinion, an opinion that is certainly in the minority. There is no denying that The Walking Dead has become bigger than it’s simple origins. I am happy to consider it an important part of comic book history. It is probably the biggest independent comic book hit ever, that alone makes it important! It serves up some gore and scares, compared to Crossed it seems like a children’s book, but it has enough to satisfy horror lovers. The Darkness The Darkness is a fantastic comic that blends the horror genre with the superhero genre. It tells the story of a young mobster named Jackie Estacado who on his twenty-first birthday inherits a dark power known as ‘The Darkness’ it gives him superhuman powers and abilities. Jackie becomes a monster capable of great and evil things. He continues walking a fine line between good and evil. The comic is great as a genre mashup and an interesting character study of it’s tormented lead character. The comic was also the basis of the hit video game of the same name. The video game was more of a re-telling of the 2004 reboot. It removed some of the more super-hero aspects such as his suit and mask but was still a great experience and is a must play for anyone who read the comics, as is the comic a good read for anyone who played the game. Army Of Darkness The wildly successful Army Of Darkness comics continue the adventures of Ashley Williams the hero of the Evil Dead film saga. Ash continues his fight against the Deadites in different times and places. Army of Darkness continues the great horror themes present in Evil Dead and brings the humour of Army of Darkness to create a truly unique series that has stood the test of time. Any fan of horror cinema is a fan of the Evil Dead films and the comic advances the established story pushing it to new heights. Just last year the story “Ash Saves Obama” was published, featuring Ash saving the president of the US from a Deadite threat. It’s delightful little touches like this that keep the Army of Darkness comics in wide popularity and make it a truly fun read. People will always have a fascination with horror. It’s a safe way to experience fear and death knowing that
the threat can never hurt you. While people love to be scared there will always be a market for horror comics. I have only touched on the surface here, there are so many other great titles out there. Locke and Key, Winter City, Left Hand Path, 30 Days of Night, Marvel Zombies, Swamp Thing, From Hell, just to name a few. I just talked today about a few of my favourites, but if you have a thirst for blood and a love of nightmares, there are plenty of comics out there for you to explore! Have a scare! Images from Wikipedia. Bottom left: Comic book creator Robert Kirkman signing books and memorabilia for fans at the 2011 w:New York Comic Con, <strong>October</strong> 14, 2011. This photo was created by Luigi Novi. WRITTEN BY scott f. sowter
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