Comics – All Things Ick

New ‘Frankenstein’ Graphic Novel Features All-New Original Design of Boris Karloff as the Monster!

November 13, 2024 John Squires Boris Karloff, Comics, Frankenstein, Legendary Comics

A partnership between Legendary Comics and Karloff Enterprises, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein Starring Boris Karloff is a brand new graphic novel that was released this week. This visually stunning graphic novel adaptation of Mary Shelley’s iconic horror masterpiece brings to life the definitive portrayal of Frankenstein’s creature by Boris Karloff, whose legendary performance has left an indelible […]

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Last Chance to Back Ken Foree’s “Descendants of the Undead” Comic Book on Kickstarter

November 12, 2024 Brad Miska Comics, Descendants of the Undead, Ken Foree

Fans of horror icon Ken Foree (Dawn of the Dead, From Beyond, The Devil’s Rejects, Halloween) have just eight more days to back his brand new comic book series “Descendants of the Undead” on Kickstarter. “This 30-page initial installment begins a terrifying series that incorporates the mayhem of zombies with striking visuals and electrifying characters – both […]

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Marvel’s ‘Alien: Romulus’ Prequel Comic Book Delivers Inessential Backstory to the Movie [Review]

October 28, 2024 Harrison Abbott Alien, Alien: Romulus, Comics, Reviews

When Alien: Romulus hit multiplex screens this summer, it raised a handful of questions. Some of the more burning queries included: “Who is the father of Kay’s baby?” (to which the answer is resoundingly grim), “Is Rain’s dream home of Yvaga all it’s cracked up to be?” and “Who, of sound body & mind, would […]

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IDW Joining Forces With Paramount for Comics Based on ‘Smile’, ‘Event Horizon’ and More

October 25, 2024 John Squires A Quiet Place, Comics, IDW Dark, Smile

A handful of Paramount horror properties are making the leap into the world of comic books with IDW Publishing’s new venture IDW Dark, announced at New York Comic Con. For starters, the company teased upcoming comics based on Paramount franchises including Smile, A Quiet Place, Event Horizon, Sleepy Hollow, and The Twilight Zone! Additionally, 30 […]

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‘Trick ‘r Treat: Witching Hours’ – Sam Returns With a Brand New Graphic Novel Anthology!

October 22, 2024 John Squires Comics, Michael Dougherty, Trick 'r Treat: Witching Hours, Trick r Treat

While we continue waiting for a sequel to the movie, the world of Trick ‘r Treat continues to expand in the comic book realm with Trick’ r Treat: Witching Hours, a new graphic novel from Legendary Comics and Rocketship Entertainment that’s available exclusively on Kickstarter. This marks the first all-original Trick ‘r Treat graphic novel in […]

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George A. Romero’s ‘The Amusement Park’ Getting a ‘John Carpenter Presents’ Graphic Novel

October 17, 2024 John Squires Comics, George A. Romero, The Amusement Park

A few years ago, Shudder unearthed George A. Romero‘s long-lost The Amusement Park, a previously unseen nightmare that Romero made back in the early 1970s. The 60-minute film was actually a PSA on age discrimination that Romero was hired to make early in his career, filmed for TV but never actually released – until Shudder […]

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‘Final Cut’ Is a Melancholy Meditation On Identity, Moviemaking and Monsters [Review]

September 24, 2024 Daniel Kurland Black Hole, Charles Burns, Comics, Final Cut, Graphic Novel, Invasion Of The Body Snatchers, Pantheon, Reviews

Charles Burn crafts a methodical masterpiece about self-discovery and main character syndrome that’s cast against Super 8 science fiction and the power of cinema. “I didn’t know it would be like this. I thought making a movie would be a lot more fun.” It’s hard to compare to the euphoria that’s experienced from a good […]

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‘The Horizon Experiment: Moon Dogs’ – Tananarive Due & Kelsey Ramsey Unleash Werewolf Horror Comic

August 16, 2024 John Squires Comics, Exclusives, Image Comics, Moon Dogs, Tananarive Due

Award-winning writer Tananarive Due (The Reformatory) and rising star artist Kelsey Ramsey (Dark Spaces: Good Deeds) join forces for The Horizon Experiment: Moon Dogs, a new werewolf horror comic that’s coming soon from Image Comics. Moon Dogs is part of The Horizon Experiment series of one-shot comics, which are essentially “the equivalent of TV pilots, […]

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‘Alien: Romulus’ One-Shot Comic Book from Marvel Will Serve as a Prequel to the Film

July 24, 2024 John Squires Alien: Romulus, Comics, Marvel Comics

With Fede Alvarez’s Alien: Romulus headed to theaters next month, Marvel Comics has announced that an upcoming one-shot comic book will build out the movie’s storyline. Releasing October 16, the one-shot tale “tackles one of the film’s lingering mysteries.” Alien: Romulus #1 will be written by horror master Zac Thompson (Absolute Carnage: Avengers) and drawn […]

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‘Chilling Adventures Presents: Truth or Dare’ – One-Shot Comic Pays Tribute to ’90s Teen Horror

July 12, 2024 John Squires archie horror, Comics, Exclusives, Truth Or Dare

Coming later this month from Archie Comics is the one-shot Chilling Adventures Presents: Truth or Dare, billed as an homage to the late ’90s/early ’00s teen horror wave. This brand new tale is part of Archie’s “Chilling Adventures Presents” anthology series, dedicated to standalone one-shots with the vibe of Creepshow and Tales from the Crypt. […]

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No More Cryptkeeper: EC Comics Reveals New Horror Hosts for This Year’s Revival

June 25, 2024 John Squires Comics, EC Comics

Founded by Max Gaines in 1944 and taken over by son William Gaines later that decade, EC Comics is one of the most legendary names in horror, known for their series’ Tales from the Crypt, The Vault of Horror, and The Haunt of Fear. Eighty years after the company came onto the scene, we learned earlier this year, EC Comics […]

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‘The Toxic Avenger’ Returns with Cover Artwork for First Issue of New Comic Book Series [Exclusive]

May 13, 2024 John Squires Comics, Exclusives, The Toxic Avenger, Troma

With a remake on the way and a new 4K restoration of the original classic now streaming, it’s a good time to be a fan of Troma’s The Toxic Avenger. Additionally, Matt Bors — the founder of The Nib and a political cartoonist who has twice been named a Pulitzer Prize finalist —and acclaimed artist Fred Harper (Snelson) are collaborating on an all-new 5-issue comic […]

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‘Archie Comics: Judgment Day’ Exclusive Preview: Step into the Most Horrifying Version of Riverdale Ever Seen!

April 11, 2024 John Squires Archie Comics, Archie Comics: Judgment Day, archie horror, Aubrey Sitterson, Comics, Exclusives

The Archie Horror label is unleashing apocalyptic thrills in Archie Comics: Judgment Day, a multi-issue demon apocalypse story billed as the first Archie Premium Event. With their extended length and scale, comics under the brand new Archie Premium Event banner tell Archie stories that are “simply too grand for a single one-shot release.” From writer […]

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‘The Wicked Trinity’ – Preview New Archie Comics One-Shot Inspired by ‘The Craft’ [Exclusive]

March 19, 2024 John Squires archie horror, Comics, Exclusives, Sabrina

From Sabrina’s Magical World, Bloody Disgusting has learned this afternoon that Archie Comics will be releasing brand new one-shot comic The Wicked Trinity this coming June. You’ll be able to meet The Wicked Trinity in the 32-page comic on June 12, 2024. In The Wicked Trinity, “Sabrina’s magical nemesis Amber Nightstone and her sidekicks, Jade […]

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[Review] Graphic Novel ‘Tender’ Is Brilliant Feminist Body Horror That Will Make You Squirm & Scream

March 12, 2024 Daniel Kurland Beth Hetland, Comics, Fantagraphics, Graphic Novel, Reviews, Tender

Beth Hetland’s debut graphic novel, ‘Tender,’ is a modern tale of love, validation, and self-destruction by way of brutal body horror with a feminist edge. “I’ve wanted this more than anything.” Men so often dominate the body horror subgenre, which makes it so rare and insightful whenever women tackle this space. This makes Beth Hetland’s […]

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