13 BEST Horror Comics YOU Need to Read
It’s spooky season, and what better way to celebrate than with some of the best horror comics ever made? From the classic monsters that built the comic book industry to today’s terrifying masterpieces, we’re diving into 13 books that prove the horror genre is thriving. Whether you love EC-style anthologies, supernatural heroes, or psychological nightmares, this list has something for every kind of scare.
Featuring works from creators like Alan Moore, James Tynion IV, Tom Taylor, Patrick Horvath, Mike Mignola, and Geoff Johns, this is your guide to the best of the best for October.
Tell me in the comments which horror comic you love most — and one lucky commenter will win a comic from this list!
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00:00 Intro – The Origins of Horror in Comics
01:21 Magnetic Press Dracula (George Bess)
03:17 DCeased by Tom Taylor (DC Comics)
05:04 Plastic by Doug Wagner & Daniel Hillyard (Image Comics)
06:16 Ice Cream Man by W. Maxwell Prince & Martin Morazzo (Image Comics)
08:00 The Walking Dead by Robert Kirkman (Image/Skybound)
11:08 Swamp Thing by Len Wein & Alan Moore (DC Comics)
13:14 Hellboy by Mike Mignola (Dark Horse Comics)
15:46 Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV (BOOM! Studios)
17:38 Marvel Zombies by Robert Kirkman (Marvel)
18:45 Harrow County by Cullen Bunn & Tyler Crook (Dark Horse Comics)
20:49 Universal Monsters Trilogy (Image/Skybound – Dracula, Creature, Frankenstein)
24:46 Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees by Patrick Horvath (IDW)
27:38 Hyde Street by Geoff Johns, Ivan Reis, & Brad Anderson (Image/Ghost Machine)
30:52 Outro – Stay Spooky & Keep Reading
It's the perfect time to dive into some chilling horror stories and explore the vintage roots of the genre. Learn how the iconic characters and monsters shaped the landscape of EC comics and even tales from the crypt. Get ready for some scary reads!