This is a new column, for the horror comics fans, as often heard on the Baron’s Crypt podcast shows, which are changing formats for our eighth season, and we do more comic reviews on this site hence the best place to have them presented.
Last Book You’ll Ever Read #5
By: Cullen Bunn, Leila Leiz, Jennifer Hickman
Type: Cover A – Leiz; Cover B – Hickman
Publisher: Vault Comics
Publisher Link: https://www.vaultcomics.com/
Summary: As the Wilding continues to change the world, enemies close in on Olivia and Conner. Given sanctuary by believers who hang on her every word, Olivia gets a glimpse of what humanity is truly becoming. Her fans, though, might prove every bit as dangerous as the people who want her dead.
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Creepy and Crawly #1
By: Sam McCandless
Publisher: Second Sight Publishing
Publisher Link: https://www.secondsightpublishing.com/
Summary: Hey Kids! Step inside the Creepy and Crawly Sideshow written and illustrated by Sam McCandless. We have so many wonderful oddities in store for you! The Cyclops, Snake Girl, Vampire Boy, and The Two headed Cutie-Pies. All of them amazing! Crawly the Spider will weave horrors that will astound you! This ones called… ‘The Rotten Eggs Take Cupcake to Hell!’ Boil and Scramble ‘The Rotten Eggs’ go see the Sideshow where they witness the most amazing oddity of them all a magical cupcake that makes everyone happy. The Rotten Eggs decide to take Cupcake to Hell to meet the Devil ‘Scratch’ to see if Cupcakes powers can cheer him up. Creepy the Clown and Crawly the Spider now must race into the Land of the Dead to get their magical friend back. All Hell is breaking loose and Death is not happy!
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Tarot Witch of the Black Rose #132
By: Jim Balent
Type: Cosplay Photo Cover Ed
Publisher: Broadsword Comics
Publisher Link: https://www.jimbalentstudios.com/
Summary: This photo cover celebrates 22 years of magic & adventure! Photographed by Jim Balent and the photo magic of SGH with Holly Golightly as a siren from the sea. This limited edition photo cover issue comes bagged boarded and signed by the artist and model.
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Draculina #1
By: Christopher Priest, Michael Sta. Maria, Collette Turner
Type: Cover L – Atlas Sgn
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Publisher Link: https://dynamite.com/
Summary: One child, two destinies: who is the daughter of Lilith of Drakulon? Is she a streetwise runaway human preteen, or is she Vampirella’s deadly siren night stalker evil twin? Two souls linked by a reality-jumping demon struggle for control of their own destiny as Draculina, Lilith’s first and most beloved daughter, is brought into Vampirella’s reality and linked to an alternate version of herself by a cursed candle which warps reality when lit, swapping Draculina with her other possible ‘self’-a tough homeless preteen struggling to make it on her own while being constantly drawn into Draculina’s schemes. Establishing a secret identity for herself as ‘River East’, high-profile socialite daughter of the missing and presumed dead Lilith Ogden Eastaughffe, Draculina presses forth with a secret, evil agenda of bloody retribution against everyone who’s ever done her wrong, with only Katie-her alt-self-standing between her and her deadly goals. Draculina is a wild, fast-paced ride through the literal reverse sensitivities of our altruistic Vampirella, brought to you by Vampi scribe Christopher Priest and Vengeance of Vampi artist Michael Sta. Maria! Buckle up for one dark, wild ride!
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Hellcop #5
By: Brian Haberlin, Geirrod Vandyke, Jay Anacleto
Type: Cover A – Haberlin & Van Dyke; Cover C – Anacleto & Haberlin; Cover D – Haberlin & Van Dyke
Publisher: Image Comics
Publisher Link: https://imagecomics.com/
Summary: ‘COM HELL OR HIGH WATER’ Virgil risks it all to escape Hell and return to Earth with the evidence he needs to bring down the conspirators. But a surprise awaits him on the Earth side. Is it a friend or a lethal foe? Tune in to find out!
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Digger #5
By: Marcelo Ferreira, Athila Fabbio, Gabriela Cantagessi
Publisher: Action Lab – Danger Zone
Publisher Link: https://actionlabcomics.com/
Summary: After Spade botches a morning hunt against a horrifying Scarecrow, Digger accuses her of being distracted by her newfound relationship with her AA sponsor, Hess. With the local Chowder Fest attracting hundreds of people, Digger wants to prepare to protect the town from the loose Scarecrow, but Spade refuses, planning to shrug work and go on a date. With his partner distracted by a budding romance, it’s up to Digger to track down the Scarecrow and prevent anyone else from being the monster’s next meal. There’s only one problem – the Chowder Fest is home to Colorado’s largest corn maze!
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Die!namite Never Dies #1
By: Fred Van Lente, Vincenzo Carratu, Tony Fleecs, Trish Forstner, Leirix
Type: Cover A – Fleecs & Forstner; Cover D – Leirix; Cover E – Cosplay; Cover F – Blank Authentix
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Publisher Link: https://dynamite.com/
Summary: ‘Dynamite’s cross-company zombie crossover returns with even more undead mayhem! Evil Sonja and the Drakulonian sisters Vampirella and Pantha may have turned back the plague on Earth, but what happens when zombies from MARS start to invade?! Hear that cry in the jungle–that’s right, TARZAN has joined the insanity, and the Ape-Man has hands full with ZOMBIE DINOSAURS in a lost valley! How does this incursion connect to Barsoom?! ‘
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