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.
Draculina #6
By: Christopher Priest, Michael Sta. Maria, Collette Turner, Guillem March
Type: Cover A – Turner, Cover C – March, Cover E – Cosplay
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Publisher Link: https://dynamite.com/htmlfiles/
Summary: In an effort to teach Draculina a lesson, Hesiod, an interdimensional ‘reality merchant,’ has scrambled multiple realities, resulting in a now-human (and powerless) Draculina being stalked by an evil, bloodthirsty Dark Vampirella (or ‘Vampirella Dark’?). Plus, having failed in her attempt to destroy the demon Belial, Lilith of Drakulon is given an impossible choice: to choose which version of the daughter she has searched for over several lifetimes will live and which will die?
***** ***** *****
Elvira in Horrorland #4
By: David Avallone, Silvia Califano, Dave Acosta, John Royle, Silvia Califano
Type: Cover A – Acosta; Cover B – Royle, Cover C – Califano, Cover D – Photo
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Publisher Link: https://dynamite.com/htmlfiles/
Summary: Elvira’s next stop in the Multiverse of Movies finds the Mistress of the Dark face-to-face with the Man of Your Nightmares. Will they bond over manicures and their mutual hatred of bratty teens or will it be a fight to the Dream-Death? It doesn’t matter what street you live on, only a Craven coward would miss out on the hilarious horror hijinks, from writer David Avallone (Elvira Meets Vincent Price, Bettie Page: Unbound) and artist Silvia Califano (Star Trek, Judge Dredd.) All the fun, thrills, and spills under a series of amazing covers by returning artists Dave Acosta, John Royle, series artist Califano, and an amazing Elvira photo cover!
***** ***** *****
Frankenstein: New World #2
By: Michelle Madsen, Peter Bergting, Christopher Golden, Thomas Sniegoski, Mike Mignola
Publisher: Dark Horse
Publisher Link: https://www.darkhorse.com/
Summary: As Lilja and Frankenstein explore the vibrant world around them, they rescue someone who introduces them to the new race of man. But unbeknownst to them, evil lurks within the shadows, tracking our heroes while sowing seeds of death and destruction.
***** ***** *****
Parasomnia: The Dreaming God #2
By: Andrea Mutti, Cullen Bunn, Vanesa Del Ray
Type: Vanesa Del Ray Variant Cover
Publisher: Dark Horse
Publisher Link: https://www.darkhorse.com/
Summary: Cullen Bunn (Harrow County) and Andrea Mutti (Bunny Mask) return with their hit adventure tale of two worlds split between dreams and reality.
Our hero continues to fall deeper into horrors of the cyberpunk metropolis on the hunt for his son while facing off against many futuristic nightmares.
***** ***** *****
Usher of the Dead Rvil Men Do
By: Keith Rommel, Jonnuel Ortega
Type: Oneshot
Summary: Sariel is the Angel of Death. This is what happens when a serial killer becomes the target of his scrutiny. His judgment is swift and harsh, making the killer seem tame.
***** ***** *****
Hellfate #1 (of 3)
By: Philip Osbourne, Max Avo
Summary: Jenna lives undercover in Tokyo, hoping to live a regular life. But she’s being tracked by a religious order. When she is forced to morph and kill to protect herself, she decides to go back to New York, where she kills a priest in a church. She is fulfilling the role of the Antichrist!
***** ***** *****
Miskatonic High #3
By: Mike Shea, Ryan Mendoza
Summary: Ren Santos has it all: beauty, a sense of humor and burgeoning fame. She also has a secret that stares her in the face every moment of every day. That secret might not stay hidden for much longer now that she realizes that she’s being spied on. When her peeping tom sends two classmates to the hospital, Ren will come to realize the dangers of being idolized. Continuing the tongue-in-cheek Lovecraftian horror series!
***** ***** *****
Stuff of Nightmares #1 (of 4)
By: R. L. Stine, A. L. Kaplan, Francesco Francavilla, Tim Jacobus, Dustin Nguyen
Type: Cover A – Francavilla; Cover B – Jacobus; Cover C – Glow Variant Francavilla; Cover D – Glow Variant Jacobus; Cover G – 25 Copy Gorham Variant; Cover K – FOC Reveal Nguyen Variant
Publisher: Boom! Studios
Publisher Link: https://www.boom-studios.com/
Summary: R.L Stine is back-but not for the faint of heart-with a chilling take on an iconic character, perfect for fans of Fear Street and EC Comics horror titles! In Stine’s reanimated reimagining In the first of Stine’s reanimated reimaginings, you’re familiar with the classic tale of a mad scientist hell-bent on creating life, but what these two demented brothers have created is something else entirely! Horror lovers won’t want to miss the legendary author’s return to comics in his first creator-owned single issue series, with art by A.L. Kaplan (Maw, Jim Henson’s The Storyteller). Fans also won’t want to miss celebrating this milestone event with a Björn Barends variant signed by R.L. Stine and not one but two extra spooky glow in the dark covers by Francesco Francavilla and original Goosebumps cover artist Tim Jacobus!
***** ***** *****
Creepshow #1 (of 5)
By: Chris Burnham, Vance Kelly, Declan Shalvey
Type: Cover A – Burnham; Cover B – Shalvey; Cover C – 10 Copy Kelly Variant; Cover D – Blank Sketch
Publisher: Image Comics
Publisher Link: https://imagecomics.com/
Summary: The worldwide phenomenon based on the hit Shudder TV series comes to comics in a star-studded five-issue anthology series that will SCARE YOU TO DEATH. In the debut issue, CHRIS BURNHAM (DIE!DIE!DIE!, NAMELESS) terrifies with a tale of trick or treaters who are taught what happens when you mess with the wrong house. Then, legendary Batman: The Animated Series creator PAUL DINI, STEVE LANGFORD, and JOHN McCREA (DEAD EYES, Hitman) petrify with the party antics of Shingo, the birthday clown with an appetite for more than cake! Each issue of CREEPSHOW will feature different creative teams with uniquely horrifying standalone stories.
***** ***** *****
Vampirella Strikes #5
By: Tom Sniegoski, Jonathan Lau, Lucio Parrillo, Stephen Segovia, Jung-Geun Yoon, Ben Caldwell
Type: Cover A – Parrillo, Cover B – Segovia; Cover C – Yoon, Cover D – Caldwell, Cover E – Cosplay
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Publisher Link: https://dynamite.com/htmlfiles/
Summary: It’s been 15 years since the death of Mistress Nyx, and the world is slowly recovering – but this isn’t a world we’ve ever seen before. This is a world where the natural and the supernatural have merged to create a dangerous new place – a world very much in need of Vampirella. In this issue, the Drujh weapons have hatched and are about to be unleashed upon Sepulcher City. It’s up to Vampirella and the agents of the Danse Macabre to stop the demonic weaponry any way they possibly can. But will a journey to Hell itself to find the answer be enough in the thrilling conclusion of the Hell weaponry storyline? Enter the world of Vampirella Strikes under a series of amazing covers by returning superstars Lucio Parillo, Stephen Segovia, Jung-Geun Yoon, and another stunning cosplay cover featuring Rachel Hollon as Vampirella!
***** ***** *****
Monstrous Book of the Dead #4 (of 4)
By: Gregory Wright, A. Shay Hahn
Type: Publisher: Source Point Press
Publisher Link: https://sourcepointpress.com/
Summary: Showdown with an ancient Egyptian death ray! With the mummies on the move, will they be able to escape the traps of the pyramids? Robots, mythical beasts, and even the gods themselves join in the battle between a tomb-raiding archaeologist and the unconventional family trying to reunite by using the Book of the Dead. But don’t worry! This final fight has plenty of fiery death to go around! Grab the Book of the Dead and enjoy the monstrous, flaming finale!
***** ***** *****
Grim #4 (2nd Printing)
By: Stephanie Phillips, Flaviano
Publisher: Boom! Studios
Publisher Link: https://www.boom-studios.com/
Summary: With her very afterlife at stake, Jess must confront a dangerous figure, raising questions about her own death. Now a fugitive, Jess needs answers and is running out of options. Luckily, a new, powerful scythe might be the key to deciphering this entire mystery!
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