OCTOBER 18
Headless Horseman Halloween Annual (2023)
By: Lukas Ketner, Angela Slatter, Phillip Sevy, Tyler, David Dastmalchian, Olivia Stephens, Frank Cvetkovic, Valeria Burzo, Crook, Mike Mignola, Mark Spears
Type: Mike Mignola Variant Cover, Mark Spears Variant Cover
Publisher: Dark Horse
Publisher Link: https://www.darkhorse.com/
Summary: Boils, ghouls, vampires, monsters, and creatures of all kinds, welcome. Take a seat, go on, fill the aisles, relax your fangs, and sit with us for a while. Join us in a macabre and magical journey through all the haunts and spooks that keep you up at night for here we revel in the darkness and present to you a chilling, nay PETRIFYING experience as the Headless Horseman presents a collection of five terrifying tales to warm up your cold soul. Hurry up now, you wont want to keep them waiting&
The first annual Halloween anthology from Dark Horse Comics.
A collection of five stories from a variety of creators.
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The Tesla: Incident the Huntsman #1 (of 2)
By: Matts, Agustin Alessio, Al Barrionuevo
Type: Cover B – Barrionuevo
Publisher: FairSquare Comics
Publisher Link: https://fairsquarecomics.com/
Summary: ISSUE 1 of 2. PRESTIGE FORMAT, 60 PAGES. Part of the upcoming ‘The Tesla Incident’ saga. In the vast wilderness of one of North America’s largest parks, a group of adventurous young backpackers embarks on a journey in search of excitement and unforgettable memories. Little do they know, their path leads them into an eerie forest teeming with peculiar creatures and unsettling sights. As their escapade takes a dark turn, they find themselves trapped in a harrowing nightmare, stalked by a relentless predator known as The Huntsman. Is this monstrous entity merely a legendary apex predator akin to the enigmatic Bigfoot, or does it conceal a deeper, more sinister secret that poses a threat to the very fabric of humanity’s existence?
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Fear the Funhouse Toybox of Terror
By: Timmy Heague, Ryan Caskey, Sweeney Boo, Various
Type: One shot
Publisher: Archie Comics
Publisher Link: http://archiecomics.com/
Summary: In Riverdale, even the toys are terrifying in this anthology one-shot set in the universe of last year’s successful Fear the Funhouse comic. Three tales of dolls, robots, and puppets gone awry all thanks to the work of a shadowy toymaker and a young girl intent on revenge, in the vein of the widely successful M3GAN movie and Child’s Play franchise.
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Dwellings #2 (of 3)
By: Jay Stephens, David Lopez, Dave Bardin
Type: Cover A – Stephens, Cover B – Lopez, Cover C – Bardin
Publisher: Oni Press
Publisher Link: https://onipress.com/
Summary: 72 pages of terror returns in another triple-sized, bi-monthly dose of the series that has the comic industry screaming: Dwellings! Emmy Award-winning, Eisner-Award-nominated cartoonist and animator Jay Stephens (Secret Saturdays, Jetcat Clubhouse) welcomes you back to Elwich-the small town where the secrets run deep, the quiet streets harbor murderous intent, and even the spirits are prone to fits of jealous rage! In this issue: Two must-read tales of supernatural psychosis and paranormal paranoia! First: Don’t bite the hand that feeds you in ‘Quiet, Suki,’ especially if that hand is a talking puppet! Then: Investigative reporting meets infrasound in ‘Sound Mind,’ as the ghosts of the past come roaring forth.
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Draculina Blood Simple #6
By: Christopher Priest, Michael Sta. Maria, Joseph Michael Linsner, Cosplay
Type: Cover B – Linsner, Cover E – Cosplay
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Publisher Link: https://www.dynamite.com/htmlfiles/
Summary: ‘WHO WILL BE THE LAST DRACULINA LEFT STANDING? ‘Blood Simple’ reaches its crimson climax with Draculina and Vampirella fighting for their lives within the astral plane known as ‘The Dark World,’ where Draculina also confronts a shocking vision of her future. Meanwhile, in the ‘real’ world, Draculina’s two ‘alternate selves’ – Katie, the preteen Vampirette, and Lilith’s protégé, Victory – find themselves caught up in a literal holy war between demons and angels. Which Draculina (if any) will survive? Find out this August!’
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Hack/Slash: Back to School #1 (of 4)
By: Zoe Thorogood, Tim Seeley, Stefano Caselli
Type: Cover A – Thorogood, Cover B – Seeley, Cover C – Caselli, Cover D – Seeley
Publisher: Image Comics
Publisher Link: https://imagecomics.com/
Summary: MINISERIES PREMIERE HACK/SLASH returns with an untold tale and critically acclaimed cartoonist ZOE THOROGOOD at the bloody helm! Slasher hunter Cassie Hack is only just getting used to her man-monster partner, Vlad, when she’s drawn into a new case involving a murderous bunny mascot, dead kids, and an entire squad of maladjusted teenage serial-killer hunters! A completely new chapter in the beloved, long-running series that’s perfect for new readers and old fans alike, just in time for Halloween.
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Bone Orchard: Tenement #5 (of 10)
By: Jeff Lemire, Andrea Sorrentino, Dave Stewart, Christian Ward, Andrea Sorrentino
Type: Cover A – Sorrentino, Cover B – Ward, Cover C – Sorrentino
Publisher: Image Comics
Publisher Link: https://imagecomics.com/
Summary: ‘The Eisner-winning creative team of JEFF LEMIRE & ANDREA SORRENTINO brings you another chapter of the newest epic series within THE BONE ORCHARD MYTHOS! Secrets are revealed amongst the neighbors as they continue their descent between floors, but when the group attempts to find a way out of the tunnels, they’ll find answers that defy logic and terrors beyond reality.’
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Grim #14
By: Stephanie Phillips, Flaviano, Zu Orzu
Type: Cover A – Flaviano, Cover B – Reaper Variant Orzu
Publisher: Boom! Studios
Publisher Link: https://www.boom-studios.com/
Summary: THE END is in sight, and Jessica will have to confront it, the one who destroyed her father, along with any chance of knowing him. New revelations also come to light about Lilah and her unique relationship with Death, and Jess will have to make some painful compromises concerning Adira if everything is to be set right. But, if Adira fails, will the reapers stay on her side, or turn against her?
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Rumpus Room #2 (of 5)
By: Mark Russell, Ramon Rosanas, Tony Harris, Kyle Baker
Type: Cover A – Harris, Cover B – Baker, Cover C – Russell
Publisher: AWA Studios
Publisher Link: https://awastudios.net/
Summary: Trapped in the Rumpus Room! Detective Hernandez is trapped in billionaire Bob Schrunk’s basement prison known as the ‘Rumpus Room’ – and while she’s stuck there, she’s going to get to know her fellow inmates and learn how they had wronged Schrunk and earned their fate. Meanwhile, Schrunk is losing control of his tech company and must consolidate his position with the board of directors. Plus, what’s the secret of the billionaire’s collection of bizarre art? Eisner Award-winning writer Mark Russell (NOT ALL ROBOTS) and artist Ramon Rosanas (YEAR ZERO) deliver a groundbreaking and exciting new title!
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Scrapper #4 (of 6)
By: Cliff Bleszinksi, Sandy Jarrell, Juan Ferreyra, Alex De Campi, Natacha Bustos, Jordie Bellaire
Type: Cover A – Ferreyra, Cover B – Bustos & Bellaire
Publisher: Image Comics
Publisher Link: https://imagecomics.com/
Summary: Scrapper’s risk-taking has put his friends in great danger. Rescued by a secret cadre of feral cats, it’s now up to him and his feline posse to spring Tank and Daisy from of one of the most secure SMITE bases in the whole city. If you ever wished the cats in Stray could kick Skynet’s ass, this is your book.
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