NOVEMBER 27
Scary Christmas: V Killer Claus
By: Todd Livingston, Ev Cantada, Puis Calzada, Various, Buz Hasson
Type: Cover A – Calzada, Cover B – Hasson, Cover C – Racy
Publisher: American Mythology Productions
Publisher Link: https://www.americanmythology.net/
Summary: The horror days wouldn’t be bloody without the return of Scary Christmas! This year three creative teams bring horrifying tales of yuletide terror to your doorstep with the series that isn’t afraid to slash the halls this year. Told in stark black & white in homage to the horror comic magazines of the past, Scary Christmas is guaranteed to put the ho-ho-ho in horror with more terror than you can stuff a stocking with. Experience the scariest time with these twisted tales that will choke you with tinsel and strangle you with blinking red lights. James Kuhoric (Freddy vs Jason vs Ash), Todd Livingston (Starring Sonya Devereaux), and G.O. Parsons (creator of Willy’s Wonderland) are your evil elves spinning bloody holiday horror this Christmas season!
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Seven Years in Darkness: Year Two #4 (of 4)
By: Joseph Schmalke
Type: Cover A – Schmalke, Cover B – Schmalke
Publisher: Cex Publishing
Publisher Link: https://cexcomics.com/
Summary: As Year Two comes to a close at the Academy of Black Magic, the students prepare for a celebratory visit from their families as they perform a dark ritual to earn their promotion from Mages to Enchanters. The Headmaster uncovers the culprit behind many of the bizarre events that have occurred at the academy while also discovering an emerging outside threat that endangers the city of Scholomance.
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Hello Darkness #5
By: Garth Ennis, Becky Cloonan, Paolo Rivera, Jenny Frison, Martin Simmonds, Various
Type: Cover A – Rivera, Cover B – Frison, Cover C – Simmonds
Publisher: Boom! Studios
Publisher Link: https://www.boom-studios.com/
Summary: The fresh face of modern horror continues with more terror from the industry’s best! In ‘The War, Part 5,’ by Garth Ennis and Becky Cloonan, David and Nikki take refuge, but quickly learn that there’s more to survival than isolation from the outside world. Meanwhile, Erica Slaughter’s investigation continues in a newSomething is Killing the Children adventure, plus hilarious horror from Robert Hack (Elvira Meets H.P. Lovecraft), and much more!
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Lady Death: Demonic Omens #2 (of 2)
By: Brian Pulido, Diego Bernard, Mike Maclean, Richard Ortiz, Dawn Mcteigue, Anthony Spay
Type: Cover A – Bernard Standard, Cover B – Gravestone Ed, Cover C – Premium Ed, Cover D – Naughty Ed
Publisher: Coffin Comics
Publisher Link: https://coffincomicsshop.com/
Summary: Chapter 19 (Part 2) in the Coffin Comics Lady Death Universe. Hellageddon has arrived! After the tragic conclusion of Imperial Requiem, Lady Death returns to ‘our’ Earth only to discover two years have passed and unprecedented prosperity has spread across the globe. But soon this peace is slashed to bloody pieces. A savage demonic cult emerges, bent on chaos and destruction. Now, Lady Death must race against time and battle demonic forces to save a trusted friend from an unspeakable fate. Watching from the shadows, Satanus devises a nefarious plan to dominate the world and bring Lady Death to her knees. Has Lady Death met her match?
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Tarot Witch of the Black Rose #144
By: Jim Balent
Type: Studio Retro Edition, Deluxe Tarot Art Print Edition
Publisher: Broadsword Comics
Publisher Link: https://www.jimbalentstudios.com/
Summary: Introducing the limited ‘Studio Retro Edition,’ featuring an exciting homage by Jim Balent of Frank Thorne’s 1976’s Red Sonja #4 cover. This special edition showcases Balent’s character Tarot, Witch of the Black Rose. Comes numbered, signed, bagged & boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. A must-have collectible for comic enthusiasts!
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Parliament of Rooks #2
By: Abigail Jill Harding, Richard Starkings
Type: Cover A – Abigail Jill Harding, Cover B – Abigail Jill Harding B&W
Publisher: Ablaze Publishing
Publisher Link: https://www.ablaze.net/
Summary: The May Day festival is in full swing and, in the wake of Darius’ sudden affliction, an old yet familiar face steps foot in Ravenscar Hall, possessing a diary that belonged to his late mother. With rumors speaking of a strange creature seen skulking around the city, Darius visits the Great East Window, fearful but determined to find out the truth. ABLAZE is proud to present this Eisner-nominated Gothic Horror for the first time in print!
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Murder Kingdom #2 (of 5)
By: Fred Van Lente, Chris Panda, Paulina Ganucheau
Publisher: Mad Cave Studios
Publisher Link: https://madcavestudios.com/
Summary: Gory fairy-tale murders continue to plague the Storybook Kingdom amusement park, but Prince Prince Charming (yes, his name is Prince) and his Queen’s Guard (a.k.a. park security) care more about covering up the slayings than solving them. Defying her bosses, Princess-Detective Tanith ventures into the Spooky Forest to solve the mystery, only to find herself in a life-or-death encounter with the masked killer in the bowels of Dracula’s Castle!
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The Serpent in the Garden: Ed Grey and the Last Battle for England #1
By: Clem Robins, Ben Stenbeck, Dave Stewart, Mike Mignola
Publisher: Dark Horse
Publisher Link: https://www.darkhorse.com/
Summary: Witchfinder Ed Grey is summoned by Alice, queen of the last standing realm on earth, to defend her and England against Morgan Le Fay and her champion in a final standoff.
Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and fan-favorite artist Ben Stenbeck team up for a final story after the end of the world.
• Mike Mignola and longtime collaborator Ben Stenbeck follow up Koshchei in Hell.
• Three issue series.
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