This week’s list of the best comics to buy for October 30th is released the day before Halloween, so many intrepid publishers are launching horror comics at just the right time. Yes, there are some good dark, gothic and horror comics out there today, from DSTLRY to 2000 AD. Below you’ll find my five picks, along with a list of other commonly used releases…enjoy!
The most worth buying comics on October 30th
Acton Comics #1073
writer: Mark Wade
artist: Clayton Henry and Michael Shelver
Colorist: Matt Helms
Writer: Dave Sharp
Publisher: DC Comics
Superman and Mon-El race against time to stop the deadly convergence of Xa-Du and Aethyr! But in order to save the present, the Man of Steel is forced to face the past! It’s the last son of Krypton’s dramatic return to his home world, sailing into the cities of yesterday as the Man of Tomorrow! Plus, Kara meets the man at the center of her mission! What did they do to make the entire universe unite against them? Find out in the next exciting chapter of Supergirl!
Why it’s cool: Okay, so this is the only less creepy book on this list, but I think this weekly story about the denizens of the Phantom Zone is pretty scary in nature. It’s also very well done and is a great classic feeling Superman comic that’s big and fast moving.
price: $4.99
Come to Me: Autumn Festival #1
Creator: Hamlet Machine, Joe Pavelka, Lucas Gatoni, Becky Cloonan, Lee Loveridge, Pat Brosseau, Molly Mendoza, Vanessa R. Del Rey, Andrew Bache, John Starr, Celine Loup and E.M. Carroll
Publisher: DSTLRY
A brand new 56 page one shot from DSTLRY. In Come Come to Me: A Fall Tribute, director Becky Cloonan (SOMNA, Gotham Academy) curates a series of art’s most sinister and groundbreaking storytellers to create a Halloween tradition destined to become An unforgettable series.
Why it’s cool: The book’s central thesis is – Hey, autumn is weird, right? It explores the thesis through some excellent comic artwork and storytelling. EM Carroll’s story is a particularly wonderful conclusion to this very large series.
price: $8.99
The Residence – Halloween Special #1
Writer/Artist/Author: Jay Stephens
Publisher: they press
This Halloween, return to the wonderfully quiet streets the Dwellings call home – as seen through the eyes of visitor Wolfgang LeGant! But Wolfgang is no ordinary tourist: he is convinced that he is actually an experienced vampire hunter, and this delusion draws him to Elwich, where the once humble town of Saginali is thriving. Ann” has taken root in the goth subculture. But when Wolfgang meets Emmaline Momenta, a young woman equally convinced that she is a true vampire, irrational belief may be the only thing that can stop the mass murder that is taking place. . . .
Why it’s cool: Because you’ll never understand Jay Stephen’s vision of turning a cute comic into the scariest comic you’ve ever read. It’s great to be back in this world Residential This week.
price: $5.99
Mist 2024 Special #1
writer: Gail Simone and Letty Wilson
artist: Carola Borrelli/Aly Fair/Mariana Ignazi/Letty Wilson
Colorist: Ellie Wright
Engraver: Jonathan Stevenson and Letty Wilson
Publisher: rebellion
Created by Pat Mills and launched in 1978, The Mist is a horror comic with a difference. Now, more than two decades later, Misty returns and enters 2024, directed by Gail Simone (Wonder Woman, Birds of Prey, Red Sonja). The anthology features three new chilling stories from Simone, with art by Carola Borrelli (Bouquet, Spider-Woman), Ellie Fair (Trick of the Light) ) and Marianne Ignazi (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”).
Why it’s cool: Led by Gail Simone’s stellar script, this special one-shot recreates the classic British horror character Misty. Every story in this book is great, and if I had to choose a must-read Halloween comic, I would choose this one. Don’t miss it.
price: $12.50
Poison Ivy/Swamp Thing – Wild Tree #1
writer: G. Willow Wilson
artist: Mike Perkins
Colorist: Mike Spicer
Writer: Hassan Otzman Elhou
Publisher: DC Comics
There is something wrong with the tree. A being screamed in agony – tearing, biting, tearing at the green fabric – calling for blood. What follows is a trail of guts and carnage – leading the Council of Trees to recruit Poison Ivy and Swamp Thing to solve a mystery. Can the emerald villain and the avatar of green enter the heart of this murderous wilderness and discover the source of this horror, or will they find themselves the next victims of these wild trees? This violent story from G. Willow Wilson and Mike Perkins answers these questions. But be warned, this horrific story is not for the faint of heart.
Why it’s cool: No bad problems occurred poison ivy since writer G. Willow Wilson She and her collaborators took on the book a few years ago, and this week’s Swamp Thing team-up is no different. This isn’t just a spooky Halloween week release. This book also raises the themes of the excellent series it spawned.
price: $5.99
Other books I like
The Amazing Spider-Man #60- Earth Defender #3
- Wild #7
- Hence #22
- Legend Remastered #3
- Nice house by the sea #4
- Ultimate X-Men #8
- Uncanny Valley #6
- Wolverine’s Revenge #3
New #1 and One Shot
Hot-Blooded Team 7 – Strikefile #1 (One Strike)- Half Stone #1
- It Happened on Hyde Street – Swallowed #1 (One Shot)
- My Little Pony – Best of Discord #1 (One Hit)
- Penguin Special #1 (One Shot)
- Power Rangers – Across the Morphin’ Grid #1 (One Shot)
- Rick and Morty Finals Week – Old Morty #1 (One Shot)
- Department #1
- Venom Wars – Fantastic Four #1 (One Shot)
- Wonder Woman Revealed #1 (One Shot)
Graphic novels and trade collections
Absolute Batman – Death in the Family HC- Anfield Road HC
- Best Godzilla Roll. 2TP
- Blue Book Vol. 2TP
- Burnt Ruins TP
- DC and Marvel integrated HC
- EC Archives – Cave of Horrors Vol. 5TP
- Godzilla 70th Anniversary HC
- The Incredible Hulk Vol. 3 – Soul Cage TP
- Jessica Farms HC
- Morning Star TP
- Deadly Horror Vol. 1HC
- Red light TP
- Saga roll. 1 TP new version (6X9)
- Silicon Bandit TP
- Something is Killing the Children Vol. 8TP
- Star Wars – Year Five Deluxe Edition Vol. 2HC
- Universal Monsters – Creatures from the Black Lagoon HC
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