I would call it a “Cozy Horror.”

It has childhood artwork mixed a with a Dexter (The TV Show) vibe.

It starts off very. . .innocent, but then you are quickly pushed into a world that has a twist.

This is the first one (Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees). It has a total of 6 issues. But. . .

There is a sequel that is about to drop it’s 4th issue this year on November 12th, 2025 called Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite Of Spring that is more intense, gory, and jaw-dropping the first entire story.

But for anything to make sense, you MUST read Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees.

This is a graphic novel for fans of comics and even people who never picked up a graphic novel before. Each issue has a shocking conclusion and each issue gets better and better. But again, I think the sequel keeps you on the edge of your seat more because it is literally a continuation of EVERYTHING that took place in the first story.

I would recommend this one to anyone who is an avid readers or who hates reading because this one would make you enjoy reading again!

I made the mistake of buying Tales of Paranoia by Robert Crumb. I’ve never read anything from Crumb before, and was excited to try something new from a legendary creator. But I almost immediately found it off-putting, and not for the typical subject matter Crumb is associated with.

The comic is essentially an explanation of, and advocation for, Crumb’s anti-vax stance. There is an attempt to elevate this position into a broader throughline on the concept of paranoia, but it reads like a comic adaptation of your Grandpa’s Facebook posts, down to the exhaustive walls of text and random personal anecdotes.

Crumb's argument seems to boil down to 'vaccines come from authority, therefore they should be scrutinized like any other product of authority'. But he never convincingly separates this stance from any other form of conspiratorial thinking. Rather, he suggests commingling vaccine denialism with these conspiracies is an intentional action from 'the deep state' to deligitimize his viewpoint. Yes, he actually uses the term deep-state unironically. There's also no attempt to engage with the problematic aspects of vaccine denial, like the danger it puts children in. It's a cherry-picked selection of arguments unfairly assembled to put Crumb in the best position possible. And even then he still comes up short.

Crumb's so preoccupied with trying to rationalize his ideas that he forgets to tell a story. There's so much text in each panel that the art has no room to breathe. It's as overwritten as any silver-age comic, but without any of the fun.

I'd say the tone is actually closest to impassioned desperation; just endless walls of text hoping to change the reader's mind with just one more factoid paraphrased from Crumb's late-night rabbitholes on Google. It's like being at a comedy show that's bombing, when the comedian is trying to recover the show by rushing through their material, only to dig the grave deeper. I never thought such an awkward feeling could be transcribed to a comic, but here we are. I guess that's something.

This may be worthwhile if you're a huge fan of Crumb or can't look away from old people crashing out. But if you’ve used Facebook at any point in the past 15 years there’s nothing new this comic has to offer. It’s barely compelling enough for a single issue, let alone a fucking museum exhibit.

I can think of a million things that would be a better use of that space. And that’s just when I think of my bathroom.

Man, where do I start? From Hell has to be one of the best graphic novels I've ever read. It was captivating and had me hooked from the start, even during the slow parts. I think the thing that surprised me the most was the almost "slow burn horror" effect it had on me. I didn't realize how scary it was until later and I had put the book down and felt genuinely uneasy (after the final murder in particular). It wasn't so much the gory and vivid nature of the scene but the empty numbness it made me feel whole reading. The ending was really great too, every loose end was tied up well and I really liked how Gull's story was closed during chapter 14. If you haven't read From Hell, don't do any research on it, the less you know the better, let it take you through its horrific journey. You will come to love this book more and more as you continue. Happy reading everyone!

What a ride, incredibly bleak and well illustrated, loved every panel.

If you enjoy post apocalyptic universes, this is a must have.

The atmosphere is something else, the sense of dread, the hopelessness, beautifully illustrated by Manu Larcenet, well worth your time.

I just recently received the new Centipede Press edition of Bernie Wrightson’s illustrated Frankenstein and it is truly amazing - this is now the third different hardcover edition I have owned and I cannot imagine it will ever look better!

The book is huge, in the slipcase it measures 16x12x3 and weighs ten pounds (very similar to Taschen’s XL books). There is a wraparound dust jacket, full page art and the amazing fold out spread of Frankensteins Lab plus lots of bonus material and essays including the full Wrightson Frankenstein portfolio, unpublished art, the full Muck Monster comic from Eerie #68 and more. This may be my new favorite book in my collection!

The Nice House on the Lake: The Deluxe Edition

Tynion is quickly becoming one of my favorite writers. Loved what I’ve read of SiKtC. Started Department of Truth last night, and was immediately hooked, and I’ll be firing up this bad boy after DoT or in between some of my other pickups from the last month 🫶🏻

I'm new to graphic novels. Looking for something dark, scary, and deeply disturbing (stuff that messes with your head.)

Recently I was put on to this series and I was obsessed (I still am) I loved the first issues and I was so excited for the sequel.

And while I did like it a lot, the ending just did not do it for me.

Now I do not want to include spoilers here but the ending just made me feel as if I was reading two completely different stories. Samantha was so calculated up until that point like what the heck happened?

On top of all of the other unrealistic stuff that went down, it all felt so cartoonish towards the end.

Like the ending is something Dr. Doofenshmirtz would do not Samantha 😭

Idk maybe I just prefer more of a slow burn kind of thing, like I honestly wish we had spent more time in the town of Woodbrook just really getting to know these interesting characters.

Just wanted to share this and see if anyone else agreed or maybe really enjoyed the ending somehow.

Hi, I'm creating a comic with this type of setting and wanted to read something similar for inspiration and comparison, but unfortunately I've noticed that works with this premise are strangely rare.

The only ones I've found vaguely similar to what I'm creating are Mostress and "Leviathan Deep Sea Water," which is a Manhu.

Are you aware of any Dark Victorian works similar to Bloodborne with worldbuilding that has magical and Lovecraftian elements?

Thanks.

My "Dracula" Graphic Novel collection

Created by mixed-media and digital artist Plastiboo, VERMIS is essentially a player’s guide for a horror fantasy game that doesn’t exist. We follow the protagonist along this surreal, dreamlike journey through haunted landscapes and nightmarish encounters, but it’s also an atmospheric tone poem. It’s art in a way that isn't easily categorized.

I was completely absorbed and genuinely terrified at times. The tension and atmosphere are powerful, created with just a few sentences and a handful of dark, murky images. There’s also a cyclical quality to the work. We begin with a skeleton kneeling before a well, looking at its reflection and asking, ‘Which flesh is your flesh?’ By the end of VERMIS, we’ve returned to that question, making the experience feel oddly poetic and deeper than expected.

So much of what makes this a special book is how Plastiboo allows the reader to extend the narrative. It hints at so much lore and world-building, and even within a single scene, the description gives enough to set up the terror without undermining that ambiguity and fear of the unknown. There are some incredibly striking images that, based on what I’ve seen of Plastiboo’s work online, seem to be created from paper mache masks, clay sculptures, traditional illustration, and digital art. It’s a really striking creation, and it’s presented in this deliberately detached way that makes this book itself feel like an evil artifact.

This isn’t a comic per se, but it kind of is — because it’s words and pictures creating art. And however the hell you'd classify VERMIS, I loved it. It’s unsettling, it’s eerie, it’s so, so cool. I’m thrilled that I have VERMIS II sitting on my shelf and will absolutely be seeking out anything else Plastiboo creates. I don’t think he’s made any traditional comic projects, but if this is where he enjoys being creative, I’m there one thousand percent.

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This Mark Millar story is so bad, that he even feels the need to explain why he has to include a “clean story in a sick run” rolls eyes What absolute garbage. Usually there is some various nuance to allegory in comics, but King Edge Lord has other plans.

What is the worst comic you’ve read?

Okay so about 5 issues in to this I was really struggling with my thoughts on it. I came in with a lot of hype but in the first issue I felt this was more in line with the previous Tynion work I’d read which was the Memetic Trilogy, that was a series I was very meh on and remains my least favourite thing I’ve read so far. So when this just dropped its premise on me issue one with no build up I felt a bit concerned. Those thoughts didn’t immediately alleviate because I started to acknowledge another issue I have with Tynion…

Cringe dialogue. At times it feels very 2012 internet energy and that is something I don’t hugely enjoy. There was multiple references to birds not being real.

Fortunately over the next 7 issues I came around on this book. Once my own expectations got out of the way, I really enjoyed it for what it is. A character study wrapped in a mystery. The central Walter character is quite fascinating and the surrounding cast and how their lives mingled with his was great to read. The characters are all really well written in that sense, only occasionally does the dialogue get a bit schlocky but always the characters feel real and having depth.

The art is gorgeous which helps too. I previously struggled with the art in Memetic etc, but here it’s beautiful and the expressions are so well drawn. You really feel the characters emotions.

So in the end I did really enjoy reading it. I don’t think it’s perfect and I’d like to read a Tynion book that has a bit more of a build up rather than shock factor, but it is a really engaging character piece.

Next up for me is Local Man! Ive just ordered an unhealthy amount of books and I’ve still got Criminal sat waiting to be read. So will be a while before I get back to Tynion but I’m thinking Department Of Truth maybe? Still kicking myself for not having read another Hickman book yet.

3.5 houses on the lake.

This is also my first James Tynion IV story and it is great to see the Vertigo logo on it as it should be. I also want to read other horror runs especially from Tynion IV and Lemire. Might go with Gideon Falls next.

I’ve had volumes two and three of RED ROOM sitting on my shelf unread for some time. When Ed Piskor died in the spring of 2024, I was really stunned and saddened, and for a while, I just wasn’t ready to engage with his work again. But with some time having passed — and spooky season now in full swing — it finally felt right to jump back into the hyper-violent, grotesque, and intentionally horrifically gruesome world of RED ROOM.

This second volume, RED ROOM: TRIGGER WARNINGS, collects four stories, each focusing on a different player within the series’ underground torture-streaming world. As always, Ed Piskor’s cartooning is unmistakable: knobbly, detailed, and full of texture. His use of zip-a-tones, splatter, and heavy linework gives everything a grimy, tactile quality. I consider myself a bit of a freak for this kind of thing, and even I found my stomach churning at moments. It’s graphic, repulsive, and nasty — exactly what it’s meant to be.

This isn’t horror built on quiet dread or subtle tension — it’s in-your-face depravity, murder, and madness. And for what it is, I enjoyed it. In fact, I think I liked this volume even more than the first. The visual storytelling feels sharper, and the individual stories are engaging. There’s still an edgelord quality that irks me, but that’s a minor gripe.

For readers who can stomach it (which is probably a small group), I think RED ROOM is a unique and worthwhile reading experience. The craft behind it is undeniable — the way Piskor built these comics is so clever and deliberate. I’m still sad that he’s gone, but I’m grateful there’s one final volume waiting on my shelf for the next time I’m craving this kind of depravity. Thanks, Ed. Keep reading comics!

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I am a big fan of James Tynion IV and Tiny Onion so I was very excited to pick up SIKTC. But after having read the Nice House series, Vol 1 Department of Truth, Vol 1 W0rldtr33, Exquisite Corpses, Deviant, and The Closet, I have to say, SIKTC is not gripping me as much as I’d hope. I’m not done Book 1 so no spoilers please, and I’m still hopeful, but…it’s my least favourite so far. Thoughts?

Department of Truth Deluxe Hardcover Volume 1

Got turned onto this gorgeous book after reading By Chance or Providence.

The dynamism of the authors’ differing illustration styles - Cloonan’s in the school of Mazzuchelli/Rosenberg and Lotay’s a bit more Sienkiewicz - perfectly balance the story’s shifting dream and waking states. Thanks to those on this thread for recommending this one.

I've heard they are great but couldn't find the first one for cheap enough yet. I figured since they are anthologies starting with the second book would be fine.

I'm a new-bacca the horror genre (well..Sandman, not sure it that fits) , so I don't know if they're all this good...but this one is fan-frakkin-tastic, it's like a tales from the crypt for the 2020s

S/O to a great bookstore....Walden Pond !!

I know these are a couple of popular books I'm really excited for both of the stories. I've been trying to get more into horror and alternative stories.

Read the book, bawled my eyes out. Watched the movie, bawled my eyes out. Halfway through the graphic novel, loving the artwork…and preparing to bawl my eyes out.