A Thousand Monstrous Forms is a chilling haunted house tale filled with a sense of dread, a ton of tension, and some pretty frightening scares, all while exploring trust and relationships.
The Summer Fun Massacre is a great addition to Craig DiLouie’s books which take familiar horror tropes and finds a fresh angle to make them feel fresh.
Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone is such a great addition to the Kai-Sei era, proving that a great Godzilla story doesn’t always need massive kaiju battles with the King of the Monsters at the center.
Sublimation is the kind of debut novel that I love reading, taking a fascinating idea, grounded in real human experiences, and pushes it into unexpected and unsettling territory.
Although I am a fan of Brett Bean, D’Orc honestly surprised me in the right ways with a chaotic, funny, fantasy adventure with heart, even tackling a sense of identity.
The Horror of Godzilla #1 is exactly what the title promises, an incredibly terrifying look at the King of the Monsters through the eyes of those caught in their path.
Jay & Silent Bob: Jays of Future Past is exactly the type of crossover that sounds utterly ridiculous but somehow works far better than expected.
This week on the Capes and Tights Podcast, Justin Soderberg welcomes back comic book retailer Paul Eaton to the program to discuss the 1984 Supergirl movie!
While personally Pictures of You didn’t fully hit home with me due to its structure and shifting views, I love and appreciate the ambition and creativity Heinz what Josh Malerman accomplishes with the story.
Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep is an unsettling and surprisingly emotional, yet unsurprisingly smart exploration of technologies relationship to morality and dangers of pushing innovation too far.
Land of Never by Steve Orlando and Miguel Mora takes a familiar tale and twists it into something truly unsettling.
Beast of Borikén is the kind of story that delivers on multiple levels, a frightening monster tale while also offering much more beneath the surface.
This B Just Won’t Die is a wildly entertaining slasher that truly understands what horror fans love while delivering something fresh and meaningful.
Supergirl: Survive #1 is an emotional, character-driven, fresh take on a familiar story with fantastic artwork.
Lex Luthor: Diabolical Genius brings a fun, fast-paced adventure to a middle grade audience looking for a fresh look at one of DC’s most iconic families.
Dopefoot ended up being exactly the horror story I was looking for and then some. Joshua Millican takes the brutal realities of Northern California’s cannabis trade and blends it fantastically with cryptid folklore and unsettling supernatural terror.
While I knew of the talent of Charles Soule, The Oracle Year completely exceeded my expectations. What started as a fascinating premise quickly evolves into a thought-provoking exploration of faith, power, and influence.
Event Horizon: Dark Descent is a great return to the universe, nailing the disturbing feeling and psychological horror that made the original film become a cult classic.
Sonic the Hedgehog X Godzilla is that crossover that sounds odd on paper, yet someone capture the best of both franchises in a one wild package.
Rodney Barnes and Elia Bonetti take real-life history and blend it with supernatural horror so if feels creepy, unsettling, and leaves a lasting impact with Crownsville.
Superman: Father of Tomorrow takes the familiar story of Superman and tweaks it into something a bit unsettling and really compelling.
Let’s be honest, Fabulous Bodies shouldn’t work on paper, but somehow Chuck Tingle turns this influence satire, body horror, zombie-fueled chaos into something that is truly wildly entertaining, all while also being surprisingly heartfelt.
Only the Savage are Left is brutal, deeply human and balances shocking horror with heartfelt emotion that never lets up.
The Divergent series by Veronica Roth is one of those young adult dystopian franchises that has been nearly impossible for someone to ignore, given the series’ popularity over the years.
Storm Front may not fully turn me into a fantasy reader, but it did show me why The Dresden Files have become a beloved series for over 25 years.
