Nightmare on Nightmare Street: R.L. Stine Still Delivers the Chills
Nightmare on Nightmare Street by R.L. Stine pays tribute to some of his classic Goosebumps stories while crafting something new which will scare even the most season horror reader.
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Devil on My Shoulder #1: A Brutal Tale of Retribution
Devil on my Shoulder by Kyle Starks and Piotr Kowalski is a brutal, unflinching revenge horror that hits all the marks.
The Problem Drinker: Contemplations in Glass Bottles
Doused in relatable honesty, Kyle Kouri’s The Problem Drinker offers no solutions; no, it offers something better.
Monsters in the Archives: Inside Stephen King’s Earliest Nightmares
Monsters in the Archives by Caroline Bicks is an outstanding deep dive into five of Stephen King’s most iconic early works.
Daytide: A Novel with Beating Wings of Captivating Creativity
With such unique traits to both its world and its characters, Daytide feels like it exists in a category of its own, one that combines so much of what builds incredible stories that stand the test of time.
Enemy of My Enemy: A Gritty, Street-Level Triumph for Marvel Crime
Enemy of My Enemy by Alex Segura carries forward the feeling of the Marvel Crime series that began with Breaking the Dark, but brings a bit more of the grit and grime of the street-level side of the Marvel Universe in Hell’s Kitchen.
Bones of Our Stars, Blood of Our World: Cullen Bunn Goes Bigger, Weirder, and Bloodier
Bones of Our Stars, Blood of Our World by Cullen Bunn mixes slasher horror, cosmic terror, monstrous creatures, and honestly so much more to deliver a terrifying novel.
#254: Spawn Movie Review
This week on the Capes and Tights Podcast, Justin Soderberg welcomes back comic book retailer Paul Eaton to the program to discuss the 1997 Spawn film and more!
The Private Eye: When Every Secret Sees the Light
The Private Eye by Brian K. Vaughan and Marcos Martin is a unique blend of detective noir, futuristic speculation, and thought-provoking social commentary.
Hannibal Lecter: A Life – The Making of a Monster
Hannibal Lecter: A Life is a fascinating deep dive into the evolution of Hannibal Lecter and his rise to fame in the horror genre.
The Girl Who Cried Monster: A Modern Fable
The Girl Who Cried Monster is basically R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps take on the classic Aesop’s Fable, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, only this time, it features monsters and a surprise ending that I didn’t expect, though I’m not sure it entirely fit the story.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Godzilla #1: When Legends Collide
It’s the King of the Monsters and the Heroes in a Half Shell, reptile against reptile, in a battle for the ages in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Godzilla #1.
American Caper #1: A Wild, Unfiltered Satire of Modern America
American Caper, written by Dan Houser and illustrated by David Lapham, is exactly the kind of wild, over-the-top take on modern America I never knew I needed.
King Sorrow: A Simmering Light in the Overwhelming Long Dark
Joe Hill’s King Sorrow is the book we all need right now, the reminder that nothing is ever too late, that we are capable of so much even in the face of the seemingly unbeatable. This is a love letter to hope, a shining beacon in the long dark.
Night of the Mannequins: Classic Vibes, Killer Execution
Night of the Mannequins by Stephen Graham Jones is a novella filled with blood, paranoia, and a beating heart.
Wretch: The Unbecoming That Becomes You
Wretch: or, The Unbecoming of Porcelain Khaw by Eric LaRocca is a terrifying psychological horror that never lets you feel comfortable.
The Summer Job: Small-Town Terror Done Right
The Summer Job by Adam Cesare is a fast-paced summertime horror story with a retro feel.
All Hallows: Strong Atmosphere Anchors a Seasonal Horror Story
All Hallows by Christopher Golden is an atmospheric and unsettling horror tale that has its moments.
Nowhere Burning: Where Atmosphere and Dread Collide
Nowhere Burning by Catriona Ward is a total mind-bender of a story. Ward crafts an atmospheric and immersive story that is always one step ahead, revealing twists that only fully click once they’ve already landed.
Chasing the Boogeyman: A Terrifying Blend of True Crime and Horror
Richard Chizmar’s Chasing the Boogeyman is a unique, gripping, and chilling story that blurs the lines between fiction and non-fiction.
Hansel and Gretel: Stephen King’s Haunting Twist on a Classic
What Stephen King and Maurice Sendak have crafted in this new retelling of Hansel and Gretel is a haunting and beautiful version of the classic tale.
The Werewolf of Fever Swamp: A Howling Good Goosebumps Story
The Werewolf of Fever Swamp is a great spot to jump into the Goosebumps series, as it is one of the better entries.
Dead First: A Haunting Blend of Horror and Noir
Dead First by Johnny Compton is a moody, genre-blending horror that has a truly killer premise, a private investigator hired by a man who can’t die.
Crownsville #1: Horror Rooted in History’s Forgotten Pain
Crownsville is a blend of unsettling horror and true crime which is effectively scripted by Rodney Barnes and evocatively illustrated by Elia Bonetti.
Ghost Eaters: The Addictive Pull of the Past
Ghost Eaters by Clay McLeod Chapman is not just a horror story, but a deep dive into the feeling of loss and the need to connect with our loved ones after they have passed.
