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Pick your poison from our second horror-driven Fresh Friday Features! Everybody is searching for something, and some folks are desperate enough to make deals with devils! What price would you pay to have what you want? Find out what these characters were willing to give up and if it ends up a price too steep!

This week, @ArtCrumbs picked four titles featuring delightfully dangerous and horrifying tales!

• Comic - A Lungful of Brine: 5 nautical horror stories spawned from the twisted minds of 9+ creators around the world.
• Graphic Novel - Uriko: Uriko follows the exploits of a young vampire hunter as he tries in vain to catch the vampire who has his sister under her sway.
• Manga...

Descend into the sinister underbelly of our What's Trending to immerse yourself in a shadowy world of criminal syndicates, nefarious ambition, and perilous intrigue. From power-hungry mobsters to the insidious forces that prey on their darkest desires, these stories offer a harrowing exploration of evil within the realms of organized crime.

Cheapjack Gentlemen, 697 pages - Published by Miss Fester, (cc/ @MissFester)

Everyone has skeletons in their closet...sometimes literally. Set in the mid-victorian era, a crafty quack doctor and a somber undertaker become mismatched partners in crime, selling cadavers to a medical school ⁠— however, certain decisions and personal...

The chilling depths of the human psyche await you with our latest Popular Last Week, all blending the terrors of horror with intricate psychological elements. From suspenseful psychological thrillers to tales of unraveling sanity, these stories offer a spine-tingling exploration of the darkest corners of the human psyche, promising a compelling reading experience.

Rumpus Room, 48 pages - Published by AWA Studios, (cc/ @ChrisF-AWA)

Eisner Award-winning writer Mark Russell returns to AWA with his latest dark satire, with art by Ramon Rosanas. Meet Bob Schrunk, technocrat billionaire, collector of bad art, and victim of a hideous skin condition that can only be treated with a...

Embrace your fears with our Fresh Friday Features dripping with spooky tales! From the shadows in the corners full of creepy our worst nightmares, to the swamp monster out back, we've got a list to give you goosebumps!

This week, @ArtCrumbs picked four titles featuring delightfully dangerous and horrifying tales!

• Comic - The Devil That Wears My Face: The year is 1740, and the Vatican is in turmoil. Grappling with a profound crisis of faith, outcast exorcist Father Franco Vieri is dispatched on a mission of grave importance, but the exorcism doesn't go as planned!
• Graphic Novel - Scratcher: A tortured tattooist sets out to save her clients - who are being possessed by...

Enter haunting worlds with fearless leading ladies at the helm in today's What's Trending! We invite you to explore the eerie and unsettling with strong, complex female protagonists who confront the supernatural and unearth unspeakable horrors, or are the horrors themselves!

The Ribbon Queen, 75 pages - Published by AWA Studios, (cc/ @ChrisF-AWA)

There is something ancient and terrible loose in the world of men. NYPD Detective Amy Sun has a problem: Three years ago, a young woman was rescued from a serial killer by a police tactical unit. Now she’s dead, and Amy has a bad feeling that the SWAT team leader is responsible. As she investigates the corrupt...

Prepare to be both thrilled and chilled with today's Popular Last Week by exploring harrowing survival stories. From post-apocalyptic landscapes to ghastly encounters, these comics offer a heaping helping of macabre, undead horror!

Monster Forge Halloween Special: gHosts #1, 41 pages - Published by Monster Forge, (cc/ @MonsterForge)

Investigator Nita Hawes is drawn into a decades old missing child case when she’s sent a mysterious VHS tape featuring horror hosts Count Crowley, Vamp, Doctor Fearless, Desdemona, Uncle Monster and Ms. Halloween. The hosts do what they can to guide her recovery mission but even with their help, Nita may find herself lost in a...

The winds of change are breezing through our Fresh Friday Features today! From tales of growth and renewal to dramatic shifts in reality, these stories inspire and resonate with the universal human experience of change, offering an enthralling exploration of transformation in all its forms.

This week, @ArtCrumbs picked four titles that'll give you a peek into the ordinary lives that hear the wind calling to them!

• Comic - Husk: A mortal youth dying for a do-over. The guide of souls running from death itself.
• Graphic Novel - Mimi and the Wolves: Mimi enjoys a quiet, productive life in her tree house in the Flat Fields with her companion Bobo, until a mysterious and...

We're excited to announce that Monster Forge Productions has chosen GlobalComix as the exclusive digital home for Monster Forge Halloween Special: gHosts #1, a crossover featuring horror creators from across the comics industry.

In the spirit of Friday the 13th, gHosts #1 is now available to read ahead of Halloween.

The series is written by Shannon Eric Denton and Cullen Bunn, with issue #1 that features artist David Hartman (ROB ZOMBIE ARTIST, PHANTASM: RAVAGER), David Dastmalchian (COUNT CROWLEY, DOCTOR FEARLESS), Eisner-nominated Rodney Barnes (NITA HAWES, KILLADELPHIA), Vamp (VAMP), Cullen Bunn (SHOC...

Unleash the darkness and horror as monsters take center stage in our What's Trending, with stories that will haunt your nightmares and quicken your pulse. From ancient creatures lurking in the shadows to new and imaginative monstrosities, these tales offer a chilling exploration of the horror genre, where the beasts of the unknown reign supreme.

John Carpenter's Tales of Science Fiction, 3421 pages - Published by Storm King Comics, (cc/ @seanstormking)

John Carpenter’s Tales of Science Fiction is the definitive collection of stories at the crossroads of horror and sci-fi. Follow us into a dark future, from post-apocalyptic earth, into space and beyond. Each mini...

Enter the shadowy realms of Popular Last Week, where we peek beyond the veil to explore six comics that have recently captivated readers, all brilliantly weaving tales of queer horror. These comics delve into the intersection of the LGBTQ+ experience and the macabre, offering chilling narratives that explore identity, fear, and the supernatural.

Those Who Sleep, 281 pages - Published by Yokani, (cc/ @Yokani)

She's a college student. He's a powerful vampire. A bizarre twist of fate has brought these two friends together. Now the pair must begin to unravel the mysteries and secrets that all begin to reveal themselves with a gruesome discovery on her first day of college....

Are you brave enough for today's Fresh Friday Features? Being courageous isn't about the absence of fear, but moving forward, even if you are afraid!

This week, @ArtCrumbs picked four titles that'll give you a peek into the ordinary lives that hear the wind calling to them!

• Comic - Coward's Emblem: Aino Hakkara, returns to her home country when the war breaks out.
• Graphic Novel - Twilight Custard: Twilight Custard would do anything to see the love of his life again. It just so happens that anything, in this case, means helping a downed android-pilot from the outer reaches of space.
• Manga - Black Noblesse: Nailah Pristine is a Lowlander with a lofty ambition:...

Embark on a cosmic nightmare with today's What's Trending, unveiling six series delivering spine-tingling tales of alien horror. These comics catapult readers into the darkest corners of the universe, where encounters with extraterrestrial beings bring terror beyond imagination.

From interstellar invasions to eldritch horrors from the stars, these stories offer a bone-chilling exploration of the fear that lies in the unknown creatures of our galaxy.

Under a Blood-Red Moon, 159 pages - Published by Dren Productions, (cc/ @drenproductions)

The Earth has been invaded by a race of aliens whose only interest is finding new slaves for their empire. This creates a problem for...

Eerie and enchanting, our Popular Last Week is a spooktacular way to leap into October! A chilling tapestry of magic and horror, these comics come to life with dark incantations and haunted spells. This collection of stories offers a spine-tingling exploration of the sinister, supernatural, macabre, and mystical. Beware, brave readers!

Kuragari Seishin, 28 pages - Published by SfiCool Comics, (cc/ @sficool)

To free himself from agonising and perpetual suffering, Renshin must find a worthy and willing soul before the last night of Obon, one who will take upon themselves the burden of the Kuragari Seishin curse, or else endure another hundred years as a ravenous,...

Do you hear it? That voice in the wind is from this week's Fresh Friday Features. Whether it's the Call of the Void, Destiny, or Adventure, these comics will help you answer it! Grab your best pair of boots and lace them up tight, we've got some work to do!

This week, @ArtCrumbs picked four titles that'll give you a peek into the ordinary lives that hear the wind calling to them!

• Comic - Wayfarer: A person who travels on foot. A sojourner. A magical skateboarding girl, her familiar, traveling the country looking for someone.
• Graphic Novel - Hush Ronin: Orphaned by the increasingly violent clan wars that have been instigated by the treacherous and mysterious...

Travel the sands of Time with today's What's Trending, with comics inspired by the pages of history. From epic historical sagas to intimate snapshots of the past, these stories explore history's rich tapestry, promising a fascinating blend of fact and fiction.

Once & Future Volumes, 818 pages - Published by BOOM! Studios, (cc/ @GCpartnerships)

The King is Undead. Long live the King. When a group of Nationalists use an ancient artifact to bring a villain from Arthurian myth back from the dead to gain power, ex-monster hunter Bridgette McGuire escapes her retirement home and pulls her unsuspecting grandson Duncan, a museum curator, into a world of magic and...

Behold organic life forms, the Popular Last Week is here! Pay glorious homage to the might and wonder of robots, where our metallic brethren reign supreme, illuminating their unparalleled brilliance and capabilities with tales of robotic heroism that celebrate the vast potential of artificial life.

Aphrodite V, 129 pages - Published by Top Cow, (cc/ @vincelongo)

In the near future, Los Angeles is a city on the brink of evolution, struggling with a new wave of terror powered by black market technology. Enter Aphrodite V: a fugitive from her masters, seeking individuality and purpose. She is the bleeding edge of biomechanics... and Los Angeles' best hope against a new enemy that...

Step into the world beyond the veil in this week's Fresh Friday Features. From mystical journeys where the ordinary meets the extraordinary, unraveling secrets of our deepest, inner psyche, these stories offer a tantalizing glimpse into the mystical and the enigmatic.

This week, @ArtCrumbs picked four titles that'll give you a peek into the ordinary lives that maybe aren't so ordinary anymore!

• Comic - The Cloud: "WHAT IS A WISH?" That is the question the boy must answer for himself as he and his wolf, Cloud, embark on a grand voyage to find the boy's father and return the wish that was stolen from him.
• Graphic Novel - Spooked: A bunch of...

Step into a lively What's Trending, all set in the colorful landscape of schoolyard comedies. These comics transport readers to the zany and hilarious adventures of students and teachers navigating the ups and downs of school life. With witty humor, relatable characters, and plenty of laughs, these stories capture the essence of the schoolyard experience!

Makabe-sensei's Perfect Plan, 76 pages - Published by MediBang Inc., (cc/ @MediBang)

The high school teacher Kanichi Makabe is what you might call a "perfectionist". He does not compromise anything that might hinder his perfect routine! From fighting over seats in the train to protecting a corner of an eraser,...

Ahoy, me hearties, prepare to set sail into the treacherous waters of our Popular Last Week, all filled to the brim with swashbucklin' adventures and tales of pirates and privateers. From buried treasures to daring escapades on the high seas, these comics be a thrilling glimpse into the rowdy world of scallywags and buccaneers.

So, hoist the Jolly Roger and get ready for a grand adventure, me mateys!

The Lady of Gollerus, 316 pages - Published by BeeberryMuffin, (cc/ @beeberrymuffin)

The pirate captain of a not-so-legendary ghost ship tries to make a name for himself alongside his first mate, Minho, and his crew of outcasts.

Story and Art by BeeberryMuffin

In our Fresh Friday Features this week, these four indie comics illuminate the theme of fighting for the right to live life on your terms. We'll read about courageous characters who defy societal norms, challenge oppressive systems, and embrace the pursuit of personal freedom.

This week, @ArtCrumbs picked four titles that'll give you a peek into the ordinary lives that maybe aren't so ordinary anymore!

• Comic - Graveneye: Isla’s house has seen its share of blood, horror, and the depths of the human soul, cursed with sentience.
• Graphic Novel - Journee: Ex-SWAT officer Lyssa starts a new job in personal security where she is tasked with protecting a young...

Fierce leading ladies are at the helm of today's What's Trending, full of compelling heroines who navigate complex webs of suspense, intrigue, and danger. With strong, dynamic women taking center stage, these stories offer a fresh perspective on the thriller genre, promising gripping narratives and pulse-pounding action that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Sacred Lamb, 169 pages - Published by TKO Studios, (cc/ @MeganChristopher)

Online celebrity Kellyn West, who just recently dispatched "her" own stalker-slash-serial killer Clay Coogan on a live stream, finds herself the newest resident of a safe haven for 'endemic victims' known as...

The enigmatic realm of the mind encapsulates today's Popular Last Week feature! These comics offer a unique blend of psychological fiction and supernatural elements, taking you on a mind-bending journey through the complexities of the human psyche. From eerie mysteries to otherworldly encounters, these stories promise to unravel and blur the boundaries between reality and the supernatural. It's a spooky exploration of the mysterious and the uncanny.

SHELTER, 1152 pages - Published by wufargia, (cc/ @wufargia)

Behind closed doors, Ruka's life is an unforgiving hell with his cruel, abusive uncle. With no way out, his closest friend offers an immersive virtual reality...

Find something to believe in with today's What's Trending! Our comics of the day all celebrate themes of newfound faith in ourselves, our friends, and the greater world around us.

These comics encourage us with the transformative journey of characters who discover inner strength, camaraderie, and a connection to something greater than themselves.

Salvation Deity, 247 pages - Published by Mup.art, (cc/ @mupart)

Immerse yourself in a fantasy world where 8 nations lived together harmoniously under the rule of their 8 Gods. Until the year SD 915, the Dark Magic God Sir Alcan waged war against the world. As a temporary solution, the other Gods sealed him and themselves,...

Satisfy your literary sweet tooth with our Popular Last Week with comics that recently captured readers' hearts, all centering around delectable themes of sweets! These comics whisk you away to charming confectioneries, and culinary adventures. Explore the love, passion, and sweet indulgence that defines the world of confections.

Preheat, 75 pages - Published by Bilvy Jay Lee, (cc/ @bilvyy)

A young and ambitious baker loses her cafe in a disastrous fire, but sees none of the insurance payout. In a desperate attempt to get her life back on track, she turns to smuggling illegal goods through her cake deliveries for fast, but dangerous cash.

Story and Art by Bilvy Jay...