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Whether banging on the RV parked at the summer getaway, drooling blood from the gaping maw of someone dealing with a bit of possession, or staying in he... err, at the quaint Pierrot Courts Hotel, horror is a very popular genre across all types of media, and comics are no different.

This year saw a lot of great horror stories come to GlobalComix, and today as part of our Most Popular of 2021 series, we're featuring the 12 that kept fans gripped tightly to their seats, anxiously awaiting the terrors that would be revealed on the next page.

Many of these stories have free releases, but you can enjoy all of them with unlimited access through a GlobalComix Gold...

As we begin to wind down on 2021, it's time to reflect back on the year that was. Each day from now through December 30th, we'll share the 12 most popular comics from a specific genre. Then, on December 31st, we'll publish the 12 most popular titles across GlobalComix.

We're kicking this off the best way possible, by featuring comics in the Action genre. While many of these series have free previews, now is a great time to take advantage of our GlobalComix Gold holiday sale. Lock in a full year of unlimited access for only $49.99.

But enough talk, let's get to reading, shall we? Here are the 12 Action comics, in order of popularity for 2021.

1. SPL...

On the heels of our introduction of GlobalComix Gold Yearly, we're excited to introduce GlobalComix Gold Gift Cards, just in time for the holiday gifting season. Everyone has a comics or manga fan within their family or circle of friends, and now you can gift them an entire year of unlimited access to 10,000+ comics, graphic novels and manga from the best up and coming publishers and creators -- all for only $49.99, a savings of $40.

GlobalComix Gold Gift Cards provide the ability to purchase a year of GlobalComix Gold in the form of a digital gift card that can be emailed, or printed and stuffed in that stocking hanging over the fireplace.

The GlobalComix Gold...

Cameras aren’t usually something comic and manga creators think about when we are story boarding, doing layouts or pencils. But why is that? In my personal experience, a lot of those who seek mentorship in this way, especially writers, don’t tend to THINK in this way. We see the story in our own heads, typically as a film or animation. We tend to just replicate what and how we see it and call it a day. But how often do we sit down and critically think about what would be -BEST- for the scene we have versus how we see it in our own minds.

Being able to separate your own personal wants from the work and do what would be best for it, even if what you initially...

The clock is ticking, but not for these fantastic comics. Today's must-read feature covers 12 of the most popular comics within the Crime genre over the past 30 days. This collection of stories is as good of a heist as you can get.

Speaking of heists, the clock is ticking for our Cyber Week sale. Don't miss this chance to get an entire year of GlobalComix Gold for only $24.99. That's unlimited access to 10,000+ comics, graphic novels and manga at 70% off the normal price.

1. Touching Evil, 576 pages - Published by Source Point Press, (cc/ @TravisM)

Touching Evil: The Curse Escapes follows Ada Mansfield, an ordinary woman with an extraordinary curse. She...

Cyber Week might be winding down, but we're not quite done with our must-read series just yet. Today we're featuring 12 of the most popular comics from the Comedy genre over the past 30 days. There's a great mix of new releases and old favorites here, and they're all sure to tickle that funny bone -- all without the annoying pain that usually comes with it.

With time running out on Cyber Week, that also means our GlobalComix Gold sale will be ending soon as well. There are less than three days left to get a full year of GlobalComix Gold for only $24.99. That's just over $2 per month for unlimited access to every comic, graphic novel and manga on the platform. The...

Rolling into day four of our must-read series we're taking a look at the Fantasy genre. You'll see based on the selection that the creators and publishers on GlobalComix have tapped into a wide variety of themes and settings for the stories they've created.

These 12 comics are only the tip of the iceberg of the many popular Fantasy comics available to read, and you can access all of them with a GlobalComix Gold subscription. Don't miss out on our Cyber Week promotion, with a massive discount on a one-year sub at only $24.99 - giving you unlimited reading access for all comics, graphic novels and manga on GlobalComix.

If you enjoy any of these comics, make sure to...

Our must-read series rolls on with day three. Today we're taking a look at 12 of the most popular comics in the Drama genre over the past 30 days. These stories are packed full of emotion, and perfectly capture the feeling of having to deal with unexpected events or circumstances.

Much like our sci-fi and action lists, we have a great mix of publishers and creators, both new to the platform and veterans alike. Now's your chance to find out why so many love these titles.

Don't forget to take advantage of the GlobalComix Gold yearly discount that's currently active, bringing the price down from $89.99 to $24.99. That will grant unlimited access to 10k+ comics,...

Our Must-Read series continues with a look at 12 of the most popular action comics on GlobalComix over the past 30 days. For new and existing GlobalComix Gold subscribers alike, this is a great starting point for anyone looking for a high-octane reading adventure.

All 12 of these comics are included in the GlobalComix Gold yearly subscription, on sale for only $24.99 (70% off). Don't miss this opportunity to gain unlimited access to every single comic, graphic novel and manga on GlobalComix for an entire year.

If you want to receive notifications about new releases, make sure to hit that follow button at the end of the story, or on the comic page. You can also react and...

With the GlobalComix Gold one-year subscription currently only $24.99 (70% off), now is the best time to start digging into all of the great stories available on GlobalComix. While a proper year in review will be coming during the month of December, for the next week we wanted to highlight some of the most popular comics from the most popular genres on the GlobalComix platform.

We're starting off with science fiction, and the list has quite a few series you might be familiar with. There are also some titles that are relatively new to GlobalComix, so to see them already challenging for most popular is a great sign that fans are enthralled by their stories.

Don't forget...

The recent introduction of GlobalComix Gold Yearly brought with it a great savings opportunity, bringing the price down to $24.99 (from $89.99, 70% off). As we roll into Cyber Week, the promotion is still active. Now that you've gotten your shopping out of the way at retailers for the holidays, it's a great time to take advantage of this deal and gain unlimited access to 10,000+ comics for the next year.

If you're still on the fence, take a look at our Staff Picks that we put together for the holiday. These are just some of our favorites available on GlobalComix, and like all of the other comics, graphic novels and manga, they're all included in your GlobalComix Gold...

2021 has been a monumental year for GlobalComix. We've expanded the library of books available by bringing on thousands of new releases and over 150,000 pages, with 10,000+ new books arriving in 2022. With all of these great stories now available to read, we knew it was time to add more options for fans, new and veteran alike, to access them and support the community of creatives that bring these titles to life.

That's why today we are excited to announce a new yearly subscription option for GlobalComix Gold. To celebrate, we are offering it at a specially discounted holiday price of $24.99 (down from $89.99). That’s 70% off! 

Subscribing to GlobalComix Gold...

What ARE Margins, Bleeds and Trims?

Simply put, the trim is the line where the comic or manga paper will be cut. The Margin is the area inside of the trim line that will remain and the bleed is the area outside of the trim, specifically the area that gets cut off.

Working digitally, do we even need to worry about these margins anymore?

Whether you are printing or not, you should know these areas and it is in your best interest to use them should you ever decide to print your digital comic or manga. Traditional artists can use these as well! A lot of Blue Line Paper made for comics and manga contain these margins by default, so even if you are a traditional artist, this article...

Welcome to our new Community Series: Creator Tips and Tricks!!

ArtCrumbs here! I've got a great new series for you!

In this series we'll provide you with advice on how to grow, level up, and get new skills as a creator. These tips and tricks don't just apply to GlobalComix, these are the nitty gritty, the real work, the meat of what we do. We create and any way that we can improve that process is going to be a game changer!

Think you can't improve? You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great!

In our first installment of the Creator Tips series, we are going to cover the Story feature in Clip Studio. I have spent time...

A core part of our vision for digital comics is to make the creation, publishing and promotion processes simple and easier than ever for creators of all sizes -- from individuals, to teams and studios. Part of that is our streamlined publishing and education about how to market and grow your comics business. Another component is about building the perfect team to take your comic from an idea to reality.

That's why we're excited to formally unveil the Talent Marketplace -- a resource for all types of creators. In its simplest definition, you can think of the Talent Marketplace as a place to advertise that you're looking for work, or that you're building out a...

Paul Cornell has had an illustrious career writing for television, film, comics and authoring a number of novels. You might recognize his name from Doctor Who, Action Comics or Wolverine. One of his most recent works is The Modern Frankenstein, published through Heavy Metal's Magma Comix imprint. Get the recently-released trade edition of The Modern Frankenstein just in time for Halloween, and keep it safe by reading it on GlobalComix.

With Paul's recent work in horror with The Modern Frankenstein, we felt it was a great opportunity to find out what some of his favorite horror comics of all time are. For the list of five of his favorites, I turn the rest of the article over...

Outland Entertainment is a well-known name within the entertainment industry. While they started out as a creative services firm in 2008, it didn’t take them long to realize that there was another calling for the Kansas City, MO publisher -- the creation of their own worlds through rich storytelling.

Since 2014, Outland Entertainment has shared their worlds through books and games, and they expanded their catalogue in 2017 by acquiring Ragnarok Publications. With a veritable treasure trove of creativity in tow, Outland Entertainment now publish their work as comics, graphic novels, games and fiction.

"Outland Entertainment is always looking for new and...

Frank Forte is an accomplished designer, storyboard artist and comic book artist whose credits include Lovecraft Country, Heavy Metal Magazine, Bob’s Burgers and more. Influenced by classic cartoons and comic books, Frank’s work is an assemblage of inspiration from what he grew up watching on TV and reading in comic books.

Frank is also the publisher of Asylum Press, which produces premium comic books and graphic novels within the horror, science fiction, and action genres. Featuring original, character-driven stories and cinematic artwork by top creators and new talent, Asylum appeals to an audience that might not normally buy traditional comic books.

Over the last...

With Halloween right around the corner, we thought we'd take the opportunity to offer you some delightful treats from the crowdfunding community. From horror to the humorous, sci-fi to the superheroic these comics promise to deliver something sweet. Check them out and add them to your goodie bag! 

Outrage

From the co-creator of Marvel’s Deadpool and the artist of the best-selling Batman/Fortnite comes Outrage! Outrage is the story of a mysterious individual who can navigate the Internet and physically manifest at the source of the vile bile that spews throughout social media. The Outrage Volume 1 Graphic Novel collects the entire 26 chapter run of the...

Halloween brings with it a slew of supernatural stories of suspense, terror and horror. For over two decades, Joe Harris has been bringing monstrosities to life with his work on films like Darkness Falls for Sony Pictures, Suneater for Heavy Metal with Dylan Sprouse, and X-Files for IDW. Now he’s teaming up with the German heavy metal band Helloween for “Seekers of the Seven Keys” — a new comic from Incendium that promises to deliver plenty of thrills of its own. 
 
GLOBALCOMIX: Judging by the cover art, Helloween’s “Seekers of the Seven Keys” feels like an outrageous celebration of fantasy, humor, and mad science. How did you end up...

We're celebrating Halloween a little early at GlobalComix this week with a list of ten horrifying, horror comics you must read now. From werewolves to swamp creatures to other things that go bump in the night, we’ve got you more than prepared for the spooky season.

Intrusion

After being cast out of Canada, the Laguerre family is trying to build a new life in a "cursed" Louisiana swamp in 1766. They fight to defend their homestead... even if that puts them on a collision course with a creature that dwells in the bayou. From creators Ethan Sacks and Marco Lorenzana, you can experience the story through the eyes of both the human and the...

At GlobalComix, we believe that anyone, no matter where they live in the world, should be able to easily access and enjoy comics created anywhere in the world. That’s why we’re excited to announce that Humanoids have made their comics catalog available to read on GlobalComix.

Humanoids has been a renowned name in the industry for more than 45 years, starting in the early 1970s under the name Les Humanoïdes Associés. It was a time of artistic revolution around the world, and the young team at Humanoids thought no different -- they were determined to push the limits of their art and take comics to an entirely new level.

“Innovation has always been at...

The Romero name has become synonymous with the horror genre; George A. Romero, the legendary film director known for Night of the Living Dead and a number of iconic horror movies, is famous for bringing zombies into pop culture and modern monster lore. His son George C. Romero, a prolific horror storyteller, is now exploring the world of Night of the Living Dead further in his Heavy Metal comic book series The Rise, a prologue to the film which is currently being published in monthly issues of Heavy Metal Magazine.

We're excited to kick off a weekly series in October called Frightful Friday with a guest post by George C. Romero, the renowned horror author, filmmaker and...

After last year's fully virtual event, New York Comic Con is returning to in-person programming and a full roster of outstanding creative talents. Headed to the show this year? Here are 10 Creators You Must See At NYCC 2021! 

Jamal Igle

One of the exceptionally talented creators behind Resilience, Jamal’s detailed pencils have graced books as varied as The Narrative of the life of Frederick Douglas, the all ages action miniseries "Race Against Time" as well as mainstream hits such as G.I.Joe, Iron Man, Spider-Man and Green Lantern. Jamal has served as the series artist for Firestorm the Nuclear Man, Nightwing and...

For nearly 20 years now, Arcana Comics has been well-established as a successful entertainment company. They’ve built one of the largest libraries of graphic novels in the world, featuring more than 5,000 characters transcending gender, age, and cultural and geographical boundaries.

Their vivid stories lend themselves to rereading and experiences via other media, and it shows in the recent announcement of their title Corrective Measures being adapted to film for the streaming service Tubi starring Bruce Willis. This is part of Arcana’s initiative to bring their stories to new audiences through Arcana Studio, an arm of the publisher that works in animation to...