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 differences create issues in their business.
Story and Art by Miss Fester
Daniel, 319 pages - Published by Vermillion Works, (cc/ @SarahN)
In 1930s Illinois, Daniel is a kind but unfortunate man that is somehow transformed into a vampire. We witness a downward spiral of terror as Daniel's true personality fades away, leaving only an unquenchable desire for blood.
Story and Art by Vermillion Works
Horror Comics, 415 pages - Published by Antarctic Press, (cc/ @JDunn)
This series collects a delightful horrific set of tales from a broad range of comic creators. Dive in and turn off your lights!
Story and Art by Alessio Nocerino, Anthony Lunatik, Bradley Golden, Mickey Clausen
Insidious Tales, 91 pages - Published by Asylum Press, (cc/ @AsylumPress)
Five dark and twisted tales. Intro Gortem by Joe Monks gives us a taste of the terrors this series will bring. Asphinxiation is a tale of Lovecraftian horrors and madness. Blitzkrieg chronicles the journey of a drug-dealing pimp whose addiction leads him to the depths of depravity. Mutilation is the twisted tale of a zombie who wants revenge on humankind. And last, but not least, we've added...
Story and Art by Frank Forte, Hart D. Fisher, Joseph M. Monks, Mike Bliss, Scott Diangelis
Old Haunts, 113 pages - Published by AWA Studios, (cc/ @ChrisF-AWA)
Three Made Men, standing at the brink of retirement, find their unbreakable bond put to the ultimate test when they are suddenly assaulted by the ghosts of their past. Confronted by decades of buried secrets – resentments, affairs, double-crosses, and murders – the three friends have no choice but to unearth the deepest, darkest sin from their past and pray they don’t find an empty grave.
Story and Art by Laurence Campbell, Lee Loughridge, Ollie Masters, Rob Williams
Edgar Allan Poe's The Pit and the Pendulum, 26 pages - Published by TidalWave Productions, (cc/ @ddavis)
The Pit and the Pendulum is an adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s classic story of condemnation, hope and redemption. The comic book version of Poe’s story borrows images from the award-winning stop motion animated film, The Pit and the Pendulum.
Story and Art by Darren G. Davis and Manuel Díaz
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