Uzumaki by Junji Ito
A small town becomes obsessed with spirals… and it gets weird. Ito’s art is insanely detailed and grotesque, perfect for body horror.
Themes: Obsession, transformation, cosmic horror.
Locke & Key by Joe Hill & Gabriel Rodríguez
A family moves into a creepy mansion full of magical keys each with a sinister twist. Think haunted house meets fantasy horror.
Themes: Grief, trauma, childhood fears.
30 Days of Night by Steven Niles & Ben Templesmith
Chilling twist on vampire lore, setting the undead loose in a small Alaskan town plunged into a month of darkness, creating an atmosphere of unrelenting dread.
Themes: isolation, survival, and the monstrous nature hidden within both humans and vampires.
Bone Parish by Jonas Scharf & Alex Guimaraes
Mixes horror and crime drama as a family-run operation in New Orleans distributes a drug made from the ashes of the dead, allowing users to relive memories of the deceased.
Themes: addiction, grief, legacy, and the cost of exploiting the dead for power.
Through the Woods by Emily Carrol
A haunting collection of gothic horror tales that read like modern fairy tales with a dark, psychological edge with lyrical storytelling and hauntingly beautiful art, Through the Woods creates a chilling, immersive experience that lingers long after the last page. It’s perfect for fans of eerie folklore and subtle, creeping dread.
Themes: Fear of the unknown, isolation, transformation, and the blurred line between reality and nightmare.