15 Must-Read Free Horror Comic Books to Haunt Your Imagination

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This post is all about 15 free horror comic books, perfect for horror enthusiasts and comic lovers alike!

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This week, we are talking about all things free horror comic books related.

Are you a horror aficionado searching for spine-chilling tales that won’t break the bank? Look no further! The world of horror comic books is teeming with eerie narratives, unsettling artwork, and twisted plots that can send shivers down your spine.

So, without further ado, let’s get into these free horror comic books!  And if you need more horror-themed entertainment choices. Go check out-

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1. Creepy Comics

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Because who doesn’t want to dive into a delightfully twisted world of spine-tingling tales that’ll make you jump at shadows?

 

 

 

illustrated by Various Artists

This 184-page monstrosity features a spellbinding assortment of gory stories about all your favorite terror-inducing topics, including cannibals, lurking demons, werewolves, zombies, and psychotic murderers, illustrated in glorious black and white, following the great tradition of classic Creepy, with twenty bonus pages in full color!

 

2. Stories To Scary To Skipeerie comic

So, grab your favorite snack, get cozy, and prepare to be entertained and horrified. It’s basically a history lesson wrapped in chills—what’s not to love? Enjoy the delightful dread!

 

 

by A. J. Payler

Plucked from the pages of classic pre-Comics Code horror and suspense comics… comes the thrilling new anthology collection Stories Too Scary To Skip! These terrifying text tales culled and curated by author A. J. Payler include selections from many classic issues highly prized by collectors today.

 

 

3. Doctor Of Horrorjapanese horror comics

This collection serves up enough chills to make your hair stand on end and your heart race faster than your morning coffee! With stories that blend horror and dark humor, you’ll find yourself laughing and screaming at the same time—talk about multitasking!

 

Illustrated by Graham Ingels

EC horror comics are famous for their gleefully ghoulish stories and their outrageous twist endings – served up with a sly wink to the reader and a generous dose of dreadful puns. No artist captured that mood better and made his readers shudder more than “Ghastly” Graham Ingels. Ingels set the standard for fiendishly delightful depictions of dripping slime, dismembered limbs, and shambling corpses

 

4. Knight Terrorsshort horror comics

Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of dark fantasy where every page is filled with creatures that might just give your nightmares a run for their money! With a plot that’s as unpredictable as a cat in a room full of laser pointers, this comic promises a blend of thrills, chills, and maybe even a few giggles at the absurdity.

In Knight Terrors, DC’s heroes and villains are engulfed in their own dark and twisted nightmares by new villain Insomnia and his Sleepless Knights. This frightening companion collection reveals the bleakest horrors in the minds of Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, The Joker, Punchline, and Zatanna! Enter the Harley Quinn Zone as Harley is confronted with the surreal and unsettling consequences of her choices! It’s a suburban nightmare as Poison Ivy wakes up in the life that she never wanted! The Joker’s worst fear becomes a reality: he’s got a day job! 

 

5. Pages Of Horrormost disturbing comics

This collection is like a buffet of nightmares—just grab a plate and prepare to feast on spine-chilling tales that will have you questioning every shadow in your home! Each story is a delightful little horror nugget, perfect for when you want to be scared but can’t commit to an entire novel.

 

by Joshua Altman

From the deepest reaches of space to just inside your bedroom, the things that go bump in the night will always be there to reach out to you and ensnare you in terror. This is a compilation of horror stories surrounding different situations, periods, and even other worlds. 

 

 

6. Draculahorror comics online

This isn’t just your grandma’s Dracula; it’s a stunning visual feast that pairs beautifully with the chills of an age-old tale of bloodsucking love! With jaw-dropping artwork that could make even a vampire blush, this portfolio reimagines the infamous Count in a way that’s both haunting and downright gorgeous.

illustrated by J. H. Williams III

A unique exploration of art and story centered on one of the most famous works in gothic horror. Featuring numerous painted illustrations and accompanying written passages to create a storytelling experience that goes beyond the typical expectations of an art book, making for a potent combination of illustration and prose.

 

 

7. The Thing From The Gravebest horror comic books

Who doesn’t want to indulge in a delightful anthology of tales that are equal parts creepy and hilarious? This isn’t just another collection of ghost stories; it’s a rollercoaster of bizarre twists that’ll make you question your sanity—and possibly your taste in literature! With Orlando’s wickedly fun storytelling and art that’ll haunt your dreams (in a good way), you’ll be chuckling and shivering in equal measure.

illustrated by Joe Orlando

This special collection features more than 30 EC classics from the pages of Tales From the Crypt, The Haunt of Fear, The Vault of Horror, Shock SuspenStories, Impact, and Crime SuspenStories. Of special note are all of Orlando’s Panic stories, including parodies of Mother Goose, TV commercials, and soap operas.

 

 

8. Archie Horror Presents: Terrifying Tales

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Who wouldn’t want to see their favorite gang from Riverdale trading in their milkshakes for spine-chilling scares? This isn’t just your typical Archie story; it’s a delightful mash-up of humor and horror that proves even the most wholesome characters can get a little creepy! With tales that will have you laughing one minute and gasping the next, it’s like a horror movie night with a side of nostalgia.

illustrated by Archie Superstars

Archie Comics continues to terrify with this collection of seven tales featuring final girls, grotesque gourmands, frightening fandom, summer camp slashers, and more! TERRIFYING TALES is a feast for any horror-hungry fans, with everything from psychological thrillers to dimension-bending sci-fi. Madam Satan and Jinx are joined by Danni Malloy, Bingo Wilkin, and others in a true terror tour through the depths of Hell and back. Beware as you read horror stories from every corner of the Archie Universe!

9. Skin Deep

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So, who doesn’t love a good story about beauty and self-discovery—especially when it’s wrapped up in a delightful layer of dark humor and twists? This comic dives into the quirks of beauty standards in the most unexpected ways, proving that sometimes, the true horror lies in the mirror! With a unique art style that’s as captivating as it is cheeky, Skin Deep will have you questioning what it means to be “beautiful.”

 

illustrated by Flo Woolley

A queer horror romance comic set amongst the dim lights and graceful bodies of a nocturnal dance house. In a world where appearance and performance are paramount, shy Mareike blends into the decor. Yet when the lead dancer Soňa takes an interest in her, Mareike discovers the intoxication of the spotlight… and the sacrifices needed to remain in it.

 

 

10. Creepy Creatures

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Want to revisit the spine-tingling tales of their childhood while enjoying them in glorious graphic novel form? This collection is like a nostalgic trip down memory lane—if that lane was haunted by monsters and spooky surprises! With illustrations that bring the creepiest creatures to life, you’ll be jumping at shadows while grinning like a fool. So grab your favorite blanket, curl up in your coziest corner, and prepare for a thrill ride that’ll make you feel like a kid again—just remember, the monsters aren’t just in your imagination this time!

 

Three of Goosebumps’ creepiest creature books ever!*Now in a cool, new GB Graphix anthology adapted and illustrated by acclaimed comic artists Scott Morse, Greg Ruth, and Gabriel Hernandez. Creepy creatures are howling, growling, and stalking through the artwork of the first Goosebumps Graphix anthology.

 

 

11. Freaks’ Amour

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This anthology serves up tales of love that are so delightfully twisted they’ll have you questioning your own dating choices! With characters that are freaky, you’ll find yourself laughing and cringing at the same time—what could be more romantic than that? If you’ve ever thought your love life was a circus, wait until you dive into these stories.

illustrated by Gary Panter

Based on Tom DeHaven’s acclaimed cult novel, one of comics’ most powerful horror stories returns! In DeHaven’s nightmarish America, the survivors of a nuclear blast twisted by radiation and the contempt of the human population try to raise money for surgeries any way they can. For brothers Grinner and Flour, that means everything from grotesque traveling sex shows for the normals to the ultimate drug-mutant goldfish eggs!

 

12. A Very DC Halloween

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This isn’t just your run-of-the-mill Halloween special; it’s a chaotic mix of trick-or-treating, villainous plots and superhero antics that’ll make you laugh and gasp in equal measure! Picture Batman trying to navigate a haunted house while Superman just wants to enjoy a pumpkin spice latte—pure comedy gold!

Your favorite superheroes are usually busy keeping the universe safe, but when Halloween winds blow through the DCU, these heroes are transformed into nightmares! Batman is driven mad by haunting visions of The Joker! Wonder Woman brawls with an undead sea monster! Superman fights a demonic entity! Swamp Thing battles in the mystical realm of the Green! Harley Quinn urges a man to commit a brutal murder!

 

13. Thing on the Doorstep

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So, who doesn’t love a tale where the doorbell rings, and you just know it’s not good news? This graphic novel dives into the weird and wonderful world of Lovecraftian horror, where the suspense is thicker than the fog on a creepy night! Expect a wild ride filled with bizarre creatures, mind-bending twists, and more existential dread than you can shake a stick at.

illustrated by Willi Roberts

Arkham Asylum, 1933, Daniel Upton inexplicably shoots his lifelong friend Edward Derby in the face, killing him instantly. What would drive Daniel to perform such a horrific act? Who was Edward Derby? And is he, in fact, dead?

 

 

14. Four Gathered on Christmas Eve

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So, nothing says holiday cheer quite like a darkly hilarious tale that makes you question your sanity and your love for the season! This comic takes the classic Christmas gathering and flips it on its head, serving up a mix of chaos, comedy, and, let’s be honest, some seriously questionable decisions. Picture a holiday party where the eggnog flows and the strange happenings are just a bit too “out there.”

illustrated by Becky Cloonan

Four tales of the bizarre and terrifying to keep you company on the cold yule night. A unique approach to the ghost story format where the creators themselves become part of the story in this deluxe edition hardcover designed by the award-winning Phil Balsman.

 

15. Cult of the Lamb

horror comic books online This comic is the perfect mix of cute and creepy, proving that just because something has big eyes and fluffy wool doesn’t mean it’s harmless! Expect to encounter bizarre rituals, quirky characters, and a storyline that’ll have you questioning your sanity—what could be more fun?

 

illustrated by Troy Little

In partnership with Devolver Digital and Massive Monster, acclaimed writer Alex Paknadel (All Against All, Red Goblin) and Eisner Award-nominated artist Troy Little (Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons, Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas) comes a deviously delightful, heretic-smashing excursion into the sprawling cosmology of the worldwide, BAFTA–nominated video game phenomenon that IGN calls “adorably demonic”!

 

 Remember, the world of horror comics is vast and ever-expanding—keep exploring, and who knows what haunting stories await you next! Happy reading, and may your nights be filled with thrilling chills!

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