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This week we are talking about all things Graphic Horror Novels related.

For those of you who are new to these types of novels, a little information. Graphic horror novels offer a unique and immersive way to experience spine-chilling stories through stunning artwork and gripping narratives. Combining the visual intensity of graphic novels with the eerie atmosphere of horror, these books bring nightmares to life on the page.

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

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Graphic Horror Novels

1. Dark themes with compelling storytelling

Adding “Lovesick Vol. 1” by Luana Vecchio to your horror reading list is a fantastic choice if you crave a blend of psychological horror and dark romance. This graphic novel combines stunning, eerie artwork with a gripping narrative that explores themes of obsession, desire, and the macabre. It’s perfect for readers who appreciate visually intense storytelling and a plot that delves into the twisted depths of human emotions.

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By Luana Vecchio (Author, Cover Art, Artist)

The LOVESICK CLUB is an exclusive, subscribers-only site on the dark web that offers the best in erotic and ultra-violent entertainment. There, matriarch Domino and her fellow dominatrixes punish and torture none other than their loyal subscribers, many of whom pay good money to meet their end by her hand in front of a large, anonymous audience.

But in the eyes of her rage-filled haters, Domino is the MOTHER DEMON, a deranged succubus who oppresses men by turning them into her slaves. For this crime against men, she must be hunted down and PUNISHED.

2. Dripping with dark magic, monstrous creatures, and badass women

Adding “Monstress Vol. 1” by Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda to your horror reading list is a must for fans of dark, intricate storytelling and stunning artwork. This graphic novel merges horror, fantasy, and steampunk elements, creating a richly detailed world where a young woman grapples with her monstrous inner powers and a dark past. With its complex characters, captivating plot, and visually breathtaking illustrations, “Monstress” offers a unique and immersive horror experience.

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By Marjorie Liu (Author), Sana Takeda (Artist) 

Set in an alternate matriarchal 1900s Asia, in a richly imagined world of art deco-inflected steampunk, MONSTRESS tells the story of a teenage girl who is struggling to survive the trauma of war, and who shares a mysterious psychic link with a monster of tremendous power, a connection that will transform them both.

3. Your worst nightmares but in the best way possible

Adding “Bad Dreams In the Night” by Adam Ellis to your horror reading list is a great choice if you enjoy chilling, supernatural tales with a touch of dark humor. This book combines eerie illustrations and creepy stories that delve into the realm of nightmares and paranormal encounters. Perfect for fans of graphic novels and horror, it offers a unique blend of spine-tingling scares and engaging artwork.

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By Adam Ellis (Author)

A new take on a classic format, Bad Dreams in the Night is an updated, illustrated take on the horror anthologies the author grew up with as a kid, such as Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and a Dark, Dark Room.

4. Creepy, spine-tingling ride with terrifying, ancient witches

Adding “Wytches Vol. 1” by Scott Snyder and Jock to your horror reading list is a must for fans of dark, atmospheric horror with a fresh twist on classic folklore. This graphic novel dives into a terrifying world where ancient, sinister beings lurk just beyond the trees, and a family’s fight for survival reveals shocking secrets. With its gripping narrative and hauntingly beautiful artwork, “Wytches” delivers a chilling experience that will keep you hooked from start to finish.

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By Scott Snyder (Author), Jock (Illustrator)

Everything you thought you knew about witches is wrong. They are much darker, and they are much more horrifying. Wytches takes the mythology of witches to a far creepier, bone-chilling place than readers have dared venture before.

When the Rooks family moves to the remote town of Litchfield, NH to escape a haunting trauma, they’re hopeful about starting over. But something evil is waiting for them in the woods just beyond town. Watching from the trees. Ancient…and hungry. 

5. Eerie artwork will haunt your dreams—in the best way possible!

Adding “Fragments of Horror” by Junji Ito to your horror reading list is essential for fans of masterful, disturbing tales. Junji Ito, a renowned manga artist, delivers a collection of short stories that blend grotesque imagery with psychological terror, leaving a lasting impact on readers. Each story showcases Ito’s unique ability to create an atmosphere of dread and unease, making this book a must-read for anyone who loves horror.

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By Junji Ito (Author)

An old wooden mansion that turns on its inhabitants. A dissection class with a most unusual subject. A funeral where the dead are not laid to rest. Ranging from the terrifying to the comedic, from the erotic to the loathsome, these stories showcase Junji Ito’s long-awaited return to the world of horror.

6. Mind-bending, spine-chilling journey into a town cursed

Adding “Uzumaki” by Junji Ito to your horror reading list is a must for experiencing one of the most iconic and unsettling horror manga ever created. This deluxe edition collects the complete, chilling tale of a town cursed by spirals, featuring Ito’s masterful artwork and deeply disturbing storytelling. Perfect for fans of psychological horror and supernatural dread, “Uzumaki” offers a unique and unforgettable journey into madness.

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By Junji Ito (Author)

Kurouzu-cho, a small fogbound town on the coast of Japan, is cursed. According to Shuichi Saito, the withdrawn boyfriend of teenager Kirie Goshima, their town is haunted not by a person or being but by a pattern: UZUMAKI, the spiral—the hypnotic secret shape of the world. The bizarre masterpiece horror manga is now available all in a single volume. Fall into a whirlpool of terror!

7. Creepy magic keys, a haunted mansion, & twists 

Adding “Locke & Key Vol. 1: Welcome to Lovecraft” by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodríguez to your horror reading list is a fantastic choice if you enjoy gripping, supernatural tales with rich, complex storytelling. This graphic novel series follows the Locke family as they discover mysterious keys with unique powers while facing off against dark forces in their ancestral home. With stunning artwork and a compelling narrative, “Locke & Key” offers a unique blend of horror, fantasy, and suspense that will keep you hooked from start to finish.

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By Joe Hill (Author), Gabriel Rodriguez (Artist)

The Eisner-nominated Locke & Key tells of Keyhouse, an unlikely New England mansion, with fantastic doors that transform all who dare to walk through them, and home to a hate-filled and relentless creature that will not rest until it forces open the most terrible door of them all!

8. Wild ride that’ll have you glued to every page

Adding “Parasyte Full Color Collection 1” by Hitoshi Iwaaki to your horror reading list is a must for fans of body horror and sci-fi thrills. This graphic novel tells the story of Shinichi Izumi, a high school student whose hand is infected by a parasitic alien, leading to a battle for survival against other parasites. With its gripping narrative, striking full-color artwork, and exploration of human nature and identity, “Parasyte” offers a unique and intense horror experience.

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By Hitoshi Iwaaki (Author

The sci-fi horror manga classic returns, with an updated translation and lettering, in a fully colorized, premium-quality hardcover for the first time! If you’ve never read the story of Shinichi and the polite and murderous creature infesting his right arm–or even if you already own the series–there’s never been a better way to collect it.

9. Creepy urban legends with a sinister small-town vibe

Adding “Gideon Falls Deluxe Edition Book One” by Jeff Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino to your horror reading list is an excellent choice if you enjoy psychological horror with a mysterious and eerie atmosphere. This graphic novel weaves together the stories of a reclusive young man obsessed with a conspiracy in a city’s trash and a washed-up Catholic priest arriving in a small town. With its compelling narrative, stunning artwork, and deep exploration of themes like madness and faith, “Gideon Falls” offers a unique and unsettling horror experience.

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By Jeff Lemire (Author), Andrea Sorrentino (Artist), Dave Stewart (Artist)

The lives of a reclusive young man obsessed with a conspiracy in the city’s trash and a washed-up Catholic priest arriving in a small town full of dark secrets become intertwined around the mysterious legend of The Black Barn―an otherworldly building alleged to have appeared in both the city and the small town throughout history, bringing death and madness in its wake.

10. Eerie tale of dark secrets and twisted realities

Adding “Kill or Be Killed Vol. 1” by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips to your horror reading list is a fantastic choice if you enjoy dark, psychological thrillers with a supernatural twist. This graphic novel follows Dylan, a troubled young man who is forced to kill to survive, driven by a demonic entity. With its gripping narrative, intense artwork, and exploration of morality and madness, “Kill or Be Killed” offers a deeply engaging and unsettling reading experience.

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by Ed Brubaker (Author), Sean Phillips (Artist), Elizabeth Breitweiser (Artist) 

The darkly twisted story of a young man forced to kill bad people, and how he struggles to keep his secret as it slowly begins to ruin his life and the lives of his friends and loved ones.

11. Mixes supernatural scares & real-world issues

Adding “Infidel” by Pornsak Pichetshote and Aaron Campbell to your horror reading list is a great choice if you enjoy socially relevant horror with a supernatural edge. This graphic novel tells the story of an American Muslim woman and her neighbors living in a haunted building that feeds off xenophobia. With its chilling narrative, compelling characters, and stunning artwork, “Infidel” offers a unique and thought-provoking take on modern horror.

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By Pornsak Pichetshote (Author), Jose Villarrubia (Cover Art, Artist), & 1 more 

A haunted house story for the 21st century, INFIDEL follows an American Muslim woman and her multi-racial neighbors who move into a building haunted by entities that feed off xenophobia.

12. Spooky cults and mind-bending horrors

Adding “Clean Room Vol. 1: Immaculate” by Gail Simone and Jon Davis-Hunt to your horror reading list is a great choice for fans of psychological and supernatural horror. This graphic novel dives into the world of a self-help guru with a dark, mysterious secret, and a journalist determined to uncover the truth. With its intense narrative, stunning artwork, and exploration of disturbing themes, “Clean Room” offers a gripping and eerie reading experience that will leave you questioning reality.

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By Gail Simone (Author), Jon Davis-Hunt (Artist)

Journalist Chloe Pierce had no idea that her fiancé Philip’s decision to pick up a book by enigmatic and compelling self-help guru Astrid Mueller would change her life forever by ending his! Three months after reading Mueller’s book, Philip had blown his brains out all over Chloe’s new kitchen-and something in that book made him do it.

Now, Chloe will stop at nothing as she attempts to infiltrate Mueller’s clandestine organization to find the truth behind Philip’s suicide and a “Clean Room” that she’s heard whispers a place where your deepest fears are exposed and your worst moments revealed.

13. Hilarious and heartwarming trip into hell

Adding “Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Vol. 1” by Osamu Nishi to your horror reading list is a fun choice for those who enjoy a blend of humor, fantasy, and lighthearted horror. This manga follows Iruma, a human boy sold to a demon, as he navigates life in a demon school filled with quirky and supernatural challenges. With its charming characters, engaging storyline, and delightful artwork, this series offers a unique and entertaining twist on the horror genre.

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By Osamu Nishi (Author)

Hopeless pushover Iruma Suzuki has found himself in a devil of predicament… His trashy parents have sold off his soul, and he now has to live and attend school in the Netherworld. But with his unique survival skills and doting demon grandfather’s support, Iruma will surely make it through this hellish experience. He’ll just need to subjugate rival classmates, summon familiars, and more, all while never revealing that he’s human… Easy as aleph, bet, gimel, right?

14. Badass femme fatale, creepy cults, and a dark, twisty plot

Adding “Fatale Vol. 1: Death Chases Me” by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips to your horror reading list is a great choice for fans of noir and supernatural horror. This graphic novel weaves a compelling story of a mysterious woman, Josephine, who is pursued by both mortal and immortal enemies across decades. With its blend of dark, gritty noir and Lovecraftian horror, “Fatale” delivers a unique, thrilling, and visually captivating experience.

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By Ed Brubaker (Author), Sean Phillips (Artist) 

Secrets, lies, horror, lust, and monsters from the time before time all collide in FATALE: DEATH CHASES ME. In the present day, a man meets a woman who he becomes instantly obsessed with, and in the 1950s, this same woman destroys the lives of all those who cross her path, on a quest for… what? 

15. Twisted, chilling journey filled with dark secrets

Adding “Providence Act 1” by Alan Moore and Jacen Burrows to your horror reading list is essential for fans of Lovecraftian horror and complex storytelling. This graphic novel combines Moore’s masterful writing with Burrows’ detailed artwork, creating a deeply unsettling narrative that explores the roots of American horror fiction. It’s perfect for readers who appreciate richly layered plots, historical references, and the chilling influence of H.P. Lovecraft’s mythos.

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By Alan Moore (Author), William Christensen (Editor), Jacen Burrows (Artist)

The result is a breathtaking masterpiece of sequential art that will define modern horror for this generation. Invoking a comparison it to a prior literary masterpiece is not something to be handled lightly, but in scope, importance, and execution: Providence is the Watchmen of horror.

16. Wicked good time, witchcraft, horror, and feminist badassery

Adding “Redlands Vol. 1” by Jordie Bellaire and Vanesa R. Del Rey to your horror reading list is a great choice for those who enjoy dark, atmospheric stories with strong, complex characters. This graphic novel centers on a group of powerful witches who take control of a small Florida town, blending supernatural horror with social commentary. With its haunting artwork and compelling narrative, “Redlands” offers a unique and gripping horror experience.

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By Jordie Bellaire (Author, Artist), Vanesa Del Rey (Author, Artist), & 1 more

A mysterious and bloodthirsty matriarchal force runs the town of Redlands, Florida, and to stay on top, sacrifices must be made. Someone is intent on removing these women from the top of the food chain, and he’s ready to unleash their darkest secret but has seriously underestimated the lengths the townspeople will go to protect the new order of things.

17. Perfect blend of sci-fi and horror

Adding “The Beauty Vol. 1” by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley to your horror reading list is a compelling choice for fans of unique and thought-provoking horror. This graphic novel explores a world where a sexually transmitted disease makes people beautiful but with deadly consequences. With its intriguing premise, social commentary, and stunning artwork, “The Beauty” offers a fresh and chilling take on body horror and the pursuit of perfection.

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By Jason Hurley (Author), Jeremy Haun (Author), John Rauch (Colorist), & 1 more 

Imagine a sexually transmitted disease that makes those infected better looking… a disease people want. That disease is real, and it’s called the Beauty. Two years after Beauty burst onto the scene, over half of America is infected. Now, it looks like the downside may be far worse than anyone suspected. Detectives Vaughn and Foster find themselves on the front line of the battle against Beauty, embroiled in a conspiracy they never knew existed.

18. Spine-tingling collection of horror stories

Adding “Mimi’s Tales of Terror” by Junji Ito to your horror reading list is a fantastic choice for fans of eerie and masterfully crafted short stories. Junji Ito, renowned for his ability to create haunting and unsettling narratives, presents a collection of terrifying tales that delve into the supernatural and bizarre. With Ito’s signature detailed artwork and spine-chilling storytelling, this book promises a unique and immersive horror experience that will leave a lasting impression.

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by Hirokatsu Kihara (Author), Ichiro Nakayama (Author), Junji Ito (Illustrator)

University student Mimi and her boyfriend Naoto encounter one chilling mystery after another. There’s the enigmatic neighbor woman dressed in black from head to toe—but if she’s so odd, why does it seem like there are many others like her? Then, whose eyes track Mimi’s movements from the cemetery next door? And why does a bizarre red circle drawn on a basement wall change with each passing day?

19. Unpredictable as it is terrifying

Adding “PTSD Radio Vol. 1 & 2” by Masaaki Nakayama to your horror reading list is an excellent choice for fans of unsettling and psychological horror. This graphic novel series presents a collection of interconnected stories that explore the eerie and disturbing effects of a malevolent force. With its unique narrative structure and chilling artwork, “PTSD Radio” delivers a haunting and immersive experience that will keep you on edge.

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by Masaaki Nakayama (Author)

Carried into modern Japan from a forgotten past, the being known as Ogushi haunts and tortures humans of all kinds. Little is known about Ogushi’s curse, except that it resides in an unexpected place: human hair.

Like Junji Ito’s Uzumaki, PTSD Radio takes something every day and weaves it into a series of chilling, cryptic, twisted, repellant, and alluring manga stories that become more than what they first seem.

20. Blood-soaked tale spanning decades

Adding “American Vampire Vol. 1” by Scott Snyder and Stephen King to your horror reading list is a great choice for fans of unique vampire tales and historical fiction. This graphic novel offers a fresh take on the vampire mythos, blending horror with a rich, action-packed narrative set across different periods in American history. With compelling storytelling and stunning artwork, “American Vampire” delivers a gripping and innovative horror experience.

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By Scott Snyder (Author), Stephen King (Author), Rafael Albuquerque (Illustrator, Artist) 

In Snyder’s story set in 1920s LA, we follow Pearl, a young woman who is turned into a vampire and sets out on a path of righteous revenge against the European vampires who tortured and abused her. This story is paired with King’s story, a western about Skinner Sweet, the original American Vampire–a stronger, faster creature than any vampire ever seen before.

21. Wild, chilling ride that’ll keep you hooked and creeped out

Adding “Hotell Vol. 1” by John Lees to your horror reading list is a must for fans of psychological and supernatural horror. This graphic novel centers on the mysterious Pierrot Courts Hotel, where each room harbors its own dark and twisted tale. With its interconnected stories, eerie atmosphere, and compelling artwork, “Hotell” delivers a spine-chilling experience that will leave you questioning reality and fearing what’s behind every door.

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By John Lees (Author), Dalibor Talajic (Illustrator, Artist), Kaare Andrews (Cover Art), & 2 more

You won’t find it on any map, but if you happen to be driving down Route 66 late at night and you’re truly desperate for shelter, sanctuary, or secrecy, you might see a battered sign on the side of the road: The Pierrot Courts Hotel – where many check in but few check out.

This post is all about 21 Graphic Horror Novels. Happy reading, and may your nights be filled with thrilling nightmares!

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