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Modern Horror Comics: Five Recent Favorites
Embarking on a journey into the realm of horror is an experience that taps into our innate fascination with the macabre, the eerie, and the unknown. Comics’ potent blend of…
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Hellboy’s Finest: The 10 Best Hellboy Stories from the Comics
As a fervent fan of horror comics, I have spent countless hours engrossed in tales that send shivers down my spine, often finding myself lost in the intricacies of their…
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The Death Stench Creeps: A Look Back At Junji Ito’s GYO
For enthusiasts of horror manga, the name Junji Ito stands as a monolith in the genre. Ito’s unique blend of body horror, psychological unease, and bizarre, surreal premises has secured…
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Bernie Wrightson and the Mastery of the Macabre
Bernie Wrightson, one of the most influential horror comic book artists of all time, and one of the Longbox of Darkness’ personal favorite artists, left an indelible mark on the…
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The Rise and Fall of EC Comics
EC Comics, short for Entertaining Comics, pioneered the comic book industry during the 1940s and 1950s. Known for their groundbreaking horror, crime, and science fiction stories, EC pushed boundaries and…
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The Artists of Vampirella: Five Early Covers by Sanjulián
In the world of fantasy and science fiction art, few names are as iconic as Spanish painter Manuel Pérez Clemente, better known as Sanjulián. Renowned for his captivating Warren Magazine…
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My Favorite Horror Comics: A Colossal Countdown Part IV
This is it! If you’ve stuck with us this far, then your patience is about to be rewarded. At last, The Longbox of Darkness has reached the final 5 horror…
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My Favorite Horror Comics: A Colossal Countdown Part III
Welcome to Part III of The Longbox of Darkness’ Colossal Horror Comic Countdown. We covered #20-16 of LOD’s favorite horror comics in Part I, and Part II featured #15-11. Today…
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My Favorite Horror Comics: A Colossal Countdown Part II
Welcome to part II of The Longbox of Darkness’ Colossal Horror Comic Countdown, where we list the 20 best horror comics of all time (at least, by LOD’s estimation). If…
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My Favorite Horror Comics: A Colossal Countdown Part I
Every so often, I get asked by friends in the comic reading community for a list of my top 5 favorite horror comics. I’m a sucker for lists and can’t…
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Journeys Into Terror: A Condensed History of Horror Comics
Horror comics have been sending shivers down readers’ spines for decades, thanks to their spine-tingling tales and hair-raising visuals. In this post, The Longbox of Darkness will delve into the…
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Falling in Love With The Horror Comic Covers of Mike Kaluta
Growing up I was, like most comic book collectors, utterly fascinated and enthralled by comic book cover art. There were countless comics on the spinner racks that I had to…
