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Ascending Madness: A Journey to ‘The Thirteenth Floor’
In the 1980s, British horror comics experienced a renaissance with SCREAM! Magazine at the forefront, featuring 'The Thirteenth Floor'. The series, created by John Wagner, Alan Grant, and Jose Ortiz, centered around a high-rise building's AI, Max, who wielded a digital realm of fear to administer justice. Along with its psychological terror, the series reflected the era’s socio-political anxiety around technology, surveillance, and morality. Its legacy is recognized for its influence on subsequent horror narratives and its enduring impact on the genre.
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The Wolf Within: A Review of ‘Darker Than You Think’
Are you ready to question everything you thought you knew about human history, morality, and the very fabric of your own identity? Dive into ‘Darker Than You Think,’ a masterpiece of weird fiction that brilliantly blends psychological horror, science fiction, and terrifying tales of ancient folklore.
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The Ten Most Terrifying Characters in Comics
Prepare to venture into the shadowy corners of comic book lore as we unmask the ten most bone-chilling characters ever to grace the panels of comics. From arcane sorcerers to new-age vampires, this list is not for the faint of heart.
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Red Revelations: A Review of ‘Blood: The Last Vampire’
Dive into the haunting shadows of “Blood: The Last Vampire,” where ancient mysteries meet cutting-edge animation. This anime horror film is not just a visual feast, but a riveting tale that weaves myth, history, and suspense into a tapestry of terror. Join us!
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Serial Killers in Comics: The Six Best Series
Ready to be horrified? Read our list of six controversial comics about an enigma that has haunted and plagued humanity for ages - serial killers!
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Re-Animator: A Symphony of Serum and Splatter
We dissect an old favorite! Based on a classic H.P Lovecraft horror tale, the 1985 film “Re-Animator” by Stuart Gordon is one for the books - a quintessential 1980s gore fest that deserves more love🖤
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The Art of Les Edwards: A Journey Through the Macabre and the Mystical
Behold! The shadowy brilliance of Les Edwards, the master of horror, fantasy, and sci-fi art! From captivating book covers to immersive video games, discover how Edwards has transformed the way we experience our favorite genres. Get ready for a visual feast you won’t forget!
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S2E4 Podcast Supplemental: Shako, Donnie Darko, and a Medical Journal from Hell
It's Season 2 Episode 4 of the Longbox of Darkness Podcast! Listen in as we discuss SHAKO from 2000AD, Donnie Darko, and a Jeff VanderMeer compiled Anthology of the Odd
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Horrors of War: The 25 Best Military Science-Fiction Books Ever Written
Is there anything more horrific than a futuristic war where aliens can gleefully dismember you in insanely creative ways? Read our list of the ultimate dark military sci-fi novels and see for yourself.
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Pumpkin-Flavored Horror Icons: A Spooktacular Roll Call 🎃
Who are the best Pumpkin-headed or Pumpkin-sporting characters out there? Join the Longbox of Darkness as we barrel into Octoberverse with an epic list aimed at answering this question!
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The Weird Works of Jeff VanderMeer
Is there anything weirder than the works of Jeff VanderMeer? The Longbox of Darkness says no! Read on, weird wanderers, and let us convince you.
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Earl Norem: Fifteen of His Greatest Comic Book Covers
The Longbox of Darkness gushes over the jaw-dropping covers of the late great Earl Norem. Step into the Darkness and join us!
