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Fear Planet

Six of the Greatest Science Fiction Cover Artists of All Time

November 27, 2023 /

Discover six science fiction visionaries that forced us to judge books by their covers. These artists specialized in the art that fires up our imaginations and makes blood race through…

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Fear Planet, Horror Art

A Tapestry of Terror: The Art of Noriyoshi Ohrai

November 21, 2023 /

Noriyoshi Ohrai, a renowned Japanese horror and fantasy artist, has left a lasting impression in the field of horror artistry. Infusing traditional Japanese art techniques with modern horror aesthetics, Ohrai…

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2000AD

The Birth of 2000AD: A Look Back at the Origins of the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic

November 19, 2023 /

The Longbox of Darkness provides a comprehensive overview of 2000AD, the British science fiction comic magazine launched in 1977 by IPC Magazines. We highlights the magazine's origins, its iconic characters…

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Fear Planet

The Six Best Philip K. Dick Novels for Newbies

November 17, 2023 /

The Longbox of Darkness's Fear Planet Mini-Blog introduces readers to the mind-bending works of science fiction author Philip K. Dick, curating a list of five seminal novels. These include "Do…

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Horror Comics

Ascending Madness: A Journey to ‘The Thirteenth Floor’

October 23, 2023 /

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,…

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Weird Fiction

The Wolf Within: A Review of ‘Darker Than You Think’

October 21, 2023 /

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…

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Horrors of Science

Horrors of War: The 25 Best Military Science-Fiction Books Ever Written

October 9, 2023 /

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…

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Weird Fiction

The Weird Works of Jeff VanderMeer

October 6, 2023 /

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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Weird Fiction

Why You Should Read Dan Simmons

May 6, 2023 /

Are you a horror or science fiction fan looking for a new author to explore? Look no further than Dan Simmons. Simmons has become one of the most celebrated authors…

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Ever wondered what it might be like to transform under the full moon's curse, or face off against ancient evils? We're unraveling these mysteries on this week's episode of The Longbox of Darkness. We're starting with a hair-raising journey into Marvel's classic horror character – Werewolf by Night, delving into the comic book series, its origin story, and its adaptation into a Disney-Marvel TV special. Brace yourself for tales of cursed transformations and dark family legacies!

But we don't stop there. We're also shedding light on Marvel Spotlight issues #2 to #4, giving you an up-close look at the trials of Jack Russell as a Werewolf in Four-Color Print. After that, we enter 'The Cineplex of Terror' to talk about Neil Marshall's 2002 classic 'Dog Soldiers.'
Finally, we wrap up with a tale of chilling darkness from the coffers of Weird Fiction, ”Darker Than You Think”, penned by Jack Williamson. Discover a world of supernatural terror, as journalist Will Barbee embarks on a spine-chilling journey with witch woman April Bell to confront Dr. Mondric and his team of Van Helsing hunters. Tune in to our exploration of these narrative masterpieces that pry into the human psyche and blur the line between man and monster.

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