10 Terrifyingly Good Comics to Read This Halloween

It’s October, and that means spooky season is here. With that in mind, we’ve compiled 10 terrifyingly good comics to check out!

From eerie forests to monsters, to real-life serial killer stories — these 1o comics will keep you awake at night. Let’s dive in!

The Space Between the Trees

n The Space Between the Trees, writer and illustrator Norm Konyu delivers a chilling, twisty tale about a couple who get lost in a creepy, labyrinthine woods.

Published by Titan Comics, The Space Between the Trees is both written and illustrated by Aurora Award-winning creator Norm Konyu, the superstar indie creator behind such titles as A Call to Cthulhuand Downlands.

This gorgeously illustrated graphic novel draws you in from the very first page. It follows loved-up couple, Meera and Mark, as they search for a new home. After viewing a potential forever home, they find themselves stranded in a forest when a road in a sleepy village mysteriously ends, leaving them to crash into the depths of the woodland. But this isn’t just any woods; it bends time and defies all logic. They aren’t just lost; they are mere pawns in a forest with a mind of its own, governed by its own rules.

You can buy The Space Between the Trees here. 

Be Not Afraid

Be Not Afraid, published by BOOM! Studios, is an ambitious and evocative entry into the realm of horror comics that skillfully explores themes of faith, identity, and the complexities of maternal love.

Written by Jude Ellison S. Doyle, with striking illustrations by Lisandro Estherren and atmospheric coloring by Francesco Segala, the comic offers a compelling narrative that resonates on both a spiritual and psychological level.

The story centers on Cora Reims, a young farm woman who experiences a prophetic vision that leads her to give birth to a Nephilim, an entity caught between the celestial and the mortal worlds. Seventeen years later, this child exhibits increasingly disturbing abilities that not only threaten the natural order but also cast a shadow of fear and suspicion over the local community. The tension builds steadily as Cora grapples with the duality of her son’s existence and the weight of a divine mandate to confront what she has brought into the world.

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Atmospheric, foreboding and haunting comic, Be Not Afraid has all the merits of a brilliantly eerie and chilling TV show. It’s easy to imagine it being made by someone like Mike Flanagan.

You can buy Be Not Afraid here. 

Buried Long, Long Ago

From acclaimed writer Anthony Cleveland (Charred Remains) and Bram Stoker Award-nominated artist Alex Cormack (Road of Bones), comes ‘Buried Long, Long Ago’ — a chilling, historical horror. But what makes this one extra scary is that it’s based on true events.

This comic covers the story of Belle Gunness, who was born in the mid-1800s, spending most of her life between Illinois and Indiana. Over her lifetime, she was responsible for murdering upwards of 40 people. She would lure lonely men to her farm, where she would savagely kill them and take their money. During her lifetime, Belle managed to avoid trial, and so much of the story has been left largely uncovered.

Writer Anthony Cleveland delivers an extremely chilling and disturbing take on the true story — and the art from Cormack is breathtaking. To learn more, check out our review.

You can buy Buried Long, Long Ago here.

The Seasons

The Seasons is created by Rick Remender (Deadly Class. Black Science) & Paul Azaceta (Outcast).  Featuring plenty of whimsical horror, this series is undeniable a unique commodity.

Check out the official synopsis:

Summer, Winter, Spring and Autumn are the Seasons Sisters, the daughters of the world-renowned Seasons Detectives. Ten years ago, their famous parents disappeared. Left to raise themselves, the sisters formed an unbreakable bond. Now that bond is tested as the sisters fall prey to sinister forces. The youngest sister, Spring, is the last hope of saving them from a fate worse than death. Will Spring be able to piece her shattered family back together before it’s too late for them all?

The Seasons has garnered attention from some of the biggest names in comics, with The Walking Deadcreator Robert Kirkman deeming it “a comic that will make you remember why you fell in love with comics in the first place.”

You can buy The Seasons here.

The Shadow Planet

From writer Giovanni Barbieri and artist Gianluca Pagliarani, The Shadow Planet is an interstellar horror with heavy influences of seminal cosmic horror author H.P. Lovecraft. It’s also a mashup of some of the finest genre works out there, such as Alien, The Thing, Annihilation, and Event Horizon. To call it an ode and a love letter to classic sci-fi would be an understatement.

The Shadow Planet follows the crew of the rocket Vidar when they land on a seemingly desolate and barren planet to rescue a lost patrol. However, what they find there has the potential to destroy mankind.

You can buy The Shadow Planet here. 

The Last Day of H.P. Lovecraft

In 2025, French creators Romuald Giulivo and Jakub Rebelka have brought their popular comic depicting (a fictionalised version of) Lovecraft’s last day, to readers in English-language for the first time.

Romuald Giulivo and Jakub Rebelka’s comic, The Last Day of H.P. Lovecraft, published by BOOM! Studios, presents gorgeously stylised ethereal and dreamlike illustrations that evoke the immense visions of the genre pioneer. The melancholic story explores the final moments of H.P. Lovecraft, a legendary horror scribe, but an inherently controversial figure who had so many deplorable views. It delves into the beginning of his enduring legacy, which remains as relevant today as ever.

You can buy The Last Day of H.P. Lovecraft here. 

Exquisite Corpses

Published by Image Comics, Exquisite Corpses is undoubtedly one of the standout horror comics of 2025. Dubbed the comic event of the year, Exquisite Corpses is written by acclaimed comics scribe James Tynion IV, alongside a number of incredibly talented artists.

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The series is a unique twist on The Purge and Squid Game, in which a group of wealthy American families are pitted against each other in a gruesome fight to the death. The official synopsis reads: Every five years on Halloween, the wealthiest families in America play a game. In Exquisite Corpses, 12 of the deadliest people in the world are dropped into a small town with just one goal: last killer standing wins. For the citizens of Oak Valley, Maine—this year’s unlucky arena—the goal is much simpler. They must survive the night.

You can buy Exquisite Corpses here.

Night of the Slashers

From New York Times bestselling writer Cavan Scott (Union Jack the Ripper) and artist Paul Fry (Spider-Man 2099), comes blood-soaked slasher Night of the Slashers. This comic was pleasantly surprising. Sure, it carries plenty of genre cliches, but it’s just so good… and incredibly brutal. Check out the synopsis:

Hill Creek is a lovely place to visit… except the one night of the year its citizens transform into bloodthirsty maniacs! Of course, that’s the very night Lara’s bus breaks down, stranding the disillusioned teen and her classmates in the secluded town. Secrets uncovered, terror at every turn―will anyone survive the night?

Night of the Slashers is published by Magma Comix.

You can buy Night of the Slashers here. 

Our Brilliant Ruin: Horror at Crane Mansion

Another excellent comic delving into the world of Lovecraftian-inspired horror, Our Brilliant Ruin: Horror at Crane Mansion is published by Dark Horse Comics and written by Cullen Bunn with art from Christopher Mitten, this 3-issue series is an Edwardian twist on Lovecraftian horror.

The synopsis reads:

Our Brilliant Ruin depicts a world where intricate social ties of allegiance and conflict are tested by the presence of the Ruin—a malignant force that corrodes the world and turns people into horrific creatures. In “Horror at Crane Mansion,” an investigator for hire finds herself in deep when a simple job vetting a wealthy woman’s suitors becomes a death trap. Who is a tragic victim, and who is the ruthless hunter?

You can buy Our Brilliant Ruin: Horror at Crane Mansion here. 

Viking Moon

Vikings! Werewolves! What’s not to love? In Viking Moon, writer Joe Pruett imagines a brutal world where the two face off against each other, and it’s bloody brilliant.

Published by Image Comics and written by Eisner-winning writer Joe Pruett (Voices In My Head, Cable, Domino) with art from Marcelo Frusin (Hellblazer, Loveless, Kick-Ass: The New Girl), the blood-curdling saga sees Vikings face off against werewolves.

Viking Moon takes place years after legendary Viking explorer Leif Erikson established a settlement in North America. After his expedition ended in disaster, Ulf and his tribe of Vikings sail to the shores of Vneland (present day Newfoundland). As they traverse their new surroundings, they encounter indigenous people… and put targets on their backs. However, that’s not all they have to worry about. Lurking in the night are creatures of legend; werewolves. And where they’re involved, death is usually just around the corner.

You can buy Viking Moon here. 

Honorable Mentions

• News From the Fallout
• You’ll Do Bad Things
• Vatican City
• Spawn: The Dark Ages
• Universal Monsters: The Mummy
• Masterminds
• Predator Vs. Spider-Man
• The Slasher’s Apprentice
• The Pale Knight

What comics are you going to read this spooky season? Tell us in the comments down below!

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