Here are the best horror comics and graphic novels from the industry's darkest minds. Most people associate comics with superheroes and fantasy graphic novles. They certainly have the power to inspire readers to do great deeds. However, there are plenty of other comic books out there that have the exact opposite goal in mind. Plenty of comic books and graphic novels have been released with the intention to terrify and frighten readers. The best horror comics of all time and the best current horror comics can be found on this list. Which ones make you stay awake at night?
Even casual comic book readers will find some good titles on this list they recognize. The Walking Dead may be better known these days as a popular TV show, but it got its start as a genuinely frightening comic book zombie saga. As you run through this list, you may even come across some books that you may want to read down the road. Some recent and popular titles any horror lover should check out include I Am a Hero, Infidel, and Gideon Falls or any of the other modern horror comics on the list.
The scariest old and new horror comics alike have been gathered for this list. You will find scary comic book titles from all of the major publishers, including Marvel and DC. Vote for the top horror comics you've enjoyed, so other avid readers know what to check out next.
1
11840Uzumaki
Junji ItoA city is plagued by a curse that is somehow related to spirals. It's disturbing and will have you on the edge of your seat.
2
8940Locke & Key
Joe Hill, Gabriel RodriguezThe Locke family has a history of murder, betrayal, and demons. Unimagined terrors arise, making way for a nightmare that never ends.
- 37025
Saga of the Swamp Thing
Stephen R. Bissette, Alan MooreA monster series that combines environmentalism. The Swamp Thing struggles with its own identity, which gives way to some of the greatest horrors ever.
- 45924
Gideon Falls
Jeff Lemire, Andrea SorrentinoThe legend of the Black Barn is too enticing for some. It brings madness and death wherever it goes. This comic book series explores the true nature of evil without relying heavily on gore.
- 55320
Harrow County
Cullen Bunn, Tyler CrookEmmy finds herself in the middle of an intergenerational, supernatural conflict. She's called to investigate a haunted house, and while the family seems normal at first, terrors lie waiting.
- 67441
30 Days of Night
Steve Niles, Ben TemplesmithA small town in the middle of nowhere experiences 30 days of night every year. That's when the vampires come out to play.
- 76333
Nailbiter
Joshua Williamson, Mike HendersonBuckaroo, Oregon has produced 16 of the worst serial killers in American history. The latest killer is Edward Charles Warren, who has a proclivity for biting off his victims' fingernails.
- 85828
Wytches
Scott Snyder, JockThe Rock family moves to a small town in New Hampshire after a bullying event. The family just wants a clean start, but evil lurks nearby.
- 97950
The Walking Dead
Robert KirkmanRick Grimes awakens in the middle of the zombie apocalypse. He takes the role of leader in a new community who have to navigate this new world where there is a lot more to worry about than zombies.
- 104522
Crossed
Garth EnnisA pandemic spreads across the world that forces people to act out their most violent urges. The inhabitants must fight against their own wits to restore order.
- 114323
Ice Cream Man
W. Maxwell Prince, Martin MorazzoA washed-up one hit wonder spends most of his time at the local diner. That is until a group of musical heroes come to upend his life.
- 124426
The Immortal Hulk
Al Ewing, Joe BennettA mystery illness spreads through grief and a random small town tragedy bring the Hulk out of hiding. He has the only mind on Earth that can connect the dots.
- 135136
Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth
Grant Morrison, Dave McKeanBatman dives deep into the confines of Arkham Asylum to stop the Joker before it's too late. While there, Batman finds himself haunted by his own demons.
- 144125
From Hell
Alan Moore, Eddie CampbellFrom Hell is a long read because it dives into every aspect that could have influenced Jack the Ripper. Throughout the graphic novel, everything remains unlcear until Alan Moore lets you know everything you need to know.
- 153822
Outcast
Robert Kirkman, Paul AzacetaKyle Barnes is cut off from society after all of his loved ones have succumbed to demonic possessions. He needs answers if he's to save the world.
- 163619
The Black Monday Murders
Jonathan Hickman, Tomm CokerThe devil has long been thought of to be the master of the tricky deal. This series dives into that framework but in the world of stocks, finances, and recessions and how it all ties into the Lord of Darkness.
- 173418
Revival
Tim Seeley, Mike NortonA small town becomes overrun with zombies. However, these aren't your normal zombies. They walk and talk just like us, offering a fresh spin on an old tale.
- 183217
B.P.R.D.
Mike Mignola, Chris GoldenA spin-off of Hellboy, this series follows a similar group of heroes protecting the world from evil threats. The team frequently comes to terms with their own mortality, and every adventure is life or death.
- 192813
Neonomicon
Alan Moore, Jacen BurrowsTwo FBI agents visit a murderer. They're investigating a copycat killer and want to see if he has any insights into this behavior.
- 202916
Johnny the Homicidal Maniac
Jhonen VasquezA coming-of-age story where Johnny has to learn to suppress his homicidal urges. Before he can reach any sort of epiphany, he first has to kill a lot of innocent people.
- 213830
Infidel
Pornsak Pichetshote, Arthur CampbellAn American Muslim woman moves into a new building with a diverse group of characters. However, this building is filled with demons that feed off xenophobia.
- 223022
Hellraiser
Clive BarkerA puzzle box opens a gateway to a Hell-like dimension. A race of Cenobites invade Earth where they gather human souls for their twisted experiments.
- 232517
Fatale
Ed Brubaker, Sean PhillipsJo is not your typicaly femme fatale. She is seemingly immortal, and she has the ability to hypnotize men. She goes after a group of cultists who worship Lovecraftian monsters, which seem to have some connection to Jo.
- 242618
Moonshine
Brian Azzarello, Eduardo RissoSet during Prohibition, Lou is sent out to West Virginia to meet with the best moonshiner in the state. The man he's meeting with will do anything to protect his booze and the dark secrets he harbors.
- 253125
Afterlife With Archie
Roberto Aguirre-SacasaRiverdale has more problems than usual in this thrilling series. Each character has skeletons in their closet, and who knows who will make it out alive.