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Demon

Volume 1

by Shiga, Jason

Graphic Novel - 2016

Demon is an intelligent, dark, and somewhat deranged graphic novel. With that being said, it is profoundly entertaining. An Eisner Awards award winning st...Show more Demon is an intelligent, dark, and somewhat deranged graphic novel. With that being said, it is profoundly entertaining. An Eisner Awards award winning story, Demon follows Jimmy Yee, a man who cannot die no matter how much he tries. As he learns why this is happening, he must go to extreme lengths to solve this mystery. Show less

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The Bad Bad Place

by Hine, David

Graphic Novel - 2019

A weird and dark haunted house story with a twist. What is at times great social commentary on the human condition. The Bad Bad Place is a story that revo...Show more A weird and dark haunted house story with a twist. What is at times great social commentary on the human condition. The Bad Bad Place is a story that revolves around the small community of Faraway Hills and a series of mysterious disappearances that can be traced back to a single building. Beautifully illustrated and well written, The Bad Bad Place is a great read for horror fans who want something with a bit of a twist. Show less

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Black Hole

by Burns, Charles, 1955-

Graphic Novel - 2005

Black Hole is considered a classic of the medium. A classic formula - the teen gothic horror - placed within the format of the graphic novel medium. Black...Show more Black Hole is considered a classic of the medium. A classic formula - the teen gothic horror - placed within the format of the graphic novel medium. Black Hole is a story about a disease - simply known as ‘the bug’ - that is transferred from person to person via sexual contact. The symptoms of the disease vary from the discreet to the obvious and those with ‘the bug’ are ostracised and forced to live among themselves in the woods. Then, members of the ostracised bug bearers begin to get murdered in mysterious ways. Show less

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Beautiful Darkness

by Pommepuy, Marie, 1978-

Graphic Novel - 2014

Beautiful Darkness has a cuteness that belies the darkness of the story told. Beautiful Darkness is an anti-fairy tale that explores the dark aspects of h...Show more Beautiful Darkness has a cuteness that belies the darkness of the story told. Beautiful Darkness is an anti-fairy tale that explores the dark aspects of humanity’s relationship with itself. A graphic novel with gorgeous illustrations. Beautiful Darkness is sure to keep you questioning everything that is happening within the story. Show less

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Sick

by Dahl, Ken

Book - 2016

Sick is a delightful - albeit grim - graphic story. Sick is a semi-autobiographical story about author Gabby Schulz's own experience with severe sickness....Show more Sick is a delightful - albeit grim - graphic story. Sick is a semi-autobiographical story about author Gabby Schulz's own experience with severe sickness. Sick is a brutal deep dive into the forces of despair, hope, and how they interact in our darkest moments. Not for the faint of heart, and although very dark at times, it is ultimately an uplifting story; especially for those who have experienced something similar in their lives. A highly emotive and engaging story, and a must read for any fans of graphic novels. Show less

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The Goon

[1], Nothin' but Misery

by Powell, Eric

Book - 2003

The Goon is a twist on a classic comic book formula. It is a delightful action packed-romp. Fast paced, hilarious, supernatural noir, The Goon is a fantas...Show more The Goon is a twist on a classic comic book formula. It is a delightful action packed-romp. Fast paced, hilarious, supernatural noir, The Goon is a fantastic tour de force of a graphic novel. Follow the Goon as he deals with various supernatural threats in unique and entertaining ways. Show less

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Harrow County

[1], Countless Haints

by Bunn, Cullen

Graphic Novel - 2015

This book manages to be simultaneously charming and horrifying; in a sense, encapsulating the feeling of the sublime that characterises weird fiction. A h...Show more This book manages to be simultaneously charming and horrifying; in a sense, encapsulating the feeling of the sublime that characterises weird fiction. A horror story set in a small rural community, centered around a tree that was once used to execute a witch. Harrow County is equal parts mortifying and inspiring. Show less

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Through the Woods

Stories

by Carroll, Emily

Graphic Novel - 2014

Through the Woods is a collection of strange and spooky retellings of famous fairy tales. The artwork is delightful and encapsulates the atmosphere of the...Show more Through the Woods is a collection of strange and spooky retellings of famous fairy tales. The artwork is delightful and encapsulates the atmosphere of the eerie stories perfectly. This book is a treat, with dramatic use of shading that creates surreal imagery. Show less

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Fran

Continuing and Preceding Congress of the Animals

by Woodring, Jim, 1952-

Graphic Novel - 2013

Fran is a wonderfully bizarre story - told entirely through detailed black and white artwork - about the book’s title character, Fran. A surrealist journey that is brazenly bizarre, Fran is a master class in terms of graphic storytelling. Fran is a wonderfully bizarre story - told entirely through detailed black and white artwork - about the book’s title character, Fran. A surrealist journey that is brazenly bizarre, Fran is a master class in terms of graphic storytelling. Show less

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The Ticking

by French, Renée

Graphic Novel - 2005

A quiet minimalist novel with lovely sketched styled artwork, The Ticking is a sombre tail of a deformed child whose mother dies in childbirth and the chi...Show more A quiet minimalist novel with lovely sketched styled artwork, The Ticking is a sombre tail of a deformed child whose mother dies in childbirth and the child - Edison Steelhead - relates to his weird and peculiar world the only way he knows how: through his sketchbook. The Ticking is a reminder that there is beauty in the ugliest of things, and all we have to do is see it. Show less

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Very Casual

by DeForge, Michael, 1987-

Graphic Novel - 2013

Very Casual is an anthology of work that De Forge has created over the years. If you're into weird, gross, up close and personal comics about sex, bodies,...Show more Very Casual is an anthology of work that De Forge has created over the years. If you're into weird, gross, up close and personal comics about sex, bodies, being repelled and turned on, then De Forge is definitely the comic artist you're looking for. The Very Casual comic offers scenes such as interactive tentacle S/M porn, a short story about snowmen who are searching for a gore indulging high, a full-on foursome of mutants who end up in a rock band... maybe just read it yourself. Show less

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Venus in the Blind Spot

by Itō, Junji, 1963-

Graphic Novel - 2020

Venus in the blindspot is a short story collection featuring 10 one-shot horror stories. Each story offers a unique kind of horror. Some are grotesque and...Show more Venus in the blindspot is a short story collection featuring 10 one-shot horror stories. Each story offers a unique kind of horror. Some are grotesque and gross, others are just weird and nasty. Junji Ito is the man who creates scenes and stories that will make your skin crawl, that leaves you with goosebumps and wanting more and if you're used to his works you won't be disappointed. Creepy tales like a man in love with a doll but to the extreme, a mountain that consumes people or a chair with someone living inside it. Show less

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