Horror Strikes the First Family The Exorcism at 1600 Penn is a tale of supernatural horror wrapped inside a political thriller and family drama. In less skilled hands, this could become a convoluted mishmash. Fortunately, Hannah Rose May's script, aided by Vanesa R. Del Rey's art and colors by Jordie Bellaire, deftly weaves these themes … Continue reading The Exorcism at 1600 Penn →

Any mention of the name of Fredric Wertham at Comic-Con immediately elicits howls of derision and snarky comments. And not without reason. Wertham was, after all, a central figure in the assault on comic books in the 1950s that led to the elimination of most horror, crime, and suspense titles and precipitated the downfall of … Continue reading Dr. Werthless: The Complicated Legacy of Fredric Wertham →

"How can someone be so sure of the sunny days that will come again when shadows endure?" Sam Fonseca's graphic novel Shadowplay: Midnight School is a nightmarish fever dream of students trapped in a hellish high school for days that never end. You may think your high school experience was unpleasant, but this is next … Continue reading Shadowplay: Midnight School – A Nightmarish Fever Dream →