Creepy #4

Dark Horse's anthology of illustrated horror returns with this "Family Values" volume, and the cover says it all — a grotesque, watercolor-painted family portrait crammed with monsters, ghouls, vampires, a Frankenstein-esque figure, a leering ghoul at center clutching a martini glass, a werewolf pup in a bow tie, and skulls looming above the ornate frame. It's a warm, wickedly dysfunctional gathering that captures exactly the dark humor and macabre charm that makes Creepy Comics such a satisfying read. If your idea of family togetherness involves fangs, decomposing faces, and a sinister grin over cocktails, this 2015 collection belongs on your shelf.