The Chilling Archives of Horror Comics! #9
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume from IDW and Yoe Books' Chilling Archives of Horror Comics! series gathers a selection of Tom Sutton's macabre and inventive horror stories, originally published across various Warren Publishing titles like Creepy, Eerie, and Vampirella in the 1970s. Known for his detailed, expressive linework and darkly whimsical sensibilities, Sutton's work here showcases his talent for blending grotesque imagery with a touch of black humor. The collection spotlights a key but sometimes overlooked artist from the bronze age of horror comics.
"Terrible Teddy" delivers a chilling twist on the power of creation, where a writer’s nightmares take form—but their existence hinges on a single, fragile line of paper. Written by Joe Gill and brought to life with haunting precision by Tom Sutton—whose art, inks, and lettering all bear his unmistakable hand—this story explores the cost of bringing the macabre to life. The cover by Tom Sutton perfectly captures the eerie, hands-on dread of the tale, making this a standout in the archives of horror comics.
Jason Bliggs, a reclusive writer, finds his worst creations—Albert, Mabel Fermoy, Agatha, Cyril, and the eerie The Reptile Man—stepping out of his stories and into the real world. When a reporter arrives to document his work, the line between fiction and reality blurs as the writer’s own creations begin to act on their own, forcing a desperate choice: preserve the monsters or burn the papers that keep them alive.
Avis Drood settles into a foreboding castle with her husband, Jan Van Drood, who insists she never venture outside after dark. Curiosity leads her to break the rule, uncovering a chilling truth tied to the estate and the enigmatic Salic.
In "Through a Glass Darkly," a man stumbles upon the Lense of Nemesis, a mysterious artifact that reveals the true, unfathomable nature of the universe. When he accidentally shatters it, the consequences ripple beyond comprehension—unraveling the fabric of reality itself.
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