The Eldritch Kid: Whisky & Hate

In The Eldritch Kid: Whisky & Hate, Australian publisher Gestalt launched a supernatural Western saga in 2011, blending frontier grit with eldritch horror. This single-issue debut introduces a lone gunslinger whose whiskey-fueled vengeance collides with otherworldly forces, setting a dark, atmospheric tone for the series. The creative team—including writer Christian Read and artist Wayne Nichols—establishes a stark, mythic landscape where the Old West meets cosmic dread. Though brief, this issue marks the start of a cult-favorite series that reimagines the Western through a lens of occult terror.