Scary season is upon us

With this week’s checklist of Top Comics to Buy for September 13, it is readily obvious that scary season has arrived. The glorious Creepshow anthology collection returns for a second quantity, whereas one among my private favourite horror books, Dark Ride, delivers yet one more glorious challenge. So, enjoyable (and scary) instances. As all the time, yow will discover my 5 suggestions plus the standard lists under…get pleasure from!

Top Comics to Buy for September 13, 2023

Creepshow, Vol. 2 #1
Writers: Garth Ennis and Phil Hester
Artists: Becky Cloonan, Phil Hester, and Eric Gapstur
Colorists: Lee Loughridge and Mike Spicer
Letterer: Pat Brosseau
Publisher: Image Comics – Skybound
In the debut challenge, grasp of the macabre GARTH ENNIS (Preacher, The Boys) and celebrity creator BECKY CLOONAN (Wonder Woman) crew up for the very first time to ship a disturbing story of the unborn! Then, freaky PHIL HESTER (Gotham City: Year One) tells the story of a grieving son who bends the legal guidelines of nature to see his mom one final time this may’t finish effectively!
Why It’s Cool: The first quantity of this Creepshow anthology collection was glorious, that includes nice creators and simply setting them free to do no matter type of creepy horror they felt inclined to discover. This first challenge of the second quantity picks up proper the place the primary one left off. Both tales are nice, and a very good method to mark the (unofficial?) begin of scary season.
Price: $3.99

Dark Ride #8
Writer: Joshua Williamson
Artist: Andrei Bressan
Colorist: Adriano Lucas
Letterer: Pat Brosseau
Publisher: Image Comics – Skybound
The showdown between Halloween and Sam is right here!
The winner will management the way forward for the Dante household…and Devil Land!
Why It’s Cool: Dark Ride has been the most effective and most enjoyable new horror comics in years, and that continues right here with the finale for the e book’s second arc. Combining a horror-themed amusement half, deep household drama, and eager spooky concepts, this e book simply continues to be one among my absolute favorites, and I can’t say sufficient good issues about it.
Price: $3.99

The Enfield Gang Massacre #2
Writer: Chris Condon
Artist: Jacob Phillips
Color Assistant: Pip Martin
Publisher: Image Comics
Accused of homicide and hunted by a Texas Ranger, the Enfield Gang makes an attempt to flee.
Why It’s Cool: Man, as traditional this e book (a derivative of That Texas Blood) simply retains getting higher, delivering the aftermath of the ugly occasions from the inaugural challenge. Now, this e book may not be a strictly horror collection, however it’s bought some bloody stuff right here that makes it not less than horror adjoining. Either manner, I extremely suggest it. It’s only a welcome boost to the already-excellent work this inventive crew was already doing with That Texas Blood.
Price: $3.99

Saint John #1
Writers: Dan Schkade & Brennan Wagner
Artist: Dan Schkade
Colorist: Brennan Wagner
Letterer: Frank Cvetkovic
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Cynical Manhattan author Tori Slate travels to Portland, Oregon, to trace down the enigmatic Saint John-a masked man who roams town doing good deeds for strangers, showing at random and vanishing with out a hint. Who is he? Why does he do it? And what is his seemingly supernatural connection to the City of Roses? Tori goals to place these inquiries to the person himself… unaware that the solutions will change her life eternally.
Why It’s Cool: Apparently this comedian is a part of a partnership with a clothes model (which is a factor I discovered simply now whereas pulling the solicit textual content for the above area), however I assumed it was only a enjoyable, grounded superhero e book, one which goes to nice lengths to steep itself in an actual metropolis, that being Portland, Oregon. The consideration to element actually makes this one, as does the completely unbelievable art work and visible storytelling.
Price: $4.99

You’ve Been Cancelled #4
Writer: Curt Pires
Artist: Kevin Castaniero
Colorist: Jason Wordie
Letterer: Micah Myers
Publisher: Mad Cave Studios
Roland Endo and his ragtag crew mount their assault on the practically impenetrable Cancelled Headquarters to place an finish to the corrupt and harmful Cancelled program as soon as and for all. The comedian e book occasion of the 12 months reaches its show-stopping conclusion!
Why It’s Cool: This e book has been a enjoyable and breezy entertaining banger, however at its finish right here, I feel the artwork crew of Kevin Castaniero and Jason Wordie actually deserve their flowers. The e book feels so hard-hitting, stunning, and electrical with the best way the motion strikes. It’s nice stuff, and a simple selection for the Top Comics to Buy for September 13 checklist.
Price: $4.99