Hello everyone! Who’s excited for this years’ Halloween?? Now, we know it’s not going to be exactly the same as previous years, what with lockdowns in place across the world -but that doesn’t mean you have an excuse to not celebrate! No, you may not be able to go to Halloween parties or events, but we have a SPOOKTACULAR selection of comics and graphic novels that will reignite the Halloween spirit in you! I’ve taken the liberty of listing all of our best haunted reads, along with a little blurb and buy links so it’s super easy for you to find something you like. I’ve also categorised them by theme just to make it even easier - and we’re starting with WITCHES!
Penny Dreadful Vol 1
This prequel reveals the terrifying events that led Vanessa to try and find her missing childhood friend, Mina Harker and expose the true nature of the vampiric monsters infesting Victorian London. Beautifully realized by Louie De Martinis and written by the show scriptwriters, this collected edition takes the reader on a heart-stopping journey into the supernatural.
Penny Dreadful Vol 2 The Awaking
Set six months after the shocking events of the Penny Dreadful season three TV finale. Written by Penny Dreadful TV series Co-Executive Producer Chris King. In the void left behind by Vanessa’s death, Ethan and Sir Malcolm must search for a new meaning in life. But the demimonde isn’t done with them yet, as decisions from the past come screaming back to haunt them…
Penny Dreadful Vol 3 The Beauteous Evil
The official continuation of the Penny Dreadful story, with the future of humanity at stake! Mankind has been caught in the middle of a war, one which they have little chance of surviving. As the relics of an evil long since thought vanquished emerge from the darkness, the legacy of Vanessa Ives’ death is clear: A battle is coming, and the victor shall show no mercy. With so much at stake, old grudges must be cast aside if humanity is to take a stand against the armies of evil mustering to destroy each other!
Penny Dreadful Vol 4 The Victory of Death
Vanessa Ives’ body is inhabited by Satan, the ultimate evil. The hordes of Hell rampage through London. And as friends and foes alike scramble for a glimmer of hope, the darkest shadow may prove to be their salvation… The return of fan-favorite characters including Vanessa, Ethan, Catriona, Frankenstein, Dorian Gray, and Dracula! With so much at stake, and time of the essence, Catriona Hardtegan and Victor Frankenstein are charged with gathering their scattered troops, all the while battling demons and the Nephilim, in a desperate attempt to put on a show of force when they hunt down the immortal scourge of souls, and their last hope for redemption…the elusive Dracula.
Ravina the Witch
A bewitching and beautiful tale of an orphan girl who was raised by crows in a trash heap. One day, a dying witch gifts her with a mysterious magic wand and her life changes forever! Now, the human world is hers to play with… Or will this land of fear and corruption prove too much for the fledgling witch? In a time of witch hunts, Ravina must have her wits about her!
So there we have it, the best of the best! Check them out and let us know which are your faves by hash tagging #TitanHalloween in your social media posts!