Comics UK

big bad bri wrote:

SID wrote:

SID wrote:I wonder if the UK market is ripe for a horror themed comic.

Just found out about London Horror Comic which has been around since 2006. I must admit, it does look interesting and has had good reviews. Anyway, ordered issue 7.

it does look interesting but not at 8 quid a pop i've had to stop judge dredd and commando at the mo as cant afford them.

£8 is a lot nor do I know what I'm getting for my money yet. However, since it appears to come out at most annually, not a huge expense.

if you like it Sid I have a copy of #1 that I'd be happy to sell you for £6 - PM me if interested

oops, just seen on another thread that you have ordered issue 1 already Sid

Anyway, the offer is open to others, else I'll list it on ebay

Hi, Richard.

Certainly would have been interested as I am getting the copy from the States so postage is expensive. What do you think of it?

oooh, I haven't read it for a long time and it's not part of my 'core' collection so I'm happy to let it go - it's very professionally produced

Richard S. wrote:oops, just seen on another thread that you have ordered issue 1 already Sid

Anyway, the offer is open to others, else I'll list it on ebay

I'll have it please Richard. PM me your paypal address please and I'll "friend" you the money.

Horror stories seem suited to short stories, which is why I think they turn up in annuals and picture story libraries such as Scream!http://girlscomicsofyesterday.com/2016/07/scream-1997/, Nightmares and Chill Out!

The spooky storyteller was also a common occurrence in comics, I think atmosphere is also important, there's a Skeleton Corner story, where a girl removes a painting of a gate in her room and then knocking starts happening, the girl doesn't come to a bad end, but it is very creepy story as the knocking gets closer

Father Shandor comes to mind from Warrior. A fantasy strip with a lot of horror.

Considering the general interest, I still maintain that there's room for a monthly fantasy/horror (emphasis on horror) comic. Being horror, its strips could be in black & white for the atmospheric quality and therefore saving money/time.