DH Staff Picks

H.P. Lovecraft's At the Mountains of Madness Volume 1

Ever had the feeling of an unseen horror slowly approaching accompanied by the sudden realization you have no control over the situation? Me either! All jokes aside, HP Lovecraft’s At the Mountains of Madness is the perfect book for this season in our lives. Each page gives off the feeling of impending horror, fueled by Gou Tanabe’s gorgeous art and impeccable detail. Sometimes you just need to escape into some spooks and this is the perfect way to do so.

B.P.R.D.: Vampire (Second Edition)

Know what you don't have to worry about in quarantine? Vampires. Too bad B.P.R.D. agent Simon Anders missed that memo in 1947, and was tortured by two seductive vampires before they were locked away inside of him by a powerful priest. Ever since, Simon has felt ill at ease with himself and his place in the B.P.R.D. This collection follows him on his independent adventure of revenge, tracking down who's responsible for the eerie changes taking place within him. What he doesn't realize is that in the end, he may not be the one to gain control over what's growing inside of him. Check out Simon's story in B.P.R.D.: Vampire, along with an extra short from the 2018 Hellboy Winter Special! - Jenny

I haven't seen a vamp this conflicted since I last watched Buffy! There's no telling if Simon will end up good or evil; he's a guy I want to know more about down the road. 10/10 carrots! - Bernice, Rabbit

Hellboy: The Complete Short Stories Volume 1

You might be in quarantine, but you can still travel with Hellboy to Mexico, the Appalachian woods, Malaysia, and Ireland, and more! Hellboy: The Complete Short Stories Volume 1 is the perfect place to jump into Hellboy for the first time or to revisit the character like an old friend. Bursting with both monsters and charm, this anthology collects the earliest stories in Hellboy’s life, including the fan-favorite “Pancakes,” the full-length OGNs “The Midnight Circus” and “House of the Living Dead," and creepy one-offs like my personal favorite, “The Corpse.” This collection features art from Mignola himself as well as Richard Corben, Duncan Fegredo, Mick McMahon, Gabriel Bá and Fábio Moon.

Winner of the 2019 Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a Graphic Novel!

This is not a child’s Snow White story. Neil Gaiman reimagines the tale from the perspective of the not-so-wicked stepmother, and Colleen Doran’s breathtaking art takes the chilling fantasy horror to soaring, swirling heights. This adult dark fantasy is recommended for fans of Gaiman’s storytelling, of Doran’s lush art (influenced by Harry Clarke), and those who love a deeply twisted fairy tale.

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The Perry Bible Fellowship (10th Anniversary Edition)

Let’s escape into the mind of Nicholas Gurewitch. A place where humor takes a strange turn, but always brings the funny. The comics are deliciously dark. You might question your morals as you chuckle at things you shouldn’t laugh at. Now, arm yourself with the Chaos Grid and take an absurdly comical journey with our good friends Fun Bot, Lord Zuthulu, and Shitashi the Wise!

Detective Blacksad once again finds himself mixed up in a seedy story— unravelling criminal intents, helping lost souls, and certainly not least, solving another murder. A beautifully illustrated noir detective story that takes you from joy to heartbreak and finally to justice. A menagerie of relatable and edgy characters, and artwork that comes alive on each page.

Blacksad: Amarillo

Black Hammer/Justice League: Hammer of Justice!

We all need a good amount of escapism now and again. And no one does escapism better than Jeff Lemire. Teaming up with Michael Walsh, Lemire brings two of the most compelling super hero teams crashing together in a story about identity, isolation, and, well, escape. It’s a story that reminds us that even when we’re apart, we are greater than the sum of our parts. And let me tell you, their parts are pretty great to begin with. Join Batman, Abraham Slam, Wonder Woman, Golden Gail, and more as they lay down the Hammer of Justice!

Count Crowley: Reluctant Midnight Monster Hunter

It's a powerful story about unearthing one's inner superhero, while battling monsters, werewolves, and other bloodthirsty beasts! It's fun, scary, hilarious, and also empowering! The art is also gore-geous! Highly recommended!