"The US market, horror comic books reached a peak in the late 1940s through the mid-1950s..."
Horror is also a popular genre in comics and graphic novels. Understanding the visual language of horror in this medium can provide unique insights into the genre.
History of Horror Comics: This topic pertains to the roots and evolution of horror comics as a genre.
Themes in Horror Comics: This topic pertains to the common themes found in horror comics such as gore, monsters, and the supernatural.
Representation of Horror in Comics: This topic pertains to how horror comics represent horror through visual and textual elements.
Psychological Impact of Horror on Readers: This topic pertains to the psychological impact of horror comics on readers.
Analysis of Iconic Horror Comics: This topic pertains to the analysis of famous horror comics such as EC Comics, Swamp Thing, and Walking Dead.
Narratives in Horror Comics: This topic pertains to the use of storytelling techniques in horror comics.
Artwork in Horror Comics: This topic pertains to the use of art and visuals in horror comics.
Adaptations of Horror Novels in Comics: This topic pertains to the adaptations of horror novels in comics such as Stephen King's IT and Neil Gaiman's Sandman.
Horror Comics for Kids: This topic pertains to the creation of horror comics for children.
Genre Hybridity in Horror Comics: This topic pertains to the mixing of horror with other genres like action or romance in comics.
Censorship and Controversies in Horror Comics: This topic pertains to the censorship and controversies surrounding horror comics such as the Comics Code Authority and the Seduction of the Innocent.
Horror Comics in Global Contexts: This topic pertains to the study of horror comics outside of the Western Hemisphere.
Classic horror: Refers to horror comics that were published in the early 20th century and typically feature gothic settings, supernatural beings, and gruesome deaths.
Horror-comedy: As the name suggests, horror-comedy features elements of humor along with the horror. This type of comic usually includes a lot of parody and satire.
Body horror: Emphasizes the destruction or distortion of the human body. This type of horror can sometimes feature science fiction elements and often includes a lot of gore.
Psychological horror: Psychological horror comics feature characters battling with their own inner demons. It can be graphic or subtle, but it usually focuses on the character's paranoia, anxiety, or obsession.
Cosmic horror: Cosmic horror deals with otherworldly entities and beings that exist beyond human comprehension. These types of comics often play with the idea of insanity and detachment from reality.
Monster horror: Also known as creature horror, it features monsters as the main antagonist. These monsters could be vampires, werewolves, ghosts, or other supernatural creatures.
Survival horror: This type of horror involves the struggle of a character or a group of characters who are trying to survive in a hostile environment. It is usually set in an apocalyptic world or a post-disaster scenario.
Slasher horror: Inspired by classic slasher films, it usually features a killer or a group of killers stalking and murdering unsuspecting victims.
Paranormal horror: Paranormal horror deals with topics such as ghosts, spirits, and demons. These types of comics focus on the supernatural entities' activities and the character's attempts to ward them off.
Gothic horror: Gothic horror has a romantic and mysterious theme that often takes place in a dark medieval castle. It is characterized by themes of tragedy, madness, and the supernatural, and often has a strong focus on atmosphere.
Lovecraftian horror: Inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft, this type of horror often features stories about ancient and malevolent cosmic entities, mind-bending realities, and the collapse of mankind.
True horror: Based on real-life horror stories, true horror comics usually feature actual events, horrific tragedies or crimes.
Folk horror: This type of horror draws on local traditions, cultural beliefs, and superstitions, often set in rural or remote areas. It deals with the tension between the modern and the traditional, and the clash of different belief systems.
Horror anthology: An anthology series features different horror stories or vignettes in one comic. It could feature different art styles and authors but under the same theme.
Erotic horror: A genre that features sexual themes and sometimes pornographic elements with a horror narrative. It is an extremely niche genre but has its own following.
Survival horror: Events that occur when a person is stranded in a place where danger is everywhere and the primary objective is to survive.
Virus horror: A story of a virus or zombie-like epidemic. The spread of a virus becomes the story's focus, how it starts, its dissemination, and the characters' efforts to prevent or survive its effects.
Psychological puppet horror: Usually featuring puppet or marionette-like creations with a dark and psychologically thrilling twist.
Occult horror: The main theme being supernatural or with esoteric influences, such as ghosts, spirits, demons, or other paranormal entities.
Mystery horror: As the title suggests, it is horror mixed with a mystery theme. A character usually investigates the causes of the horror or attempting to solve a puzzle.
"...when concern over content and the imposition of the self-censorship Comics Code Authority contributed to the demise of many titles and the toning down of others."
"Black-and-white horror-comics magazines, which did not fall under the Code, flourished from the mid-1960s through the early 1980s..."
"Mainstream American color comic books experienced a horror resurgence in the 1970s, following a loosening of the Code."
"Precursors to horror comics include detective and crime comics that incorporated horror motifs into their graphics, and early superhero stories that sometimes included the likes of ghouls and vampires."
"Individual horror stories appeared as early as 1940."
"The first dedicated horror comic books appear to be Gilberton Publications' Classic Comics #13 (August 1943)..."
"Avon Publications' anthology Eerie #1 (January 1947), the first horror comic with original content."
"The first horror-comics series is the anthology Adventures into the Unknown, premiering in 1948 from American Comics Group..."
"Mainstream American color comic books experienced a horror resurgence in the 1970s..."
"...the imposition of the self-censorship Comics Code Authority contributed to...the toning down of others."
"While the genre has had greater and lesser periods of popularity, it occupies a firm niche in comics as of the 2010s."
"Detective and crime comics that incorporated horror motifs..."
"Gilberton Publications' Classic Comics #13 (August 1943), with its full-length adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde..."
"Adventures into the Unknown, premiering in 1948 from American Comics Group, initially under the imprint B&I Publishing."
"...the imposition of the self-censorship Comics Code Authority contributed to the demise of many titles..."
"Black-and-white horror-comics magazines, which did not fall under the Code..."
"Black-and-white horror-comics magazines...flourished from the mid-1960s through the early 1980s..."
"Following a loosening of the Code, mainstream American color comic books experienced a horror resurgence in the 1970s..."
"...concern over content...contributed to the demise of many titles and the toning down of others."