Hey comic fans, put down the Valentine’s chocolate and pick up some nightmare fuel, because the February lineup from Comixology Originals and Mad Cave Studios is looking absolutely stacked.
We’ve got a “remixed” horror hit, some deadly mine-shaft drama, and print releases that’ll look gorgeous on your shelf (and maybe bum you out in the best way possible).
February 17
GhostBox: Black & White #1
The Vibe: Noir-soaked supernatural terror. The Pedigree: Written by Mike Carey (The Girl With All the Gifts) with art by Pablo Raimondi.
If you missed GhostBox the first time around (it’s literally on the Bram Stoker Awards preliminary ballot, so it’s a big deal), now is the time to jump in. This is a special 5-issue “remix” that strips away color to showcase Raimondi’s insane line work in stark black and white.
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The Plot: Two sisters inherit a weird, carved wooden box. They try to sell it. Things go… poorly. Like, “arrested for murder and your sister is missing” poorly.
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The Bonus: Issue #1 is a chunky 42 pages and includes Mike Carey’s original manuscript.
February 17
Devil’s Luck: A Hailstone Story #3
The Vibe: Traumatic payday. The Pedigree: Rafael Scavone & Eduardo Ferigato.
Tim and his partners finally crawled out of that nightmare mine, and they’re ready to collect their cash. Only problem? Tim didn’t just bring back trauma; he brought back a whole new personality that’s making his business partners very nervous. In this series, nervous partners often lead to “deadly consequences.”
New in Print (via Mad Cave Studios)
Because sometimes you want to smell the ink.
February 10
Groupies
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The Pitch: Sex, drugs, and literal demons on the Sunset Strip.
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Why it’s cool: Written by Helen Mullane and illustrated by the legendary Tula Lotay. It follows a group of girls on tour with a band signed to “Asmodeus Records.” (Pro tip: If a label is named after a prince of hell, maybe don’t sign the contract).
February 24
Vincent Van Gogh: Sadness Will Last Forever
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The Pitch: An emotional gut-punch for art history nerds.
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Why it’s cool: It’s a dialogue between Van Gogh and his own madness. It covers the ear incident, the brotherly love, and the tragic end, all in English print for the first time. It’s beautiful, it’s sad, and it’s a total vibe.
If you’re a Kindle Unlimited, Comixology Unlimited, or Prime member, you can snag the digital versions for $0.00 extra. Otherwise, visit Amazon or click the highlighted title and treat yourself.
