October is always a great time to read spooky stories. Personally, I like reading these stories all year round, but something about the crisp fall air and Halloween makes scary stories seem especially appealing. Horror movies and novels usually get the most attention, but creepy comic books deserve some love too.
Horror comic books were around almost since the beginning of the medium but fell from the limelight when the oppressive Comics Code Authority established harsh guidelines. Since the 2000s, however, there has been a resurgence of scary comic books. One of the most popular shows on TV, The Walking Dead, started life as a zombie comic book. Since that success, horror comics have exploded in popularity. These comic books aren’t limited to jump scares or simple monsters, these are layered and beautiful stories combined with wonderful artwork. Here are 10 of the best modern horror comics available.