I was looking at this article that I wrote (10 Scariest Non-Marvel & DC Horror Comics), and was curious what everyone else thought. What is your favorite horror comic that isn't from Marvel or DC?

I absolutely love American Vampire, and I know it's part of a DC imprint, but I don't consider it part of the DC line. I think it is just a brilliant take on vampires, and Skinner Sweet might be one of my favorite vamps.

However, as a massive Stephen King fan, I have also become a monster fan of his son, Joe Hill, and I absolutely love his Locke & Key comics. My wife got me the box set for Christmas a few years ago, and it might be one of my favorites.

So, what is your favorite horror comic that isn't a straight Marvel or DC?

Edited October 29, 2025Oct 29 by Shawn Lealos

Vampirella

On 10/28/2025 at 10:39 PM, Shawn Lealos said:

I was looking at this article that I wrote (10 Scariest Non-Marvel & DC Horror Comics), and was curious what everyone else thought. What is your favorite horror comic that isn't from Marvel or DC?

I absolutely love American Vampire, and I know it's part of a DC imprint, but I don't consider it part of the DC line. I think it is just a brilliant take on vampires, and Skinner Sweet might be one of my favorite vamps.

However, as a massive Stephen King fan, I have also become a monster fan of his son, Joe Hill, and I absolutely love his Locke & Key comics. My wife got me the box set for Christmas a few years ago, and it might be one of my favorites.

So, what is your favorite horror comic that isn't a straight Marvel or DC?

I love American Vampire! Such a great series (though I also just adore Scott Snyder stuff in general

My favorite non-big two horror book is without a doubt Something is Killing the Children. Big fan of much of Tynion's work in general, but that's by far my fave.

On 11/5/2025 at 6:19 PM, MattAguilarCB said:

I love American Vampire! Such a great series (though I also just adore Scott Snyder stuff in general

I remember the first time I read it. I would take my son (who was a toddler at the time) to the library on Sundays, and spend the afternoon, while he was playing, reading graphic novels from the library I had missed or never heard of. That was where I first read American Vampire, and I was hooked.

On 11/5/2025 at 6:19 PM, MattAguilarCB said:

My favorite non-big two horror book is without a doubt Something is Killing the Children. Big fan of much of Tynion's work in general, but that's by far my fave.

Hopefully, it finally gets made into a series (and is done right)

On 10/28/2025 at 9:39 PM, Shawn Lealos said:

I was looking at this article that I wrote (10 Scariest Non-Marvel & DC Horror Comics), and was curious what everyone else thought. What is your favorite horror comic that isn't from Marvel or DC?

I absolutely love American Vampire, and I know it's part of a DC imprint, but I don't consider it part of the DC line. I think it is just a brilliant take on vampires, and Skinner Sweet might be one of my favorite vamps.

However, as a massive Stephen King fan, I have also become a monster fan of his son, Joe Hill, and I absolutely love his Locke & Key comics. My wife got me the box set for Christmas a few years ago, and it might be one of my favorites.

So, what is your favorite horror comic that isn't a straight Marvel or DC?

I just got the first book in this series and plan to read it this week! I'll probably go pick up the rest of the series this week.

On 11/5/2025 at 6:19 PM, MattAguilarCB said:

My favorite non-big two horror book is without a doubt Something is Killing the Children. Big fan of much of Tynion's work in general, but that's by far my fave.

My local comic book store has recommended this to me a few times. I may try it out and grab the first few issues.