LAIRS OF THE HIDDEN GODS Volume 1
Here we have the first entry of a four volume English translation of this massive H.P. Lovecraft-inspired anthology, which initially appeared in Japan back in 2002.
KRAMPUSNACHT
So this book isn’t exactly great–far from it, in fact. But for those of you with a rooting interest in Krampus, it will definitely satisfy.
THE KING IN YELLOW
I was indeed expecting far more from the collection THE KING IN YELLOW than what it contains–although I wasn’t entirely disappointed.
KAIKI: UNCANNY TALES FROM JAPAN VOL. 1
This anthology, the first of three volumes, is a terrific collection of Japanese supernatural tales set during (though not always from) Japan’s Edo period of 1603-1868.
J.N. WILLIAMSON’S MASQUES
These comics represent good, solid work on the part of the writers and illustrators. I’ll admit I’m not jumping-up-and-down enthusiastic about any of the contents, but that’s probably because in my view the stories chosen just don’t seem like the strongest Williamson and co-editor Mort Castle could have picked.
INFERNO: NEW TALES OF TERROR AND THE SUPERNATURAL
This anthology, now available in trade paperback, has garnered much praise since its 2007 debut, and for once all the shouting is justified.
THE HOUSE OF FEAR
The late Leonora Carrington was a world-renowned painter and designer, and also one of the most interesting authors to emerge from the surrealist movement.
HORRORWEEN
Unlike the others, HORRORWEEN is composed of three standalone stories, all previously published in slightly different versions.
HELLFIRE & DAMNATION
In horror fiction, as in most any other sort, true originality is an increasingly rare commodity. But it does exist, as proven by Connie Wilson’s HELLFIRE AND DAMNATION, an anthology that is genuinely, blazingly original.
HELLBOUND HEARTS
With a stable of first-rate authors–Neil Gaiman, Tim Lebbon, Christopher Golden, Sarah Langan and Gary Braunbeck–you can count on a good read at the very least.