SPOOKY SELECTIONS! (October)

Published on: October 2, 2025

Need a graphic novel or board game recommendation for Spooky Season? Check out some selections from the GOCC staff!

Alison

TitleCreative TeamCategory
American VampireScott Snyder, Stephen King, Rafael AlbuquerqueDC
Zatanna: The Jewel of GravesendAlys Arden, Jacquelin De LeonDC Kids
Universal Monsters: DraculaJames Tynion IV, Martin SimmondsImage
RevivalTim Seely, Mike NortonImage
Through the WoodsE.M. CarrrollIndependent
HellboyMike MignolaIndependent
Chilling Adventures of SabrinaRoberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Robert HackIndependent
Afterlife with ArchieRoberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Francesco FrancavillaIndependent
Locke and KeyJoe Hill, Gabriel RodríguezIndependent
30 Days of NightSteve Niles, Ben TemplesmithIndependent
InsextsMarguerite Bennett, Mike Marts, Ariela KristantinaIndependent
Harrow CountyCullen Bunn, Tyler Crook, Carla McNeil, Jenn Lee, Hannah LavenderIndependent
Petshop of HorrorsMatsuri AkinoManga
HellsingKouta HiranoManga

Rachel Rising by Terry Moore

Rachel rises from the grave to track down her own murderer in this chilling tale of suspense. With the help of a 10-year old serial killer carrying the remains of Satan’s sword, and a sister who is literally the first woman to ever exist, Rachel uncovers the wicked secrets of small town Manson and its terrible role in earth’s final days. Can Rachel learn from her past in time to save the future? Find out in this critically acclaimed series from Terry Moore!

Spoops: The Little Spirits of Halloween by A.J. Locascio and Laurie Conley

Who changes the leaves? Summons the autumn winds? Wakes ghosts and spirits to haunt houses and chill the air? Why, Spoops, of course! They hatch from the smallest gourds in your local pumpkin patch at the start of every fall, then tend to your town to ensure everything is just right for Halloween. In this story, young Holly Hollowell loves Halloween more than anything, but her dentist parents are totally against any event that promotes tooth-rotting sweets. While other kids trick-or-treat, Holly watches sadly from her window…until the Spoops arrive to turn things around! With their magical help, Holly can finally show her parents the true spirit of Halloween: not the candy, but the joy of expressing yourself, unleashing your imagination, and letting your spooky side soar! Presented in rhyming verse that recalls Dr. Seuss and “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” along with nostalgic illustrations in black, white, and orange, Spoops is an instantly timeless classic that places Halloween right alongside other beloved holidays. It’s a clever trick and a lovable treat that the whole family will treasure.

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PTSD Radio Omnibus 1 by Maasaki Nakayama

An unseen hand tugs at your braid. You find an old box with only a tangled mess of dark hair inside. You open a door in your home only to witness a river of curls slinking away, an ominous lump at its heart.Ogushi preys on the unprepared. Before it’s too late, tune into PTSD Radio.These episodes and more await in this acclaimed horror series, coming to print after a successful digital run in double-length omnibus editions featuring sickeningly-textured covers. From the gleefully-twisted mind that created Fuan no TanePTSD Radio is a necessity for fans of the masters of manga scares such as Junji Ito, Kazuo Umezz, Shintaro Kago, and Suehiro Maruo.

Spooky Coloring Book by Sara Szewczyk

Ghosts, Spells and Creatures, Oh My!
Make potions, tend to botanicals, follow a witch cat for a day

Bring the quirkiness to life, in these pages tucked away
And watch as the relaxing hour whizzes by.

Kio

Mysterium

IMMERSIVE MYSTERY: Step into the supernatural world of Mysterium, a cooperative board game where players unravel a haunting mystery with ghostly clues and paranormal investigation.

GHOSTLY INTRIGUE: Assume the role of psychics and work together to interpret cryptic clues from a ghostly apparition to solve the perplexing crime in this immersive deduction and storytelling game.

BEAUTIFUL ARTWORK: Delight in the stunning, evocative illustrations that immerse you in the eerie atmosphere of the game, featuring mesmerizing supernatural scenes and ghostly visions.

VARYING DIFFICULTY: Enjoy adjustable difficulty levels, ensuring a challenging experience for both novice and experienced investigators, with multiple game modes and customizable gameplay.

REPLAYABLE EXPERIENCE: With countless combinations of suspects, locations, weapons, and spectral visions, every game offers a unique and engaging mystery to solve, providing endless hours of thrilling gameplay.

Lilli

TitleCreative TeamCategory
You’ll Do Bad ThingsTyler Boss, Adriano TurtuliciImage
Spine-Tingling Spider-ManSaladin Ahmed, Juan FerreyraMarvel
Immortal HulkAl Ewing, Lee Garbett, Alex RossMarvel

Infidel by Pornsak Pichetshote, Aaron Campbell, and José Villarrubia

A haunted house story for the 21st century, INFIDEL follows an American Muslim woman and her multiracial neighbors who move into a building haunted by entities that feed off xenophobia.

London

TitleCreative TeamCategory
Batman: The Long HalloweenJeph Loeb, Tim SaleDC
HarrowerJustin Jordan, Brahm RevelIndependent
Fragments of HorrorJunji ItoManga
Hallows EveErica Schultz, Michael DowlingMarvel

Dwellings by Jay Stephens

Welcome to Elwich—an oasis of small-town perfection, where the schools overflow with cheery-eyed children, lovingly adorned homes line the historic boulevards . . . and only the crows can see the deep, festering rot that lurks beneath the pristine surface.

Murder.
Demonology.
Possession.
Obsession.

Elwich has them all on offer—and behind every dwelling awaits a horrifying new story to be told.
Shock, terror, and wry humor pepper every page of Emmy Award-winning, Eisner Award-nominated cartoonist and animator Jay Stephens’s Dwellings.

Luna Z.

When I Arrived At The Castle by E.M. Carroll

Like many before her that have never come back, she’s made it to the Countess’ castle determined to snuff out the horror… but she could never be prepared for what hides within its turrets, what unfurls under its fluttering flags. E.M. Carroll has fashioned a rich gothic horror charged with eroticism that doesn’t just make your skin crawl — it crawls into it.

Originally published by Koyama Press, this beloved E.M. Carroll erotic horror comic is back in print with Silver Sprocket, featuring a new foil-accented cover.

Samuel

The Thing: Infection at Outpost 31

It is the start of the bleak, desolate Antarctic winter when a group of NSF researchers manning the claustrophobic, isolated U.S. Outpost 31 comes into contact with a hostile extraterrestrial lifeform. Bent on assimilating Earth’s native species, this being infiltrates the facility — creating a perfect imitation of one of the Outpost 31 crew. The staff frantically begin a sweep of the base, desperate to purge this alien infection before escaping to warn McMurdo Station that somewhere, out there in the frigid darkness, something horrible is waiting.

In the hidden identity game The Thing: Infection at Outpost 31, you will relive John Carpenter’s sci-fi cult classic in a race to discover who among the team has been infected by this heinous lifeform. Play as one of twelve characters as you lead a series of investigations through the facility using supplies and equipment to clear the building. The tension mounts and paranoia ensues as you question who you can trust in the ultimate race to save humanity!

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