I love M.R. James’ ghost stories for how far ahead of their time they were, for their creepiness, for their foundational importance to modern horror. But James’ stories can sometimes also be unclear in their denouements, thus muting their impact. That’s the case here, but even muted James is a worthy read. Book: 40 out… View Article

As Seiichi becomes increasingly disturbed by the goings on in his house, family, and mind, this comic becomes ever-more effective. Manga’s decompressed storytelling perfectly matches the glitches in Seiichi’s mind—his newfound stutter, the moment where he briefly forgets how to walk. That couldn’t be done as effectively in denser Western comics. Book: 39 out of… View Article

Another Christmas ghost story (What a great historical tradition. Is it coming back? It seems like maybe it is) from this Seth-designed series of tiny, single-story volumes. This short, spooky but ultimately sweet, story is more atmospheric and effective than The Morgan Trust, and reads as closer to modern in its style. Book: 38 out… View Article