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Jeepers Creepers #1
Dynamite Entertainment
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2018
•
Vol. 1
Origin of the Creeper, inspired by the 2001 film Jeepers Creepers
Terrifier #1
Dark Art Cinema
•
2021
•
Vol. 1
Adaptation of the first Terrifier film
This was a print-to-order comic book available for $30 per issue on terrifiershop.com in unknown quantities
Adaptation of the first Terrifier film
This was a print-to-order comic book available for $30 per issue on terrifiershop.com in unknown quantities
Night of the Living Dead #1
FantaCo
•
1991
•
Vol. 1
Four-issue adaptation of the Night of the Living Dead film by George Romero
[October 2022 - Village Roadshow developing a film with director and writer attached / December 2022 - MGM aims to acquire the rights to the Night of the Living Dead sequel for theatrical release]
Four-issue adaptation of the Night of the Living Dead film by George Romero
[October 2022 - Village Roadshow developing a film with director and writer attached / December 2022 - MGM aims to acquire the rights to the Night of the Living Dead sequel for theatrical release]
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes #1
Viper Comics
•
2008
•
Vol. 1
One-shot comic book based on the 1978 parody horror film
Issues #2 and #3 of the three-part series were not released
One-shot comic book based on the 1978 parody horror film
Issues #2 and #3 of the three-part series were not released
Demonic Toys #1
Eternity
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
Four-issue limited series based on the 1992 horror film of the same name
Four-issue limited series based on the 1992 horror film of the same name
Creepshow #1
New American Library
•
1982
•
Vol. 1
Comic book adaptation of the popular film written by Stephen King and directed by George Romero
Comic book adaptation of the popular film written by Stephen King and directed by George Romero
Pumpkinhead: The Rites of Exorcism #1
Dark Horse
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Pumpkinhead in a comic book
[November 2021 - Bloody/Disgusting, horror website, reports a Pumpkinhead reboot in the early stages of development]
1st appearance of Pumpkinhead in a comic book
[November 2021 - Bloody/Disgusting, horror website, reports a Pumpkinhead reboot in the early stages of development]
Se7en #1
Zenescope
•
2006
•
Vol. 1
Based on the 1995 film of the same name
Dawn of the Dead #1
IDW
•
2004
•
Vol. 1
Three-issue limited series official adaptation of George Romero's Dawn of the Dead
Copies ordered by retailers: 13,671
Three-issue limited series official adaptation of George Romero's Dawn of the Dead
Copies ordered by retailers: 13,671
Blade II: Movie Adaptation
Marvel
•
2002
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Abraham Whistler, a mentor to Blade played by Kris Kristofferson in the film
1st appearance of Abraham Whistler, a mentor to Blade played by Kris Kristofferson in the film
Constantine: The Official Movie Adaptation
DC Vertigo
•
2005
•
Vol. 1
64-page official adaptation of the 2005 film starring Keanu Reeves based on the comic book series Hellblazer
64-page official adaptation of the 2005 film starring Keanu Reeves based on the comic book series Hellblazer
Nightbreed #1
Epic
•
1990
•
Vol. 1
Comic book series inspired by the movie and characters of Clive Barker's Night Breed
[October 2020 - Mike Dougherty, director of Trick R' Treat to helm the TV series]
Comic book series inspired by the movie and characters of Clive Barker's Night Breed
[October 2020 - Mike Dougherty, director of Trick R' Treat to helm the TV series]
Leprechaun #1
Blue Water
•
2009
•
Vol. 1
Inspired by the 1993 film Leprechaun
Origin of Lubdan, the king and sole survivor of the Leprechauns who hunts down his lost treasure that has been sold online by a treasure dealer
Inspired by the 1993 film Leprechaun
Origin of Lubdan, the king and sole survivor of the Leprechauns who hunts down his lost treasure that has been sold online by a treasure dealer
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre #1
WildStorm
•
2007
•
Vol. 1
DC begins publishing The Texas Chainsaw Massacre comics under the imprint WildStorm
Series begins one year after the 2003 New Line Cinema remake
DC begins publishing The Texas Chainsaw Massacre comics under the imprint WildStorm
Series begins one year after the 2003 New Line Cinema remake
The Thing from Another World #1
Dark Horse
•
1991
•
Vol. 1
Comic book continuation of John Carpenter's movie, 'The Thing'
Fright Night 3-D #1
Now
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
Scarce 3-D comic inspired by the 'Fright Night' movie franchise
Day of the Dead: The Rising of Bub #1
Dead Dog Comics
•
2006
•
Vol. 1
Official sequel of George Romero's 'Day of the Dead'
Rob Zombie's Spookshow International #1
CrossGen
•
2003
•
Vol. 1
Anthology of stories written by Rob Zombie
Cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Anthology of stories written by Rob Zombie
Cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Phantasm #1
X-Machina
•
2002
•
Vol. 1
Standalone story based on characters from the Phantasm franchise of horror films
Standalone story based on characters from the Phantasm franchise of horror films
Arachnophobia #1
Disney
•
1990
•
Vol. 1
Official adaptation of the 1990 Disney film, standard edition
[June 2022 - a remake is in the works for Amblin Partners with Christopher Landon (Freaker) writing/directing and James Wan's production house attached]
Official adaptation of the 1990 Disney film, standard edition
[June 2022 - a remake is in the works for Amblin Partners with Christopher Landon (Freaker) writing/directing and James Wan's production house attached]
Re-Animator In Full Color #1
Malibu
•
1991
•
Vol. 1
Three-issue adaptation of the 1985 movie
Species #1
Dark Horse
•
1995
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Adaptation of the 1995 sci-fi horror movie of the same name
Dr. Giggles #1
Dark Horse
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Adaptation of the 1992 horror film
Two-issue limited series
Howling Revenge of the Werewolf Queen #1
Space Goat
•
2017
•
Vol. 1
Continuation of where the 1981 movie 'The Howling' left off
Lost Boys #1
DC Vertigo
•
2016
•
Vol. 1
Sequel to the 1987 vampire film
1st team appearance of the Blood Belles, a gang of female vampires
Sequel to the 1987 vampire film
1st team appearance of the Blood Belles, a gang of female vampires
2009 San Diego Comic Con giveaway
Alien: The Illustrated Story #1
Heavy Metal
•
1979
•
Vol. 1
A 68-page adaptation of the 1979 film Alien with illustrated panels mirroring many of the shots in the movie
A 68-page adaptation of the 1979 film Alien with illustrated panels mirroring many of the shots in the movie
Little Shop of Horrors #1
DC
•
1987
•
Vol. 1
Official adaptation of the movie 'Little Shop of Horrors'
Hellraiser #1
Epic
•
1989
•
Vol. 1
1st cover only appearance of Pinhead, appears in-story in issue #2
Ongoing series that lasted 20 issues, inspired by characters and events in Clive Barker's Hellraiser
Epic is a defunct imprint of Marvel Comics
1st cover only appearance of Pinhead, appears in-story in issue #2
Ongoing series that lasted 20 issues, inspired by characters and events in Clive Barker's Hellraiser
Epic is a defunct imprint of Marvel Comics
100-page, softcover trade paperback
Comic book adaptation of the short story 'Rawhead Rex' by Clive Barker, originally published in Books of Blood volume 3
Comic book adaptation of the short story 'Twilight at the Towers' by Clive Barker, originally published in Books of Blood volume 6
100-page, softcover trade paperback
Comic book adaptation of the short story 'Rawhead Rex' by Clive Barker, originally published in Books of Blood volume 3
Comic book adaptation of the short story 'Twilight at the Towers' by Clive Barker, originally published in Books of Blood volume 6
Devil's Rejects #1
IDW
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2005
•
Vol. 1
One-shot based on the Rob Zombie film 'The Devil's Rejects'
Hardcover collection of the seven-issue comic book series based on the film 'Se7en'
Story is told from John Doe, the murderer's point-of-view
Original retail price: $34.95
Hardcover collection of the seven-issue comic book series based on the film 'Se7en'
Story is told from John Doe, the murderer's point-of-view
Original retail price: $34.95
Halloween #1
Chaos! Comics
•
2000
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Michael Myers in comic books
Cover art featuring a photograph of Michael Myers
[March 2024 - Miramax Television is on the fast track to develop and co-produce a Halloween TV series which is envisioned to potentially launch a cinematic universe spanning film and television]
1st appearance and origin of Michael Myers in comic books
Cover art featuring a photograph of Michael Myers
[March 2024 - Miramax Television is on the fast track to develop and co-produce a Halloween TV series which is envisioned to potentially launch a cinematic universe spanning film and television]
Jason Goes To Hell: The Final Friday #1
Topps
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1993
•
Vol. 1
1st official appearance of Jason Voorhees (misspelled 'Vorhees' in the comic)
Three-issue adaptation of the ninth 'Friday the 13th' film
Polybagged with 3 out of a set of 9 trading cards
Glow-in-the-Dark cover
Published simultaneous to Satan's Six #4 which also included an appearance from Jason Voorhees - both issues list a copyright date of July 1993
1st official appearance of Jason Voorhees (misspelled 'Vorhees' in the comic)
Three-issue adaptation of the ninth 'Friday the 13th' film
Polybagged with 3 out of a set of 9 trading cards
Glow-in-the-Dark cover
Published simultaneous to Satan's Six #4 which also included an appearance from Jason Voorhees - both issues list a copyright date of July 1993
Satan's Six #4
Topps
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
1st official appearance of Jason Voorhees
Published simultaneous to 'Jason Goes To Hell: The Final Friday' #1 - both issues list a copyright date of July 1993
Polybagged with trading cards
1st official appearance of Jason Voorhees
Published simultaneous to 'Jason Goes To Hell: The Final Friday' #1 - both issues list a copyright date of July 1993
Polybagged with trading cards
Child's Play 2 #1
Innovation
•
1991
•
Vol. 1
Official adaptation of the movie Child's Play 2
1st appearance and cover of Chucky in comic books
Official adaptation of the movie Child's Play 2
1st appearance and cover of Chucky in comic books
Leatherface #1
Northstar
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1991
•
Vol. 1
1st official appearance of Leatherface in a comic book
Origin of Jigsaw
Promotional giveaway distributed with Saw DVD that were sold at Best Buy
Prequel to the Saw series
Origin of Jigsaw
Promotional giveaway distributed with Saw DVD that were sold at Best Buy
Prequel to the Saw series
Fright Night II #1
Now
•
1988
•
Vol. 1
Wraparound cover art
Adaptation of the film Fright Night II (1988)
Free comic book given away to promote the 1993 horror film
Two versions exist, one with a white border that was produced in smaller quantities than the black border, newsprint edition
[May 2023 - a new Leprechaun movie is in the works at Lionsgate]
Free comic book given away to promote the 1993 horror film
Two versions exist, one with a white border that was produced in smaller quantities than the black border, newsprint edition
[May 2023 - a new Leprechaun movie is in the works at Lionsgate]
Dee Snider's Strangeland #1
Fangoria
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2007
•
Vol. 1
"Seven Sins" is a prequel story to the 1998 film written and produced by Twisted Sister's, Dee Snider
Initially meant to be a four-issue limited series but publisher financial troubles prevented a second issue from being released
Written by Jesse Blaze Snider, son of Dee Snider
"Seven Sins" is a prequel story to the 1998 film written and produced by Twisted Sister's, Dee Snider
Initially meant to be a four-issue limited series but publisher financial troubles prevented a second issue from being released
Written by Jesse Blaze Snider, son of Dee Snider
Fright #3
Eternity
•
1988
•
Vol. 1
1st cover appearance of Freddy Krueger
Interior images of A Nightmare on Elm Street movie stills alongside a text article - not a comic story
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
1st cover appearance of Freddy Krueger
Interior images of A Nightmare on Elm Street movie stills alongside a text article - not a comic story
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
Army of Darkness #1
Dark Horse
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and cover of Ashley 'ASH' Joanna Williams, a film role made famous by Bruce Campbell
1st appearance and cover of Ashley 'ASH' Joanna Williams, a film role made famous by Bruce Campbell
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