Forty years ago, I was obsessed with the weekly horror manga “Scream.” It was a dark, brutal, vivid nightmare. And I loved every minute of it. Sadly, the publisher canceled the title after just 15 issues. This is said to be in response to a labor dispute, but the controversial nature of the cartoon doesn’t help, as “offensive videos” were being debated in parliament before being banned outright. It would be.
But it left such an impression on a generation of kids that current rights holders Rebellion often revive the title with one-off specials, usually around Halloween. They also recently released a complete reprint of the entire series in a 40th anniversary hardcover. This is a beautiful and essential book for all Scream readers. If you’re a first-time reader or interested in the history of British comics, Horror Weekly is essential.
This latest one-off special celebrates the comic’s 40th anniversary with an all-new story. Two of them are based on two of the original’s most popular strips: “The Dracula Files” and “The Thirteenth Floor.”
The Dracula Files, a powerful combination of timely political commentary and classic horror, tells the story of a missing immigrant in a detention center run by a private contractor rather than the state. It is. It’s full of incredibly pertinent dialogue (“The world is becoming a horrifyingly unserious place, dear. We’re dying of nonsense, and the worst part is…we invite it.” (This is just one example.) The aftermath of the US election. It’s a great, thought-provoking piece of work that brings the somewhat dated 80’s action up to date.
On the 13th floor, the story of Maxwell Towers, a block run by Max the computer, continues. Max sends those who deserve punishment to the secret 13th floor. In this story, a new resident arrives in the middle of the night. A mother and her two children are running and hiding from someone when a knock comes and Max is ready. The film is told in black and white, as if it were a lost story from an 80s comic book, and despite (and perhaps even because of) the violent effects and brief shocks of gore. ) It goes without saying that it is particularly satisfying.
The third story, And His Skin Is Cold, is a story of ’70s rock and roll excess in which an unreliable narrator bends the truth about what happened to the frontman of a popular band. It’s a powerful thing and has a nasty sting on its tail.
Finally, “Inverted Burial” sees two influencers take a guided tour of the catacombs beneath Paris and run into some trouble in the dark. This is not for people with claustrophobia. It’s a very powerful horror story that stays with you long after you’ve read it.
There’s also a fun horror movie crossword, a grand celebration of all things that happen at night, and a fitting 40th anniversary special of a forgotten and unforgettable horror comic that has haunted me for decades. It has become.
You can buy Scream! 40 Years of Terror Anniversary Special Directly from Rebellion.
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