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Review: The Demon of Beausoleil by Mari Costa

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The Demon of Beausoleil by Mari Costa Oni Press (January 27, 2026) Reviewed by Joshua Gage Mariana Costa was born in Brazil (allegedly) fully formed from a hole in the ground. She is a deeply unserious creature who eats stories and then spits out new ones to repopulate the ecosystem. Whether these new stories are … Continue Reading! “Review: The Demon of Beausoleil by Mari Costa”

Review: Plague House by Michael W. Conrad and Dave Chisholm

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Plague House by Michael W. Conrad and Dave Chisholm Oni Press (January 20, 2026) Reviewed by Joshua Gage Michael W. Conrad is a writer currently living in Portland, Oregon. Michael has worked on a number of books at DC Comics, including Wonder Woman, Batgirls, Nightwing, and more. Elsewhere, Michael has written stories for iconic characters … Continue Reading! “Review: Plague House by Michael W. Conrad and Dave Chisholm”

Review: When I Lay My Vengeance Upon Thee by Gus Moreno and Jakub Rebelka

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When I Lay My Vengeance Upon Thee by Gus Moreno and Jakub Rebelka BOOM! Studios (January 2026) Reviewed by Joshua Gage Gus Moreno is the author of This Thing Between Us. His stories have appeared in Aurealis, PseudoPod, Bluestem Magazine, LitroNy, the Burnt Tongues anthology, and a bunch of other places that are totally not … Continue Reading! “Review: When I Lay My Vengeance Upon Thee by Gus Moreno and Jakub Rebelka”

Review: Children of the Night (When Monsters Wake Book 1) by Victoria Setian and Savanna Ganucheau

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Children of the Night (When Monsters Wake Book 1) by Victoria Setian Abrams Fanfare (January 2026) Reviewed by Joshua Gage Victoria Setian started her career in Gotham City, specifically the third floor of DC Comics in the heart of New York City. Her writing chops eventually landed her a role on the DC interactive team, … Continue Reading! “Review: Children of the Night (When Monsters Wake Book 1) by Victoria Setian and Savanna Ganucheau”

Review: Doctor Zomba’s Ghostly Tales by David Lucarelli

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Doctor Zomba’s Ghostly Tales by David Lucarelli Abacab Studios (November 2025) Reviewed by Joshua Gage David Lucarelli is a writer, musician, sound engineer and dad. He is the creator of Tinseltown The Children’s Vampire Hunting Brigade graphic novels. He is the writer/producer of Doctor Zomba’s Ghost Show of Terror, the award winning campy horror comedy … Continue Reading! “Review: Doctor Zomba’s Ghostly Tales by David Lucarelli”

Review: Ghost Confessions by John Shirley

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Ghost Confessions by John Shirley Jackanapes Press (November 2025) Reviewed by Joshua Gage John Shirley has written novels, short stories, TV scripts, screenplays, song lyrics, poetry, and various forms of nonfiction. His books number more than eighty, including numerous novels of sf, dark fantasy, horror, thrillers, and westerns, and twelve short story collections. He has … Continue Reading! “Review: Ghost Confessions by John Shirley”

Review: The Girl, The Priest, and The Devil by Theo Prasidis

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The Girl, The Priest, and The Devil by Theo Prasidis Dead Sky Publishing (December 16, 2025) Reviewed by Joshua Gage Theo Prasidis is a Greek writer and graphic novelist, published by Image Comics, TKO Studios, Scout Comics, and Dead Sky Publishing. He writes quixotic fantasies about hidden folklore, bizarre rituals and wistful dreams. His newest … Continue Reading! “Review: The Girl, The Priest, and The Devil by Theo Prasidis”

Review: I Was a Fashion School Serial Killer by Doug Wagner, illustrated by Daniel Hillyard

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I Was a Fashion School Serial Killer by Doug Wagner, illustrated by Daniel Hillyard Image Comics (December 16, 2025) Reviewed by Joshua Gage Doug Wagner is an American comic book writer whose Image Comics include Plastic (co-created with Daniel Hillyard), The Hard Place (with Nic Rummel), Gun Candy (with Brian Stelfreeze), and The Ride (with … Continue Reading! “Review: I Was a Fashion School Serial Killer by Doug Wagner, illustrated by Daniel Hillyard”

Review: Ghost Boys: The Graphic Novel by Jewell Parker Rhodes, illustrated by Setor Fiadzigbey

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Ghost Boys: The Graphic Novel by Jewell Parker Rhodes, illustrated by Setor Fiadzigbey Little, Brown Ink (December 2, 2025) Reviewed by Joshua Gage Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes is the New York Times bestselling author of several books for youth, including Ghost Boys; Black Brother, Black Brother; Paradise on Fire; and Treasure Island: Runaway Gold. She … Continue Reading! “Review: Ghost Boys: The Graphic Novel by Jewell Parker Rhodes, illustrated by Setor Fiadzigbey”

Review: Consensual Violence by Del James, Illustrated by Giulia Brusco Arjuna Susini

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Consensual Violence by Del James, illustrated by Giulia Brusco Arjuna Susini Dead Sky Publishing (November 25, 2025) Reviewed by Joshua Gage Del James is a meat-eating, pro-choice, sober atheist. He writes horror fiction, screenplays, and music. As a lyricist, James has cowritten songs with groups such as Testament, The Almighty, The Outpatience, and Guns N’ … Continue Reading! “Review: Consensual Violence by Del James, Illustrated by Giulia Brusco Arjuna Susini”

Review: Take Up Your Skin and Others by Jennifer Crow

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Take Up Your Skin and Others by Jennifer Crow Self-Published (November 2025) Reviewed by Joshua Gage Jennifer Crow is grateful for friends whose words, artwork, and photography inspire both poetry and hope. Her work has appeared in a number of print and electronic venues over the years, most recently in Not One of Us, The … Continue Reading! “Review: Take Up Your Skin and Others by Jennifer Crow”

Review: MrBallen Presents: Where Nightmares Live by MrBallen and Andrea Mutti

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MrBallen Presents: Where Nightmares Live by MrBallen and Andrea Mutti Ten Speed Graphics (September 2025) Reviewed by Joshua Gage Better known as “MrBallen,” John B. Allen is a former U. S. Navy Seal, the founder of the multi-platform content company Ballen Studios, and the creator and host of the popular podcast MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark … Continue Reading! “Review: MrBallen Presents: Where Nightmares Live by MrBallen and Andrea Mutti”

Review: Nightmuse: Poems of Speculative Darkness by Scott J. Couturier

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Nightmuse: Poems of Speculative Darkness by Scott J. Couturier Jackanapes Press (November 2025) Reviewed by Joshua Gage Scott J. Couturier is a Rhysling-nominated poet and prose writer of the weird, liminal, and darkly fantastic. His work has appeared in numerous venues, including The Audient Void, Spectral Realms, Tales from the Magician’s Skull, Space and Time … Continue Reading! “Review: Nightmuse: Poems of Speculative Darkness by Scott J. Couturier”

Review: The Graveyard Club by R. L. Stine and Carola Borelli

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The Graveyard Club by R. L. Stine and Carola Borelli Boom! Studios (October 2025) Reviewed by Joshua Gage R.L. Stine, of Columbus, Ohio, is one of the best-selling children’s authors in history. His Goosebumps and Fear Street series have sold more than 400 million copies around the world and have been translated into 32 languages. … Continue Reading! “Review: The Graveyard Club by R. L. Stine and Carola Borelli”

Review: Spectators by Brian K. Vaughan and Niko Henrichon

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Spectators by Brian K. Vaughan and Niko Henrichon Image Comics (September 23, 2025) Reviewed by Joshua Gage Brian K. Vaughan is an American comic book and television writer, best known for the comic book series Y: The Last Man, Ex Machina, Runaways, Pride of Baghdad, Saga, and Paper Girls. His newest book, Spectators, is a … Continue Reading! “Review: Spectators by Brian K. Vaughan and Niko Henrichon”