9 Recommendations for Horror Comics That Must Be Read by Fans of Scary Stories - Full of Psychological Games

Kapanlagi.com - For fans of horror stories, there is nothing more satisfying than diving into the world of horror comics filled with psychological tension and terrifying visual terror. This list of horror comics combines narrative and illustration that can provide a unique experience.

In this article, Kapanlagi has gathered several masterpiece works that will not only make your hair stand on end every time you read them, but also invite KLovers to explore the darkest side of human psychology that is thrilling and spine-chilling for you to follow.

What are these comics? Here is a list of horror comics that must be read by fans of scary stories. Let's check it out, KLovers!

1. Uzumaki (Junji Ito)

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This horror comic tells the story of the cursed town of Kurouzu-cho, afflicted by spirals. Kirie Goshima and her boyfriend Shuichi Saito begin to witness the townspeople becoming obsessed with spiral patterns, which leads them to madness and horrific deaths. The townspeople transform into living spiral creatures in this chilling horror comic.

As the story unfolds in this unsettling horror comic, the spiral curse grows stronger, affecting the physical state of the town and its inhabitants. Kirie and Shuichi struggle to survive while uncovering the mystery of the curse, as their town slowly transforms into a terrifying spiral labyrinth with an unforgettable ending.

2. Hell Baby (Hideshi Hino)

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In this dark horror comic titled Hell Baby, a baby is born in hell with a horrific body and regenerative abilities. Abandoned by its parents, this baby survives in a garbage dump, eating anything it finds, including corpses and trash.

The journey of the hell baby continues in this gripping horror comic as it discovers its new family - a group of homeless people living in the sewers. However, its tragic fate leads to a series of horrifying events that reveal the darkest side of humanity.

3. The Drifting Classroom (Kazuo Umezu)

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This comic tells the story of Yamato elementary school suddenly teleporting to a post-apocalyptic world in this horror comic. Shuuichi Takahashi and his classmates must survive in a harsh environment, without adult help, facing hunger, disease, and supernatural threats.

The students struggle to maintain their humanity in this brutal horror comic, while the situation worsens. They encounter terrifying monsters, internal conflicts, and the bitter reality that they may never return to the normal world. The comic The Drifting Classroom is a must-read.

4. Mr. Arashi's Amazing Freak Show (Suehiro Maruo)

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The horror comic Mr. Arashi's Amazing Freak Show follows the story of Midori, an orphaned girl forced to join a traveling show. There, she experiences abuse and exploitation from the circus performers, until a mysterious magician named Masamitsu joins and changes her fate.

In the increasingly dark developments of the horror comic Mr. Arashi's Amazing Freak Show, Midori's relationship with Masamitsu becomes more complex and disturbing. The circus show transforms into a stage of horror as dark secrets are revealed, leading the story to a shocking and terrifying climax.

5. School Zone (Kanako Inuki)

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In a seemingly normal school, the horror comic School Zone presents a variety of thrilling ghost stories. Each chapter tells a different tale about students facing supernatural phenomena, from ghosts in the school restroom to deadly curses in the music club.

Mystery and terror blend in this chilling horror comic, exploring the terrifying school urban legends. The main characters in the School Zone comic must confront vengeful ghosts while uncovering the dark secrets behind their school's horrific history.

6. Fraction (Shintaro Kago)

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This surreal horror comic breaks conventional boundaries with a story that blends elements of body horror and narrative experimentation. Following a series of interconnected events, the story showcases horrifying body transformations and distortions of reality.

The narrative structure in the Fraction comic is non-linear, further enhancing the unsettling atmosphere of this horror comic. Readers are taken through increasingly absurd and terrifying scenarios, creating a unique and disturbing reading experience.

7. Fuan no Tane (Nakayama Masaaki)

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In this horror anthology comic, each short chapter presents a frightening modern urban legend. These stories are drawn from "real" experiences shared on the internet, creating an atmosphere of fear that is very close to everyday life.

The short story format in this horror comic is very effective in creating instant tension. From ghosts in the corner of the eye to mysterious figures in the crowd, each story taps into the common human fear of the unexplained.

8. Gyo (Junji Ito)

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This horror comic begins when mutated sea creatures start attacking the land using mechanical metal legs. Tadashi and his girlfriend Kaori find themselves trapped in this invasion, while a mysterious foul odor begins to spread throughout Japan.

The horror escalates in this apocalyptic horror comic when the same virus starts infecting humans. The bodies of the victims rot while still alive, attached to the same mechanical legs, creating an unprecedented horror pandemic.

9. Litchi Hikari Club (Usamaru Furuya)

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This horror comic tells the story of a group of genius teenagers who form a secret club with the aim of achieving perfection and immortality. Under the charismatic leadership of Zera, they build advanced robots and conduct brutal experiments on other students.

Ambition and obsession push this club further into this dark psychological horror comic. Internal rivalries, betrayal, and madness begin to poison the group, leading them into an inevitable spiral of destruction.

These are some of the horror comics that KLovers should know. After reading this article, KLovers must dive right into reading them, because if not now, when?

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