From demonic bargains and zombie outbreaks to unsettling small-town mysteries and science-fiction nightmares, this week’s new comic releases offer plenty for horror fans. We’ve rounded up the most promising horror comics arriving on shelves, highlighting new series, returning favorites, and unusual stories worth discovering.
New horror comic book releases for October 19–25, 2026.
This week’s highlights include It Demands Sacrifice #1, a disturbing occult story, alongside anthology horror, supernatural mysteries, and new installments of ongoing series. Whether you prefer graphic monsters, psychological dread, or strange concepts that linger long after the final page, there are several titles worth investigating.
It Demands Sacrifice #1
Publisher: Bad Idea Comics
Writers: David Yarovesky and Philip Gelatt
Artist: Adam Pollina
Bronson is the smallest member of a family of goats living a peaceful life on a quiet farm. His biggest problems are ordinary family rivalries and trying to earn the respect of his imposing father. That quiet existence ends when a violent satanic cult descends on the farm, abducting Bronson and his family for a ritual intended to summon a demon.
Suddenly, the unlikely young hero must find the courage to rescue his family from knife-wielding cultists and supernatural forces far beyond his understanding.
Why Horror Fans Should Read It: The contrast between an innocent animal protagonist and an exceptionally brutal occult premise gives this miniseries a distinctive hook. With filmmaker David Yarovesky, screenwriter Philip Gelatt, and veteran comic artist Adam Pollina involved, this is one of the week’s most unusual new horror launches. Readers should expect disturbing ritual imagery and decidedly adult horror themes.
Horror Type: Occult / Demonic Horror
Marvel Zombies: War Zone #2
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writer: Tom Waltz
Artist: Jaime Infante
Manhattan is falling apart as the zombie outbreak spreads, and Frank Castle is heading straight into the danger. In Marvel Zombies: War Zone #2, the battered Punisher pushes deeper into the infected city in search of the source of the outbreak. His mission puts him on a collision course with Luke Cage and Iron Fist, but the situation becomes even more dangerous when the Daughters of the Dragon enter the fight.
As the city descends further into chaos and violence, Castle discovers that surviving this nightmare may require more than his usual arsenal of weapons and ruthless determination. With the undead threat growing, the Punisher must prove he can survive a world where even the toughest heroes are vulnerable.
Why Horror Fans Should Read It: Marvel’s zombie universe combines familiar superheroes with the brutality of survival horror. The Punisher is an especially compelling character for this setting, given his willingness to use extreme methods when confronting overwhelming threats. The addition of Luke Cage, Iron Fist, and the Daughters of the Dragon promises intense confrontations as Manhattan becomes a battleground between the living and the infected.
For readers who enjoy zombie fiction with a strong action component, this issue offers a blend of undead terror, street-level superhero conflict, and desperate survival.
Horror Type: Zombie Horror / Survival Horror / Superhero Horror
Creepshow Vol. 5 #2
Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: Chris Killian and Andrew Sanders; Tyler Crook
Artists: Baldemar Rivas; Tyler Crook
The latest installment of the horror anthology delivers two very different nightmares. In the first story, a former corrections officer finds himself imprisoned in the same cellblock he once patrolled, now surrounded by inmates who may be considerably less forgiving than he was.
The second story explores a husband’s devotion to his loved ones and the terrifying lengths he will go to protect them, even after death. Both tales lean into the anthology’s tradition of macabre twists and unsettling consequences.
Why Horror Fans Should Read It: Anthology horror works best when every story offers a different kind of nightmare. The prison-set tale promises claustrophobic tension, while the second explores how love can become something frightening when death no longer provides a boundary. It’s a strong choice for fans of classic horror-comic storytelling.
Horror Type: Supernatural / Psychological / Anthology Horror
The Indie Horror Spotlight
Filthy Lambs #1
Publisher: Mad Cave Studios
Writer: Paul Allor
Artist: Chris Evenhuis
The wealthy Grimaldi family has a disturbing secret in the basement of their manor: a demon connected to a bargain that has brought the family ten years of wealth and glory. But the arrangement is beginning to unravel, and the family’s long-standing pact may be turning against them.
With several generations living under one roof, old resentments, hidden motives, and something decidedly inhuman lurking below, the Grimaldis are approaching a reckoning that could destroy everything they’ve built.
Why Horror Fans Should Read It: Filthy Lambs mixes demonic horror with the dark secrets of a wealthy family. Its premise suggests a blend of gothic atmosphere, murder-mystery tension, and grotesque supernatural imagery. For readers who enjoy stories about terrible people making even worse decisions, this new series looks especially promising.
Horror Type: Gothic / Occult / Psychological Horror
More Nightmares Worth Discovering
Here are several additional horror releases to keep on your reading list this week.
– The Folk of Dooney Hollow #2 — Ignition Press: Kerri’s increasingly unsettling experience in a strange community continues as she discovers more about its residents and the entity known as the Butcher. A promising choice for readers who enjoy sinister folklore and isolated-town mysteries.
– Did You Hear About Mimi Green #4 — Dark Horse Comics: Mimi’s attempt to escape the scandal surrounding her life turns into a desperate fight for survival. As the nature of the Sour Creature becomes clearer, the remaining characters face a bloody confrontation.
– Six of Us #2 — Dark Horse Comics: This unsettling series looks behind the scenes of a beloved 1990s sitcom, revealing the darkness beneath the laughter. The second issue explores a moment when the young cast crosses a line with consequences that cannot be undone. Written by Tom King, with art by Gabriel Walta.
– Something Epic #16 — Image Comics: Noa and D. uncover connections between a series of murders and some of horror’s most infamous legends. With the investigation nearing a major turning point, this penultimate chapter builds anticipation for the killer’s eventual reveal.
– Terrorbytes Halloween Annual #1 — Mad Cave Studios: A seasonal anthology exploring frightening possibilities at the intersection of technology and humanity. This one is worth investigating for readers who prefer futuristic nightmares to traditional supernatural scares.
– The Twilight Zone #11 — IDW Publishing: An extraterrestrial phenomenon involving alien vegetation threatens humanity, bringing a science-fiction premise into unsettling territory. A good option for readers who enjoy existential dread and mysteries involving forces beyond human understanding.
Final Thoughts: What Should Horror Fans Pick Up?
October 21 offers a particularly interesting mix of new horror concepts and ongoing stories. Here’s how we’d narrow down the week’s releases.
- Best overall pick: It Demands Sacrifice #1 — an outrageous occult premise with a surprisingly vulnerable protagonist.
- Best new gothic horror: Filthy Lambs #1 — a wealthy family, a demonic bargain, and a secret that could destroy them.
- Best anthology horror: Creepshow Vol. 5 #2 — two distinct tales of punishment, death, and disturbing devotion.
- Best psychological horror: Six of Us #2 — the sinister story hiding behind a nostalgic sitcom.
- Best folk horror: The Folk of Dooney Hollow #2 — a strange community with frightening traditions.
- Best zombie action: Marvel Zombies: War Zone #2 — undead mayhem in a familiar superhero setting.
If you’re choosing just one new series, start with It Demands Sacrifice #1. For something more atmospheric and mysterious, Filthy Lambs #1 is the alternative I’d watch most closely. And if you want multiple compact nightmares in one issue, Creepshow Vol. 5 #2 is the week’s anthology pick.
Which horror comic are you adding to your pull list this week? Share your picks and tell us which upcoming releases you’re watching.
