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Helpless Monsters, Hopeless Writers, and How to Write Horror Comics
Ones from the vaults...
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M.R. James and the Craft of Fear
Learn the subtleties of writing terror from a master of the scary ghost story
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The Horror Masterpiece You May Have Missed
How 'The Rolling Giant' builds tension, embraces the uncanny and gives viewers the virtual creeps
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Over By Christmas (a short story)
A Weird winter's tale of lost time, lost hearts and one very long night - published here for first time anywhere (30-minute read)
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Beyond the Veil: Q&A with Man o' Ghosts
Multimedia ghost story creator Thom Burgess explains the techniques behind his latest horror project 'Mister Howl', as well as lessons learned piloting…
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Durham Red and the Return of the Problematic Vampire
The mutant vampire bounty hunter known as Durham Red is one of the most popular characters in British comics. An unsung figure in vampire fiction and…
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Plotting, Planning, World-Building and Head-Hopping: Reader Q&A
The Agent of Weird welcomes reader questions! If you want to ask what works for me when writing stuff about vampires, aliens and wizards, then feel free…
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"I Want You To Stop Me!" The Dreadful Allure of the Helpless Monster
How the tragic movie maniacs of The Black Phone and The Menu are all the more terrifying for having a hopeless method to their madness. (This piece…
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The Four Techniques of a Truly Scary Horror Comic
Getting under a reader’s skin is about more than just showering them with blood and showing off your favourite monsters. Learn the black arts of…
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