Nosferatu began his reign of stark, silent, chiaroscuro terror over the public consciousness in 1922, when he first crawled onto cinema screens. No glamourous, cultured European vampire like the literary gothic titan whose legend he was trying to usurp. No: he was a thing of blade-like, angled animal talon and fang; hideous by any measure. Inspired by F. W. Murnau' s masterpiece of German Expressionist cinema, supported by Max Schreck' s sinister portrayal of Nosferatu – an unauthorised ad...

The Time Machine: The incredible conveyance invented in H. G. Wells' astounding 'futurific' novel that was both exultation and lament of man's potential to either use or misuse science that has captured imaginations for over a century.But what if the geomagnetic convergences that created the Australian continent were actually enough to power a real, working time machine? A device that thus only worked on Australian soil; to bounce through the timestream?Join...

Venture into the Unknown: Lovecraftian Horror ReimaginedDive into Into the Cthulhu-Universe, a collection of mind-bending tales where the chilling Lovecraftian Mythos collides with beloved literary landscapes. Edited by Steven Paulsen and Christopher Sequeira, this anthology explores the eerie fusion of science fiction, supernatural horror, and surreal fantasy.Experience original stories that dare to cross genres, blending Lovecraftian elements wit...

Dive into a world of shadows and secrets with Dracula Unfanged, a collection of reality-bending tales that reimagine the Dracula myth. Explore the dark allure of vampires through a mix of fiction and non-fiction, where classic horror meets gothic intrigue.This anthology, devised by Christopher Sequeira, features stories from award-winning authors, offering fresh perspectives on the iconic Count and his undead brethren. Perfect for fans of horror, fantasy, and liter...

A thrilling collection of Sherlock Holmes mysteries with a medical twist!What if Sherlock Holmes had a different doctor at his side? This anthology explores bizarre and terrifying alternate realities where Holmes's cases depend on the expertise of medicos from history and literature.Dive into twelve mind-bending tales where deduction meets medical science, and the fate of the Master Sleuth rests in the hands (or claws) of extraordinary doctors. Perfect for ...

Marauders from MarsWar of the Worlds: Battleground Australia sheds fresh, Antipodean light on H.G. Wells' original tale in stories that traverse the southern continent.Home to the planet's longest-surviving mysteries, Australia now plays victim to marauding Martians in this outstanding collection of exciting stories set in the past, present and future.Australian InvasionIt is well-known that Wells found vital inspiration for hi...

Take a walk in the garden of unearthly delights with KAGEMONO: FLOWERS AND SKULLS. 22 hideous new horror stories from Australia and around the world. Contents: Absolution (w) David Scherwood, (a) Jan Scherpenhuizen. 8pp. Bittersweet Dreams (w) Gerard Dwyer, (a) Brendan Halyday 6pp. Daddy's Girl (w) Russell Lissau, (a) mpMann. 6pp. Defense Mechanism (w) Steve Horton, (a) Sam Romero. 6pp. Desert Leviathan (w) Jason Franks, (a) Leigh Kuilboer. 10pp. Duty Of Care (w) Jason Franks, (a) Yuriko S...

Dark Horse presents new editions of the entire Hellboy line with new covers, beginning with Seed of Destruction, the basis of director Guillermo del Toro's blockbuster films. Hellboy is one of the most celebrated comics series in recent years. The ultimate artists' artist and a great storyteller whose work is in turns haunting, hilarious, and spellbinding. Mike Mignola has won numerous awards in the comics industry and beyond. When strangeness threatens to engulf...

Brody knew that being mixed up with Talia, a dead girl turned ghost, was going to change his life forever. He just didn't realize it was going to involve going head to head with one of the most vicious gangs in the whole city. But here he is, giving himself over to the bizarre training methods of Kagemura, an ancient samurai ghost, to transform himself from a flabby slacker to a peak-condition fighter capable of bringing the city's most dangerous criminals to their knees.Don't miss...

There seems to be at least one high school shooting every year in America, where a lone gunman enters a school they attend and randomly opens fire on innocent students and teachers. One of the most prominent school shootings was that at Columbine High School, near Littleton, Colorado. On Tuesday, April 20, 1999, students Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris murdered 12 students and a teacher) on the school campus before committing suicide - 24 other peoples were wounded. Inner-city or urban schoo...

Mike Mignola has deservedly become one of the biggest names in comics for his creation of Hellboy. But when Mignola needs a short break from the Hellboy universe, he turns to diversions such as The Amazing Screw-On Head, winner of the Eisner Award for Best Humor Publication!When Emperor Zombie threatens the safety of all life on earth, President Lincoln enlists the aid of a mechanical head. With the help of associates Mr. Groin (a faithful manservant) and...

Agent Johann, the ectoplasmic man, leads a special task force through the monster-filled Northwest woods in order to hunt down and kill the man he blames for leaving him a disembodied spirit. In the Southwest, agent Devon and the psychic crust punk Fenix form an uneasy alliance in order to escape a horde of giant bat-faced monsters.