The Grave Digger has brought us three more tales to satisfy our horror cravings. Be careful what you wish for, because the results could trigger a reaction.

Epitaphs From the Abyss #6

Letters By Richard Starkings & Tyler Smith

Edited By Sierra Hahn & Matt Dryer – Published By EC Comics/Oni Press

***Minor Spoilers Possible***

How Was Your Day

Written By Matthew Rosenberg – Art By Tyler Crook – Colors By Alessandro Santoro

A businessman is asked how his day is by a homeless man every day. Finally, the businessman gets rude with the homeless man. At that point the spirit of the homeless man chases the businessman onto the subway, where he seems to be trapped.

This is a great opening story. The setup does not prepare you for the supernatural element that is to come. Then the ending hits you with another twist and a message to boot. Factor in the classic style art and this story really sets the tone for the issue.

Writer’s Block

Written By Tim Seeley – Art By Charlie Adlard

A writer is having a severe case of writer’s block with no sight in end. His solution to this problem is to kidnap different people, with different experiences to help him write. One of the captives, Annette, is the only one who gives him what he needs. Now that the story is done, what will that mean for Annette? Will she meet the same fate as the others?

This is a creative and very realistic tale. The narration by the writer lets the reader in on all his thoughts. The ending is a creative and good twist that makes a ton of sense. The art is very modern with great use of dark colors and blues to give the reader a sense of hopelessness.

Check Out My Review of Epitaphs From the Abyss #4

Triggers

Written By J. Holtham – Art By David Lapham – Colors By Nick Filardi

A gun expo is taking place, and the gun salesmen are making sales. As a salesman is talking a concerned man into buying a gun, a rumbling breaks out that zombies are on there way. As the crowd gets more hysterical it becomes clear that zombies are the least of their problems.

This final story really hits the spot. The horror is all too real as the biggest threat is a hysterical mob. When the story concludes and the twist is revealed, it drives home that mob mentality is truly the most dangerous scenario. The art is great and makes you feel like you are in the mix with the crowd at the expo.

Final Thoughts

Epitaphs From the Abyss #6 scratches that horror comic itch. Every month the tales that they put together consistently entertain and intrigued. If you are a horror comic fan and this is not on your Pull List, you need to rectify that immediately and add this series now.

Final Grade: 9/10

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