Comic book collectors are always on the lookout for “key” issues or first appearances of their favorite characters. Many of our favorite horror characters and franchises have made their way into comics.
First appearances can be debatable, such as whether it’s a cameo or a full appearance. Or which was published first? You, as the collector, can decide.
Michael Myers’ First Appearance Explores His Time at Smith’s Grove
Halloween
Written by Phil Nutman and Daniel Farrands
Art by David Brewer
Published by Chaos Comics, November 2000
This tale shows us what Michael Myers was up to as a kid in Smith’s Grove. Halloween #1 is followed by two more issues that follow Tommy Doyle and offer an alternate take on the Halloween mythos.
Hatchet’s Victor Crowley Debuted Alongside Indie Horror Comic Darlings
Hack/Slash Annual #3: Hatchet/Slash
Written by Benito Cereno
Art by Ariel Zucker-Brull
Published by Image Comics, November 2011
In Hack/Slash Annual #3: Hatchet/Slash, Cassie and Vlad investigate the legend of Victor Crowley while someone else has a plan of their own. Hatchet’s Victor Crowley would go on to get several mini-series and one-shots of his own, but this is where it all started.
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Billy Chapman Thinks Comics are Naughty in Silent Night, Deadly Night
Silent Night Deadly Night #1
Written by S.A. Check and James Kuhoric
Art by Puis Calzada
Published by American Mythology Productions, December 2022
A holiday killer is on the loose, but there’s more here than just a psycho in a red suit. Sinister forces have awakened to raise an unstoppable evil once more, doling out punishment with the edge of his axe. Don’t get caught on this naughty list.
My Bloody Valentine’s Harry Warden Shares His Love of Comics
Valentine Bluffs Massacre #1
Written by S.A. Check and James Kuhoric
Art by Andrea Arcari
Published by American Mythology Productions, February 2024
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the mines! Harry Warden turned Valentine’s Day into one town’s personal nightmare with a hand on his pickaxe and a heart full of revenge. Now, the terror has returned, and the body count is rising!
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Patrick Bateman Debuts in American Psycho With Awesome Variant Covers
American Psycho
Written by Michael Calero
Art by Piotr Kowalski and Brad Simpson
Published by Sumerian Comics, October 2023
See Patrick Bateman’s infamous New York City killing spree from a brand-new perspective as a familiar character from the film is revealed to be much more than they appeared.
This limited series also begins the journey of an all-new psychopath as social media-obsessed millennial Charlie Carruthers goes on a downward spiral filled with violence. Drug-fueled partying leads to bloodshed as Charlie leaves a trail of bodies on her way to uncovering the truth about her dark nature.
The 5-issue American Psycho mini-series features “business card” variants for each issue, which are really cool nods to the film.
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