This Comic is Haunted anthology gets full launch

By John Freeman on October 6, 2022

The first issue of This Comic is Haunted, a new horror anthology from The77 Publications, is now available.

*This Comic is Haunted #1 Variant Cover by Alex Ronald*

Curated and edited by The77‘s Dave Heeley – creator of “Division’77” and “Silver Jubilee”, this 36-page horror anthology is offered with two incredible covers, one by Ian Stopforth and Alex Ronald, available to buy online here.

*This Comic is Haunted #1 Cover by Ian Stopforth*

The77 team will also be at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival in Bowness-on-Windermere next weekend and Thought Bubble in Harrogate in November.

The first issue features six stories to entertain and scare you in equal measure, from the twisted minds of Alan Hebden, Catherine Wild, Bambos Georgiou, Jo Heeley and Dave Heeley.

Art from "The Drummer from Hell" by Alan Hebden and Lee Milmore — *Art from “The Drummer from Hell” by Alan Hebden and Lee Milmore*

Art for "The Lodger" by Jo Heeley and Ian Stopforth — *Art for “The Lodger” by Jo Heeley and Ian Stopforth*

These are beautifully illustrated nightmares from the quills of Mark Marren, Gary Burley, Andrew Richmond, Ian Stopforth, Lee Milmore (2000AD‘s 2022 art stars winner), and will also feature “Short Sharp Shocks”, a wickedly funny tale in each issue by Lew Stringer.

And, if that’s not enough for you, how about an incredible back cover by fan favourite Ade Hughes?

• Buy This Comic is Haunted #1 here |
Alex Ronald cover (Guitarist) £6.95
Ian Stopforth cover (Hooded Grey Phantom) £6.95 | Twin Horror! – Bundle of both £9.95

• Check out the This Comic is HauntedFacebook Group

• The77 Publications Official Website

John Freeman

The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.

He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.