This is a “new” graphic horror magazine. I put “new” in quotations marks because actually, it used to be The Creeps magazine, but it seems that there was some copyright infringement and they had to change the name. Anyway, this is the first issue and it adheres to the time-tested format of short, campy horror tales done in black-and-white. The writers, artists, and editors are all alumni from the early days of Warren publications, so there is definitely an authentic feel that fans of the old horror mags like Creepy and Eerie will appreciate.
The tales are curated by Old Aunt Shudder, who introduces herself on the inside of the front cover page.
Welcome! …to the first great collector’s edition of Shudder magazine! Your Old Aunt Shudder here, and I’ll be your host as you journey through these terror-filled pages! Inside, you will find all new work from the greatest horror comic artists and writers in the history of monster-dom! I’ve scoured the globe for the world’s top talent to bring you the kinds of terror tales that haven’t been seen for nearly fifty years! Presented in the classic style of the best black and white illustrated horror comic magazines of the 1960’s and 1970’s! Shudder is dedicated to preserving the style of horror comics that were being created at the height of the genre, when realism ruled and dark, moody illustrations brought the world of monsters, creatures and things that go bump in the night to “life!” Now! Enter my world… it’s guaranteed to make you… Shudder!
This is great stuff to read during the Halloween season, especially if, like me, you were raised on the classic horror magazines that Shudder emulates. I am definitely looking forward to future issues.
Happy reading!
Stuff Jeff Reads 
Possibly not for me, but it’s great to see what you and others are reading during this Halloween season!
LOL, yeah, probably not up your alley. Like I said, I read this stuff when I was young, so it’s a bit nostalgic for me. Thanks for stopping by and commenting, even if it is not something you can sink your teeth into (a little vampire humor). Cheers!
Haha that’s good – nothing wrong with a little vampire humor! Plus, I enjoy seeing what you are reading – sometimes we can get in our own world and think there are only our own types of books out there.
Hi Barb. I’m sure in your line of work you have your finger on the pulse of the book world 😀
Haha – a corner of it – so many books out there!
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The layout of that cover reminded me of MAD or Cracked from back in the day. I had to look at the cover and see that it said 2021 on it lol
Oh, for sure! Those were also mags of that period and this publisher tries to recreate that experience. Vampirella and Tales from the Crypt also fall into that category. Great observation on the cover, though. Thanks for adding that. Cheers!
This one looks great – hopefully I can pick this up sometime – thanks for posting – happy Halloween!🎃
Thanks! Happy Halloween to you too 🎃 Hope you are able to snag a copy. Cheers!