The book itself isn’t a narrative in anything but the loosest sense, yet the fever-dream-like collection twists and turns your sensibilities with every page and the book is definitely more horrifying than the sum of its quite terrifying parts. Basically, Al Columbia masterfully juxtaposes comics drawn in a classic animation style (think early early Mickey Mouse) with just revolting, disturbing, horrific creatures and images, sometimes in a similar art style, but often employing more-realistic looking maws and eyes, implements of terror, spittle-spewing creatures and maniacs. I reviewed it six years ago for Under the Radar magazine, and every time I think of that book, I still feel a little like throwing up. Without a doubt, the scariest thing I’ve ever read – comic book or otherwise – is Pim & Francie: The Golden Bear Days. Nisen: Pim & Francie: The Golden Bear Days To kick things off, several of our writers have each agreed to share what freaked them out the most – as it relates to movies, TV, comics, books, or pop culture, naturally. At last it’s October, and we’re celebrating Halloween all month long.
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