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Night of the Ghoul #5
Night of the Ghoul (comiXology Originals) #5
A dazzling work of horror, intercutting between the present-day narrative and the story of a lost horror film.
The writer and artist behind Batman: The Black Mirror reunite to shed light on a celluloid artifact once thought forever missing, perhaps with good reason�
Part of the comiXology Originals line of exclusive digital content only available on comiXology and Kindle. Read for free as part of your subscription to comiXology Unlimited, Kindle Unlimited or Amazon Prime. Also available for purchase via comiXology, Kindle and collected in print via Dark Horse Books.
The writer and artist behind Batman: The Black Mirror reunite to shed light on a celluloid artifact once thought forever missing, perhaps with good reason�
Part of the comiXology Originals line of exclusive digital content only available on comiXology and Kindle. Read for free as part of your subscription to comiXology Unlimited, Kindle Unlimited or Amazon Prime. Also available for purchase via comiXology, Kindle and collected in print via Dark Horse Books.
26 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 22, 2022
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27 people want to read
About the author
Scott Snyder
1,714books4,928followersScott Snyder is the Eisner and Harvey Award winning writer on DC Comics Batman, Swamp Thing, and his original series for Vertigo, American Vampire. He is also the author of the short story collection, Voodoo Heart, published by the Dial Press in 2006. The paperback version was published in the summer of 2007.
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Displaying 1 - 18 of 18 reviews
April 9, 2022
I keep reading these because they're freebies with Prime, but also because they're kind of addicting in that Strange Tales kind of way.
The art is very cool. I don't know, old school?
Anyway, the movie, the old man's tale, and the present day escape from the institution get all mixed up in this issue.
The story is kind of weird, but I'll definitely read the next one.
The art is very cool. I don't know, old school?
Anyway, the movie, the old man's tale, and the present day escape from the institution get all mixed up in this issue.
The story is kind of weird, but I'll definitely read the next one.
May 15, 2022
Starting to go a bit downward on my entertainment index. But even then, I can’t stop reading 😬
March 27, 2022
I read this book via Kindle Unlimited.
You're not taking me to any hospital. You're going to take me to where it all began. The studio, the scene of the fire, so I can show you the real ending to my story.
The last issue saw Forest finding out the truth about the nursing home that Merritt was in, that the Ghoul is real and is residing within Dr Skeen's body, and now they have his son. Forest has to work to save Orson from the Order of the Fly and Skeen, with the help of a nurse named Cora. When they get outside, they face off against a guard in the nursing home who kills Cora, and Orson's mother shows up and takes Orson away to protect him. This issue was dark and suspenseful and I'm excited to see how the ending is going to be.
You're not taking me to any hospital. You're going to take me to where it all began. The studio, the scene of the fire, so I can show you the real ending to my story.
The last issue saw Forest finding out the truth about the nursing home that Merritt was in, that the Ghoul is real and is residing within Dr Skeen's body, and now they have his son. Forest has to work to save Orson from the Order of the Fly and Skeen, with the help of a nurse named Cora. When they get outside, they face off against a guard in the nursing home who kills Cora, and Orson's mother shows up and takes Orson away to protect him. This issue was dark and suspenseful and I'm excited to see how the ending is going to be.
September 10, 2022
Those crazy Ghouls sure know how to throw a party! The ending is very close and at last, the story will be noted for all to see.
June 29, 2023
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March 9, 2022
I wish I knew, Mr. Innman. I only started in September. Mr. Patrick, he was always saying things about this place, and about Skeen, everyone being part of some evil conspiracy...
I never took any of it to heart. But when Skeen kicked you out... I heard the screams and... And now all I know is we need to call the police and get out of here.
There is a niggling familiarity to this series that I can't put my finger on. I certainly haven't read this before and it isn't anything like the previous Snyder comics and graphic novels I've read. Maybe it'll come to me as the story draws to it's conclusion.
Having found the infamous T.F. Merrit, writer and director of the horror film, The Night of the Ghoul, lost to a fire shortly after it's first screening, the budding director Forest discovers there is much more to the film that he ever thought.
Merritt tells him that the film wasn't a flight of fancy but the telling of a darker truth. That Ghouls exist and that he is being kept captive by "The Order of the Fly."
As the Order of the Fly come closer to releasing the Ghoul, Forest still seems to believe the old man is being driven mad by abuse and torture, rather than believing in the Ghoul itself. However, when Merritt reveals the location of the ending of the film, Forest may be forced to believe.
Another cracking issue and solid 4 1/2 stars.
I never took any of it to heart. But when Skeen kicked you out... I heard the screams and... And now all I know is we need to call the police and get out of here.
There is a niggling familiarity to this series that I can't put my finger on. I certainly haven't read this before and it isn't anything like the previous Snyder comics and graphic novels I've read. Maybe it'll come to me as the story draws to it's conclusion.
Having found the infamous T.F. Merrit, writer and director of the horror film, The Night of the Ghoul, lost to a fire shortly after it's first screening, the budding director Forest discovers there is much more to the film that he ever thought.
Merritt tells him that the film wasn't a flight of fancy but the telling of a darker truth. That Ghouls exist and that he is being kept captive by "The Order of the Fly."
As the Order of the Fly come closer to releasing the Ghoul, Forest still seems to believe the old man is being driven mad by abuse and torture, rather than believing in the Ghoul itself. However, when Merritt reveals the location of the ending of the film, Forest may be forced to believe.
Another cracking issue and solid 4 1/2 stars.
August 14, 2022
One of those issues that races along at such a speed that you get a little lost. Maybe if it was a few pages longer then it would be paced a little smoother? Either way, a good issue. And the ending!! I completely forgot that the flashback was the film! I was so engrossed in the story of the flashback I forgot we were watching the snippets of the movie that survived the fire! That’s clever work there. We’re heading back to the movie studio now. Let’s see how this ends!
March 14, 2022
The story and illustrations were off the wall! The story is unique and focuses on a much forgotten creature - the ghoul! I'm excited to read the next chapter in the story!
December 9, 2022
I read this one and part 6 in quick succession, so they kind of bleed together in my mind. This one basically set up the conclusion, with the mom coming in, some action, various grotesqueries. It's alright, but I will confess that my interest in the story is waning here.
February 27, 2022
No real progression. Just the father’s eyes being opened and a lot of running around. Weakest issue by far.
March 11, 2022
Amazing read
Just love this story so far. Action from beginning to end. Some very creepy scenes as well. Hope next part is just as good.
Just love this story so far. Action from beginning to end. Some very creepy scenes as well. Hope next part is just as good.
April 4, 2022
Good read
Good book 📖 love the art work and the story is a work of art 🎨. Good midnight read. Very lovecraftian in story
Good book 📖 love the art work and the story is a work of art 🎨. Good midnight read. Very lovecraftian in story
April 28, 2022
That one was fast. Going right to the next one to see how it ends. Very intense but such a fun read.
April 30, 2022
This just keeps getting better
September 19, 2022
Hmm. With only another chapter left to go, not sure how this would turn out, considering the magnitude of the story.
October 4, 2022
This was very good but I am a bit apprehensive about the conclusion. Hopefully, there will be a satisfying ending.
December 31, 2023
m..... m........ mpreg?
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