Oni Press November 2025: Horror, Holiday Havoc, and High-Concept Adventures

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Oni Press closes out 2025 with a diverse mix of supernatural thrillers, nostalgic revivals, and genre-bending storytelling. From haunted asylums and cryptid encounters to holiday horror and cosmic satire, these releases deliver fresh twists on horror, sci-fi, and fantasy while continuing several high-profile series. Haunted Histories and Supernatural Suspense Crownsville #1 opens with a double-sized debut that blends true crime and horror inside a long-condemned Maryland psychiatric hospital. Detective Mike Simms and journalist Paul Blairare uncover disturbing connections between themselves and the spirits trapped in the hospital’s walls. In High Strangeness Book Two: 1975, inmate Elwood Krieger’s brush with a Sasquatch leads to a tense standoff with its vengeful mother. This prestige-format issue also features an essay on Sasquatch lore by Jim Perry. Yuletide #2 continues a festive horror adventure as misfit teens and an elven warrior battle Perchta, the Christmas Witch, and her monstrous allies before their darkness spreads beyond Christmas, Pennsylvania. Anthology Chills and Cosmic Commentary Catacomb of Torment #5 serves another round of EC-inspired horror hosted by the Tormentor, with twisted stories from Christopher Cantwell, Evan Dorkin, and Paul Tobin. Cruel Universe 2 #4 delivers biting satire and cosmic dread through stories by Cecil Castellucci, Ryan Haddock, and J. Holtham, […]
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I’m a huge fan of EC Comics and the horror anthologies they inspire, so I'm all over Catacomb of Torment #5 and Cruel Universe 2 #4. I love the format of short, twisted stories. You get so much variety. The writer and artist list for both books is top-notch. I'm expecting some really dark and surprising tales. It feels like a return to classic, old-school horror storytelling, but with a modern sensibility. The hosts, the Tormentor and the person from Cruel Universe, are also great at setting the tone. I'm happy to see that this kind of comic still has a place in the market.
 
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I'm happy to see Oni Press publishing things like Banana Sioule Vol. 1: Helena and Ogrest Vol. 2. It's important to see what's happening outside of American comics. The description for Banana Sioule sounds really interesting. It's a mix of sports and drama. I have no idea what that sport is, but I'm intrigued. I like how it’s about a girl trying to make it in a harsh, competitive world. It’s a good way to see a different style of storytelling and art.
 
The one that really caught my eye is Blood Type. A new vampire series is always a good thing, especially when it's from creators like Corinna Bechko and Andrea Sorrentino. Their work is usually very dark and atmospheric. I'm interested to see how they handle a vampire story in a tropical setting. The idea of a rival predator showing up adds a good twist to the story. It sounds like it will be a high-stakes series with a lot of action and suspense. I'm always looking for a new ongoing horror series to get into, and this one looks like it has a lot of potential. I'll be keeping an eye on this one for sure.
 
Crownsville #1 sounds like it's going to hit hard. A real-life, historical setting for a horror comic is just smart writing, right? It's not just some random haunted house. It has a real history of suffering, and that makes it feel more serious and creepy. I am also really hyped for High Strangeness Book Two. I'm a big fan of the "folkloric horror" sub-genre, and the Sasquatch story sounds like it's taking a unique turn by focusing on the mother. That's a great twist. Oni is really leaning into the spooky stuff this November, and as a subscriber, I am here for it.
 
I am very interested in Blood Type. I love vampire stories, and the idea of a vampire in a tropical setting sounds different. Most of them are set in gloomy places. The description says a rival predator shows up, so it is not just about her hunting. It's a survival story, too. It is great to see a new horror series that isn't just a monster-of-the-week type of story. The artist, Andrea Sorrentino, is also amazing. His art is perfect for a horror comic. I'm glad this is a standalone series.
 
I am really digging the horror lineup for November. Crownsville #1 sounds like a must-buy. The fact that it's based on a real, segregated asylum just adds a whole other layer of creepiness. You do not see that kind of historical grounding in horror comics very often. I'm also hyped for High Strangeness Book Two. I love cryptid stories that take a serious approach. That essay on Sasquatch lore is a great bonus. It is a smart way to add a bit of real-world research to the comic. I am definitely pulling these two.
 
Lurve Adventure Time fan, so I will definitely be picking up issue #7. The idea of Finn and Jake having to deal with both the Lich and GOLB at the same time is crazy. It's a huge crossover event, and I am excited to see how they handle it. It's the kind of epic scale you expect from the show. The return of Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa and Biker Mice from Mars is a surprise, but I am curious to see if they can recapture the old cartoon feeling while also doing something new. I am hoping for some fun adventures with those characters.
 
As someone who loves collectibles, I am really happy about the Rick and Morty omnibuses. I do not usually buy single issues, so these collections are great. They are perfect for catching up on a series or just having a big book to read through. The 10th Anniversary Omnibus Vol. 5 is the one I want. It has so many different stories and the super-sized issue #100. It is a lot of content for one book. I hope they keep doing these for all of their series. It's a much better way for a new reader to get into a series.
 
I am a huge fan of indie comics and smaller presses, so I'm excited by this Oni list. They're putting out a bunch of stuff that feels fresh and different from the mainstream publishers. I am particularly interested in Dark Regards. I'm not that into black metal, but a story about a comedian starting a hoax metal band? That is hilarious. It is a unique concept for a comic. It's cool to see a real-life event turned into a story like that. I am also planning on getting Cemetery Kids Run Rabid #4. I've heard good things about the series, and it sounds like a good time to jump in and read it all at once.
 

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