Archie Horror's Top 5 Scariest Moments

Archie Horror's Top 5 Scariest Moments

It is only right to celebrate the most wonderful—and horrifying—day of the year with a celebration of all things gruesome and ghoulish, and fortunately Archie Horror excels in providing those very moments.

So, without further ado as we prepare for the spookiest night of all, here is a list of the Top 5 most horrifying and jaw-dropping moments in our Archie Horror one-shots:

5.) Shrill is Parched from “Thirst Trap” in Return of Chilling Adventures in Sorcery

Shrill is thirsty and turns skeletal in panels from The Return of Chilling Adventures in Sorcery

When Shrill's desire to gain Toni's approval and attention leaves her more than thirsty, fans were in for a frightening surprise to see the beloved goth queen turn downright skeletal. Story by Casey Gilly, art from Liana Kangas, Glenn Whitmore, and Jack Morelli. 

Buy The Return of Chilling Adventures in Sorcery here.

4.) The Crowd Goes Wild from The Cult of That Wilkin Boy

Samantha Smythe gets trampled by a crowd in panels from The Cult of That Wilkin Boy

Poor Samantha Smythe! As if trying to navigate a relationship with a pop star weren't tough enough, things got downright brutal when his legion of devoted fans got involved. Story by Cullen Bunn, art from Dan Schoening, Ben Galvan, Matt Herms, and Jack Morelli. 

Buy The Cult of That Wilkin Boy here.

3.) Time Monsters are Real from Strange Science

A scary monster comes through the door after Jinx, Danni, and Dilton in a scene from Strange Science

And people mocked Jinx for thinking Time Monsters were real! Echo's first appearance in Strange Science was jaw-dropping, to say the very least. Story by Magdalene Visaggio, art from Butch Mapa, Ellie Wright, and Jack Morelli. 

Buy Strange Science here. 

2.) Off the Deep End from Camp Pickens

Betty is underwater, joined by numerous drowned ghosts in a scene from Camp Pickens.

There's a reason they always tell you not to go swimming without a lifeguard on duty. Even seasoned camp counselor Betty Cooper learned this the hard way in Camp Pickens. Story by Blake Howard, art from Carola Borelli, Matt Herms, and Jack Morelli.  

Buy Camp Pickens merchandise here.

1.) Who’s the Master? from Chilling Adventures of Salem

Salem and various animals rise up against a warlock in a scene from The Chilling Adventures of Salem.

You'll never look at your beloved pets the same way again. When Salem bands a slew of abused animals together to rise up against a powerful warlock, what ensues is an animalistic scene that's the stuff of nightmares. Story by Cullen Bunn, art from Dan Schoening, Ben Galvan, Matt Herms, and Jack Morelli. 

You can read The Chilling Adventures of Salem in Archie Horror Presents... Chilling Adventures

 

These are just a few of the horrifying moments you'll find in Archie Horror. Have another frightening moment in mind that didn't make the list? Let us know by using #ArchieHorror on social media.

Discover even more horrifying stories by surprising yourself or a loved one with the Archie Horror Scare Package... you never know what might jump out at you! 

 

And, of course, Happy Halloween! 

 

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