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The Nice House On The Lake
''The Nice House...'' is an horror comic book Anthology series, anthology series created by James Tynion IV and Álvaro Martínez Bueno, and published by DC Comics through their DC Black Label, Black Label imprint. It debuted with ''The Nice House on the Lake'' on June 1, 2021 and concluded on 27 December 2022. It focuses on the mysterious Walter, who invites twelve of his friends to an idyllic house in the countryside, only for them to witness the end of the world and be told they are no longer allowed to leave. The series received critical acclaim, winning four Eisner Awards including the 2022 award for Best New Series. A new iteration of the series, titled ''The Nice House by the Sea'', began on July 24, 2024. Publication history The series was announced in March 2021. Plot ''The Nice House on the Lake'' Ten friends and acquaintances of the enigmatic Walter - the Artist, the Writer, the Comedian, the Accountant, the Scientist, the Reporter, the Acupuncturist, the Consultant, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Horror Fiction
Horror is a genre of fiction which is intended to frighten, scare, or disgust. Horror is often divided into the sub-genres of psychological horror and supernatural horror, which is in the realm of speculative fiction. Literary historian J. A. Cuddon, in 1984, defined the horror story as "a piece of fiction in prose of variable length... which shocks, or even frightens the reader, or perhaps induces a feeling of repulsion or loathing". Horror intends to create an eerie and frightening atmosphere for the reader. Often the central menace of a work of horror fiction can be interpreted as a metaphor for larger fears of a society. Prevalent elements of the genre include ghosts, demons, vampires, werewolves, ghouls, the Devil, witches, monsters, extraterrestrials, dystopian and post-apocalyptic worlds, serial killers, cannibalism, cults, dark magic, satanism, the macabre, gore and torture. History Before 1000 The horror genre has ancient origins, with roots in folklore ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
