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OUT THIS WEEK: Scream! & Misty Special 2018

15th October 2018

Prepare for a high chill-factor this Hallowe’en as we bring you more super tales of the supernatural in this spine-tingling special – the Scream! & Misty Special 2018 is out now!

A door is opened. A candle, lit. A page, turned…once more the mists have lifted and we may briefly touch upon this mortal plane, bringing tales to unnerve and enrapture!

Ghastly McNastly and Misty are your otherworldly editors, here to escort you through the pages of this spine-tingling special. We’ve got your fearsome favourites from last time, plus new terrifying tales to stand your greasy hairs on end!

Come walk with us through these dark tales, until dawn blooms across the star-shot sky.
Shake out your shivers and warm up your shrieking voice – it’s not for the nervous!

Standard cover by Kyle Hotz
2000 AD webshop exclusive cover by Lenka Šimečková

THE 13TH FLOOR
by Guy Adams (w), John Stokes, Frazer Irving (a) Simon Bowland (l)
Max – the sentient computer and caretaker of Maxwell Towers has entered into an unholy partnership with young Sam Bowers. Together they are punishing the ne’er-do-wells who threaten the harmonious lives of the block’s residents. But the number of ‘missing’ people has not gone unnoticed by the police. Usually the thirteenth floor is only reserved for those that deserve it. Will Max break his own rule in order to remain in control?

DECOMPOSITION JONES
by Rich McAuliffe (w) Steve Mannion (a) Simon Bowland (l)
Who’s the undead action man with rotten flesh and a pair of fangs? Who’s the corpse that the girls adore – the zombie vamp who upholds the law? He’s Decomposition Jones that’s who! Blood suckas and deadheads beware – he might be a monster, but he’s still got soul!

BLACK BETH: THE MAGOS OF MALICE
by Alec Worley (w) DaNi (a) Simon Bowland (l)
She has sworn to combat evil in all its vile forms. Forged in rage and tempered with an unquenchable desire for revenge, even the bravest of warriors cower at the sight of her foreboding, black armour. They call her Black Beth – the defender of innocents who cannot find peace until darkness is eradicated from her world…

RETURN OF BLACK MAX: NO MAN’S LAND
by Kek-W (w) Simon Coleby (a) Len O’Grady (c) Jim Campbell (l)
Maxine Newland managed to survive her first encounter with Black Max. But the undead WW1 flying ace doesn’t give in so easily. Maxine still possesses his Iron Cross – the one thing Von Klorr requires so that he can return to the world of the living. For Maxine the nightmare has only just begun!

BEST FRIENDS FOREVER
by Lizzie Boyle (w) Yishan Li (a) Barbara Nosenzo (c) Annie Parkhouse (l)
Every girl needs a best friend. Louetta’s BFF has been with her since the day she was born. Bibi is quite…usual as far as friends go. But she’s fiercely loyal, even when Louetta starts to neglect their relationship…

MINT CONDITION
by Smuzz
2040. Miranda Mills’ grandmother has just passed away, leaving her a very special heirloom. An ancient collection of something truly amazing but incredibly fragile. Can Miranda be trusted to maintain the mint condition of this priceless treasure? She’s determined to get rich or die trying!

BOOKWORM
By Jordi Badia Romero (a) Barbara Nosenzo (c)
Bored of her mundane life, Joanie Preston finds solace between pages of a good book. Energised by tales of romance and fantasy, she longs to escape into one of these fictional worlds. The chance discovery of an occult tome may make that possible. But playing with the dark arts seldom ends with a happy outcome…