11/04/2025 PUMPKINOMICON: Handmade Horror You Can Hold
- Candace Nola
- Nov 4
- 2 min read
We featured this Kickstarter project over on the Uncomfortably Dark Blog last week, but wanted to help spread the word even more so I'm reposting it here on my blog and I also shared it to my Patreon and all of my social media.
This is a really awesome project from Ty Acierto, horror-themed graphic novel project, 100% created by human artists. We fully support human artists, so go on and check this out, grab a copy and some awesome perks!
Pumpkinomicon: Handmade Horror You Can Hold
Pumpkinomicon is a horror comic anthology created by Filipino-American filmmaker and artist Ty Acierto. It’s a mix of old-school horror and modern craftsmanship, inspired by classics like Tales from the Crypt and Creepy. Each story is dark, strange, and a little bit wicked, told through bold visuals and sharp storytelling that feel straight out of a midnight movie.
The book is available in both printed hardcover and softcover editions, as well as a special handmade artisan edition—the first of its kind. Each of these rare copies features a sculpted and painted cover made to look and feel like an ancient horror artifact. This limited edition is capped at only 100 copies, making it a true collector’s piece. Early readers have said that holding it feels like "Evil Dead meets EC Comics"- a throwback to the wild, pre-code horror era.
The book is hosted by three characters; The Bone Collector, The Timekeeper, and The Librarian—each introducing their own set of creepy stories. Acierto, known for his award-winning films Watch Me Kill and The Grave Bandits, brings his cinematic touch to the page, turning Pumpkinomicon into something that’s not just read, it’s experienced. Under his publishing label Acierto Comics, the plan is to release Pumpkinomicon annually, each year featuring a new set of horror hosts and fresh tales from the dark side.
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