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Hellraiser: Anthology #1
Hellraiser: Anthology
This graphic novel is Seraphim Inc’s first solo foray into the world of comics.
Unlike other Hellraiser comics, this one is not beholden to anyone. There is no censorship. There are no limits.
“We chose to publish this anthology in-house for one main reason,” said Seraphim, Inc.’s Vice-President Mark Miller. “It frees us to tell stories that are entirely uncensored. Hellraiser, as a film and comic book franchise, has always needed to be censored to one degree or another. By producing this comic in-house, and distributing it straight to Hellraiser fans via Clive’s web store, the wide array of talented people on the book are free to tell the stories they want to tell, and dig as deep into their twisted imaginations as they please. And, let me tell you, the experience has been utterly freeing for all involved, and that creative freedom bleeds through the pages of this anthology.”
Unlike other Hellraiser comics, this one is not beholden to anyone. There is no censorship. There are no limits.
“We chose to publish this anthology in-house for one main reason,” said Seraphim, Inc.’s Vice-President Mark Miller. “It frees us to tell stories that are entirely uncensored. Hellraiser, as a film and comic book franchise, has always needed to be censored to one degree or another. By producing this comic in-house, and distributing it straight to Hellraiser fans via Clive’s web store, the wide array of talented people on the book are free to tell the stories they want to tell, and dig as deep into their twisted imaginations as they please. And, let me tell you, the experience has been utterly freeing for all involved, and that creative freedom bleeds through the pages of this anthology.”
115 pages, Hardcover
First published March 1, 2017
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May 30, 2019
Wow! Just wow!
Loved Daniele Serra illustrations are just incredible!
The only down of this book is the price and the length. Felt to short.
...it’s never enough.... F.C.
Loved Daniele Serra illustrations are just incredible!
The only down of this book is the price and the length. Felt to short.
...it’s never enough.... F.C.
September 24, 2026
Finding Frank Cotton: Written by Ben Meares and gorgeously illustrated by Daniele Serra, this tale is set just before Frank first opens the box. I thought this was wonderful.
The Blind Sadist: A Chatterer poem by Christian Francis.
The Evil Of Banality: Another superb story. I've always enjoyed Riley Schmitz's art style and the writing by Matt. Murray is exemplary. A tale about order and the surprising past, and present, of that little old lady who lives next door.
Watchers (Part 1): A poem by Ben Meares.
Nesting by Mark Alan Miller is a short story. Enjoyable enough but tenuous in its link to anything Hellraiser.
Watchers (Part 2): A poem by Ben Meares.
Pin-occhio: For a retelling of Pinocchio featuring pedophilia within the church, I have to say this was a lot of fun. The art by Riley Schmitz is once again, excellent. I'd love a signed sketch of Pinocchio. I'm always sceptical of anything that is subsequently written or adapted from a story/idea of Clive Barker post 2012. I'd be interested how much of Clive's story is included. Saying that, I thought this was excellent.
Vagina Dentata: A poem by Ben Meares that'll make a lot of blokes wince, or maybe not.
I thought 'Scalps' written by David Ian McKendry & Rebekah McKendry was a decent enough tale. I'm not keen on stories where the box just opens to be honest. Love the blue lighting created by Sam Shearon.
Like Taxidermy: Riley Schmitz! What is wrong with you? 😆 This is such a grim story yet it only features one panel with blood/gore thanks to great art by Jim Terry. A perfect, bleak, 6 panel story.
What We Are: A solid tale by Christian Francis detailing the Cenobites lives between summonings. More gorgeoys art from Daniele Serra.
The Blind Sadist: A Chatterer poem by Christian Francis.
The Evil Of Banality: Another superb story. I've always enjoyed Riley Schmitz's art style and the writing by Matt. Murray is exemplary. A tale about order and the surprising past, and present, of that little old lady who lives next door.
Watchers (Part 1): A poem by Ben Meares.
Nesting by Mark Alan Miller is a short story. Enjoyable enough but tenuous in its link to anything Hellraiser.
Watchers (Part 2): A poem by Ben Meares.
Pin-occhio: For a retelling of Pinocchio featuring pedophilia within the church, I have to say this was a lot of fun. The art by Riley Schmitz is once again, excellent. I'd love a signed sketch of Pinocchio. I'm always sceptical of anything that is subsequently written or adapted from a story/idea of Clive Barker post 2012. I'd be interested how much of Clive's story is included. Saying that, I thought this was excellent.
Vagina Dentata: A poem by Ben Meares that'll make a lot of blokes wince, or maybe not.
I thought 'Scalps' written by David Ian McKendry & Rebekah McKendry was a decent enough tale. I'm not keen on stories where the box just opens to be honest. Love the blue lighting created by Sam Shearon.
Like Taxidermy: Riley Schmitz! What is wrong with you? 😆 This is such a grim story yet it only features one panel with blood/gore thanks to great art by Jim Terry. A perfect, bleak, 6 panel story.
What We Are: A solid tale by Christian Francis detailing the Cenobites lives between summonings. More gorgeoys art from Daniele Serra.
March 23, 2026
I found just 'okay'. there were some gems in there but I felt like most of the stories ended before they got interesting. I also felt it lacked some of the interesting world-building of the older comics.
March 17, 2019
Excellent comic anthology recalls the great old Epic Comics series from the late '80s/early '90s.
October 28, 2025
Really good art, really butt storytelling.
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