October '94
DO YOU ACCEPT YOUR FATE…?
London, October 2019 – Gabriel Dumont is swept up in a tide of buried secrets. The news of the suicide of his biological father, Tony Smith, an iconic 90s rocker from Argentina, awakens shadows lurking in his memory.
Urged by his maternal grandfather, Gabriel travels to Buenos Aires to deal with his father’s inheritance, whose life was marked by suspicions in the murder of his wife and Gabriel’s mother. But what appears to be a simple succession turns into a descent into madness when Gabriel finds a VCR with a cassette marked with his name on the floor of the late Tony Smith’s house.
Kuronami
9 JAPANESE HORROR STORIES
Every 243 years, an ancient force awakens from the depths: a black wave known as Kuronami, rising mercilessly, sweeping away and devouring all who dare to challenge its power…
In this groundbreaking collection of 9 stories, Nicolás Francis—acclaimed for his unparalleled style—masterfully blends Japanese horror with a personal perspective, opening a door to the darkest and most secret corners of the human soul.
From a tormented ronin confronting a millennia-old curse to a videoblogger awakening a terrifying paranormal force, Kuronami unveils the hidden horror in every shadow, every mountain shrouded in dark mysteries, and every dream turned into a nightmare. Fans of Junji Ito will find an equally disturbing and captivating exploration of the supernatural and grotesque within these pages.
Each story includes an original illustration that captures the essence of the psychological terror and deep mystery of each tale, immersing readers in a unique visual and literary experience.