And there are definitely exceptions, but a lot of horror comics tend to focus on either very kind of representational color - just showing us what’s in the scene in a realistic or semi-realistic way - or you get black and white, like the giants of horror manga… And so we wanted to look at the ways that color can be used to express and evoke an emotional response, which can be such a huge part of horror, and see how we can use color as a narrative tool to bring out those responses in our readers the way that a soundtrack might in a film. But we also looked at a lot of horror that’s out there, specifically within comics. So, in a way, it was kind of bringing together two of our passions. Whereas I’m more the horror guy, that’s my background, that’s what I’ve always been really interested in. And they have a lot of amazing thoughts and opinions about the use of color and narrative. They are an award-winning cartoonist and instructor.
So can you talk about the genesis of this project and why you wanted to focus specifically on color as it relates to narrative?Īllison O’Toole: So, my collaborator, Ashanti Fortson, who’s editing the book with me, is definitely the color expert. And I am a huge fan of color… color theory, I don’t think it gets talked about enough in comics, especially comics criticism, I think. The anthology is on Kickstarter right now, with the campaign ending on Friday, October 22, so there’s still time to pledge and let this experimental indie horror book loose in the world! Check out my interview with Allison below, and be sure to visit SHADES OF FEAR’s campaign page.ĭaily Grindhouse: I was really excited when I just happened upon a tweet about the anthology. Allison and I discussed the vision for the anthology as a way to experiment and explore the comics medium, and she let me in on many of their influences, including anime, giallo, manga, and atmospheric films like CRIMSON PEAK and SUSPIRIA.
For the newest installment of the Daily Grindhouse comics column, I had the pleasure of speaking with Allison O’Toole, co-editor of the horror anthology SHADES OF FEAR, “a collection of subtle, psychological horror comics with a focus on vibrant, emotive color.” The 11 horror stories in the collection will all focus on how color thrills and terrifies, unsettles and disturbs.
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