Ellen Ripley from Aliens.
Laurie Strode from Halloween.
Kitty Pryde of the X-Men.
For Halloween we’re looking back at some of the best horror stories you can find in comic books!
Yes, the fan-favorite X-woman has seen her share of evil mutants and scary villains but I’m flashing us back to Kitty’s early years when she first attended Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters.
Uncanny X-Men #143 by the legendary team of Chris Claremont and John Byrne is a classic confrontation that’s perfect for Halloween.
This issue titled “Demon” is one of the most my favorite comic book chillers. It’s a true nightmare before Christmas as the rookie X-man is alone in the mansion being stalked by a N’Garai, a nasty hybrid of Alien and Michael Myers.
Kitty is the prey of a relentless demon then learns the painful way that her mutant phasing power will not save her from the otherworldly predator. Just like the horror movies heroines, Kitty uses the adrenaline and thinks on her feet to find way to kill the monster. I’m not giving anything anyway obviously because we know Kitty is alive and well – until the next villain goes after her. Reading this intense issue demonstrates why Kitty inspired Buffy, the Vampire Slayer!
You should give this one issue thrill ride a go to see how Kitty survives. If you can’t find this single issue, this story is collected in Essential X-Men Volume 2, which includes another creepy one issue story with Cyclops facing the demon, D’Spayre, and features a guest appearance by Man-Thing.
This creepy cover image above features the art of John Byrne and Terry Austin.
Have a safe and happy Halloween!
By Editor