![]() Be warned – the work is not easy to stomach. While it’s difficult to spotlight the scariest stories in his collection, two of his most popular works – Uzumaki and Gyo – offer a glimpse into Junji Ito’s unique and terrifying approach to horror comics. However, it’s also the frightening implications of the worlds he creates – where people fall victim to their own obsessions, fears, and disgust – that truly make him a master in the horror genre. ![]() Ito’s work is difficult to classify – the disturbing images he draws of body horror and torture are clearly designed to disturb and horrify. Others go for shock value, creating terrifying images and disturbing scenarios that stay in the reader’s mind long after the story is over. And then there’s the work of Junji Ito, considered the master of horror comics within the world of Japanese manga. ![]() Some attack on a purely psychological level, frightening the reader with disturbing thoughts and ideas. When it comes to horror comics, creators can take many approaches. ![]()
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