The Electric Black

Joseph Schmalke’s The Electric Black (2019–present, Scout Comics) is a four-issue horror series that follows a mysterious antique shop whose wares come with a supernatural price. Schmalke writes and draws alongside artist Rich Woodall, crafting a slow-burn, modern-day nightmare where the line between the mundane and the macabre blurs. It matters as a tight, self-contained story that proves how effectively a small creative team can build an unsettling, atmospheric world.