Creepy Comics That Might Quickly Terrify You

Maria Vaz-Romero Vacas, known by her artist name MVRV, has built a following with eerie comics that lean hard into the creepy side of storytelling. Her work for Tapas is short, sharp, and designed to get under your skin fast.

Based in Spain, Maria describes herself as someone who likes to read, make comics, and draw, and that mix shows up in every unsettling panel. The stories are brief, but they still manage to land with a nasty little twist.

If you enjoy spooky art that wastes no time, her comics are worth a look. Here are some of the creepiest ones.

1. "Doll"

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2. "Scarecrow"

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3. "Possession"

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A little nightmare fuel never hurts.

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4. "The Dog"

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5. "Bloody Mary"

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This one gets darker fast.

This is the same kind of visual jolt as 70 photos that make your brain need a restart.

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6. "Milky Way"

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7. "Wanna Play?"

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That title is already a warning.

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8. "Nighttime Terrors"

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9. "Buried Alive"

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10. "Intruder"

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Creepy comics do not need much setup.

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