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Quality Dark Fantasy
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RealmShiftRealmShift by Alan Baxter
Buy new: $14.35 / Used from: $21.27
This is my debut novel.
MageSignMageSign by Alan Baxter
Buy new: $15.95 / Used from: $21.29
This is the sequel to RealmShift, released early 2009.
American Gods: A NovelAmerican Gods: A Novel by Neil Gaiman
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $3.98
A fantastic exploration of gods and a highly entertaining read.
The Sandman Vol. 1: Preludes and NocturnesThe Sandman Vol. 1: Preludes and Nocturnes by Neil Gaiman
Buy new: $13.59 / Used from: $9.50
The first volume of ten in what I think is one of the greatest stories ever told. Gaiman's Sandman cycle is a masterpiece of graphic novel work and something that is timeless and magnificent in its scope. I've only put the first volume in this list, but all of them are essential reading.
The Way of Shadows (The Night Angel Trilogy)The Way of Shadows (The Night Angel Trilogy) by Brent Weeks
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $0.66
The first book in the Night Angle trilogy, this is adult high fantasy and an excellent debut. The whole trilogy is worth reading and excellent dark fantasy fare.
The Lucifer CodeThe Lucifer Code by Michael Cordy
Buy used from: $0.02
WatchmenWatchmen by Alan Moore
Buy new: $13.59 / Used from: $6.46
Alan Moore's masterpiece. A book that may never be surpassed in quality graphic storytelling for grown ups.
Preacher Vol. 1: Gone to TexasPreacher Vol. 1: Gone to Texas by Garth Ennis
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $4.99
Again, this is the first volume and they should all be read. Ennis' Preacher series is fantastically dark, edgy, funny, gruesome and more. A brilliant yarn.
The Boys Vol. 1: The Name of the Game (v. 1)The Boys Vol. 1: The Name of the Game (v. 1) by Garth Ennis
Buy new: $11.55 / Used from: $7.49
Garth Ennis turns the superhero genre over in this darkly hilarious and often shocking graphic novel series.
The ProphecyThe Prophecy
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $3.99
There are a few of these movies now and all of them worth a look, but this first one is excellent. Christopher Walken is perfect.
Dark City (Director's Cut)Dark City (Director's Cut)
Buy new: $10.99 / Used from: $2.59
Brilliant and original. Watch it.
Event Horizon (Two-Disc Special Collector's Edition)Event Horizon (Two-Disc Special Collector's Edition)
Buy new: $10.49 / Used from: $5.33
Not without its flaws, but this is great sci-fi horror. A good movie.
Batman: The Killing JokeBatman: The Killing Joke by Alan Moore
Buy new: $12.23 / Used from: $7.00
Batman stories told properly are very dark, and rightly so.
The Dark Tower Boxed Set (Books 1-4)The Dark Tower Boxed Set (Books 1-4) by Stephen King
Buy new: $18.69 / Used from: $16.86
I think of Stephen King as more of a dark fantasist than a horror writer with all his work. The Dark Tower series certainly fits that description though.
Clive Barker's Books of Blood 1-3Clive Barker's Books of Blood 1-3 by Clive Barker
Buy new: $11.56 / Used from: $6.97
Clive Barker is another writer that you can select anything by and enjoy the darkness.