Val Lewton produced a handful of low-budget horror movies in the 1940s that had a revolutionary impact on the genre. From 1942-1946, he ran RKO’s horror department, employing a method that has now become a staple of contemporary horror films. Lewton preferred psychological terror over monsters and gore. His films were a mix of mood and atmosphere, fueled by shadowy camera work, moral anxiety, tight pacing, and the suggestion of fear over shock value.

For over thirty years, readers of the ‘Galaxy’s Greatest Comic’ have been entertained by the adventures of Sláine and his odious sidekick Ukko the dwarf. Pat Mills and Angela Kincaid’s seminal Celtic hero made his first appearance in Prog 330 on the 20th August 1983 and is still going strong today. The Book of Scars is a special anniversary story which sees Sláine return to the most pivotal moments of his life where he has to face off against his greatest foes – all beautifully rendered by some of the magnificent artists (Mick McMahon, Glenn Fabry, Simon Bisley, Clint Langley), who together with Pat Mills have made Sláine one of the most popular characters in the history of UK comics. This book also collects ever Sláine cover ever to grace the front of 2000 AD, as well as some stunning pin-ups, sketches and rarities.