When I saw the title of this book, I was immediately interested, and although it wasn't a 4/5 star for me, the experience was still good. I can't wait to read more of the author! If you like horror and graphic novels, this is the book can work out for you. 

Thank you Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing me with an ARC.

Bad Dreams in the Night is a collection of short horror stories that caught my attention just at first glance.

The pace and narration made this comic increasingly addictive which made me finish it in one sitting. I found the second story, Butter Corn Ramen, to be a pretty interesting narrative that starts with harmless actions but quickly turns dark. Although, the last one is the one that impacted me the most because of the plot of the story and the author's note at the end.

Overall, I enjoyed this read thanks to the illustrations and explanations of the origin of each of these stories. This comic is the first work I've read by Adam Ellis and I will definitely be coming back for more.

Thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This has really love art style, love the whole concept of a collection of short horror stories.

I was excited to read this but I am disappointed with some of the stories. First of all must of them didn’t make any sense, like I really couldn’t understand as to why must of them where even added. Also the description as to why some of them were written definitely didn’t make it any better. If you have to explain the comic is better not to write that comic.

There was also no suspense into any of the stories since it being a horror comic, I was expecting at least some of the stories to have me nervous to find out what happens next but there weren’t any.

Thanks to NetGalley and the Publisher for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

very creative and interesting. i like the modernzation and the artistic styles that draw the reader in. The book was very fun and had a very intriguing, captivating form.

I’m a big fan of Ellis’s work, as seen on Instagram and elsewhere on the internet so this book was a huge delight. Stories range from creepy to downright terrifying. And the art style is lovely too, very clean and super detailed. Cannot recommend this book enough, especially if you don’t want to sleep for a while.

A big thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I will forever have nightmares thanks to this book.

Bad Dreams in the Night by Adam Ellis is a horror graphic novel that is blurbed as Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. A new take on a classic format, Bad Dreams in the Night is an updated, illustrated take on the horror anthologies the author grew up with as a kid, such as Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and In a Dark, Dark Room. These self-contained stories grew rapidly in popularity among the author's online audience, and even inspired production of a motion picture from Buzzfeed Studios and Lionsgate Films. Filled with spine-tingling, pulse-increasing tales of mystery and supernatural occurrences, this book of never-before-seen comics will be the perfect gift for people who love Black Mirror and Stranger Things and listened to podcasts like Welcome to Nightvale and Rabbits.

The Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark enthusiast in me, LOVED this book. Even tough I am stuck with constant nightmares. You didn't see anything if you see me re-reading this one.

The stories in this graphic novel are executed in such a delightfully cinematic and dynamic way. The "camera angles" of each comic panel as the narrative sequences unfold are so effective at building the suspense, culminating in a powerful full page maximum impact moment. It's honestly my favorite part of visual storytelling, especially in the spooky genre.

Story concept wise, some were stronger than others, but art wise, the visual language of both physical motion of the characters and "camera movement" was all so crystal clear, it made this book a fun and easy read.

Originally posted at my blog - indycritic.com

Overall, I very much enjoyed it! Each of the 11 horror/supernatural/mystery stories is unique in its own way, be it in art, plot, or theme. The illustrations/artwork throughout are really nicely done, and are incredible in their own right. A brief note after each story about its inspiration is a pretty good highlight as well. I finished it in a single sitting! So if you’re looking for a great horror anthology graphic novel to binge upon, ‘Bad Dreams in the Night’ is the right pick! I would definitely RECOMMEND that you go for it.

Rating: – 9/10 (ENJOYED IT!)

I feel so bad that I did not get to this before it was archived. I thought I downloaded it, so that I could get to it! I will be on the lookout for reasonably priced physical copies when the book comes out!

This was so good! I loved all of the stories but Milk Door was my favorite. If you're a horror fan then definitely check this book out!

Been a fan of Adam for a while and was really looking forward to this! So happy I got to read it from Netgalley :)
Adam’s artwork is always so impressive, and the stories he tells are creative and unique. I would love to own a physical copy to share with my friends and coworkers.
The stories are spooky without being overly gory or nightmare-inducing (very reminiscent of creepypastas from back in the day), and the plot twists got me every time! Each story is long enough to establish some depth and familiarity with the characters, but short enough to read the whole book in one go (guilty).
Excellent work Adam!!

I loved this book of creepy stories. It was definitely reminiscent of Scary Stories.to Tell in the Dark - straightforward stories that seemed prime for younger audiences but definitely not for the faint of heart. The book has a good mix of monster horror, body horror, a bit of sci-fi, and more. My favorite was the reimagining of The Girl with the Green Ribbon, reminding me both of the classic telling but with a fresh addition. The blend of fantastic tales and ordinary intrusive thoughts horror belongs on every scary story lover's shelf.

Big fan of Ellis’ horror work on IG so I was really excited to hear he was releasing collection of original horror stories! My favorite aspect of these is the simplicity+subtlety Ellis utilizes with both his storytelling and imagery. Oftentimes I find horror writers getting caught up in concocting something big and elaborate when oftentimes, it only takes something small and “off” to incite fear. Feel like this is perfect for people who enjoy horror but aren’t into gore/anything super intense. And as always, Ellis’ art is a treat!!

Creepy creepy stories! That last one in particular 😱 also I really like short horror in this format there’s something about seeing the authors vision come to life! Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC of this novel.

I’ve known about Adam for a while now so I was excited to read this graphic novel. But it just felt flat for me. It just felt so familiar and done before to me. I was waiting for things to get exciting and spooky but was left with wanting more. I liked the artwork and it had so much promise. But it just lacked for me.

Ebook received for free through NetGalley

I follow the author on social media so I’ve seen many of them before but they didn’t disappoint and were super good.

4.5 out of 5 stars

Summary: A collection of 11 creepy stories told through Ellis's trademark illustrations.

Okay, I might be biased, but I have always loved Ellis's comics. I love how disturbing, macabre, and creative they are. In this book, Ellis also talks about the inspiration behind each story, and regardless of how I feel about the individual stories, those segments were always a highlight.

The book starts with 'Me and Evangeline at the Farm', which is possibly one of my least favourite stories. It's not in any way bad, but I found it to be rather predictable.

The next story, 'Milk Door' was suitably unsettling. To be frank, the concept of a milk door is foreign to me. Here in Malaysia you won't find houses with that! But the idea that something other than milk could be delivered through the door made me thankful that we don't have such doors. 😳

One of my favourites is 'Butter Corn Ramen'. This made me think twice about having my next ramen. Or... not. Who am I kidding? It's ramen. Nothing will make me quit it.

Another favourite of mine is 'Bus Stop'. To be frank, the idea of a shop selling you what you need reminds me somewhat of Stephen King's 'Needful Things'. But I like what Ellis did with the premise, and I love that ending!

I personally find some of the stories to be rather forgettable. Sure, they were entertaining while I was reading them, but in the course of writing this review I struggled to remember what some of those stories were about. 'Forest Fruit', 'Better Kate Than Never', and 'Murder Party' fell into this category. However for the last one, I do appreciate the commentary on how true crime programmes/podcasts should be handled.

The book ends with 'Viola Bloom'. I have seen this comic before, but reading about how Ellis came up with the idea when he suffered extensive online harassment (including death threats) made me appreciate it more. Plus, there's a surprise at the end of the story! 😉

Overall, this is an enjoyable collection of stories. I appreciate the scale of imagination employed here, and I also appreciate the amount of work that has gone into illustrating everything!

I've been aware of Adam Ellis since his Buzzfeed career, and I've always enjoyed seeing the horror comics he's posted over the years. I was really excited at the idea of this book,but after reading it I find myself a little let down. I was hoping the book would be a real exploration into Ellis' horror story telling but very rarely did it feel like I was doing anything but scrolling through a Twitter feed of his. The potential is there because most of the time the comics would have me hooked, just for me to go 'thats it?' halfway through. Like some of them are incredibly interesting horror premises, They just really needed to be explored further. It's extremely well illustrated but anyone who knows Ellis' work won't be surprised there. The potential is right there and I really hope on the next book Ellis grabs it.

As a longtime fan of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, I felt like this would be up my alley. I was right!

This was absolutely reminiscent of those childhood stories, and also had a bit of a creepypasta vibe. I really enjoyed most of the art, and the body horror elements were particularly well-done. My favorite story hands-down was 'Viola Bloom', quickly followed up by 'Bus Stop'.

Most of the stories lean on the very short side which sometimes lead to them not feeling fleshed out. I also think that the author notes in-between stories explaining the inspiration sometimes detracted from the overall effect. Particularly the one for 'Murder Party' felt borderline offensive. I would say this collection may disappoint hardcore horror fans who are expecting some truly out-there, super original stuff.

As a late-night, one-sitting read I think it was a pretty good time.

This graphic novel collection of short stories was a fun read. I really liked the art work and felt like it completely enhanced the stories. The explanations of the stories and where the inspiration came from were less interesting for me. It’s always interesting to know how inspiration struck but it almost took a little bit of the edge of the story. These are very clean and not graphic stories. More in line with R. L. Stine’s books than Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. I was hoping for a little more from the stories, I thought the ideas were great but I thought most of them could have been developed just a little more. But I loved the twist of adding the art work and really thought it added to the stories. My favorite story was Me and Evangeline at the Farm, but I also really enjoyed The Bus Stop. Overall I enjoyed most of the stories.