ADVERTISEMENT

The spooky season is upon us and with Halloween right around the corner, you might find yourself craving content that is a bit darker than usual. I was lucky enough to find these horror-style comics by a Taiwanese artist, Ben Chen, that fit the seasonal mood perfectly.

What really stands out about Ben’s comics are the endings—I’ll admit, I was surprised by every one of them. The artist, who posts frequently for his 4.5K Flickr followers, describes his own style as “dark, humorous and full of imagination.”

Check out the previous Bored Panda post about this artist.

More info: flickr.com | threadless.com

Before moving on to comics, Ben has created a lot of other illustrations. Even though they still encompassed some darkness, these illustrations were lighter than the horror-style comics. The artist has created many t-shirt illustrations that got popular on Threadless.

In a previous interview with Bored Panda, Ben said: “I love creating art! It’s so much fun! So I will keep drawing until I can't".

Whether he’s drawing a comic or working on an illustration, Ben needs some time to figure out the idea he wants to express to the world. He also does a few sketches and scribbles before he gets down to business and starts drawing for real.

Ben told Bored Panda that it usually takes him 2 to 3 days to finish an illustration and 4 to 5 days to draw a comic. That’s not including the time he spends refining the idea and working out what elements should be in the final pieces.

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

As for his advice to other illustrators, Ben said: “Try out multiple things to find what fits you and works best for you."

Ben advises artists to “build up the character” they’re drawing and use their own personality for inspiration. According to him, art is also a great way to learn more about yourself. “Then keep having fun and keep passionate through your own works of art,” Ben added.

Horror as a genre seems to be getting more and more popular. According to scientist Coltan Scrivner, "The fact that people were more anxious in 2020 may be one reason why horror films were so popular. For example, horror fans often mention their own anxiety and how horror helps them deal with it. They may be more of an anxious bunch than a fearless bunch." In times like these, comics like the ones Ben creates can be a great escape.

#8

Taiwanese Illustrator Draws Horror Comics With Unexpected Twists (New Pics)

Ben Chen Report

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#23

Taiwanese Illustrator Draws Horror Comics With Unexpected Twists (New Pics)

Ben Chen Report

Add photo comments
POST
lolat5082 avatar
Lori T Wisconsin
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The dairy industry is cruel. If the tables were turned it would appear like this.

emimanlove avatar
Waffle ๐Ÿง‡
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It can be cruel, but you need to support the right companies. It feels good to the cows when we take the milk. But pls note that Iโ€™m not denying that it can/is cruel.

Load More Replies...
averymelton avatar
Eburi - chan
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the woman looks like eleven from stranger things! ...wait, maybe thats why she has that haircut!!!

kaylecontratto avatar
FreyaShips
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

0_0 A mammal only produces milk after birth so she must have had... Nevermind

steffen_rehm avatar
Steffen Rehm
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not sure if the Artist is kind, or cruel with this one. Because there is a lot more story behind. I mean, do you, dear reader, exactly know, why a cow give us milk? I grow up near a couple of Farms, with animals and stuff, and i watch a lot as a kid. So its nothing new to me. So he's nice to us for leaving out the nasty part or cruel because people should know all of it?

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#26

Taiwanese Illustrator Draws Horror Comics With Unexpected Twists (New Pics)

Ben Chen Report

Add photo comments
POST
armond_franklin1973 avatar
Ozymandias73
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Djinns were NOT Disney-esque creatures. Watch the movie Wishmaster. More like the actual mythos as far as their character

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#27

Taiwanese Illustrator Draws Horror Comics With Unexpected Twists (New Pics)

Ben Chen Report

ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#30

Taiwanese Illustrator Draws Horror Comics With Unexpected Twists (New Pics)

Ben Chen Report

Note: this post originally had 60 images. Itโ€™s been shortened to the top 30 images based on user votes.