Horror comics are all about the scares, and this year’s Spooky Awards celebrate the collectors who bring that passion to life.
These collectors showcase their collections that celebrate ghouls, ghosts, and grinning monsters from comics past and present. Each winning set will receive a prize package that includes a CGC Signature Series copy of Poison Ivy #39 signed by artist Kyu Yong Eom, a $500 grading credit, and more exclusive CGC Comics swag.
Spooky Awards 2026 Winners
LivingfortheDead – Walking Dead Deluxe
In the fall of 2002, Robert Kirkman’s love for zombie flicks raised a simple question: what happens after the movie ends? The answer played out across 193 issues of The Walking Dead, one of the most influential comics ever created and the catalyst for a generational pop culture phenomenon.
The decision to publish in black and white was deeply intentional, vital to the story’s stark visual identity. But after 17 years in that shadowy world, Walking Dead Deluxe brought the zombie apocalypse to “life” in full color for the first time.
For long-time fans, Walking Dead Deluxe transformed the reading experience, and the fresh visual emphasis is further enriched by “The Cutting Room Floor” installments, which reveal unused storylines and previously unseen plot elements. For new readers, Walking Dead Deluxe offers an easy entry into this acclaimed series, inviting a new generation to dig into a classic.
And with an array of all-new covers from a colossal lineup of artists, there’s something for longtime fans and newcomers alike. CGC Comics Registry member LivingfortheDead collects these stunners in high grades and Signature Series! Drop into the set gallery to see them all in this scarily superb set!
Tha_Nature_Boy – Mark Spears Monsters Kickstarter Editions
Known for his intricate, distinctive artwork, award-winning creator Mark Spears struck gold with Mark Spears Monsters, a runaway hit that pays homage to the 1980s, traditional lore, classic Hollywood, and, of course, the enduring appeal of monsters.
Catapulting readers across continents and timelines, Spears’ story unravels the interconnected histories of classic monsters and the mysterious Slayer, a seemingly ageless monster hunter who finds himself pursuing Dracula nearly 100 years after sending the legendary vampire to darkness in London.
Mark Spears’ Monsters is a fun, cinematic read that jumps right off the pages, but this title is best known for its incredible covers, each an homage to classic films and comics. Take a fun ride through CGC Comics Registry member Tha_Nature_Boy’s set gallery to see all the gorgeous, high-grade Signature Series books in this very spooky set!
Pmpknface – Hobgoblin Custom Set
Razor bats, pumpkin bombs, a mysterious identity – it’s been all tricks with the notorious Hobgoblin!
But readers were treated to one of Marvel’s longest-running mystery sagas with this notorious Spidey villain! Created by Roger Stern and John Romita Jr., Hobgoblin first appeared in Amazing Spider-Man #238, striking the perfect balance between fresh new foe and familiar villain, all while sidestepping the question of Norman Osborn’s death.
After Stern’s departure from the title, new creative teams kept Hobgoblin’s true identity a secret, taking readers on a wild ride of twists, turns, and red herrings over the next 14 years. But even the long-awaited unmasking couldn’t stop this crafty criminal! Hobgoblin is still up to his tricks today in the pages of Marvel’s most beloved title.
CGC Comics Registry member pmpknface has assembled this high-grade collection of Hobgoblin covers from the Copper Age to the modern day in this chilling Custom set! Swing into the set gallery and don’t miss the awesome Ghost Rider v2 #17 featuring Hobgoblin and his signature pumpkin bombs, modern classic Amazing Spider-Man #2 from 2022, and of course Amazing Spider-Man #238 — all graded CGC 9.8!
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