Chad Burdette
The success of Shook! A Black Horror Anthology has summoned an all-new anthology from Second Sight Publishing and Dark Horse Comics: Shook! Songs of the Dark Sirens.
Entombed in these pages are eight tales of terror and fear viewed through the lens of women. Fans who couldn’t resist the spine-tingling thrills of the first volume will find this siren’s song inescapable when Shook! Songs of the Dark Sirens stalks the shelves of bookstores in time for Halloween 2025.
This anthology features a cast of award-winning creators, featuring women of color, including Alitha Martinez, Shakealia Shake MacAudacious; Finley, Tananarive Due, Micheline Hess, Raeghan Buchanan, and Colleen Douglas and the art of Kimbrea Whaley showcased on the iconic Shook! Cover.
Bradley Golden, CEO and Founder of Second Sight said in a press release:
I’m very grateful to be working with these very talented women,” B. “I’m honored that Dark Horse Comics are allowing these women to tell so many diverse stories of horror and loss to the mainstream media.
Project lead Marcus Roberts agreed, adding:
It been an awesome experience working with these creators. Vol 2 is going to become an instant classic
Following the hit horror anthology Shook! A Black Horror Anthology, this volume explores horror in a different, but no less chillingly fantastic way, with art and themes that will make any horror fan’s skin crawl.
Here’s just a taste of what’s inside Shook! Songs of the Dark Sirens:
In Pegana Rim of the Worlds (written by Colleen Douglas, art by Luis Czerniawski, colors by Andrea Messi, and letters by Bernardo Brice), Richard, an antiquarian, is fond of books and eldritch knowledge.
His current obsession is a tome on loan from the Ubersee Museum, Pegana Rim of the Worlds. What an opportunity for a good read, but something is wrong; recently, his home has been overrun by insects, not the kind he’s seen before, and they seem almost sentient.
Anthology author Colleen Douglas said:
“In summary, horror told from the perspective of women and in particular Black women,holds significant importance, Because therein lies its ability to offer diverse perspectives, engage with social issues, provide authentic cultural representation, empower audiences, and contribute to the overall growth and inclusivity of the horror genre.”
Contributor Micheline Hess added:
“I was so excited to get a chance to have a story in Shook vol 2. It gave me a chance to combine 3 of my favorite things. A strong, Black, female character, electric unicycles, and monsters!
God’s Blood We Deliver is a story about an older woman who learns that it’s never too late to start a new career, even in a Vampire Apocalypse!”
Shook! A Black Horror Anthology, the 140 page paperback is will have a cover price of $24.99 and will be in bookstores and comic shops October 28, 2025 and is currently available for pre-order now from Darkhorse Comics
