We are in the thick of winter here in the Pacific Northwest, which means it's dark, damp, and chilly. Rather than escaping to stories with warmer, brighter climates, I personally want nothing more than to dive deep into gothic and uncanny fiction as the wind rattles my windows at night. It's all about the atmosphere and the ambience, perfect for devouring a spooky graphic novel in one sitting. Here is a selection of comics to send chills down the spine or make chests ache with melancholy...