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MrBallen Presents: Strange, Dark & Mysterious
The Graphic Stories

Author: MrBallen

Series: MrBallen Graphic Stories

Narrator: MrBallen

Unabridged: 1 hr 56 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/01/2024

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

A vivid, frightening novel collection of nine strange, dark, and mysterious stories, based on true events, from the mind behind the YouTube channel and hit MrBallen Podcast

John Allen, known popularly as “MrBallen,” has been enthralling audiences with his unique brand of storytelling ever since he burst onto the scene, covering strange and mysterious phenomena ranging from the unexplained screaming heard in parts of Nahanni Valley, the Kandahar Giant found in Afghanistan, UFOs appearing at a cattle ranch in Utah, and Allen’s own brush with the paranormal. Deeply researched and seriously compelling, the show rapidly gained a devoted fanbase for the raconteur himself and for the rarely-before-covered unsettling occurrences and true crimes that have taken place throughout the world.

In MrBallen Presents: Strange, Dark & Mysterious, Allen reveals the creepy underbelly of the human experience, charting bizarre and downright terrifying instances of the paranormal, the horrors of the natural world, and the danger of our own minds. With new, exclusive stories, this is a haunting collection filled with twists and surprises that will leave you thoroughly spooked.

* This audiobook includes a bonus story, “A Forest So Evil,” which is available for the first time in audio.

* This audiobook edition also includes a downloadable PDF that contains the map and Further Reading list from the book.

About The Author

Better known as "MrBallen," John B. Allen is a former U. S. Navy Seal, the founder of the multi-platform content company Ballen Studios, and the creator and host of the popular podcast MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories. Allen uses his platform to give back and founded the MrBallen Foundation with the mission to honor victims and support families of heinous crimes through education, training, and financial support. Allen resides in Austin, Texas, with his wife and three children.Andrea Mutti began his career illustrating the superhero comic DNAction for Xenia Edizioni, Sergio Bonelli Editore, and Star Comics. He's worked with Marvel, DC, Vertigo, MadCave, Stormking, Dark Horse, IDW, Image, BOOM! Studios, and more. His titles include Maniac of New York, Bunny Mask, Rebels, Batman Eternal, and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. He's a member of the National UFO Center and resides in Sarasota, Florida.Robert Venditti is a New York Times bestselling author of more than three hundred comic books and graphic novels. Some of his works include the monthly comic book series Justice League and Superman ‘78, his own graphic novel Six Days, the adaptation of Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians, and more. His graphic novel The Surrogates was adapted into a feature film by Touchstone Pictures. Venditti lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Danielle on June 08, 2024

I'm a fan of the strange, dark, and mysterious so I couldn't wait to get my hands on a copy of this graphic novel ahead of its release and it was just as awesome as I imagined. I can't wait to have it on my coffee table. As someone who's listened to every episode of the podcast, I hear his voice thro......more

Goodreads review by Cassidy on September 30, 2024

If you’re a fan of the strange, dark, and mysterious delivered in graphic novel format then you’ve come to the right place! I watch Mr. Ballen’s youtube videos religiously and have for a few years now. I knew I needed to pick this up immediately when he announced it. Thank you to Netgalley and Clarks......more

Goodreads review by Kim on October 12, 2024

Horror fans: These stories are really good: simply told, yet impactful. The paranormal and night terror stories were scarier to me than the stories involving dangerous beasts, but all the (true, by the way) tales are very different from each other and absolutely engaging. The artistic style is perfe......more

Goodreads review by Josephine on January 30, 2025

This dark mysterious graphic novel is made more entertaining by the beautiful artwork. The stories themselves were entertaining but I felt I had seen them somewhere else before this. The actual text lacked a bit of poise but I think this was due to the audience it was aimed at and surprising made th......more

Goodreads review by DarkLitReviewZone on March 12, 2025

I love MrBallen and regularly watch his YouTube channel and listen to his podcasts and other Ballen studios podcasts. I loved the way the stories were told (and heard them in Ballen’s voice). The illustrations are excellent! I hope we get a volume 2! Personal favourites are Bells Canyon and Cat and......more

Quotes

“This haunting book reveals a mysterious and creepy world that will have readers questioning what is possible while delving into stories that range from the paranormal to the cursed wilderness . . . The natural flow and pacing of each story is a hallmark of MrBallen’s storytelling style. He builds suspense and fear as readers reach the terrifying or unexplained conclusion of each of the book’s stories . . . For anyone fascinated by the supernatural or unexplained events that have never been solved, MrBallen’s first horror graphic novel is a must-read.”—Comic Book Resources

“A collection of strange, dark, and mysterious stories that’ll leave you questioning whether the screams you heard coming from the basement are imagined or actually real.”—The Beat

“Told in a conversational style reminiscent of traditional campfire storytellers (with a caricature of MrBallen appearing throughout), these retellings occur across time and place . . . All the stories are creepy and will leave readers with a chill, as all remain unexplained. Mutti’s illustrations are finely drawn with a raw feel.”—Booklist

“MrBallen’s lurid narration brings to mind old EC horror comics . . . Mutti’s lush art excels at creating eerie atmosphere, shocking the reader with moments of gore, and making the supernatural and mundane menaces feel equally plausible. Most of the tales take place in the great outdoors, and the art successfully evokes shadowy forests, snowbound mountains, blistering deserts, and isolated cabins. This spooky collection of campfire tales will appeal to horror and true crime fans.”—Publishers Weekly

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