Dark Realms Magazine continues to be one of the slickest
and best looking magazines covering the horror scene with an
eclectic array of reviews, articles, and short fiction... a fantastic
magazine; extremely well-produced and designed with entertaining
articles and informative reviews... this is one that I will always
look forward to checking out.
Tim Janson, The Horror Review
My husband and I discovered your magazine about a year ago, and
I must say... we love it. We are both avid horror fans, and we
love gothic music, dark art, dark, twisted stories, movies, you
name it. Your magazine covers so much of what we like. We are
thankful to have discovered it and will continue to have our
noses buried in the pages of each issue that we can get. Well
done, Awesome mag!
Sincerely, Stacey & James Griffith www.twistedtots.net
[04.30.06]
To everyone at Dark Realms: Just wanted to say "WOW!"
I've received my first issue today (18) and I haven't been able
to put it down. I'm like a kid in a candy store. I am thoroughly
impressed with the professional quality of it all (the in depth
research, the variety of the articles, the gorgeous artwork,
and even the glossy paper!) Congratulations on creating such
a ghoulishly delicious magazine for all of us who revel in the
darkness and the occult. This is one magazine that will be read
from cover to cover in our household!! Thank you!
Dark Blessings! Carole Beasley, Australia [05.15.05]
Just a short word to thank you for being the best magazine I
have ever read. My wife and I would both like to thank you for
the effort that you put into your mag. It is a relief to be able
to find everything that interests us in one place. Once again,
thank you.
Noel Howell [12.15.04]
Dark Realms is the best goth zine I have ever found. It's
full of interesting things. I love it. I have told all my friends
about it, and they fall in love with it. We all want to thank
you for such a cool magzine. Thanks!!
Lexis Star [10.27.04]
I am writing to give my thanks for Issue 16 of Dark Realms.
After hearing that there was an article about Phantom of the
Opera in it, I went to my nearest Hot Topic to acquire a copy.
I was impressed with the caliber of the writing for the entire
magazine, and especially for the Phantom article; I have been
a Phantom of the Opera "phan" for eleven years and
it has been a long time since I have read such an accurate and
thorough, yet concise article. My praise and appreciation to
Mr. Ruthven for writing the article, to the editor and staff
for featuring it, and also to Mr. Vargo for the lovely cover
art depicting Red Death. The quality of the entire magazine was
a breath of fresh air from the mainstream work I find at newsstands
and I look forward to the next issue.
Morgaine Angelowe [10.21.04]
Intelligent and completely absorbing... Dark Realms has
everything you could ask for in a magazine. Interesting articles
on history, artists, monsters, things we've always wanted to
know more about, as well as things we may have forgotten about;
little puzzles and conundrums, reviews of books, movies, music
and video games. They even touch a little on gothic fashion.
I'm already eager for my next issue!
Morgana, Amazon.com customer review [10.10.04]
A review of issue 15 from Chateau Bizarre.
I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your magazine.
The first issue I bought was issue #6 from Hot Topic. I then
bought as many back issues as I could and have subscribed ever
since. I have every single issue except #1. I love reading your
magazine and anticipate it in the mail. It's a wonderful compilation
of Gothic art, music, writing and culture. Keep up the good work!
Jennifer Bowen [8.17.04] Highly Impressive... Dark
Realms is in a league of it's own. It's not bulked full of
advertisements and nonsense gibberish like you see in other magazines.
There is so much information and interesting articles wrapped
in atmospheric artistic beauty to enthrall the soul.
Dembraced, Amazon.com customer review [4.17.04]
For those of you who enjoy "exploring the shadows of
art, music, and culture" as much as I do, this magazine
is for you! I discovered this magazine after looking at a band's
website, and shortly thereafter rushed out to buy it. I have
since devoured the issue and become a subscriber.
Dark Realms has it all.
I really enjoy this magazine because it doesn't focus its content
on one or two things, but rather encompasses all aspects and
angles of the gothic genre and culture. Yet another plus is the
fact that, unlike many magazines on the stands today, this one
isn't bogged-down by advertisements. You don't have to turn past
ten pages of ads between articles and reviews...
For those of you bored with the
monotony of most of the magazines out there, and those of you
who thoroughly enjoy the gothic subculture, Dark Realms
is a must have! I've never seen a magazine quite as well put
together and comprehensive as this one. You will not be disappointed...
Jennie Thompson, Amazon.com customer review [10.02.03]
This quarterly feast-for-the-eyes is so beautiful that we feel
Dark Realms should be designated first as a quarterly
of pop-gothic art. Dark Realms offers a visual cornucopia
in every issue: photos, insets, calligraphy and runes... stunning
artwork adorns each and every page. Even the ads (and there aren't
too many) are visual stunners. We're deeply, deeply attracted
and swooning under the Siren's spell.
We heartily recommend Dark Realms.
It's a quarterly treasure trove that will captivate your senses.
In addition to fiction and visual delights, Dark Realms
offers thoughtful essays, interviews with bands, artists, and
writers, and also articles on occult topics. A great print pub
all the way around...
Daniel E. Blackston & Lady E. [4.16.02] Firebrand Fiction Reviews
Every single thing about this magazine is awesome! Finally, something
I can devour cover to cover. Thank you so much!
Veronica Cirami
I must say that Dark Realms is great. I love it, my
friends love it. The artwork is beautiful and captivating, not
to mention the articles and the reviews. I just want to thank
everyone at Monolith Graphics for putting out a magazine that
I and everyone can enjoy.
Patrick O'neill [07.15.04]
I just wanted to compliment you on a wonderful and enjoyable
magazine. I absolutely love it! I read through your first two
issues, and unlike other gothic magazines, yours is very informative
and a great read. I would recommend this to anyone. I love everything
from the pictures, to the stories, to the reviews on music and
books. Keep up the good work.
Allison Chien Thanks for producing such an amazingly cool
magazine. From the very first impression of the cover to a quick
oogling flick through, I knew that I loved it!!! My friend and
I both think it's one of the best magazines ever. It has everything,
interesting articles, fantastic pictures, gorgeous illustrations
and just a little bit of everything. Great cd reviews, great
book reviews, film goss, cool links, I'm soooo impressed! I will
devour them over and over until we get our next installment...
All the best for the magazine may it continue for a very long
time.
Sabine, Australia
Dear friends, I would like to take this time to say how much
I enjoy Dark Realms. I have been looking for a magazine to fill
the void---and to say that you have filled that void is
an understatement. Best wishes to all involved, and continued
success!
Neal, United Kingdom I just wanted to say kudos
to everyone at Dark Realms!!! Your magazine is excellent, and
I especially loved the article on Hammer films. Much continued
success!
Amaryllis I received Dark Realms a week ago, and I can't
put it down. I love Joseph Vargo's art, and all the articles
were great, especially the music reviews, the fashion and art.
The magazine itself is done so exquisitely, that I would frame
it!
Monse, Chile I got Dark Realms today! I am so pleased,
excited and honored to be included in your gorgeous publication!
Kimberlee Traub
(Artist)
The quality of the graphics, writing and overall tone is
awe inspiring. There is everything in here from music, game and
book reviews to stories, fashion, and the priceless artwork of
Joseph Vargo.
Mike Ventarola, Hidden Sanctuary (Online Radio)
Wow, we just got our copies yesterday. Thank you soooooooooo
much, it's an excellent magazine and you did a great job putting
the interview together. We really liked your choice of photo's,
especially the opening one for the piece, we have never seen
that one in print before. Anyway we really appreciate your wonderful
coverage of us and such a fine magazine. We wish you much continued
success.
KaRiIN & Statik, Collide
(Band) I just can't congratulate you all enough. Dark
Realms looks incredible and was thoroughly enjoyable. Absolutely
top-notch work. I really loved the spotlight on Hammer Studios.
I'm so honored we could be part of the first issue. Keep it up!
You rule the school.
Dru, This
Ascension (Band) We were very thrilled to receive
our copies of Dark Realms and we were likewise impressed by the
continued quality of your magazine! I also wanted to compliment
you once again on the Madame Endora palmistry spread. That was
very cool! I really like the way that four-page feature turned
out. Goth 101 was nice too!
Michael Riddick, The
Soil Bleeds Black (Band) I must say that I am extremely
impressed with both the magazine and your very generous coverage
of the Machine in the Garden. The layout of the magazine is really
impressive as is the quality of the writing and the subject matter.
I guess I am not generally impressed by most goth style magazines,
but I have to say that I was very pleasantly surprised by the
quality of what you all are doing.
Summer, The
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