E.M. Carroll is an award-winning Canadian artist and writer known for their haunting and visually striking comics. Their breakout work, "His Face All Red," gained widespread recognition after going viral in 2010, establishing them as a prominent voice in horror storytelling. Since then, Carroll has published several books and contributed to anthologies, earning critical acclaim for their eerie narratives and distinctive artwork.
Born in London, Ontario, Carroll began creating comics in 2010 and quickly rose to prominence within the indie comics scene. Their work often blends psychological horror with folklore-inspired themes, delivered through a minimalist yet evocative art style. Carroll has received multiple prestigious awards, including an Ignatz Award and two Eisner Awards, cementing their reputation as a master of the medium. They are married to Canadian artist Kate Craig and continue to produce compelling visual narratives under the name E.M. Carroll.
Graphic Novels
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A Guest in the House
2023
Short Stories/Novellas
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When I Arrived at the Castle
2019
Short Story Collections
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Through the Woods
2014
Explorer Books
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The Mystery Boxes (With: Raina Telgemeier, Dave Roman, Kazu Kibuishi, Rad Sechrist, Jason Caffoe, Stuart Livingston)
2012
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The Lost Islands (By: Braden Lamb, Michel Gagné, Jake Parker, Raina Telgemeier, Dave Roman, Kazu Kibuishi, Christina Garland, Jason Caffoe, Eric Kim, Selena Dizazzo, Katie Shanahan, Steven Shanahan)
2013
3
The Hidden Doors (By: Douglas Holgate, Steve Hamaker, Faith Erin Hicks, Jen Wang, Kazu Kibuishi, Johane Matte, Jason Caffoe, Noreen Rana, Mary Cagle, Jen Breach)
2014
Frontier Books
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Frontier #10 (By: Michael DeForge)
2015
The Best American: Nonrequired Reading Books
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The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2011
2011
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The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2012
2011
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The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2013
2013
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The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2014
2014
5
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2015
2015
6
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2016
2016
7
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2017
2017
8
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2018
2018
9
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2019
2019
Emily Carroll Anthologies
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The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2011
2011
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The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2012
2011
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The Mystery Boxes
2012
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Fairy Tale Comics: Classic Tales Told by Extraordinary Cartoonists