[Sam]

I like this topic... I think humor and horror can definitely coexist, depending on the mood and overall tone that the author is going for. While not strictly a horror writer, Neil Gaiman makes good use of both, often, in many of his stories. I must admit though, I am more receptive to the darker and more unrelenting tales of horror. Most of my favorite stories have little or no give, maybe a slight grin at a bit of irony here or there. Ligotti certainly seems to fall into this category. Still, this thread makes me want to revisit Poe, something I haven't done for far too long. Thanks for the thoughtful post!