What are some common horror tropes that are effectively subverted in silent horror comics?

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What are some common horror tropes that are effectively subverted in silent horror comics?
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Many traditional horror tropes – jump scares, gore, explicit violence – are avoided. Instead, silent horror comics often rely on psychological horror, body horror, and unsettling atmosphere to create a lasting sense of dread. They might use familiar imagery in unexpected ways to generate unease.