The "Call of Cthulhu" by H.P. Lovecraft, a story about a powerful, sleeping alien being who exerts his evil influence on occultists and artists, is one of the most powerful passages in horror writing. So it's no surprise that this influential story has inspired some awesome ink of the terrible creature. We've picked out seven of our favorite tattoos of Cthulhu, let us know what you think in the comments.
Photo by George Grayson, Tattoo by Jason Longtin at Deluxe Tattoo in Chicago, IL
Photo by WeLoveTheDark, Tattoo by Rev. Charles Cain, Mark of Cain Tattoos, Mountain City, TN
Photo and Tattoo by Roger Price, Spot 4 Ink in Wabash, IN
Photo by Matt Nuzzaco, Tattoo by Unknown
Photo by Derek Brooks, Tattoo by Joshua Bowers at Iron Heart Tattoo in Des Moines, IA
Photo by Il_Manico
Photo by Theta's Playground
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Gotta go with #1 for sheer badassery. Plus it has knees.