Originally owned by part of Robert Maxwell's publishing empire, it was later bought by Stray Cat, in which Bryce was a partner.

The magazine ceased publication in September 2009, but was re-launched under Ghoulish Publishing a year and a half later, going on sale on a bi-monthly basis from 21 April 2011, the first issue being dated May/June 2011.

[2] In November 2012, Ghoulish Publishing launched Dark Side Digital, a bi-monthly online subscription magazine which alternated each month with the print edition found on shelves.

[3][4] At the time it suspended publication, The Dark Side's regular contributors included John Martin, Calum Waddell, Alan Jones, Eileen Daly, Jason Slater, Jonathan Sothcott and Brad Stevens.

Past writers include Stan Nicholls, Steve Green, John Brosnan, Barry Hurford and David Kerekes.